Google Reviews, Featured artists, & a Brand-New Podcast
From a wildflower discovery at the University of the South in Tennessee to a featured artist on the Emerald Coast, April's Elevated News roundup covers client milestones worth celebrating, public relations resources for small businesses and nonprofits, and a curated collection of events you don’t want to miss.
NEW ON THE BLOG
Turn Google Reviews into Your Best PR Tool (Even the Ugly Ones)
97% of people who read Google reviews also read the business's responses. Your reply isn't for the reviewer. It's for everyone who reads it after them. Learn how to handle every type of review like a PR pro, including the fake ones, in the latest article.
Think Like a Journalist: A PR Guide for Emerging Entrepreneurs
Public relations isn't reserved for big brands with agency retainers. In this free resource from a recent presentation to the first Emerging Entrepreneurs cohort, I break down exactly how emerging entrepreneurs can earn media coverage, pitch like a pro, and build a PR strategy that actually works.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Frame Gallery Gifts & Art
The opening reception for the Sewanee Purple Through the Year exhibition on March 27, 2026, was easily in the top 5 of all art reception turnouts in Frame Gallery's history! The show, which runs through April 25, celebrates not only the discovery of a new wildflower, Phacelia sewaneensis, on the University of the South's Domain but also the remarkable skill of the artists in the Nature Journaling Group sponsored by the Sewanee Herbarium. To learn more about the exhibition and the discovery, click here.
Sewanee Children’s Center (SCC)
Sewanee Children’s Center has launched a Giving Tree fundraising campaign to equip its new outdoor classroom, where student curiosity is sparked through nature, observation, and creative play. Donors can select a ‘heart’ representing a category of tools and materials that help children learn outdoors, connect with their environment, and build confidence through exploration. Supporters’ contributions are allocated to their chosen category to support the SCC’s outdoor education program.
The Dental Edge Associate
New Website Launch Coming Soon!
Sandy Baird, MBA, and Dr. Dave Striegel have recently launched The Dental Associate Edge: Building Toward Ownership — a brand-new podcast created for dental associates who are serious about their future. Baird, a dental practice management coach, consultant, and speaker, and Striegel, a performance psychologist with 30 years of experience coaching high achievers, have partnered to provide the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to own a dental practice. The first two episodes are now live on major platforms, and a new website is coming soon.
JC’s Gourmet
Best of the Emerald Coast 2026
JC's Gourmet is up for Best of the Emerald Coast again this year — and they need your nomination to make it happen! Please nominate JC's Gourmet for your favorite Gulf Coast gastronomy in these categories:
Best Tuna Dip → Somethin' Snappy (2x winner)
Best Shrimp Dish → Chillin' Ceviche (4x winner)
Best Appetizer → Everything on the menu!
Cast your nominations now through April 30 here.
Renee Broxson Fine Art
Featured Artist of the 38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County selected Renee Broxson as the Featured Artist for the 38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival taking place on Saturday, May 2 and May 3, 2026, at Grand Boulevard Town Center's North Park. Her original artwork, Crowned in Courage, will be showcased on all ArtsQuest marketing materials. A second work, Big Ears, Clear Vision, will also be the cover image for the CAA’s spring #ArtMatters publication, available at all official Art Month events. Learn more in the CAA's full press release here.
