Archive for October, 2020

Making Do With What’s Available

by tracy

Watching the national debates unfold in this campaign cycle reminds me how unique and special New Hampshire is regarding the tone, tenor and content of our political dialogue.  Our unique New England DNA and our history of gathering together as a community to discuss and decide issues that effect our lives and wallets has created a landscape that protects an elevated and informative debate focused on issues that matter to local voters.

Fortunately, not even COVID could change this for 2020.  Technology can never replace in-person interaction, but while the risk to public health remains, we make do with what we have available.  And my experience has been overwhelmingly positive in this regard.

I was honored to be able to moderate a number of different virtual town halls and debates in this election cycle.  Even though we were not in the same room, the same rules applied to the conversation and it was evident during each session I attended that within a few minutes of adjusting to the new normal, the debates would refocus on issues and the free exchange of ideas.

Don’t get me wrong, I am ready for the vaccine to inject some close proximity back into our daily lives, but for this cycle, everyone has adapted beautifully.


I moderated town hall meetings for Early Learning NH in the race for Governor, and both candidates did a terrific job of sharing their ideas and platforms, explaining what they wish to do as Governor and even finding ways to make personal connections with the audience despite the technical distance.  I am optimistic we will all double down on that connection once we can all be in the same room together.

As a statewide community having to decide who will represent us at all levels of government, we have adapted and managed to protect what’s unique about our state despite the distancing.  2020 is one for the books.  I, for one, am ready to turn the page.

Whatever You Need

by tracy

Working in Public and Media Relations means you help your client with whatever they need. Sometimes those needs include being in front of the camera.  Not long ago, I participated in three projects slightly different than a typical work day.

For a number of years I have helped the NH Fire Standards and Training with their E-Learning videos and recently helped with an update video on new protocols.

Covide-19 has forced many to reinvent the way they conduct business, raise funds or gather socially.  The amazing non-profit group Girls at Work is no different. Fundraising is a lifeline to any non-profit and this Manchester, NH based organization knew they couldn’t skip this year’s annual fundraiser.  It was my fifth year emceeing the Diva Comedy Night, but this year it was done virtually.

Covid-19 has also affected our broadcasters.  As Executive Director of the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters I have watched our dedicated local radio and tv stations work day and night to continue sharing  important and sometimes life saving information to our communities during this pandemic.  They’ve worked tirelessly.  Each year, we host the Granite Mike Awards to celebrate all of the broadcaster’s hard work but this year, we had to do it differently to keep everyone safe.

Here are a few clips of those recent productions: