Authors: Marki Conway

Beyond the Rainbow: A Candid Conversation on Pride, Visibility, and Real Allyship at PAN

Date: Categories: Culture/Agency Life

Every June, a familiar pattern unfolds. Logos turn rainbow, campaigns launch, and companies rush to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. But real allyship doesn’t live in a month, and it doesn’t end with a banner or a hashtag. At PAN, we believe in going deeper. That means asking uncomfortable questions, listening with intention, and holding space for growth (not just in June, but year-round). To… Read more »

PANpov: The Power of Local Activism

Date: Categories: Culture/Agency Life

How to Help When Everything Feels Hopeless If you’re like me, then nearly every day waking up in 2025 has felt like satire. Working in PR, we have no choice but to read the news diligently. While sometimes I envy those who can tune out the news, I also know how critical it is to stay informed.  On a national level, the decisions made in Washington… Read more »

What’s New in Retail Technology: A Q&A with Retail TouchPoints’ Adam Blair

Date: Categories: Technology

With NRF’s Big Retail Show coming up in a few short days, all eyes are on the retail space this week – what’s trending, what’s new, how is AI changing the game, and so forth. To help break down what’s happening ahead of the show, we sat down with Adam Blair, Editor at Retail Touchpoints, to discuss what’s top of mind for industry executives. Adam Blair:… Read more »

What Retail Tech Trends Will Rule the NRF Show Floor in 2025?

Date: Categories: Technology

As people are ramping back up after the holiday season, those of us who work in retail and retail tech are also gearing up for one of the most exciting events to kick off the year – NRF’s Retail Big Show in January in NYC. On the heels of another exciting (and exhausting) retail holiday season, it’s a perfect time to come together and discuss 2025… Read more »

Thanksgiving 2024: Giving Thanks & Spotlighting Allyship

Date: Categories: Culture/Agency Life

There’s a well-known Greek saying, “the only constant is change.” Yet, in so many ways, life is cyclical, almost repeatable. This week in the U.S., we’re getting ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving – as we’re also still coming down from the tense excitement of another tight presidential race. While change is unstoppably in the air, there’s also a heavy sense of déjà vu. For some, it… Read more »