GJ Communications

ESG as new business reputation infrastructure

Over the past decade, ESG has transitioned from a concept exclusively associated with corporate sustainability to a structural factor of competitiveness. Today, it is no longer a peripheral or reputational issue in the traditional sense. It is a variable that directly impacts access to capital, relationships with markets, and […]

A stolen passport, inadmissibility, and crisis management lessons

A few weeks ago, I experienced a personal situation that could easily be classified as a small crisis. On a Bogotá-Mexico flight, my wallet with my passport disappeared inside the plane. When I arrived at immigration, I simply didn't have it. After four hours of searching by Avianca ground staff, it never turned up. I couldn't enter […]

Not everything is always sales: the true value of PR in organizations

More than generating sales, public relations builds reputation, trust, and long-term sustainability. In times of budget cuts, investing in perception can make the real difference. Throughout our 30-year history at GJ Communications, we have worked with over 1,800 clients from various sectors; and on this journey, we have noticed […]

PR as a Tool for Empowering a Business Organization

Modern companies, regardless of their sector, size, structure, or origin, are no strangers to the need to have a PR (Public Relations) team integrated into their operations, as this is an element conceived as a tool of great importance when it comes to boosting a business organization, due to the fact that […]

Tips for covering events successfully

The public relations and communications industry contributes significantly to the events sector in Colombia, becoming a strategic ally for clients and brands seeking media coverage and visibility. Furthermore, the participation of spokespeople in these spaces generates positive impacts on companies, contributes to reputation building, and the [...]

The Impact of Technology on Public Relations

Just like many sectors that have been impacted by the digital revolution, public relations (PR) is not far behind. In recent years, new technologies have not only redefined the media landscape, but have also raised user expectations for personalized experiences, as well as […]

Participatory communication, a fundamental tool for achieving common goals

Participatory communication requires, above all, changes in the way “communicators” think, Jan Servaes & Patchanee Malikhao. Let's start with a brief definition of what communication is according to Paulo Freire, a Latin American educator, which is understood as the exchange of information between several parties, in order to transmit or [...]

The proper use of words and their impact on communication

Communication is an art that is learned and practiced constantly. The first thing humans learn is to communicate with their bodies, even before using words. From the moment we’re born, we learn certain codes that allow us to communicate basic needs such as “I’m hungry,” “I’m sleepy,” and “I’m in pain,“ among others. Later, thanks to […]

Six keys to choosing a strategic communications agency

Currently, companies across all sectors and industries are looking to develop communication strategies with specialized professionals to help them position themselves with the media, disseminate their brand message, improve their reputation, and also be prepared for crises. Therefore, it is crucial to know how to select an agency dedicated to [...]

Strategic Communication. How is trust measured, how much does it weigh, how much is it worth?

Below are some thoughts on how a communications advisor can build trust with clients. In fact, a determining factor in the practice of communication and human relations is trust, which for many is a value, for others an attitude, and for everyone a condition that makes the difference between […]