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
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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
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
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
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
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
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


