Momentum Communications Group

07/26/2021

CFAC

Our client CareForAllChildren advocates to make the Child Tax Credit permanent in this segment with FOX31 KDVR.com and Gabrielle Franklin.

Full interview: https://bit.ly/2TBZgXS

07/23/2021

Meet Alivia, an Assistant Account Coordinator at Momentum! Alivia emphasizes the importance of asking questions when starting a career in public relations in this week's #EmployeeSpotlight.

07/22/2021

A huge thank you to Tim Swarens of USA TODAY for his extensive work with our clients, and specifically on his most recent op-ed with Common Ground Committee!

#ThankAJournalist

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/05/17/if-president-biden-abandons-bipartisanship-america-suffer/5071364001/

A huge thank you to Tim Swarens of USA TODAY for his extensive work with our clients, and specifically on his most recent op-ed with Common Ground Committee!

#ThankAJournalist

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/05/17/if-president-biden-abandons-bipartisanship-america-suffer/5071364001/

07/21/2021

When it Comes to Mentorship, Trust is the Main Ingredient

"Mentoring changed my life."

Andy, a little at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, describes the importance of trust with his mentor in an op-ed published in Thrive Global. Momentum is proud to work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC as they continue inspiring and leading NYC's youth.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/2UTEBig

Mentorship changed my life. And it all comes down to trust.

07/20/2021

Story

This week's #TuesdayTips from the Momentum team focus on the components of a good media story. When crafting a story, be sure to incorporate these tips to ensure an impactful and engaging read!

07/19/2021

Mid-Year Reflection

The Momentum team recently spent the day reflecting on the agency's progress over the past 6 months. It was a day well spent, considering where we have been and where we want to go! #PR

07/16/2021

Zach, a Senior Media Strategist here at Momentum, is this week's #EmployeeSpotlight. Take a look at some of Zach's favorite things and learn what he loves about PR!

07/15/2021

Thank you to Naomi Yané of News 12 New Jersey for her work with Dr. Alexander Salerno of Salerno Medical Associates on the progressing story of COVID-19 vaccines! #ThankAJournalist

Watch the interview here: https://bit.ly/3ebmtGH

Thank you to Naomi Yané of News 12 New Jersey for her work with Dr. Alexander Salerno of Salerno Medical Associates on the progressing story of COVID-19 vaccines! #ThankAJournalist

Watch the interview here: https://bit.ly/3ebmtGH

07/14/2021

Democrats bet on early Latino outreach to avoid '20 pitfalls

"We’re not going anywhere. We’re in the community, and we’re staying.”

Mi Vecino was featured in Will Weissert's in-depth report published in AP! We're excited to see our client lead such an important conversation on voter registration and #elections. Check out what they have to say below: #RegisterToVote
https://bit.ly/3e8ZPPG

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — On a sweaty recent Thursday afternoon, Alex Berrios is instructing his team on how to get people to register to vote. Extend your hand, he says; it makes folks more likely to stop.

07/13/2021

See what inspires Momentum by subscribing to our newsletter, The Forward! Each month you'll get a taste of what we're reading, listening to, watching, and learning. #PR

Read our latest newsletter and subscribe here: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=2b44bff8fcb44a83886a92056&id=c09aea9e8e

See what inspires Momentum by subscribing to our newsletter, The Forward! Each month you'll get a taste of what we're reading, listening to, watching, and learning. #PR

Read our latest newsletter and subscribe here: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=2b44bff8fcb44a83886a92056&id=c09aea9e8e

07/12/2021

Riseboro

We are proud to work with our client RiseBoroNYC as they advocate for affordable housing and the importance of racial integration, specifically when it comes to housing initiatives throughout NYC!

Full interview with RiseBoro CEO Scott Short: https://bit.ly/2TWTfVU

07/10/2021

🚨 #EmployeeSpotlight 🚨 Kylee is an Account Supervisor here at Momentum and is originally from Houston, Texas. When not in the office, you can find Kylee checking out art galleries and playing soccer!

07/09/2021

We are proud to work with Heroes Rebellion Athletics as they change what is possible through athletic philanthropy!

07/08/2021

ACIL Fox 5

Our client, A Chance In Life, is coming to NYC! A recent interview with President and Executive Director, Gabriele Delmonaco, and FOX 5 / Fox5NY.com's Antwan Lewis explores the organization's programming starting up on the North Shore of Staten Island.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.fox5ny.com/video/946488

07/07/2021

Social Media Engagement

How can you increase engagement across social media platforms? The Momentum team has come up with these tips and tricks to boost your social media profiles!

07/06/2021

TheHill

"If the left and right would stop fighting for a moment, they would see there are states that have expanded access while ensuring security at the same time."

Our client Common Ground Committee's Bruce Bond and Erik Olsen discuss the polarization of voting in the United States in a recent op-ed in The Hill.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3jPKUNZ

The Hill is a top US political website, read by the White House and more lawmakers than any other site -- vital for policy, politics and election campaigns.

07/04/2021

Happy 4th of July weekend from the entire Momentum team!

Happy 4th of July weekend from the entire Momentum team!

07/02/2021

Olivia, originally from Albany, NY is our #EmployeeSpotlight feature this week. For her, PR is exciting because there is always a story to tell!

07/01/2021

We are excited to welcome our new client, Heroes Rebellion Athletics!

Heroes Rebellion empowers athletes and fitness enthusiasts to expand their charitable impact through year-round fundraising for diverse charities.

We are so excited to start our #HeroesJourney with you!

We are excited to welcome our new client, Heroes Rebellion Athletics!

Heroes Rebellion empowers athletes and fitness enthusiasts to expand their charitable impact through year-round fundraising for diverse charities.

We are so excited to start our #HeroesJourney with you!

06/30/2021

As part of Tribeca Film Festival's Juneteenth celebration, Movers & Shakers NYC led a walking tour through lower Manhattan using their augmented reality app, Kinfolk. Kinfolk spotlights famous Black and Brown figures through digitally generated monuments, voiceovers, and music.

Learn more about Movers and Shakers work here: https://bit.ly/3h0Xvwd

06/29/2021

Tuesday Tips

How can you secure a media hit? Here are some Tuesday Tips from the Momentum team on some best practices to keep in mind when placing a story for a client.

06/28/2021

Check it out! Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC CCO Jeff Elgart was included in City and State NY's Pride Power 100 List, which celebrates Pride Month by featuring the LGBTQ leaders and allies of New York.

Read more here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/power-list/power-100/2021-pride-power-100.html

Check it out! Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC CCO Jeff Elgart was included in City and State NY's Pride Power 100 List, which celebrates Pride Month by featuring the LGBTQ leaders and allies of New York.

Read more here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/power-list/power-100/2021-pride-power-100.html

06/25/2021

Meet Jim Miller, founder and president of Momentum Communications Group! Jim opened Momentum's doors in 2012 and has continued growing the team ever since!

#EmployeeSpotlight #AgencyLife #PR #communications

06/24/2021

Home - History UnErased

"If all students are taught LGBTQ history it will help to cultivate acceptance and respect. If people know how we got here, and where we still need to go, it will be a lot easier to be an ally outside of the classroom." -Lena, High School Educator

Momentum is proud to support History UnErased this #pridemonth!

https://unerased.org/

LGBTQ inclusive curriculum professional development to teach LGBTQ-inclusive history with proficiency and confidence

06/23/2021

Gabriele Delmonaco: A Chance in Life - 384

A Chance In Life President and Executive Director Gabriele Delmonaco discusses the future of A Chance In Life's programming in Staten Island and the importance of financial literacy for youths.

Listen here: https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/gabriele-delmonaco-a-chance-in-life-384/

Gabriele Delmonaco talks about A Chance in Life an International Non-Profit that Provides Food, Shelter, and Education for Underprivileged and Refugee Youth Throughout the World. This is episode 384 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Pre...

06/22/2021

Your Future Workforce Depends on Social Capital

Founder and Chairman of First Workings, Kevin Davis, describes how the organization's mission benefits both students and companies in a new op-ed in CSQ.

https://bit.ly/35Fv6VV

One of the most valuable business assets we have is the company we keep.

06/21/2021

This past Saturday, we celebrated #Juneteenth for the first time as a national holiday! See what our friends at Teaching Matters are doing now to continue this important dialogue on race in our classrooms across the country with their newly-expanded "Elevating Voices" program here:

#BreakingNews we have expanded our "Elevating Voices" program! These new books will help teachers foster their students' critical thinking and provide space for conversations based on experiences of their own and others. Check out our full program: https://lp.teachingmatters.org/elevating-voices #OwnVoices

06/18/2021

So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?

Tomorrow we honor #Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Whether you are in New York or another city around the country, we encourage you to celebrate and learn an integral part of our nation's history!

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth here: https://nyti.ms/2Y4gCMd

On June 19, 1865, enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free. A century and a half later, people in cities and towns across the U.S. continue to celebrate the occasion.

06/17/2021

This week's #EmployeeSpotlight is Senior Account Executive, Emily Cooper. Emily has been with Momentum for about a year and a half and is originally from the UK. As we return to an in-person office setting, Emily is most excited to see everyone face to face again!

#AgencyLife #PR #communications

06/16/2021

Some Primary Care Physicians Ask Why They Still Can't Offer COVID Vaccine To Patients

Dr. Alexander Salerno of Salerno Medical Associates spoke with CBS New York about continued COVID-19 vaccine shortages at community-based primary care offices. This raises larger questions about vaccine availability, primarily in communities of color.

Watch the segment here: https://cbsloc.al/2TkpD3V

In an all-out push to end the pandemic, President Joe Biden is calling June a month of action, setting a goal to get 70% of adults at least one dose of the COVID vaccine by July 4.

06/15/2021

Last week, Momentum team members Kylee Siaw and Zach Halper presented with Candid Learning on writing and pitching op-eds. Here are some do's and don'ts to remember when you take on writing your own op-ed!

Last week, Momentum team members Kylee Siaw and Zach Halper presented with Candid Learning on writing and pitching op-eds. Here are some do's and don'ts to remember when you take on writing your own op-ed!

06/14/2021

Turning Racism & Extremism Into Hope And Healing - Common Ground Committee

What does it take to combat hate? Join our clients the Common Ground Committee in a thoughtful discussion between DARYL DAVIS - Race Reconciliator and former white supremacist Ryan Lo'Ree to answer that question TONIGHT at 7 PM EST. Don't miss out, register ASAP to guarantee your spot! https://commongroundcommittee.org/event/turning-racism-and-extremism-into-hope-and-healing/

Join Black race reconciliator Daryl Davis and former white supremacist Ryan Lo'Ree for a conversation on changing hearts and minds, moderated by NYT columnist David Brooks.

06/11/2021

This summer, we will be introducing a different member of our Momentum team every week with our #EmployeeSpotlight. First up, we have Account Executive, Amel! Stayed tuned for more insights into the team in coming weeks. #AgencyLife #PR #communications

06/10/2021

In wake of Florida election law, it's already harder to register voters of color

"Voter suppression doesn't just happen on election day, it happens every single day of the year."

A story in Newsweek featuring Mi Vecino founders Alex Berrios and Devon Murphy-Anderson explores restrictive new voting laws and explains their implications registering voters of color in Florida.

Check it out!
https://bit.ly/3fUbyDf

A restrictive Florida election law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis has left groups scrambling to re-educate voters on what the changes mean, and calls for Democratic donors to step in and help with growing costs.

06/09/2021

In celebration of Pride Month, Founder and President of Momentum, Jim Miller, reflects on the importance of pride in gay writers.

"I walk by the New York Public Library on my way to work every day and often think of an evening I spent at the library more than 30 years ago when I was a student at NYU. It was a reading and Q&A with Edmund White, one of gay literature's great novelists."

https://www.momentum-cg.com/2019/06/18/pride-in-gay-writers/

#pride2021 🏳️‍🌈

In celebration of Pride Month, Founder and President of Momentum, Jim Miller, reflects on the importance of pride in gay writers.

"I walk by the New York Public Library on my way to work every day and often think of an evening I spent at the library more than 30 years ago when I was a student at NYU. It was a reading and Q&A with Edmund White, one of gay literature's great novelists."

https://www.momentum-cg.com/2019/06/18/pride-in-gay-writers/

#pride2021 🏳️‍🌈