News & Media

February 1, 2026, marks 49 years in business for PDDG! It’s truly remarkable to see how far our agency has come over nearly five decades in marketing and communications. And now the race to 50 is on!

Since 2018, the Town of Queen Creek, Arizona has been a valued PDDG client partner. To coincide with the start of 2026, we recently completed a comprehensive refresh of the InvestTheQC website, Queen Creek’s economic development portal for all things business attraction and location. The website refresh includes a full visual update, reorganized menu and navigational structure, added content and insights into the town’s unique market positioning, and an overall improved user experience.

Transport for London (TfL), the integrated transport authority managing Greater London's extensive transportation network, is hosting their annual Apprenticeship Fair on 9 February 2026 at Kensington Town Hall. TfL and 20+ employers/partners will be showcasing apprenticeship opportunities across transportation, engineering, construction, and entry-level and pre-employment pathways. This in-person event does require advance registration.

The latest California State University Economic Impact Report showcases how Sacramento State, California's capital university, contributes significantly to the Sacramento region's economic vitality. Highlights include $1.9 billion in industry activity, $153.2 million in state and local tax revenue, and 15,400 jobs contributing $737 million in wages earned.

This year marks 40 years of partnership with Sacramento State. From our first project in 1986, developing the branding and marketing for the 40th anniversary, to our current website development and support work, the university is one of our agency's longest-standing client partnerships.

Site Selection Magazine, a leading economic development publication, has released their 2026 workforce development rankings and North Carolina, Utah, Illinois, Michigan, and California all made the top five. We currently support the outreach and communications needs of workforce organizations in both Illinois and California, and North Carolina is home to one of our regional offices.

Clint Briske, longtime friend of PDDG and husband to Mel Briske, PDDG's Vice President of Marketing and Media Services, has been named a 2026 Leader of the Year as part of the latest Utah Business cohort. Clint is the Site Director for the Nature's Bakery manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City. This new $240M facility opened in July 2025 and is expected to produce more than 1 billion granola bars in its first year. Congratulations, Clint, on this well-deserved recognition!

On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro as its national currency, marking a significant milestone for the country, for the evolution of the euro, and for the European Union as a whole. The European Commission has fully supported Bulgaria throughout the process of joining the euro area. With Bulgaria’s accession, 21 EU Member States and more than 357 million EU citizens will share the EU’s common currency.

Joby Aviation, Inc., with headquarters in Santa Cruz, California, is in the process of developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and has recently announced their plans to double their manufacturing capacity to reach the production goal of four aircraft per month by 2027. Via our ongoing marketing communications work for both Workforce Santa Cruz County and Monterey County Works, we have supported Joby's recruiting efforts as they build their local workforce.

Based on the latest estimates from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, Apache Junction ranked #1 fastest growing city in Arizona. When looking at percentage population growth from 2024-2025, Apache Junction ranks #1 in the state at 7.9%. Some of the other top performers in Arizona included Queen Creek (7.7%), Maricopa (6.7%), Marana (6.3%), Coolidge (5.7%), Buckeye (5.3%), Casa Grande (5.3%), San Luis (5.1%), Colorado City (5.0%), Goodyear (5.0%), Surprise (4.2%), and Avondale (4.0%).

Nashville Design Week is seeking a Brand Partner to create a bold, easily identifiable, and memorable visual identity to represent the mission and unique concept for 2026. The new identity must translate seamlessly from print to digital to environmental. It is expected that the chosen partner will provide some level of in-kind or pro bono services. The total budget for this project is $12,000. The submission deadline is December 22, 2025.

We are thrilled to welcome the City of Mesa, Arizona to the PDDG Family! Our first assignment will be supporting the marketing communications needs of the city’s Economic Development Department.