DeSoto & State Communications

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Flat funding forces organizations to absorb rising costs and growing demand within static budgets. This leads to reduced capacity as purchasing power declines.

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Jim O'Connor details the 9.25-to-1 ROI of recovery infrastructure in @CrainsChicago. This investment is an urgent necessity for Illinois.

Read the op-ed: https://t.co/enNpZDYOr0

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Pro-bono work requires the same discipline as billable engagements. Community partnerships succeed when treated as operational priorities. Service requires structure.

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Vinyl sales reached $1.2 billion. This is a local economic engine. Neighborhood shops keep capital in the community to support growth.

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#RecordStores #LocalEconomy

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Geographic distance is irrelevant to social impact. Digital volunteering connects professionals with mission-driven organizations globally. Build capacity this National Volunteer Month.

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Strategic clarity is essential in high-stakes moments. @DeSotoStateComm provides on-demand advisory services for urgent narrative needs.

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#PublicRelations #Comms

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Many thanks to @MikeLoweReports for featuring @ValshallaRecord on this week's @WGNTV Cover Story. Talking about #RecordStoreDay2026 and vinyl sales topping $1 billion.

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Vinyl sales topped $1 billion. @ValshallaRecord celebrates #RecordStoreDay on April 18 with exclusives, live music, food. https://t.co/b3qLAlqSTF #RSD2026 #vinyljunkie #nowspinning

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Your strongest spokesperson isn’t your CEO. It’s your volunteer. People trust someone who shows up by choice. Give them simple tools. Let them tell the story in their own words. That’s how missions actually travel. Read more here: https://t.co/CFVsbRuqJm

#NationalVolunteerMonth

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Keeping a clear head is hard when the news cycle is exhausting. We find clarity by limiting alerts and verifying facts before responding. Kindness is how we navigate the pressure. Read more: https://t.co/UxL88MdaOY

#StrategicResilience #MediaLiteracy

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Preparation keeps messages intact when the spotlight hits fast. Practice ensures core values remain clear under pressure.

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#MediaRelations #PublicSpeaking

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PR works best as a conduit. We prioritize clarity by letting the story lead. Credibility is earned when we step back to let impact speak for itself. Read more here.

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#PR #Storytelling

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Partnerships require mutual value. Avoid extractive models. Build on shared vision and capacity for lasting impact. https://t.co/ug0B4tjpUs #StrategicPartnerships #Communications

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Musicians serve as the ultimate diplomats for social change. They build trust through shared narratives that connect audiences and drive impact.

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#MusicDiplomacy #SocialChange

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Pew Research finds 57 percent of Americans lack confidence in journalists. Mission-driven groups bridge this gap with ethical storytelling.

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#Journalism #Ethics

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Media coverage can miss the stakeholders who fund or regulate work. Focus success metrics on mission alignment and strategic impact.

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#PublicRelations #StrategicCommunications

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A reporter needs a headshot on deadline. A broken link means the story moves on. Results depend on organized systems. We offer systems administration for mission-driven work. https://t.co/H0xagECvnw #PR #Systems

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Illinois General Assembly is back in session. Ahead of next week’s budget address, here’s what Second Story Foundation’s Jim O’Connor said last fall about stalled #opioidsettlementfund capital and immediate investment in recovery infrastructure.
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DeSoto & State is expanding services to support the systems behind modern communications. We are formalizing workplace systems administration as strategy grows system-dependent.

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Reporters on deadline need reliable sources. Usefulness is more effective than a large budget. Speed and clarity build trust.

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#PR #MediaRelations