Guide to Creating a Communications Plan
2020 is right around the corner and that means it’s time to start developing or updating a communications and marketing plan for your organization. At Mueller Communications, we’re developing (and executing) plans every day. Here are the key elements and questions to consider. 1. Situation Analysis What situation or issue is this plan addressing? What […]
What Goes Around Comes Around
By: James Madlom, Partner and COO of Mueller Communications Our founder, Carl Mueller, was recently recognized as a Community Hero at the Jewish Family Services Luncheon of Champions. Carl is a hero to us, at the firm, as well. Carl dedicates himself to making our community better – each and every day – in his […]
Honest, thoughtful reactions are best way to overcome mistakes
By Phill Trewyn, Senior Account Executive In 1962, the British record label Decca auditioned two young up-and-coming bands, one of which it signed to a contract. The signed band was named Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. Decca dismissed the other group, reportedly because company executives asserted they “had no future in show business.” That band? […]
Building a Diverse Workforce
By Lori Richards, Partner and President of Mueller Communications “If you build it, they will come.” This may have worked for Kevin Costner and his field of dreams, but it’s an outdated attitude to have about building a diverse team. There is much discussion about workforce being influenced by physical space, and the speculation is that […]
Bolster Employee Recruitment and Retention Efforts
By Elizabeth Hummitzsch, Vice President of Mueller Communications With unemployment at an all-time low throughout the state, employee recruitment and retention has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes, across all industries. Whether you’re seeking entry-level talent or more seasoned professionals, a comprehensive communications effort can give you and your company the competitive […]
Carl Mueller — a backstage guy among Milwaukee’s elite
H. Carl Mueller carved out an unusual career in his hometown of Milwaukee, first as a newspaper reporter, then as a political aide to Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist and, finally, as a public relations man, whose client list included some of the most powerful people in the region. Credit: Rick Wood By Bill Glauber of […]
Business Journal Picks 40 Under 40 Winners: Lori Richards Among Group
By Mark Kass of the Journal Sentinel Chef Thomas Hauck, who took over the Karl Ratzsch restaurant in Milwaukee in 2016, and developer Kevin Newell are among the second group of winners to be announced in the Milwaukee Business Journal’s prestigious 40 Under 40 awards program for 2017. Check out the attached slideshow to see […]
What We Learned in Our Public Safety Referendum
Originally published in The Municipality Written by Erik Brooks, Mayor, City of South Milwaukee, James Madlom, Partner, COO, Mueller Communications, Natalie Verette, Senior Account Executive, Mueller Communications Editor’s Note: Something unusual happened on Tuesday, November 7: Voters were asked and approved a request to increase municipal spending. Electors in the City of South Milwaukee voted two-to-one […]
Lori’s OpEd: Moving from #MeToo to #TimesUp
In the recent “lean in” era, there has been plenty of speculation about why the number of women in the C-suite lags dramatically behind men. Unfortunately, a recent survey of TEMPO Milwaukee’s female business and organization leaders highlighted another reason — two-thirds of respondents have experienced sexual harassment in the office, when traveling for […]
Lori Richards, James Madlom Become Firm Partners
Mueller Communications, Inc. announced today that long-time staff members Lori Richards and James Madlom have become partners and shareholders of the firm. In addition to becoming partners, Richards will assume the title of president and Madlom will become chief operating officer. H. Carl Mueller will continue in his capacity as chairman and chief executive […]
