#MeetTheTeam Tara Dowdell is Founder and President of Tara Dowdell Group, an award-winning PR and marketing agency where she leads strategy and communications initiatives that help mission-driven organizations strengthen engagement and drive impact. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/t...
Remember: show, don’t tell. Short-form videos can drive long-term engagement.
Honored to attend LISC New Jersey’s 2026 New Jersey Neighborhood Achievement Awards, celebrating 40 years of community impact at MetLife Stadium. Inspiring to see so many leaders strengthening neighborhoods across NJ.
TDG President Tara Dowdell will be a featured speaker at this year’s Ready to Run New Jersey Conference on March 20-21, hosted by @cawp-ru.bsky.social
Registration is still open: cawp.rutgers.edu/programs-inv...
This Wednesday, March 11, bring your “A” game to TDG Client YWCANNJ’s 2026 Women Leadership Conference. This event is a call for women to lead boldly, stay true to their values, and take ownership of their impact.
There’s still time to purchase a ticket ⤵️
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#MeetTheTeam As TDG’s Event & Project Manager, Anchal Jain leads high-profile civic convenings, policy forums, and community engagement events for our nonprofit and public sector clients. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/a...
Stay tuned for an episode of The Great Futures Forge Podcast featuring TDG client and PSEG Foundation President, Calvin R. Ledford Jr. Stay tuned for an in-depth discussion around professional journey, leadership insights, and community impact.
TDG client Township of Bloomfield is collecting menstrual hygiene products in honor of Women’s History Month now through March 31. Check out the graphics to see how you can get involved.
#MeetTheTeam Zy Richardson is the Vice President of Communications at the Tara Dowdell Group, where she leads communications strategy and media relations for mission-driven organizations, government agencies, and high-profile leaders. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/z...
As Black History Month wraps up, we’re spotlighting Hello Gorgeous Nail & Beauty Studio in Orange, NJ. Proud to have supported them through the NJEDA Small Business E-Commerce Support Program. Check them out for your self-care beauty needs! 💅🫧🧖♀️
ICYMI: The 2025 Crossroads NJ report from @fundfornj.bsky.social offers a clear, data-driven look at the most pressing issues facing the Garden State. This report provides research-backed insights to help guide thoughtful solutions. newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/03/a...
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Thanks to The Hoboken Girl for including Tara Dowdell Group on its list of Black-owned businesses to support in Hoboken and Jersey City. Click the link to check out the full list. ⤵️
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#MeetTheTeam As TDG’s Public Affairs Specialist, Steven Galante supports clients through public affairs strategy, community and government relations, and media engagement, helping organizations maximize their impact. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/s...
In honor of #BHM, we’re spotlighting Black-owned business, Nyah Beauty, in Newark, NJ. This beauty brand sells plant-based soaps, scrubs, lotions, and candles, all free of detergents and phthalates. Visit their website to learn more: nyahbeauty.com/
Last week, TDG President Tara Dowdell had the pleasure of attending the @cawp-ru.bsky.social Women of Power networking reception with special guests NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill and Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell. It’s spaces like these that remind us we are stronger together.
The TDG office is closed today, Monday, February 16, and will reopen tomorrow.
#MeetTheTeam As TDG’s Senior PR Advisor, Carly Rubel leads public relations campaigns and strategic communications for nonprofit and public sector clients, helping boost visibility and strengthen public trust. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/c...
In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting Cafe Metro in Teaneck, NJ, a hidden gem serving authentic Caribbean cuisine. Last year, TDG supported Cafe Metro with website support and a digital marketing plan through the NJEDA Small Business E-Commerce Support Program.
In honor of Black History Month, we’re proud to spotlight Shirley Chisholm. As the first Black candidate to run for President of the United States, she showed up, stood up, and spoke up for what she believed in. Chisholm’s legacy of grit and boldness continues to inspire what we do at TDG.
Calvin R. Ledford, Jr., President of PSEG Foundation, recently spoke with Steve Adubato about leadership, mentorship, and the impact corporate social responsibility initiatives have on small businesses and the community. Watch the interview here: youtu.be/-4IFZ30O1L0
Congratulations to TDG Founder & President Tara Dowdell for being recognized on the Insider NJ Powerful Women of New Jersey List, curated by former Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter. Check out the full feature here: www.insidernj.com/wp-content/u...
#MeetTheTeam As TDG’s Website & Design Manager, Vinh Nguyen leads website and design strategy that elevates public awareness, strengthens visual identity, and drives meaningful engagement across digital and print platforms. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/v...
We love working with businesses and organizations that put the community first, like the Brivado Cigar Lounge in Orange, NJ. We’re excited to support Brivado Cigars Lounge with its digital marketing needs through the NJEDA Small Business E-commerce Support Program. Stay tuned for updates!
According to an Edelman report, 70% of people have an insular mindset, meaning they do not trust anyone different from them. However, there is worldwide agreement that we must address this rise in insularity. The solution? Trust brokering. www.edelman.com/trust/2026/t...
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#MeetTheTeam As TDG’s Senior PR Associate and in-house Videographer, Ahsan Dowling elevates mission-driven stories through strategic media outreach and original video production for our nonprofit and public sector clients. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/a...
Showing is more impactful than telling. Don’t forget about b-roll. 🎥🎞️📸
Hudson River tunnel project funding to run dry amid federal freeze newjerseymonitor.com/2026/01/27/h...
Education is the foundation for good jobs and a strong economy, but too many NJ students are falling behind. The Crossroads NJ 2025 report calls for stronger high school and college support programs to ensure young people are prepared for 21st-century jobs. fundfornj.org/crossroadsnj...
