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Aster Agency thoughts on modern commerce communications, PR and marketing strategy, and navigating an evolving media landscape.

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Hawke Media Acquires Aster Agency, Formerly Ketner Group

Ketner Group

November 10, 2026

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Culture

Introducing Lucy Benish: Our Newest Intern

KG Intern

June 5, 2024

Hello, everyone! My name is Lucy Benish, and I am so excited to join the Ketner […]

pr ageny readiness checklist takeaways

Communications Strategy, Company News, Media Relations

Introducing “The PR Agency Readiness Checklist” With Three Important Takeaways

Catherine Seeds

May 14, 2024

As a PR agency that specializes in helping retail technology companies gain exposure in their areas […]

upgrade content with pr agency

Communications Strategy, Content

Want To Upgrade Your Content? Tips For Partnering With an Agency

Jenny Bradford

May 1, 2024

Content, like blogs and whitepapers, is a valuable asset for you as a marketer for a […]

pr-meetings-at-tradeshows

Analyst Relations, Events/Tradeshows, Media Relations, Retail

Why PR Meetings Should Be Part of Your Trade Show Strategy

Jeff Ketner

April 9, 2024

Trade shows are one of the best opportunities for retail tech vendors to meet with clients […]

Jamie Grill-Goodman

Media Relations, Retail

Talking Retail Trends, Journalism and Children’s Books with Jamie Grill-Goodman

Catherine Seeds

March 12, 2024

Well, this was a fun one, folks! I recently had the chance to visit with the […]

press release drive demand

Communications Strategy, Content, Media Relations

Three Tips for Drafting a Press Release That Drives Demand

Jenny Bradford

February 13, 2024

When a tech company has an exciting announcement to share, many turn to press releases without […]

Shay Edblom Aster Agency

Austin Office, Culture

Introducing Shay Edblom: Our Newest Intern

KG Intern

January 16, 2024

Hello, everyone! I’m Shay Edblom and I am currently in my last semester of college at […]

2024 retail tech trends

Media Relations, Retail, Technology

AI Upended the Retail Tech Landscape in 2023. What’s Ahead in 2024?

Jeff Ketner

January 9, 2024

AI’s breakthrough year in 2023 was the retail technology equivalent of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour – […]

Matthew Boncosky - Aster Agency

Austin Office, Culture

Get To Know Matthew Boncosky, Ketner Group’s New Account Coordinator

Matthew Boncosky

December 13, 2023

Hello everyone! My name is Matthew Boncosky, and I’m the latest and greatest member to join […]

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