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INKsights is Reputation Ink’s blog for marketing leaders, law firm managing partners, and AEC firm executives who want to elevate their brand, grow their visibility, and drive business growth through strategic public relations and thought leadership-driven marketing.
Because your firm’s expertise deserves to be seen, heard — and hired.
Why Reputation Matters in AEC M&A
Michelle Calcote King | Mar. 2, 2026 | INKsights Blog
How reputation shapes outcomes for both AEC acquirers and targets I was sitting in the audience at a marketing agency…
After the Ribbon Is Cut: Why Project Lessons Shouldn’t Stop at Closeout
Jennifer Powell | Feb. 3, 2026 | INKsights Blog
Most AEC firms already make time for post-project reviews. The…
Building Your Pipeline: How AEC Firms Can Win the Battle for Early-Career Talent
Kathryn Bracho | Jan. 7, 2026 | INKsights Blog
I’m Gen X. When I landed my first job out…
Best Places to Work Programs: A Strategic Investment for AEC Firms
Grace Edgin | Jan. 2, 2026 | INKsights Blog
In an industry where 84% of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms report challenges recruiting new employees, the talent shortage…
Don’t Wait for the Storm: How Consistent AEC Marketing Brings Crisis Resilience
Kathryn Bracho | Dec. 1, 2025 | INKsights Blog
Are you the type to keep an umbrella in your…
How to Build a Reputation That Can Take a Hit: 3 PR Tactics for AEC Firms
Grace Edgin | Nov. 13, 2025 | INKsights Blog
Google your firm right now. Go ahead, I’ll wait. What…
Before the Hard Hat’s on Fire: 7 Assets Every AEC Firm Needs for Crisis Readiness
Jennifer Powell | Oct. 30, 2025 | INKsights Blog
In the architecture, engineering and construction world, reputation is both a calling card and a pressure point. A project delay,…
The Real Reason AEC Firms Shouldn’t Skip Holiday Cards
Jessi Bruton | Oct. 17, 2025 | INKsights Blog
For architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms, the holiday season…
Why AEC Firms Can’t Rely on Silence and ‘No Comment’: The Case for Proactive Reputation Management
Steven Gallo | Oct. 15, 2025 | INKsights Blog
As a former reporter, I learned quickly that silence rarely…
Reputation Readiness: How AEC Firms Can Build Trust Before a Crisis Strikes
Michelle Calcote King | Sep. 30, 2025 | INKsights Blog
Just like you, I saw the Coldplay concert drama play out on my social media feed this summer. As a…
AEC PR in the Age of AI: Why Earned Media Matters More Than Ever
Grace Edgin | Sep. 2, 2025 | INKsights Blog
If you’ve been lying awake at night worried about whether…
Is Your AEC Firm Invisible to AI Discovery? Here’s How to Fix It
Kathryn Bracho | Aug. 15, 2025 | INKsights Blog
Your firm just lost out on a major project. The…
