sports and social media

Sports and Social Media – Part 2

MP&F Staff Blog, Insights

In our sports and social media blog series, which Sandy Weaver kicked off a couple of weeks ago (here), Senior Account Executive Brandon Barca says preparation will help you “win the moment.” As did Weaver, Barca worked in sports prior to joining MP&F. He spent 18 years in college sports marketing and communications, most recently as a digital and social media strategist for the University of Oregon in the Pac-12 and before that at Vanderbilt University. Barca created nationally recognized all-access videos documenting Vanderbilt’s football and baseball programs, and developed innovative ways to unveil Oregon’s trend-setting uniforms to a global …

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage Hosts Monthly Dog Days Event

MP&F Staff News

HERMITAGE, Tenn. –Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage will host its monthly Dog Days event Saturday, June 29, opening its historic grounds and nature trails for families and their dogs to enjoy together from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A grounds pass will allow guests to explore the acreage of The Hermitage as they walk the historic estate, hike the preserved trails and enjoy the scenic surroundings of the grounds and 19thcentury architecture. By purchasing a combo ticket, guests will also have access to an exclusive Hounds Hike the Hermitage tour, guided by a Hermitage team member. For 60 minutes, participants will hear …

Juneteenth/Freedom Day

MP&F Staff Blog, Insights

One of our newest staff associates Celeste Malone wrote the following post in celebration of Juneteenth, an American holiday on June 19 that commemorates the abolition of slavery in Texas and is widely viewed as the end of slavery in the United States. MP&F’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which Celeste is a member of, provides regular programming for the office to create a more open and self-aware environment. The content of the post was part of a presentation Celeste and fellow staff associate Ira Hughes gave during a recent staffwide meeting. On June 19, 1865, Union Gen. Gordon Granger arrived …

MassageLuXe Announces First Tennessee Location at Capitol View

MP&F Staff News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 11, 2019) – MassageLuXe®, an affordable massage therapy spa, is set to open its first Tennessee location in early fall 2019 at Capitol View in downtown Nashville. The spa will be located at 400 11th Ave. North. “We’re proud to continue the momentum at Capitol View and bring another health-focused retailer and valuable amenity like MassageLuXe® to the district,” said Grant Kinnett with Boyle, the developer of Capitol View. “MassageLuXe® not only complements our dedication to offering wellness-centric amenities like boxing, Pilates and yoga at Capitol View, it also brings a luxury service to the community. We’re …

Club Pilates PROSE Nail Salon and Tiff’s Treats Announce New Locations Opening at McEwen Northside

MP&F Staff News

NASHVILLE, Tenn., (May 29, 2019) – Tiff’s Treats, PROSE Nail Salon and Club Pilates have announced new locations coming to McEwen Northside, the 45-acre mixed-use environment offering fully integrated commercial, retail, residential and green spaces in Cool Springs. All three retailers are expected to open later this year. “We are excited to welcome Club Pilates, PROSE and Tiff’s Treats to McEwen Northside,” said Phil Fawcett, partner with Boyle and developer of McEwen Northside. “These sought-after brands are just a few of many elements making McEwen Northside a dynamic and desirable destination.” Club Pilates is a boutique fitness studio that specializes in reformer-based …

Three Nashville Icons Join Forces on a New Goo Goo: Andy’s Candy

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A President, a Bourbon and a Chocolate = One Historic Candy HERMITAGE, Tenn. – Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, Standard Candy Company, and Old Hickory Bourbon of Nashville have joined forces and ingredients, collaborating on a new limited-edition Premium Goo Goo flavor called Andy’s Candy. The new Goo Goo confection drew inspiration from the personal tastes of the seventh president. It combines dark chocolate, Old Hickory Bourbon caramel, brown sugar nougat, pecans and an orange ganache for “one history-making flavor,” according to the description on the back of each box. “Collaborating with icons like Goo Goo and Old Hickory Bourbon gave us …

Mentorship and Me

MP&F Staff Blog, Inspiration

Caylan Hays is one of MP&F’s newest staff associates. Here’s her personal take on mentorship and why it is both meaningful and important. I’ve heard it said before that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. To me, that ideal captures the essence of mentorship and what might motivate someone to act as a mentor. It’s a great privilege to have been offered wisdom and guidance from people I admire, both personally and professionally. Mentorship doesn’t always come with the title, and sometimes you don’t know you’ve had a mentor …

Colliers International | Nashville Adds Senior Vice President

MP&F Staff News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Patrick Inglis, a veteran commercial real estate broker with more than 16 years of experience in the Los Angeles market, has joined Colliers International | Nashville as Senior Vice President of its Office and Multifamily Capital Markets team. While Mr. Inglis has significant experience in multifamily, retail and development property sales, he has focused on office sales for the majority of his years in the commercial real estate industry, with more than $3.8 billion in closed transactions since 2007. He spent 12 years at JLL in Los Angeles before relocating to Nashville with his family in the …

MP&F Strategic Communications Receives 16 Awards at the 33rd Annual Parthenon Awards

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NASHVILLE (April 30, 2019) – MP&F Strategic Communications received 16 awards, including four Parthenons, at the 33rd annual Parthenon Awards ceremony Monday evening at City Winery. The ceremony, sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America’s Nashville chapter, celebrates the best public relations campaigns of 2018, as determined by judges from other PRSA chapters. MP&F earned awards on behalf of seven different clients and in 11 different categories, led by our digital work. MP&F won three digital awards, more than any other category. Among client teams, MP&F’s top performers were CSX (4 awards), Metro Nashville Planning Department (3 awards) and …

Dressing for the Job

MP&F Staff Blog, Inspiration

As a young professional, I often ask myself, “Is this acceptable?” Adapting to working in a professional environment can be a challenge in the beginning of a career. As times have changed, so has the dress code. Over time, we have seen a shift in the culture and fashion in the workplace. What was once frowned upon as too casual has become more acceptable. However, even with these changes, companies, like MP&F, still expect employees to look professional. Why is it important to dress nicely? Do not underestimate the importance of first impressions! Studies show that 55 percent of first …