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[Podcast] How March and Walker Sands Will Build A People-First Agency

In case you haven't heard yet – March has been acquired by Walker Sands, a full-service, award-winning marketing agency for B2B technology companies. Our newly combined agency rings-in as the fifth-largest tech PR firm in the US, with a combined staff of 170 located...

March and Walker Sands Form 5th Largest U.S. Tech PR Agency

by Martin Jones

Big news from all of us at March today! We’re excited and eager to finally announce that March has been acquired by Walker Sands, a full-service, award-winning marketing agency for B2B technology companies. The Chicago-based Walker Sands’ acquisition of March and our...

What To Do When Your Company Spokesperson Needs a Break

by Debola Adeyemo

Let’s set the scene. You’ve just landed another speaking opportunity for your spokesperson a couple days following a big release. It’s a great opportunity for the company and will help reach a large target audience. The briefing document is ready, and you’re ready to...

Innovative Health Tech Born from a Year at Home

by Regan Schiappa

Innovative health tech developed after a year at home to address the growing need for healthcare from home

Newbies’ First Impressions of Gender in Tech and PR

by Lorelei Poch

Insights from March’s Most Recent Interns – Their Experience of Gender Throughout Their Careers in PR and Communications

March Brings Home 8 Bell Ringer Awards

by Lorelei Poch

March leaned into our expertise and worked united with our partners to create successful campaigns driven by creativity and curiosity.

Paid Social and Content Growing to Greater Necessity

by Regan Schiappa

Marchers discuss key social media and content trends including paid social and sponsored content opportunities.

[Podcast] New Innovation Enables Healthcare-From-Home

by Elisabeth O'Donnell

Healthcare is evolving in parallel with consumer tech and more patients are relying on digital tools that brings care into their homes.

Mental Health Awareness Month: Combating Care Disparities

by Regan Schiappa

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re recognizing the groups that face overwhelming disparities in mental health services and needs.

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