Authors: Phil Nardone

One Year In: What PAN’s Acquisition of BLASTmedia Taught Us About Growth, Culture, and the Importance of Meeting Your Moment

Date: Categories: Agency News

One year ago, we shared the news that PAN had acquired BLASTmedia, a move that gave shape to our emerging growth division, PANBlast. It was a decision rooted in shared values, strategic foresight, and a belief in what’s possible when complementary strengths come together under one roof.  At the time, we said the acquisition was more than adding new capabilities. It was about amplifying what already… Read more »

Reflection on 90 Days of Success with PANBlast

Date: Categories: Agency News

Today marks the 90-day PANniversary since we welcomed PANBlast into the PAN family. And while this is cliché to say, time really does fly when you’re having fun. Already at 90 days, it’s hard to imagine PAN without our PANBlast team members. Today, I want to reflect both on the incredible progress we’ve made and also on the valuable lessons I’ve learned throughout this journey. I… Read more »

Why My Shift from Founder Mode to Manager Mode Was an Inflection Point for PAN

Date: Categories: Culture/Agency Life

Running a tech PR firm means that the latest buzzwords in the industry often come across my desk. The latest, “Founder Mode,” piqued my interest because I used to lean into it personally. For those unfamiliar, the Founder Mode concept was popularized by Paul Graham of Y Combinator. It speaks to the unique position founders have within their companies. I’ve learned A LOT as the leader… Read more »

Why We Continue to Invest in Our HBCU Guest Lecture Series

Date: Categories: Culture/Agency Life

September brings a mix of emotions. Some of us are soaking up the last few days of summer, and many eagerly anticipate everything that comes with fall. At PAN, a big focus of September is kicking off for our four-part guest lecture series at the Historically Black Colleges and Universities we partner with. This year, I’m excited to share that we’ve added a new school to… Read more »

Why ‘Quiet Quitting’ Isn’t an Option This Juneteenth 

Date: Categories: Culture/Agency Life

I just recently wrote about the need for DEI to get back on track in PRWeek and suggested using Pride Month as the launch pad. The week the article went live, I had the pleasure of talking with our new Head of DEI, Azizza, about the staggering number of companies that are ‘quiet quitting’ their DEI efforts. She hadn’t read the PRWeek article yet but echoed… Read more »

The True Meaning of PAN

Date: Categories: Culture/Agency Life

Since we rolled out PAN’s new brand identity last week, I thought it might be fun to address a little mystery – what does PAN stand for? Over the years I’ve heard all sorts of theories, one of the most popular is PAN was the Greek god of shepherds, hunters, and the untamed wilderness. He was the original “bad boy,” which is a cool persona, but… Read more »

Let’s Push on the DEI Gas Pedal This Diversity Month

Date: Categories: Culture/Agency Life

In case you weren’t aware, April marks Celebrate Diversity Month. This month, it’s more important than ever to reflect on the progress and setbacks in our journey toward building inclusive and equitable workplaces. I recently came across this Axios article that highlights startling statistics of corporations scaling back their DEI initiatives. It’s extremely disheartening to see the enthusiasm and commitment once displayed toward creating diverse and… Read more »