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Over the years, we’ve conducted deep dives into the issues surrounding electrification and clean energy in communities across the country. Our approach to strategic communications is guided by the insights we’ve gained through thousands of conversations with utilities, governments, nonprofits, private companies — and consumers.
Messaging Check-In: Is Your Outreach Still Speaking to What People Need?
Oct 22, 2025 | Communications Strategy
Is your messaging aging gracefully? Very often, we find that that phrases and concepts that resonated deeply two years ago today might feel out of touch, especially in a sector like energy where technology, policy, and public sentiment evolve quickly. For...
From Awareness to Action: What Energy Outreach Gets Wrong (and How to Fix It)
Oct 14, 2025 | Communications Strategy
October is National Energy Awareness Month, but here’s the thing: awareness isn’t enough. If your energy program is measuring success purely in impressions, clicks, or newsletter opens, you’re leaving impact on the table. At REACH, the real win comes when your...
Beyond Open Rates: Multilingual Isn’t Enough: Cultural Relevance in Energy Outreach
Sep 29, 2025 | Communications Strategy
When it comes to energy outreach, many organizations assume that translation alone is the solution. Provide materials in multiple languages, and the job is done. But if the goal is genuine engagement, multilingual outreach is only the starting point. What’s often...
Beyond Open Rates: Metrics that Actually Predict Customer Engagement
Sep 29, 2025 | Communications Strategy
At REACH Strategies, we’ve seen firsthand how transformative new technologies can be. But we’ve also seen how often those technologies struggle to take root, not because they don’t work, but because people simply don’t know about them or don’t fully understand what...
Common Challenges #1: Awareness & Understanding
Jul 31, 2025 | Communications Strategy
At REACH Strategies, we’ve seen firsthand how transformative new technologies can be. But we’ve also seen how often those technologies struggle to take root, not because they don’t work, but because people simply don’t know about them or don’t fully understand what...
What Makes a Great Community Electrification Roadmap
Jul 7, 2025 | Communications Strategy
As communities across the country move toward a more electric future, it’s worth noting that it’s not just about charging stations or electric vehicles. The story is about people. It’s about aligning technology, policy, and local ambition in a way that feels...
The Power of Storytelling in Energy Innovation Marketing
Jun 23, 2025 | Communications Strategy
We agree: facts alone don’t move people; stories do. As innovations in the future of energy accelerate, we have a critical opportunity and responsibility to shift the narrative. Carbon metrics, acronyms, and abstract policy goals can no longer dominate the...
The World is Innovating with Energy in Unprecedented Ways—How Do We Tell that Story Now?
Jun 4, 2025 | Communications Strategy
Marketing has always been about meeting people where they are. Today, the ways that people encounter information and make important decisions have shifted dramatically. As our options for using energy evolve—how we create and use it—we’re no longer just selling a...
Electrification is Evolving
May 22, 2025 | Communications Strategy
In just the past few years, the conversation around electrification has shifted from "why" to "how" and "what's next?" This transformation is more than just a trend; it's a fundamental shift in how we move, work, and power our lives. As technology advances, public...
Strategy, Storytelling, and Sustainability: Meet Cassandra Wilson
May 14, 2025 | Meet the REACH Team
I’m Cassandra Wilson, and I’m thrilled to join REACH Strategies as a Communications Program Strategist. With a background in marketing, communications, and event management, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and impact. Throughout my career, I’ve...
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