The Behan Blog
A Graduation Letter to My Kids
May 9, 2017
Are you a recent college graduate beginning to pave the path to your professional dreams? Check out Mark Behan's graduation letter for guidance, advice and a bit of inspiration on seizing the career you’ve always imagined.Donald Trump Is the Media’s Best Friend
May 5, 2017
Is Donald Trump good or bad for the national news media? Neither. He’s great. In fact, he may be the best friend they’ve ever had. Newspapers and networks are experiencing record audience growth. Mark Behan shares his thoughts on how Donald Trump helped the media embrace their core audiences and grow.United Airlines Does Not Have a PR Problem
April 13, 2017
United Airlines does not have a PR problem. It’s deeper than that. It has a cultural problem – and the fix will come not with CEO apologies, solemn promises, or refunds. Sweeping internal transformation is probably what’s required. It’s a long haul, and United needs to move fast before savvy customers and disruptor competitors “re-accommodate” the airline.What Do I Need in My Next Communications Chief?
April 6, 2017
It’s a question we hear from CEOs frequently. The short answer: Hire a conductor with the courage to ask: “Why?”Mark Behan joins board of directors of financial holding company
December 5, 2016
GLENS FALLS, NY — Mark Behan, the president and founder of Behan Communications, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Arrow Financial Corporation, a multi-bank holding company based in northern New York, with more than $2 billion in assets.Your Firm Will Get Hacked — How Do You Respond?
September 9, 2016
A Duke University/CFO Magazine poll found more than 80% of businesses have been hacked. It’s not a matter of whether your firm will have its data compromised — it’s more a question of when it will happen and how extensive the breach will be.OUR MISSION
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