S5 E7: Creating a Culture of Creativity with Amanda Hill of Three Box

PRGN Presents: News & Views from the Public Relations Global Network

"Creativity cannot be forced; it must be invited to the party."

Amanda Hill, CEO of Three Box, shares her insights on fostering a creative environment within a PR firm. She explains why leaders must prioritize creating the time and space necessary for creativity to flourish, as she discovered through her own experiences during the pandemic.

By taking intentional breaks and embracing new environments, Amanda found that inspiration often strikes when least expected. She also discusses how to involve team members in the creative process, ensuring that they feel ownership and enthusiasm for new ideas, ultimately transforming both internal dynamics and client interactions.

Key Takeaways

• Creativity is not something that can be forced but should be invited and nurtured through intentional practices and environment settings.
• Creating a space for creativity involves not only physical environments but also a cultural mindset that encourages exploration and innovation.
• Leadership plays a critical role in fostering creativity by modeling behavior, taking sabbaticals, and encouraging the team to engage in new experiences.
• The integration of creativity can lead to strategic breakthroughs not only for internal teams but also in delivering exceptional client experiences.

About the Guest

Amanda Hill, MBA, APR, is passionate about leveraging marketing communications to drive impact for brands. As CEO of Texas-based Three Box, she and her team serve as strategic advisors to regional and national brands across the U.S. Amanda has been recognized for her industry expertise and millennial leadership in regional, national and global forums. Aside from her husband and their two sons, she's most proud of building an award-winning team at Three Box, named one of Forbes' Top PR Firms in America.

About the Host

Abbie Fink is president of HMA Public Relations in Phoenix, Arizona and a founding member of PRGN. Her marketing communications background includes skills in media relations, digital communications, social media strategies, special event management, crisis communications, community relations, issues management, and marketing promotions for both the private and public sectors, including such industries as healthcare, financial services, professional services, government affairs and tribal affairs, as well as not-for-profit organizations.

PRGN Presents is brought to you by Public Relations Global Network, the world’s local public relations agency. Our co-host and executive producer is Adrian McIntyre with Speed of Story, a B2B communications firm in Phoenix.

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