FPM BLOG

From Craft Rooms to Creative Careers

Written by Hannah Martin, Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Specialist at FPM When asked, “What are some words you’d use to describe yourself?” without fail, “creative” is always at the top of my list. From a young age, I’ve always loved crafting. Whether I was … Continue reading

Navigating AI: What It Means for Public Relations, Marketing and Small Businesses

By the First Position Media Team Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday business operations, influencing everything from content creation and customer service to data analysis and advertising. For small business owners, AI presents both opportunities and questions. Can it … Continue reading

Behind the Scenes of GRIS250: Two Years of Planning One Historic Celebration

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Written by: Jennifer Carmichael, FPM team member When visitors walked through the doors of The Griswold Inn (The Gris) during its 250th-anniversary celebration (Gris 250) this past June, they experienced what seemed like a weekend that came together effortlessly. They enjoyed anniversary menus, live … Continue reading

Loving a Good Theme: My Creative Journey

Erin's team member journey

I’ve always been drawn to creativity.  As a kid, I loved art, creative projects, and anything that gave me the chance to make something unique. Saturday morning art classes became part of my routine, and if there was a creative element … Continue reading

10 Years of Launching Boat Season: The CT Spring Boat Show

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By Erin Depot  There are some events that just feel like the start of something — and for us (and so many across the Connecticut shoreline), the CT Spring Boat Show is exactly that.  This year marks a major milestone: 10 years of … Continue reading

Building Visibility on LinkedIn: Turning Presence into Opportunity

Best LinkedIn practices. At First Position Media, we believe visibility isn’t about being everywhere. It’s about showing up with purpose, clarity, and consistency. LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools to do exactly that. When used strategically, it becomes … Continue reading

How to Build a LinkedIn Profile That Grows Your Network and Creates Opportunities

If your LinkedIn profile hasn’t been updated in months—or even years—you’re likely missing valuable opportunities. Whether you’re a business owner, executive, entrepreneur or professional looking to grow your career, LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful platforms for building … Continue reading

A Love of Words: From Journalism to First Position Media

I always loved English class. In high school, I looked forward to writing essays, carefully choosing the right words, like searching for the perfect puzzle pieces. A few standout teachers helped shape that early path, encouraging me to keep writing. It came … Continue reading

International Women’s Day: Building and Promoting Brands as an All-Women PR + Marketing + Story of How FPM Came to Be / Sarah’s Story

Author: Sarah Wadle The Story of First Position Media  People often ask how a media agency gets started. The truth is, it begins one conversation, one step, and one solution at a time.  First Position Media probably started the moment I spoke my first words. As a … Continue reading

Naiveness as a Catalyst

Written by Maddy Mangiafico | FPM Team Member Naiveness as a Catalyst  Naiveness— a lack of experience, sophistication, or worldly wisdom, often showing innocent simplicity, credulity, or an overly trusting nature — is the very concept I wrote my college application essay about. … Continue reading