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As the reverberations of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact businesses big and small, many organizations are looking for ways to tighten their marketing and communications budgets. While research projects intended to support or track progress of key company efforts…

Every year the Super Bowl not only brings iconic football to our screens, but iconic commercials as well – and this year was no different. 2020 was largely defined by a social justice movement and the COVID-19 pandemic, which changed…

It’s no secret that consumers are increasingly discerning about the brands and companies that win their business and purposeful companies that openly share their values and personality often create stronger relationships with their key stakeholders. Audiences want to trust brands…

Congratulations, you’ve landed your first PR internship! Now what? I spent the last six months as an intern with San Diego’s most storied PR agency, Nuffer Smith Tucker, leaving me with a fantastic experience complete with “ah-ha” lightbulb moments and…

Search engine optimization (SEO) has come a long way since the old days of keyword stuffing and link purchasing. As algorithms get smarter and search engines rely more heavily on artificial intelligence, it is important to adjust your SEO strategy…

Melissa Rue Joins NST, Bringing New Expertise, Relationships and Strategic Insights With a laser focus on providing fresh, informed thinking and strategic value to clients, Nuffer, Smith, Tucker (NST) is expanding its leadership team with the addition of longtime PR…

Krista Smith Joins Agency as Account Executive Increasing its ability to create meaningful industry connections and provide strategic guidance for its agricultural clients, Nuffer, Smith, Tucker welcomes Krista Smith as an account executive. Smith brings a decade of marketing communication…

In 2021, NST is embarking on a new strategic plan focused on growth and empowerment of our people and client partners to reach their full potential – and we’re adding to our team. We’re looking for explorers ready to jump…

Each year the team of lexicographers, linguists and language technologists at Oxford Languages, the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary, collect and explore “evidence-based data” to understand the year’s developments in language. The most popular outcome from this linguistic exploration…

There is light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel for many individuals and businesses, and it takes the form of vaccines with high marks for effectiveness. And while science is giving us much to be excited about, we’re far…

At NST, we believe strongly in supporting each other and being willing to lend a hand – so much so it’s one of our organization’s core values. Not only do we hold each other to this commitment, but we recognize…

Let’s face it, the COVID-19 pandemic has put most of us in front of our computers for hours on end. In person meetings are replaced with Zoom sessions, and even networking opportunities have gone virtual. With fewer opportunities to reach…