As we wrap up August, we’re looking back at a fun ‘brat’ summer where we didn’t just play hard—we worked harder! From planning standout events to securing top-tier media coverage, our team brought the heat this season, and we’re excited to share what we’ve been up to.

What does it take to get all the major TV news outlets interested in your story? We have the secret! (Or maybe we just have clients with really compelling information to share!)

In late May, we organized a press conference for Mel Hewitt, managing partner at Isenberg & Hewitt, to share the rise in Title IX cases in Georgia schools.

Not sure what Title IX even is? Let us educate you. Title IX is a comprehensive federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. Instances of sexual abuse, assault, battery, coercion and hazing are viable claims under Title IX.

The press conference was a great success with WSB-TV, 11Alive and Atlanta News First all showing up to film the press conference and ask questions. The story was covered multiple times on TV and online. It was such a success, their office phone was ringing off the hook - the press conference resulted in nearly five million TV and radio impressions!

Ever wondered why you shouldn't say "No comment?" Sharon has the answer in our recent video and so do the people we’ve media trained!

You may have noticed an uptick in video content from the c21 team. (If not, head over to our Instagram right now!) Along with more fun and casual videos of the team, we’re sharing marketing and PR tips we've mastered over the years.

Stay tuned for tips from more of our c21 team members and be sure to follow along on Instagram. Not on Instagram? We’re sharing on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube too. 

Last month, the c21 team learned about managing burnout from the inspiring certified mindset coach and author, Sadie Mae Evans. In this interactive session, Sadie Mae taught us how to determine the areas of our lives that cause us the most stress, because as she says, “burnout is nature’s way of telling you that you’ve been moving through life on autopilot, leaving your soul behind.”

During this lunch-and-learn session, the c21 team identified personal patterns that contribute to feelings of burnout, learned about the adjustments and boundaries needed to prioritize self-care and discussed short-term goals that can help them avoid feeling overwhelmed.

At c21, we are deeply committed to our team's mental well-being. Our four-day workweek, effective open communication and the knowledge gained from this session have equipped us to recognize and prevent burnout. As Sadie Mae aptly put it, “Burnout is often a result of not respecting your personal boundaries.”

After this eye-opening session, the c21 team actively participated in self-care by enjoying delicious Mellow Mushroom pizzas and chatting about their favorite TV shows and movies. This is how we prioritize self-care at c21!

After 30 years of trotting down an uneven and worn path to Meadowcreek High School, students can finally say goodbye to those bumpy detours! On August 13, Gateway85 CID joined forces with Meadowcreek High School to unveil a shiny new 650-foot sidewalk in front of the school. This ribbon-cutting didn’t just mark the completion of a long-awaited project—it symbolized safer, smoother journeys for students and neighbors.

The sidewalk bridges the gap from Beaver Ruin Road to Indian Trail Road, providing a much-needed link for students who live in nearby apartments. Gateway85 CID has been on a roll, crafting more than 17 miles of sidewalks in the district over the past 15 years, but this one feels special—it’s not just about concrete, it’s about community.

And behind the scenes? That was all us! c21 handled the event planning and were on-site to make sure everything flowed without a hitch. We even secured media coverage to highlight the milestone. With projects like these, Gateway85 CID is turning connectivity goals into reality while keeping safety at the forefront - and we're proud to be along for the ride (or walk)!

In June, c21 organized a photoshoot for True North 400 to update their website pictures and photograph the projects that have recently been completed in the district.

We shot at a few sites around North Fulton including the new Alpha Loop, Encore Parkway Bridge, Davis Drive and the Northwinds Parkway Extension. Sharon, Alex and Sammy even got to model for some of the shots and had a wonderful time exploring the district with the True North 400 team. It was exciting to see these amazing projects in real life. 

Check out the fabulous new photos that photographer Dean Hesse took, now live on True North 400’s website.

Gemini season was in full swing this quarter; all three recent c21 birthdays fell into the Gemini window during May and June!

We celebrated our newest senior account manager Shayla Strange with a candle-making team outing at Ellis Station Candle Co. back in May. We all got to make and personalize a wax candle while enjoying great music, some yummy snacks and the best company around.

In June, we celebrated two more birthdays in the office! Our summer intern, Sammy Fisher, reached a milestone birthday at the beginning of the month – her 21st! We celebrated Sammy with snacks and a card in the conference room while reminiscing on everyone’s past 21st birthdays.

We finished up this wave of birthdays by showering account manager Sydney Garde with a card from the team and many birthday wishes. Sydney spent the day surrounded by friends and family and enjoying her long weekend.

May and June were packed with birthday celebrations and quality time as a team. We wouldn’t have it any other way!

When it comes to c21ers, there certainly is no shortage of knowledge. Recently, our marketing and PR experts have been sharing valuable information on the c21 blog!

In a recent post, “How to Recover from a Misteak on the Job,” Frances Chang addresses a common issue we all face – making mistakes. Frances provides practical tools to handle errors and move forward productively.

Another c21 blog, “The Importance of Community Engagement on Social Media,” written by our very own Carti B (aka Carter Brown), explains what community engagement entails and outlines steps to effectively integrate it into your brand strategy.

Visit the c21 website to learn from our team and don’t forget – we’re here to help with all your marketing and PR needs!

Well, another intern season has come and gone—cue the tiny violins. From all of us at c21, we want to give a huge shoutout to Alex and Sammy for being absolute rockstars from the jump. Whether it was your accidental twin moments, top-tier "day in the life" video skills or just the sheer vibe you brought to the office, we hope this summer was as fun for you as it was for us.

While we’re thrilled that Alex is sticking around a bit longer (we're not ready to say goodbye just yet), we’re sending Sammy off for her senior year at UGA with all the good vibes. Sammy, we know you’re going to crush it out there!

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