Marathon Strategies LLC

Marathon is thrilled to announce that we have won 15 Telly Awards for outstanding communications in video production! Having clients entrust us with their stories is a privilege in itself, but being recognized by a judging body comprised of 200 executives from top video and film production studios worldwide is a testament to the quality and dedication we bring to our work. We extend our gratitude to both the Telly Awards and to our clients for this distinct honor. We invite you to check out our Gold level award winner in the Branding — Non-Broadcast Category for the American Land Title Association (ALTA)’s rebrand:

Had a great conversation with Allison Carter at Ragan Communications and PR Daily about the need for #colleges to start #crisis planning for potential fall #protests sooner rather than later.

📘 Register today for a virtual book launch of Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter brody mullins' new book, “The Wolves of K Street” – an eye-opening exploration of 50 years of corporate influence in Washington, D.C. Plus, all attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book! 🎙️ Brody and co-author (and brother) Luke are the go-to authorities on the influence business in the Beltway. Don’t miss this chance to hear from Brody and gain crucial insights into how corporate lobbying has evolved over the last 50 years in D.C. and shaped the political power system. 🗓️ Event Details: ·      Date: Wednesday, May 22 ·      Time: 12 – 1pm EST ·      Location: Zoom. Register HERE to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eV-m_R2w

📘 Register today for a virtual book launch of Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter brody mullins' new book, “The Wolves of K Street” – an eye-opening exploration of 50 years of corporate influence in Washington, D.C. Plus, all attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book! 🎙️ Brody and co-author (and brother) Luke are the go-to authorities on the influence business in the Beltway. Don’t miss this chance to hear from Brody and gain crucial insights into how corporate lobbying has evolved over the last 50 years in D.C. and shaped the political power system. 🗓️ Event Details: ·      Date: Wednesday, May 22 ·      Time: 12 – 1pm EST ·      Location: Zoom. Register HERE to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eV-m_R2w

Exciting news! The latest edition of Marathon Strategies' award-winning analysis of nuclear jury verdicts against Fortune 500 corporate defendants is on its way. Spoiler alert: Corporate nuclear verdicts surged by nearly 30% in 2023 to a 15-year high, and no company or industry is safe. Want an exclusive first look? Sign up: https://lnkd.in/e9bteGWR This report will provide you with crucial insights to stay ahead of the curve, including: - Industries most vulnerable to “nuclear verdicts” — those that surpass $10 million. - Jurisdictions where corporations are most at risk of facing multimillion-dollar verdicts. - Factors influencing the growth of supersized verdicts. Sign up now for an advanced copy!

Thanks to Axios and Eleanor Hawkins for including Marathon Strategies LLC's DefendED practice in this write up on the challenging #media environment #HigherEd institutions find themselves in today. Happy to see that our latest analysis of Higher Ed media coverage found its way in there as well! #crisiscommunications #publicaffairs #pr #communications #lobbying https://lnkd.in/eSAgMsv5

Higher education criticism is trending on social media 📱 📈 After the October 7 Israel terrorist attack, discussions on key issues like DEI, Discrimination and Prejudice, ESG, and Academic Integrity skyrocketed by a whopping 2,600%. However, these conversations didn't all occur in one place. Explore the graph below for a breakdown of the social media platforms where these discussions are happening. 🎓 Download Marathon’s full report digging into the surge of negative coverage surrounding America’s colleges and universities: https://lnkd.in/e5iiYq_4

It’s not too late to register for our Higher Ed Crisis Bootcamp, taking place tomorrow at noon EST.   Seasoned professionals from Marathon Strategies and Holland & Knight LLP will provide guidance on how to navigate the unprecedented media scrutiny and government oversight challenges facing colleges and universities. Specifically, these public relations and legal veterans will share insights into the strategies employed by critics of higher education, along with best practices for effective response. RSVP to attend: https://lnkd.in/eQRTMGde

Hot off the press! Marathon Strategies LLC just released a new must-read analysis of #highereducation #media coverage, and the results are staggering. From 2014 to 2024, there has been a 1,200% increase in weekly scrutiny of the country's top universities and liberal arts colleges. In the wake of the 10/7 attack in Israel, negative sentiment doubled, highlighting a shift towards more critical coverage. The conversation on social media also spiked, reflecting a broader discourse on these issues. This increased scrutiny is impacting policy and even leading to a spike in political oversight, litigation, as well as donor and student backlash against schools. For educational professionals, staying informed and proactive in this changing landscape is more important than ever. Marathon's DefendEd practice can help. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT and get in touch to learn more about how we can help you navigate this challenging terrain. #HigherEd #EducationMediaCoverage #crisiscommunications #publicaffairs

🔍 CHECK IT OUT: Introducing our latest #MarathonInsights report: “Spotlight on Higher Ed: Crisis Communications in the Era of Polarized Media.”  As part of our DefendED practice, we studied the increase in negative news coverage and online discussions involving the top universities and liberal arts schools in the country over the past decade.   The bottom line? Negative media scrutiny of higher ed is at an all-time high.    Swipe to learn what we found, and dive into the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e5iiYq_4