In early May, Bennet Group worked hand-in-hand with The Howard Hughes Corporation to announce its newest tower, Koula, to much success. The announcement of Koula as part of The Howard Hughes Corporation’s Ward Village marked a major milestone for the company due to its proximity to the site of Central Plaza, Ward Village’s soon-to-be-developed open-air […]
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Bennet Group turns 20 this year and to commemorate this event, we asked a few of our top clients – all of them respected, accomplished leaders in Hawai’i — to tell us what they liked about working with our team. Their answers and insights left us feeling deeply humbled, incredibly proud and profoundly grateful. We […]
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A constant joy – and occasional source of chaos – over the past three years has been our privileged role as Hōkūleʻa’s PR team for the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage. Among the many gifts Hōkūleʻa gave me while leading our PR efforts are a few key lessons I’ll never forget. Know what not to plan […]
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Thanks to great clients and great projects, Bennet Group celebrates a record-breaking twenty wins at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Hawai‘i Chapter’s Koa Anvil Awards held July 28, 2017. These awards, which honor the best and brightest strategic public relations and communications programs, campaigns and tactics, bring together the entire industry and highlight […]
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“Recent crises in the news have us wondering: is our company prepared to handle an emergency to the best of our ability?” Crisis can be anticipated, such as a hurricane, or unexpected, such as a sudden, unfortunate accident. Regardless, crises often happen when we least expect them and can be extremely challenging to address. Here […]
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“I still get nervous every time I have to speak in front of a camera or a crowd. What are some go-to tips to tackle these nerves and give the best performance possible?” Fear around public speaking is among the most relatable in our culture. Yet did you know there is little physiological difference between […]
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On Sunday, September 18, 2016, Bennet Group team members and clients joined forces to compete against several other companies in a rousing game of knockerball. Knockerball is a version of the traditional game of soccer, where players are in a large plastic ball. The muddy game, hosted by Aloha United Way’s Society of Young Leaders, […]
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To kick off the month of September, Bennet Group had the honor of participating in the IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) through two of our clients, the East-West Center and Kupu. Held once every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress helps shape the direction of conservation and sustainable development. 2016 marked the first time […]
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On August 25, the iconic International Market Place, anchored by Hawai‘i’s first full-line Saks Fifth Avenue, re-opened to the public. Bennet Group provided strategic planning, public relations, media relations, marketing and event coordination for the grand openings of both Saks Fifth Avenue and International Market Place. The reimagined Waikīkī landmark has been under construction for […]
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Our team took home a total of 17 awards at the annual PRSA Hawaii Koa Anvil Awards on July 28, held at the Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach. The annual event honored the Bennet Group’s work for a handful of clients in 2015, including Aloha United Way, D.R. Horton’s Ho‘opili, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health, […]
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