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Generate media interest and coverage at Smart Factory Institute annual events
Piper Communications developed relationships with local, statewide, and national manufacturing trade reporters and media outlets to increase the Smart Factory Institute’s visibility, attendance, and reputation.
Public relations campaign announcing Wärtsilä’s hydrogen engine test results
Wärtsilä is pioneering the adoption of hydrogen and, together with their customer WEC Energy Group, has successfully completed hydrogen blend tests on an unmodified engine
Long-term support for Wärtsilä and establishing subject-matter expertise
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets.
TAEBC launches Energizing Tennessee Podcast
Energizing Tennessee, powered by the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council and FirstBank, explores the latest news and insights about the advanced energy sector.
Launching the mega-cohort: TAEBC supports the first joint cohort between SPARK and Innovation Crossroads
Two area startup accelerator programs, the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator and Innovation Crossroads, welcomed a new cohort of companies in the fall of 2023.
Leveraging LinkedIn: Increasing brand awareness through thought leadership
Piper Communications supports Wärtsilä subject matter experts LinkedIn engagement to amplify Wärtsilä’s brand, engage with target audiences and establish and grow their personal credibility in the industry.
Communicating OREM’s priorities
Communicate the Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management’s (OREM) continuing efforts to address The Department of Energy’s (DOE) environmental legacies and enable DOE’s vital federal missions in Oak Ridge.
Increased media coverage for Electronic Transactions Association
As the organization leading and representing the global payments technology industry, the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) wanted to break into mainstream and national media. ETA engaged Piper Communications to do just that.
American Museum of Science and Energy’s grand opening
AMSE was established in 1949 to provide educational programs focused on the Department of Energy’s past, present, and future missions. AMSE underwent a major renovation and relocated to a new building in downtown Oak Ridge.
Volunteer State Solar Initiative Communications Strategy
Tennessee created the Volunteer State Solar Initiative (VSSI) as a comprehensive solar energy and economic development program to create jobs, educate the public, produce renewable power and commercialize technology.
Baker School hosts inaugural Southeast Energy Policy Forum
The Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Affairs kicked off its inaugural year, hosting the first ever Southeast Energy Policy Forum. The three-day event brought in industry leaders from around the region.
Over 1.7K attendees at Innov865 Week 2024
Piper Communications works with the Innov865 Alliance to coordinate the coalition’s mission-driven activities that develop, support and promote Knoxville as a great place for entrepreneurs to start and grow a business. The Innov865 Alliance develops, supports, and promotes the Knoxville region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
TEAM TN hosts inaugural TEAM TN Summit
TEAM TN is a partnership with the National Science Foundation and is an alliance of academics, industry, and technical societies led by The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Ameresco solar project to save Knox County $29M over 30 years
Ameresco, one of the world’s leading independent providers of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for businesses and organizations, engaged Piper Communications to help Knox County reduce its energy and operating costs using solar energy.
Increased visibility of University of Tennessee Research Foundation innovation
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the commercialization of UT intellectual property, encourages an entrepreneurial culture, contributes to state and regional economic development, and promotes research and education to benefit the people of Tennessee and beyond.
Increased visibility of Three Roots Capital mission
Three Roots Capital (3Roots) is an innovative finance company that provides loans and equity investments to small businesses and real estate projects in Tennessee and Appalachia.
Skynano and Tennessee Valley Authority partnership announcement
SkyNano is a science-based technology company focused on commercializing a free-market solution to carbon pollution.
National Lab Directors’ Council website delivered in less than eight weeks
The National Laboratory Directors’ Council (NLDC) wanted a new website to educate the public about their missions and highlight the diverse and exciting career possibilities at our National Labs for scientists, engineers, and professionals working to solve the world’s toughest challenges.
Media coverage for LeMond Composites and Deakin Partnership
LeMond Composites entered into a global, exclusive 20-year licensing agreement with Deakin University in Australia to commercialize their patent-pending manufacturing process to increase the production of high-performance carbon fiber at a lower price point.
Trillium $10.6 million funding announcement
Trillium Renewable Chemicals is pioneering a new chemical manufacturing process to produce bio-based materials from renewable feedstocks. In December 2022, the company raised a $10.6 million Series A financing round.