By: Taft Matney — October 7, 2015 Is it possible to make a political statement surrounding a tragic event without politicizing the event itself? Yes, and the entire field of presidential candidates missed a big opportunity to do that this week. I say that because as a South Carolinian, this is one that hit too close […]
SC Supreme Court Weighs in on “Executive Session”
September 29, 2015 In the 2015 case of Stephen P. Donohue v. City of North Augusta, the South Carolina Supreme Court (SCSC) held that a public body describing an executive session as a “proposed contractual matter” is not specific enough to comply with the state’s Freedom of Information Act. In its majority opinion, the SCSC […]
TMPR On-Air: Before the CNN Republican Debate (Updated with Audio)
September 16, 2015 In advance of tonight’s Republican presidential debate from the Reagan Presidential Library (CNN at 8:00 p.m. EDT), TMPR’s Taft Matney will join hosts Tara Servatius and Bob McLain on-air and in-studio at Greenville’s 106.3 WORD from 6:00 until 8:00 to talk about the presidential campaign from a South Carolina point of view. UPDATED (10:19 p.m.): Along […]
From UPSTATE PARENT: “Father’s Day: Local Dads Share Favorite Gifts”
This month’s UPSTATE PARENT magazine features TMPR’s Taft Matney discussing Father’s Day. If you’re still fortunate enough to have your dad with you, don’t forget him this Father’s Day, and if you’re trying to figure out what to get him, remember that it’s the little things that really matter. Father’s Day: Local dads share favorite […]
Presidential Campaigns are Important to South Carolina’s Economy
May 6, 2015 It’s beginning. You may not see it, but trust us. It’s on the way. We’re talking about presidential election season and the presidential campaigns that will soon descend on South Carolina. You may or may not know that South Carolina has the distinction of being “First in the South” on the presidential […]
Is Your Website Ready for M Day?
April 20, 2015 For Google, consider April 21, 2015 “M Day.” Why should you care? In this case, the “M” stands for “mobile,” and if your web site isn’t mobile responsive, April 21 will change the way people find you on the web. So, what does mobile responsive mean? Chances are really good you’ve already […]
TMPR Soars to New Heights…Literally
April 7, 2015 Over the years, TMPR has frequently and proudly worked with public safety professionals. The City of Mauldin recently purchased a new ladder truck for its fire department and wanted to showcase it to the public and members of Greenville County Council. When one of the fire department’s lieutenants asked TMPR’s Taft Matney […]
Data is King, but it Doesn’t Have to be Boring
February 27, 2015 Polling is boring. Data is for geeks. Au contraire! Understanding people’s thoughts and attitudes helps shape public policy. It helps companies develop new products or services. It helps drive how, where, and when messaging is delivered to your computer, your television, or your smart phone. It helps non-profits decide if they’re on […]
Know Your Audience
January 19, 2015 In 2015, this is a given. Even if you don’t WANT to include social media as a part of your communications plan, you NEED to include social media as a part of your communications plan. An effective social media strategy has to be carefully designed, though. It can’t be a “throw it […]
You Never Forget Your First
January 15, 2015 A Personal Note from Taft Matney — Managing Principal; TMPR The always ubiquitous “they” say, “You never forget your first.” That “first” can mean any number of things, but for us, that “first” is bittersweet today. Anybody who knows me well knows how much I loved spending time with my grandfather when […]
