Nashville’s recent growth has been as hot as hot chicken itself, and for good reason, too. The Nashville area is experiencing the third-highest job growth of large metro areas in the United States, and the Metro Planning Department estimates that over 1 million people will move to Middle Tennessee by 2040. MP&F has worked closely with many people who are helping the area adjust to this growth, and has seen these shifts take shape at the company itself. Almost half of MP&F’s more than 70-person staff has roots outside of Middle Tennessee. As Nashville continues to grow, MP&F’s team is … Read More
BlueCross and MP&F Win The Nation’s Most Prestigious Communications Honor
Campaign To Combat Tennessee’s Opioid Epidemic Wins Best of Silver Anvil at the Public Relations Society of America’s Annual Awards BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and MP&F Strategic Communications were awarded Best of Silver Anvil at Thursday’s Public Relations Society of America’s annual awards ceremony in New York City for their efforts to combat Tennessee’s opioid epidemic through the “Don’t Be An Accidental Drug Dealer” public education campaign. The award is the nation’s top communications industry honor. “Over the course of two years, this campaign greatly increased awareness of the opioid epidemic and contributed to close to 50 tons of pills … Read More
MP&F Public Relations Becomes MP&F Strategic Communications
MP&F Public Relations is now MP&F Strategic Communications. The staff-driven rebrand is a nod to the agency’s growing service areas and integrated approach to helping clients achieve their business and organizational goals. “For 31 years, MP&F has been a public relations firm providing multifaceted communications services to help our clients achieve their goals,” said David Fox, managing partner. “This name change is a reinforcement of the broad scope of services we offer and the work our team does every day to integrate public relations with the latest strategies in advertising, marketing, digital strategy, and design and web services.” MP&F is … Read More
MP&F is all-in on transit
I’m proud of the great job we’ve done. I just voted FOR transit, and here’s why: It’s an investment in infrastructure, like water pipes, electric lines, sidewalks and fiber, we have to make for the good of the city. It’ll cost each of us about 17 cents per day over the 25-year life of the investment. That is not unreasonable, and tourists will help us pay for it. It will start by helping those who need it most. The first thing that will happen if we vote yes will be major improvements in our bus system. New buses, more frequency, … Read More
MP&F Public Relations Promotes Eight to Account Executives
MP&F Public Relations has promoted eight staff members to the level of account executive. Amanda Gambill, Morey Hill, Aleah Heinlein, Will Krugman, Ashley Heyen, Megan McConnell, Thomas Mulgrew and Evan Wofford were previously assistant account executives. “We are excited to recognize and expand the roles of these team members at MP&F,” said partner Katy Varney. “These promotions are well-deserved, and we know these eight individuals will continue to produce great work for our clients.” Amanda Gambill, a native of Smyrna, Tenn., joined MP&F in January 2015 as a staff associate. Her experience includes media relations, event planning, nonprofit campaigns and … Read More
MP&F Public Relations Promotes Two to Senior Account Executive
MP&F Public Relations has promoted Selby McRae Graepel and Danielle Hall from account executive to senior account executive. “Danielle and Selby have produced consistent and quality work for our clients,” said partner Alice Chapman. “We are excited to see how they continue to grow in their new roles at MP&F.” Selby McRae Graepel has a lead role on several accounts, including the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, the Nashville Public Library Foundation and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program. Graepel is a native of Jackson, Miss., and a graduate of Hamilton College in upstate New … Read More
The Marines are coming!
More than 700 Marines are headed to Music City! MP&F Public Relations is working with the United States Marine Corps on their largest community outreach event of the year: Marine Week from Sept. 7 to 11. The events will feature hands-on displays, live demonstrations, time-honored Marine Corps traditions, an array of musical performances by the Marines and other artists, and additional events to showcase the history, military capabilities and community involvement of the Corps. All free. All open to the public. And all family-friendly. In preparation for this event, I had the chance to travel to Parris Island, S.C., to … Read More
Santa Train Keeps Christmas On Track
This weekend was the 72nd running of The Santa Train, an Appalachian Christmas tradition which is co-hosted by MP&F client CSX. Celebrity guest Amy Grant passed out toys, food and goods to children at the various stops along the 110-mile route. Read more about Amy’s experience in the Nov. 23 edition of The Tennessean. Santa Train Keeps Christmas On Track KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Christmas came a month early for hundreds of country girls and boys Saturday as the Santa Train merrily moseyed through rural Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. A 110-mile magical sleigh ride along the rails, this Appalachian holiday tradition … Read More