EPOCH THOUGHTS
Best Legacy Businesses 2025 edition
A conversation with Epoch 5 President Katherine Heaviside
April, 2025
Long Island Business News recently saluted “the pillars of Long Island’s business community” in its Best Legacy Businesses 2025 edition. Epoch 5 was honored to be included alongside this year’s prestigious organizations. Following is a Q&A between Epoch 5 President Katherine Heaviside and the publication’s editorial team.
Trust, influence, and public relations in 2025
By Epoch 5 President Katherine Heaviside
January, 2025
Public Relations is evolving, ushering in a pivotal era where building and safeguarding reputations for companies, nonprofits, associations, and individuals is more critical than ever.
Creating creativity
May 30, 2024
Creativity doesn’t happen in a vacuum. The fuel for creativity is the excitement of stretching skills developed through experience. In a company where creativity is valued and recognized, good stuff happens. But what about those times when you need to jump-start creativity? At Epoch 5, we have our own solution!
Knock ‘em dead presentations
April 16, 2024
It’s show time! Give a presentation and you have a chance to produce your own show — write the script, direct, and have the leading role. In fact, a good presentation can make you a star. A bad one? Well, it certainly can keep your career or business from getting the applause it deserves.
Could AI be redefining your brand in 2024?
April 2, 2024
With new technology comes new interest. The fascination with AI skyrocketed during 2022 and 2023 resulting in a dramatic increase in news articles and blogs discussing the topic. Of course, digital marketers quickly picked up on this emerging tech era and threw their eggs into one basket.
Why we’re bullish on PR in 2024
January 12, 2024
If there ever was a Golden Age of Public Relations, this is it. In 2024, public relations will continue its role of building and protecting reputations, supporting sales growth, and helping professional service firms differentiate themselves.
Q&A with Dr. Kimberly Cline, President of Long Island University
January 3, 2024
Epoch 5 recently interviewed Long Island University President Kimberly Cline on her experiences at the helm of Long Island University over the past ten years, her numerous leadership roles, and the importance of strategic partnerships.
Podcasting – A perfect PR tool
October 27, 2023
The exact figures can vary, but as of 2023, there are approximately 5 million podcasts online. Why are podcasts so popular? Here are several reasons why Epoch 5 recommends that clients incorporate podcasts into their PR initiatives.
Q&A with Linda Armyn of BFCU
March 1, 2022
Epoch 5 recently interviewed Linda Armyn of Bethpage Federal Credit Union on how Bethpage pivoted during the pandemic to meet the needs of members and staff. Discover which changes will remain as the region moves forward.
A productive and safe return to the office
March 16, 2021
As businesses across America embark on an uncertain return to the workplace after last year’s drastic changes, it may be difficult for many to pick up where they abruptly left off.
Trends for 2021
January 5, 2021
The Epoch 5 team gives their take on changes that could revolutionize how we approach business in 2021.
Profile: Adina Genn
2020 Honoree – Public Relations Professionals of Long Island
Outstanding Media Professional
July 14, 2020
Branding 101
May 27, 2020
Get a competitive edge when you leverage your expertise, integrity, personal reputation in your field of expertise.
Virtual event planning
May 4, 2020
Connect with colleagues, clients and customers in a meaningful way by hosting a virtual event.
Virtual event planning
May 4, 2020
Connect with colleagues, clients and customers in a meaningful way by hosting a virtual event.
Stuck inside? It’s a great time to network!
April 30, 2020
Use LinkedIn for virtual networking — the place where 700 million people gather, including 50 million companies.
Trends for 2021
January 5, 2021
The Epoch 5 team gives their take on changes that could revolutionize how we approach business in 2021.
Profile: Adina Genn
2020 Honoree – Public Relations Professionals of Long Island
Outstanding Media Professional
July 14, 2020
Branding 101
May 27, 2020
Get a competitive edge when you leverage your expertise, integrity, personal reputation in your field of expertise.
Virtual event planning
May 4, 2020
Connect with colleagues, clients and customers in a meaningful way by hosting a virtual event.
Stuck inside? It’s a great time to network!
April 30, 2020
Use LinkedIn for virtual networking — the place where 700 million people gather, including 50 million companies.