BAR Communications

A strategic communications + public affairs firm based in Indianapolis.

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Last week, @LaurenAuld joined @Walmart and agency partners from across the country in Bentonville for two days on local storytelling. Lots of great ideas, and a reminder of how much good work happens locally. 💙💛

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.@BradRateike's newest @IBJnews column features two unlikely leadership experts: Midnight and Smokey, his childhood cats 🐈 🐈‍⬛

Their daily plan was curiosity. Turns out it’s a pretty good plan for the rest of us, too.

https://t.co/MlPMNvdV7e

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BAR was proud to help @SHEIN_Official plan and coordinate last week's ribbon-cutting for its new Whitestown IN warehouse. Thank you to the SHEIN team and the leaders and officials who joined us to celebrate this milestone. Congrats on this next chapter of growth in Indiana!

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We're excited to celebrate our colleague, Lucy Powers for being named to the @IBJnews 2026 class of 20 in their Twenties! She makes our work stronger and our team better.

Congratulations, Lucy! You deserve every bit of this recognition 👏

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BAR interns got a behind-the-scenes look at @BecksHybrids Hangar last week! The visit was followed by an etiquette lunch led by Kala Jenkins, who shared practical tips for confidently navigating professional settings, from networking events to business dinners.

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Last week, @BradRateike hosted our first Intern Leadership Lunch for a conversation with @mitchdf, President of @ibj_media, and @DrAllisonBarber, former President and COO of the Indiana Fever.

Thanks to Mitch and Allison for their time, and everyone who joined us.

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Noblesville city leaders traveled to Japan last month to visit two companies that have invested $400 million and created more than 1,500 jobs in their community. @AWSmith51 and co-authors write about why that trip mattered.

Read it in the @IBJnews: https://t.co/BkEkdNdazk

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.@BradRateike’s latest @IBJnews column lays out why marriage is harder than running for office, a hockey player understands leadership better than most politicians, and if you're not telling your own story, someone else will.

Read it here: https://t.co/OWmPoMYzu2

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Lucy & Audrey from our team were proud to join @PSO_Indiana in Washington, D.C. last week for the 2026 @ITrustParents Parent Leadership Conference. Great conversations, valuable connections, and important advocacy for Indiana families. ✏️🇺🇸

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. @BradRateike recently took our interns to lunch alongside the interns from Daniels Spaulding Consulting for an afternoon of real conversation about the industry, what a career in communications and public affairs actually looks like, and what it takes to get there.

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In this month's @IBJnews column, @BradRateike reflects on attending his brother's Marine change of command ceremony and what it taught him about truly seeing the people closest to us.

Read it here: https://t.co/FvEg22gtwc

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.@BradRateike's latest column in @IBJnews captures something we've all felt but never had words for: the quiet social agony of saving seats. If you've ever been the one holding down a table while the crowd closes in, this one's for you.

https://t.co/62pSR70RoS

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.@BradRateike's latest @IBJnews column proves that Q-tips, a muddy parking lot, and a broken kneecap are all you need for an existential crisis before 45. On the bright side, he's now got enough home health equipment to open a small medical supply store.

https://t.co/c9hke9m6Ys

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.@BradRateike latest @IBJnews column uses an unlikely source of wisdom: a pontoon boat and a sandbar. The takeaway? Stay in the boat.

https://t.co/MF53EGjV6T

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Congratulations to Lucy Powers on graduating from the @LugarSeries representing Monroe County! Our team was thrilled to be there to celebrate as she completed this prestigious leadership program that continues to strengthen Republican women's voices across Indiana.

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We were thrilled to partner with MJ Sorority, where @BradRateike and @LaurenAuld presented crisis communication strategies that equipped sorority leaders to build more resilient chapter communities.

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Parents, students, and school leaders at the state library and Statehouse for Capitol Day reminded us why this matters ✏️🇺🇸

When families share experiences with lawmakers, it makes a difference. Proud to support @ITrustParents and families advocating for education options in IN.

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BAR Communications kicked off the year by adding talented Communications Intern Ben Fruit to our team while continuing to help clients connect with their communities through strategic storytelling and meaningful engagement.

Read more on The BAR Brief: https://t.co/8FH8tsAIqs

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This morning, @AWSmith51 spoke at the First @onezonechamber Leadership Institute class on local government, alongside Mayor Scott Fadness of Fishers. @ryanforamerica was selected for the class and will hear from state leaders throughout the year on various topics.

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Ryan Everett had the pleasure of attending @onezonechamber Eggs & Issues event last week, where he heard from local Indiana legislators. These types of events are invaluable for building connections and discussing the priorities that matter to Hamilton County.