Through its Safe Schools Program, MOSS assesses school safety measures and offers grants for
safety enhancements. It has also funded over $400,000 in school safety projects, including stop-
the-bleed kits, perimeter fencing, bulletproof backpacks, mental health programs, security huts
and student scholarships. Operating nationally, MOSS engages parents, students, educators and
community leaders to foster a collaborative approach to creating safer school environments.
For more information on MOSS, please visit Make Our Schools Safe.

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Success starts with allotting an adequate planning timeframe. Depending on the size of the event and the desired media coverage, your timeframe could be anywhere from eight weeks to one year.

The More Time You Devote: the Bigger the Impact.
A long runway creates space for the various stages of media planning and outreach. You want to raise awareness before, during and after the event. This requires understanding the event’s unique needs, relevant outlets and reporters. Having a long runway can be especially helpful when identifying spokespersons.

Get to Know the Spokespersons
Identifying spokespersons is more than just making a list of people associated with the organization. Dig into their backgrounds, take time to hear their stories and gauge their interest in media interviews. Having multiple spokespersons willing and prepared to speak to media is a great way to ensure someone is always available for media inquiries.

Devise a Media Plan
When making a media plan, remember to expand beyond the traditional approach. Consider industry-specific outlets, community newsletters, social media accounts and weekend TV programs that cover community members. Take the time to seek out reporters who have shown interest in relevant industries – or even who seem personally aligned with your organization’s mission.

Days prior to the event, issue media advisories and implement a follow-up plan, prioritizing mainstream outlets and broadcast stations. Once the event concludes, issue a press release with collateral and B-roll. This is one step you can’t afford to miss.

Sometimes, a paper wants to be at your event but cannot send staff due to breaking news. Providing outlets with collateral and B-roll is like gifting them a story, neatly packaged with a bow on top.

With proper planning and expert strategy, you could watch your event get spotlighted by local news.

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The Stevie Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars of Business,” celebrate excellence in various industries, and Mach 1’s recognition reaffirms our commitment to delivering top-tier services in the world of public relations and media training. 

On November 10, 2023 at an awards banquet in New York City, Mach 1 earned the following accolades: 

Gold for Female Employee of the Year: Alice Claiborne
Silver for Company of the Year — 10 Employees or Less
Silver for Women-Run Business of the Year
Bronze for Female Executive of the Year: Mary Bell Love
Bronze for Public Affairs Campaign of the Year

We owe our success to our incredible team and the unwavering support of our clients, who continue to trust us with their media and communication needs. 

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Women-Run Workplace of the Year – 10 or Less Employees

Company of the Year – Business Services – 10 or Less Employees

Communications or PR Campaign of the Year — Public Affairs

Female Executive of the Year — Business Services – 10 or Less Employees: Mary Bell Love

Female Employee of the Year — Business: Alice Billingsley Claiborne

The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business are the world’s premier business awards for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run.

Finalists are selected by the average scores of more than 200 professionals worldwide on six specialized juries. The Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie placements among the finalists will be revealed during a gala awards banquet on Friday, November 10, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

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Tuesday — June 27, 2023     

AUSTIN, TX — The Mach 1 Group (Mach 1), an award-winning, nationally-recognized public relations firm, has announced its 2023 pro-bono partnership with the Austin-based non-profit Women in Neuroscience (WiN), whose mission is to build a diverse community of women leaders in neuroscience and neurology.

Celebrating its 10^th anniversary this year, Mach 1 has grown to become one of the top public affairs and strategic communications firms in Texas. As a way to give back to the community they love, the firm takes an Austin-based non-profit organization as a pro-bono client each year — providing expert communications counsel and strategy worth over $42,000 in value, at no charge to the organization.

“We’re grateful to be able to donate our services to an excellent Austin cause every year and as a women-owned and operated business, partnering with a non-profit that values and empowers the careers of women in advanced medical fields is a dream,” said Mach 1 Founder and CEO Katherine McLane. “We are eager to lend our expertise in strategic communications to help raise awareness and drive impactful change for this important organization.”

Women in Neuroscience was founded in 2018 to honor Harvey Nudelman, Ph.D., a neuroscience researcher and teacher. Harvey died in January of 2018 of the rare neurodegenerative disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. It is through a diverse and growing community of neuroscientists that WiN hopes to accelerate progress in the field to confront the tyranny of brain disease and injury.

Each year, WiN carefully chooses a cohort of young women, with a particular focus on first-generation, underrepresented minorities and economically disadvantaged students, to offer them an invaluable opportunity: an eight-week clinical or research internship. This program not only provides a stipend to support their summer of learning, but also grants them access to the esteemed University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and San Antonio (UTSA) neuroscience departments, Dell Medical Neurology research labs in Austin and UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. Through continuous growth, the organization has evolved into a comprehensive program that encompasses mentorships, scholarships and a lifelong community of support. WiN was founded in collaboration with esteemed institutions such as UT Austin, Dell Medical School and The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, solidifying its commitment to empowering young women.

“Partnering with such a highly regarded communications team will open new doors for our organization,” said WiN’s Executive Director, Emily Pickens. “With their support, we hope to see WiN achieve greater fundraising goals so that we can provide even more worthy young women internship experiences with the financial and networking support they need to advance their careers in neuroscience and neurology.”

Mach 1 boasts a veteran team of former press secretaries, government staffers, campaign aides and journalists and was recently honored nationally as a 2023 “Team of the Year” by PRDaily. For more information about The Mach 1 Group, please visit www.themach1group.com.

For more information about Women in Neuroscience, please visit www.neurowomen.org.

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AUSTIN, TX (MARCH 14, 2023) – The Pink Granite Foundation (Pink Granite), an organization dedicated to educating women in Texas politics and public policy, announced its 2023 Board of Directors today and has named co-founder Amy Whited as Executive Director.

Whited brings decades of political and public policy expertise. As a multi-state lobbyist, serving as the Regional Lead for Government Relations at UCB, Inc., she has led political campaign teams at the state, local and national levels across the Southeastern United States. Outside of her work in government relations, Whited invests her time in organizations that prepare women for leadership and public service.

“We are incredibly proud of the growth and success Pink Granite has achieved in such a short period,” said Whited. ” We have officially welcomed over 200 members into our community since 2022, and our goal is to continue this momentum and become the premier organization for women in politics and policy. I am thrilled to accept this role and to work alongside our dedicated board as we continue to evolve and expand our resources and opportunities for women in the political sphere.”

Pink Granite also announced its 2023 Board of Directors, which includes a diverse group of women from different sectors of the Capitol Community. Chair Jo Cassandra Cuevas of The De Cuebaz Company – who has a wealth of experience in politics, public service and community organizing – will lead the board, which includes:

• Hope Osborn, Vice Chair, Pink Granite Co-Founder and Manager of Policy and Advocacy at Texas 2036
• Summer Luciano, Secretary, Assistant Director of Government Relations for the Texas General Land Office
• Paige Higerd, Treasurer, Chief of Staff for Chairman Dustin Burrows
• Crystal Brown, Director, Attorney and Public Policy Advisor at Locke Lord LLP
• Kathy Hutto, Director, former Governmental Affairs Consultant at Jackson Walker LLP
• Mary Bell Love, Director, Partner and Chief Operating Officer of The Mach 1 Group
• Colleen Tran, Director, Associate Deputy Attorney General for Government Relations at the Office of the Attorney General
• Tabatha Vasquez, Director, Policy Director, Governor Greg Abbott

“This talented and dedicated group of women leading our organization are ideal to have at the helm as we diligently work to provide women of all political affiliations with the guidance, resources and support they need to thrive professionally in any role that is in or around the Texas Capitol,” said Cuevas. “We are energized to have a board with such a wide range of expertise, and we are committed to continuing our work to empower and equip women to succeed in leadership roles.”

The Pink Granite Foundation was founded in 2021 with a mission to equip women of all political affiliations with the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers in politics and public policy. The organization provides educational programming, networking opportunities and resources to support women at all stages of their careers.

For more information, please visit https://pinkgranite.org/.

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Award-winning Austin-based crisis communications and public affairs firm adds Dylan MacInerney and promotes Talan Tyminski to leadership role

AUSTIN, TX — Award-winning crisis communications and public affairs firm The Mach 1 Group (Mach 1), announced today the addition of a new public policy expert and the promotion of a central team member. These changes reflect Mach 1’s commitment to building a seasoned public affairs team that matches the firm’s growth.

“Heading into a new Legislative Session, Mach 1’s highest priority is to support our clients by providing exceptional communications counsel and executing innovative public affairs strategies,” said Founder and CEO Katherine McLane. “We’re proud of the expertise we’ve assembled on our team, and Dylan’s impressive knowledge of policy will further aid Mach 1 in implementing effective legislative initiatives and communications campaigns for our clients.”

With a background in federal and state government, including advanced crisis and policy communications experience, Dylan MacInerney has joined Mach 1 as Vice President. Dylan started his career in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., where he served as legislative staff for Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02). Dylan’s legislative portfolio covered Defense, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, Foreign Affairs and Trade & Finance, including helping organize the response to Hurricane Harvey. Dylan received his Master of Public Affairs Degree from the esteemed LBJ School at the University of Texas at Austin. During his studies, Dylan also worked as Communications Manager for an elite government relations firm during the 86th session of the Texas Legislature. Before joining Mach 1, Dylan served as part of the Regulatory Affairs team for the Texas Department of Insurance’s Life and Health Division. During his time with TDI, Dylan managed the enactment of multiple rules and regulations, including creating the Texas All-Payor Claims Database and establishing statewide industry standards for Machine-Readable file submissions. Dylan is a graduate of Creighton University and currently serves as a co-chair of Braver Angels Central Texas Chapter, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering communication across the political divide.

Mach 1 is also happy to announce Talan Tyminski’s promotion to Senior Vice President. She will help oversee client services and supervise Mach 1’s growing team as part of her new role.

“Since day one, Talan has been an outstanding member of the Mach 1 Group. Clients value her brilliant messaging and innovative strategies,” McLane said. “Now in a managing role, Talan will lead team members and accounts with the same resolve that has made her irreplaceable at our firm.”

Mach 1 is a nationally-recognized, award-winning Austin-based public affairs firm serving organizations and individuals whose interests are in the public realm. A certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB), being 100 percent female-founded and -owned, the firm’s team of government veterans is comprised of communications experts with decades of experience successfully navigating media attention, crisis response, reputation management, branding, legislative and regulatory initiatives and campaigns.

For more information about The Mach 1 Group, visit www.themach1group.com.

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