Active threats are an increasingly harsh reality for school districts nationwide—and for parents and school district leaders tasked with protecting their students and staff, school safety is an increasingly complex challenge. In this episode, Branigan Director of Crisis Communications and Reputation Management Jennifer Roche speaks with Ty Breitlow…

In this episode, we bring together three exciting topics: High-performance driving, a world-renowned celebrity and a multiple Oscar-winning film. The linchpin of this discussion? Rob Knipe, lead instructor at the world-class Radford Racing School -- located outside of Phoenix -- who taught actor Christian Bale the racing techniques he used in the 2…

In the fourth and final part of our Summerfest Series, Summerfest Vice President of Entertainment, Bob Babisch, and Director of Entertainment, Scott Ziel, share insights on scouting the local music scene in the Milwaukee area, untold stories behind booking some of the biggest acts in the world, favorite career moments to date and more. -- Series Ov…

In Part 3 of 4 of our Summerfest Series, Summerfest Vice President of Entertainment, Bob Babisch, discusses the timing behind his recent retirement announcement and passing the torch to current Director of Entertainment, Scott Ziel. The two also share their thoughts on how the nature of their work has changed over the years at the festival, what th…

In Part 2 of 4 of our Summerfest Series, Summerfest Vice President of Entertainment, Bob Babisch, and Director of Entertainment, Scott Ziel, share the process behind putting together a Summerfest lineup based on the festival’s legacy of offering a variety of music that appeals to all, and why it is so important to not only build but maintain relati…

Summerfest, the world's largest music festival, is an annual rite of summer ingrained in its home city of Milwaukee and the music world at large. How does this complex, sprawling event come together each year? Summerfest Vice President of Entertainment, Bob Babisch, and Director of Entertainment, Scott Ziel, join Branigan CEO Tom Branigan to share …

Throughout 2020, numerous communications challenges have arisen in response to COVID-19. Whether it be virtual trade shows or new ways of communicating digitally, our team has recognized these changes as opportunities for growth as we continue into the new year. On this episode of the Branigan Podcast, we hear from past clips of Branigan’s various …

Welcome to the Branigan Podcast. On today’s episode recorded at the end of 2020, we introduce you to the team bringing our clients’ brand promises and missions to life. Not only do they create eye-catching content and get it out for the world to see — they can help identify the audiences you want to reach and find them where they are. Let’s sit dow…

Energizing audiences and shaping brand stories is at the heart of what we do at Branigan, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Whether we’ve partnered with a Fortune 500 company or a young startup, we’re in the business of identifying and communicating our clients’ needs and messaging. On this episode of The Branigan Podcast, we sit down with As…

With this year's shift to all digital events, our team has been creatively planning solutions that are taking our client's webinars and virtual events to the next level. With years of experience handling live events and trade shows in a variety of industries, creativity is a muscle they’re used to flexing. On this episode of The Branigan Podcast, w…

How does a brand go about redefining its identity in a way that is thoughtful and impactful? From Pepsi to Uber, rebrands are a necessity for companies of all industries and reaches, for different reasons, and on different timelines. Whether the company’s product offerings have evolved, or the way the brand is visually represented needs a refresh, …