Public Relations

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Felicia Knight Featured in PPH Article: ‘The adult in the room’: CDC director is the face of Maine’s coronavirus response

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From the Portland Press Herald

One day last month, as he was delivering his daily briefing, Dr. Nirav Shah paused to drink from a bottle of Diet Coke, which produced a brief coughing spell.

He quickly assured the reporters gathered, and those listening at home, that he had not fallen ill; it was just the soda.

That may have been one of the only missteps so far by Shah, who has become the face of Maine’s coronavirus response and has earned widespread praise for a polished communication style that’s infused with anecdotes, relatable analogies and, above all, empathy.

“I think he’s a natural communicator,” said Felicia Knight, who owns a public relations firm and is a former television news reporter. “One thing that stands out: He always drives home the human significance. I’m not sure that’s something that can be taught.”

…Read the full article here.

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The Knight Canney Group Featured In The Best Of Portland 2018

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The Knight Canney Group confidently solves tough problems, offering communications strategy and counsel to a variety of clients including corporations, industry groups, higher education institutions, and non-profits. among others. They offer a full range of public relations services, including strategic communications, traditional media relations, spokesperson training & crisis communications.

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Camp POSTCARD Celebrates 25 Years of helping Maine 5th & 6th graders enjoy a free week of summer camp

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BRUNSWICK, ME. June 14, 2018 –Friday, June 15, marks the opening of Volunteers of America’s 25th year of Camp POSTCARD, a free week-long sleepover summer camp for Maine 5th and 6th graders — helping them make new friends, learn life skills, and build relationships with law enforcement.

Camp is held every year, in June, on the grounds of Agassiz Village in Poland, Maine, and is staffed by law enforcement, criminal justice professionals, and first responders who volunteer their time at Camp POSTCARD. They are joined by other community volunteers, as well as personnel from Volunteers of America Northern New England.

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Maine People Celebrate RCV Certification and More Voice

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AUGUSTA, ME – Today’s certification of 66,687 signatures by Maine’s Secretary of State guarantees that on June 12, 2018, Maine voters will be the first in the nation to rank their choices in primary elections for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor, State Senator and State Representative. This marks the first time in our state’s history that voters have initiated a People’s Veto in response to the Legislature’s attempt to overturn a Citizen’s Initiative.

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Whole Oceans to Grow Atlantic Salmon with Land-Based Aquaculture Operation – Purchases Mill Site in Bucksport, Maine

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ORTLAND, Maine | February 23, 2018 – When Whole Oceans’ CEO Rob Piasio was growing up in Yarmouth, Maine, he knew that one day, he would help his state grow and prosper.

After more than six years of research and preparation, Rob is leading efforts to launch Whole Oceans, a state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), that will raise Atlantic salmon on the site of the former Verso paper mill in the heart of Bucksport, Maine.