PDR Strategies

05/27/2026

This week’s Message Minute: “Leadership is reinforced through repetition.”

Clear priorities become stronger when leaders communicate them consistently. Repetition builds alignment and focus.

Follow along here: https://pdrstrategies.com/the-message-minute/

05/26/2026

ICYMI… PDR Strategies featured in American Correctional Association’s Corrections Today in both print and digital.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave women and men who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice made our freedoms possible and their legacy continues through the families, communities, and country they protected.

From all of us at PDR Strategies, thank you to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We remember you today and always.

05/24/2026

PDR Strategies is proud to share that our founder, Paul Raymond, Jr., has published a new article in the American Correctional Association's Corrections Today titled, “First 90 Days, First Impressions: The Corrections Communicator’s Role During Leadership Transitions.”

With 39 gubernatorial elections taking place in 2026, many state correctional agencies across the country may soon experience executive leadership transitions.

This article explores the critical role communications professionals play during those periods of change, particularly during the first 90 days when trust, stability and organizational culture are often being established in real time.

Thank you to Corrections Today for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion within the profession.

Corrections Communicated

05/20/2026

This week’s Message Minute: “Calm communication builds confidence.”

People respond differently when leaders communicate with composure and steadiness. Calm communication creates trust and focus.

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05/10/2026

Leadership begins with compassion.

Today, we celebrate the mothers and mother figures whose love, strength, patience, and resilience help shape the people and communities around them every day.

So many of the qualities we admire in great leaders are first taught through the example set by moms — often quietly, consistently, and without recognition.

Happy Mother’s Day from PDR Strategies. 💙

05/07/2026

PDR Strategies proudly supports the Emergency Management Principles of Information developed by EMEAA - Emergency Management External Affairs Association.

Clear, accurate, timely, and ethical communication plays a critical role in emergency management and crisis response. These principles help reinforce the importance of professionalism, transparency, accessibility, and public trust across the communications field.

We are also proud that The PIO Calendar, powered by PDR Strategies, was recognized as the inaugural supporter of this initiative.

Thank you to Dan Stoneking and EMEAA for advancing this important conversation within the profession.

The PIO Calendar recognizes the critical importance of clear, accurate, timely, and coordinated information in all phases of emergency management and crisis response. We support the Emergency Management Principles of […]

05/06/2026

This week’s Message Minute:

“Clarity creates capacity.”

Confusion drains time and energy. Clear communication gives people the direction they need to focus, move, and lead confidently.

Follow along here: https://pdrstrategies.com/the-message-minute/

05/01/2026

The volume of training and events is still strong, but what stands out is where things are going.

More real-world application.
More focus on tools like AI.
More opportunities at every level.

The profession is evolving, and it’s happening fast.

📬 You can get these updates directly in your inbox each week and month from The PIO Calendar.

The May 2026 Monthly Roundup is live.

Here’s what’s ahead on The PIO Calendar:
✔️ 13 featured events
✔️ 22 conferences
✔️ 50 trainings
✔️ 6 webinars

From 3CMA - City-County Communications & Marketing Association Decatur GA Regional Conference to hands-on training like FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Information Basics and Advanced Public Information Officer Courses, there’s a lot happening right now.

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👉 Read the May 2026 Monthly Roundup: https://piocalendar.com/the-pio-calendar-monthly-roundup-may-2026/

04/29/2026

PDR Strategies was proud to present at the International Association of Chiefs of Police PIO Midyear Conference on AI and the evolving role of the public information officer.

The conversation continues to center on leadership, responsibility, and trust as AI becomes part of daily communication workflows.

If your agency or organization is looking to bring this discussion to your team, PDR Strategies is available for training and speaking engagements. Learn more at PDRstrategies.com