The Wolcott Group

04/09/2025

As President Trump’s tariffs against China go into effect, WSJ’s Paul Berger explains what’s next for the largest port complex in the U.S.—the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach—and the economic aftershocks in store for the rest of the country.

03/27/2025

I'm going to get a bunch.

Los Angeles celebrated this debut in a meaningful way..at the LA Zoo, where she devoted so much time to protect animals on a global scale.

I recall my one lucky time to work with her...to promote passage of a ballot measure bond that expanded the LA Zoo. This election effort included a stint at the most popular radio show in LA at the time. She was charming, witty and with her coy, subtle hints of sexual innuendos.

I think the bond measure holds the record for greatest margin of victory. Betty made that happen.

A true class act. I wish they made copies of Betty White.

Illustrator Dale Stephanos explains the meaning of the tribute stamp for "The Golden Girls" star.

02/14/2025

Happy Valentines Day. Here's to spreading love around the world.

09/27/2023

08/26/2023

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08/01/2023

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01/20/2022

Glad to assist another project get positive news media coverage.

The new hotel will be located near the 118 freeway in Porter Ranch, adjacent to The Vineyards shopping center.

08/17/2021

A good piece of reporting. The Wolcott Group does not engage in this kind of work.

We have conducted and continue to do coalition building, as well as public outreach and education campaigns. The objectives here have been (a) to share important information with key audiences, including the news media and (b) to increase general understanding of important issues.

We will brief neighborhood groups, elected officials, and others on behalf of a client to make sure of two key things: (a) they have a chance to get "our" side of the story and the facts about a project or program and (b) to allow interested parties to ask questions.

Have we asked groups or individuals to attend public meetings or provide written comments? Yes. However, we don't pay them to do that. If they are passionate about a subject, we encourage them to share that with decision-makers. We also encourage them to disclose that they have met with "our" side, and they have thoroughly examined the issue from both angles. At the end of the day, honesty, disclosure and transparency will rule.

We obviously represent organizations that have a key interest in the outcome. Too often, however, we have seen decisions made based on emotions, partial information or an orchestrated (sometimes well-funded) effort funded by opponents. As public relations, public affairs strategists, we are obligated to ensure the public, affected individuals and groups, a neighborhood, elected officials and the news media have a comprehensive picture, all the facts and all the background. We go to great lengths to share information, hold forums, get feedback and more. Some projects and programs we have been involved in have actually changed or been modified based on public feedback.

Residents around the ports of L.A. and Long Beach were paid to show support for natural gas trucks at community hearings.