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Nuffer, Smith, Tucker Earns Six PRSA Edward L. Bernays Awards
Continuing to redefine public relations through campaigns that resonate across diverse industries and audiences, NST was honored with six awards at the San Diego and Imperial Counties Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2023 Edward L. Bernays awards, including the…
Navigating the Creative Journey: 7 Career Insights for Emerging Designers
Recently, a friend approached me with a request to offer guidance to his daughter, an undergraduate student working towards her bachelor’s degree in art at San Diego State University, as she navigates the world of internships and her future career….
NST President Teresa Siles in The San Diego Union-Tribune
Organizational Values, Purpose & Culture are More Important Than Ever According to a 2022 Harris Poll, 82 percent of shoppers want a consumer brand’s values to align with their own. That same survey found that three quarters of shoppers have…
Pun Intended — When to Pun & When to Run
Puns have a long-standing history in marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns – and when done right can be a viral moment waiting to happen. If done poorly or without forethought, a brand can be the laughingstock of the internet….
‘Personalized Marketing’ Is More Than a Buzzword
The convergence of public relations and marketing has blurred the line between the two fields, prompting professionals to collaborate and create integrated campaigns. In this landscape, personalized marketing has emerged as a crucial element for success. Today’s consumers are exceptionally…
Tom Gable Retires from Nuffer, Smith, Tucker
A Reflection on a Notable PR Career and Advice to Those Taking the Reigns My last official day at Nuffer, Smith, Tucker Public Relations (NST) was March 31, 2023, eight years after merging Gable PR with NST on April 1,…
Lights, Camera, Action: How to Harness the Power of Corporate Videos
The online world is dominated by video content. In 2023, video is expected to account for 82.5% of all web traffic, making it the most popular type of content online. According to a recent Forbes article showcasing the top website…
How to Write a CTA Worth Clicking On
As part of our ongoing monitoring of trends in advertising, email marketing and public relations, NST is always looking for new ways to help clients improve their call to action (CTA). In the digital age we live in, people are…
A Simple Guide to ADA Compliance for your Website
All people should have easy access to read, see and understand the content of your website. This basic belief is the foundation for website ADA compliance. For some people, it’s not as simple as opening a web browser, navigating to…
Living Our Purpose with ‘Make Things Better’ Initiative
There’s no doubt NST has a long history in the San Diego community and in the communities in which we do business. Just about everywhere we go, we hear stories of how our company’s founders and previous leaders contributed in…
Lessons From a Public Affairs Professional Turned PR Pro
Recently, I experienced a huge career shift, both professionally and geographically. After spending a decade working in public affairs in Washington, D.C., I moved west to San Diego, landing at Nuffer, Smith, Tucker, an established and innovative public relations firm…
NST Takes on Plastic Free July
Reduce, reuse, recycle. These three words have been drilled into our heads since elementary school and continue to be at the forefront of conversations around the “plastics problem.” When juggling our busy daily routines, it can be hard to make…