Sandy was a rare gift, and we will miss her deeply. Last week, we marked the end of an era as we paused to remember our leader, mentor and friend Sandra Harbrecht Ratchford, who lost her courageous battle with cancer on June 18.

Julie Granillo, who joined Paul Werth Associates in December 2019 after a successful career in the Nashville, Tennessee, startup space, has been named president of the strategic communications firm.

Paul Werth Associates began its journey in May 1963 when my father opened a one-man public relations firm on Olentangy River Road.

We’re pleased to announce a new addition to the Werth team: Political veteran Jason Knox is our new Vice President of Federal and State Public Affairs.

We are pleased to announce our two newest members to the team: Laura Arenschield and Kerelle Sampson.

The Public Relations Society of America recently recognized the success of Insuring Ohio Futures by bestowing Werth and our client, the Ohio Insurance Institute, with the PR industry’s highest national award, the Silver Anvil.

Mary’s editorial experience and deep roots in the central Ohio community bring invaluable perspective and insight to the issues that matter to our clients and the audiences they want to reach.

Werth's print and digital creative work honored with numerous communications, marketing and design awards

Werth's president and CEO Sandra Harbrecht Ratchford was one of 21 people honored by OSU College of Engineering with one of its 2020 Excellence in Engineering and Architecture Alumni Awards. 

We’re thrilled to share the news that Werth has recruited to Columbus a veteran member of Nashville’s thriving technology community. Julie Granillo has joined Werth as Vice President, Client and Business Strategies.

The coalition behind the year-long "Denial, OH" advertising campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of prescription opioids says the effort is having an impact statewide. The Ohio Opioid Education Alliance touted results from a survey by the public opinion research firm Fallon Research & Communications Inc. that found the campaign was successful in changing attitudes about opioids among Ohioans.

The Ohio Opioid Education Alliance’s “Don’t Live in Denial, Ohio” ad campaign was successful in getting parents to talk with their kids about opioid abuse, but some still doubt that their families could be affected, according to a new survey.

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. is getting good use out of reuse. The $1.3 billion Hilliard-based manufacturer of plastic pipes and water management products turned its attention toward recycled materials years ago. That move is now paying dividends in the business, the company says.

Like losing a few pounds or being civil while driving in rush hour, keeping a clean and tidy basement, attic or garage is a laudable goal that we all, too often, fall short of. But it’s usually worth the effort. Although throwing everything into a Dumpster and being done with it is tempting, the “trash it all” road to tidiness is, alas, both wasteful and environmentally unsound.

Montgomery County, in southwest Ohio, is ground zero for the opioid crisis. The region has one of the highest overdose death rates in the country — mostly due to the illicit use of these narcotics. This statewide plague has rocked communities as prison populations for drug offenders swell.

It has been a year since White Castle added its Impossible slider to its menu. The plant-based burger, which costs $1.99, is “a lot more” popular than expected, White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson said during an interview with FOX Business’ Stuart Varney on Friday.

Three new members of the Werth team bring unique experiences and exceptional skills that significantly expand our strategic and tactical muscle.

In the 2nd video of the Insurance Innovators series, Grange Insurance discloses its formulas for innovation in an industry that is riding a wave of change.

Advancements in technology are disrupting the way the insurance industry does business and the way it communicates about insurance jobs.