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250227PC: Killing me softlyMensch Mahler am 27.02.2025 Ich habe immer noch die wunderschöne LP mit dem aufklappbaren Flügel. Darauf ist ihrgrößter Hit »Killing Me Softly with His Song«. Roberta Flack war eine der großen Soulballadensängerinnen der Siebzigerjahre. Nun ist die Grammy-Gewinnerin gestorben.Ihr intimer Gesangsstil machte Roberta Flack für mich zu einer der größten Soul-Interpretinnen ever. »The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face« wurde sie mit insgesamt vier Grammy-Preisen ausgezeichnet.Am Montag starb Roberta Flack im Alter von 88 Jahren zu Hause im Kreise ihrer Familie. Flack hatte 2022 öffentlich gemacht, dass sie an ALS erkrankt war und nicht mehr singen könne.Die begabte Pianistin, die schon mit 15 Jahren ein Stipendium für die schwarze Howard University in Virginia bekam, arbeitete zunächst als Musiklehrerin. In den späten Sechzigerjahren wurde sie von dem Jazzmusiker Les McCann entdeckt, der später schrieb, dass »ihre Stimme jede Emotion, die ich je gekannt habe, berührte, ansprach, einfing und auslöste«.Schlagartig bekannt wurde Flack in den USA, als Clint Eastwood den Titel „The first time ever i saw your face“ als Soundtrack für den Film »Play Misty for Me« von 1971 verwendete. Die ruhige Ballade, bei der Flacks anmutige Stimme von sanften Streichern und Klavier begleitet wird, erreichte 1972 die Spitze der US-Pop-Charts und wurde mit einem Grammy als »Platte des Jahres« ausgezeichnet.Roberta Flack hatte viele Freunde und Bewunderer in der Bürgerrechtsbewegung der Zeit, darunter Jesse Jackson und Angela Davis. Flack sang bei der Beerdigung von Jackie Robinson, dem ersten schwarzen Baseballspieler der Major League. An ihre Erfolge der Siebzigerjahre konnte sie später nicht mehr anschließen. Roberta Flack ist tot. Hinterlassen hat sie mir die wunderschöne LP mit dem aufklappbaren Flügel. Sie hat die schönsten Soul-Balladen ever gesungen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura talks with writer and performer Diane Flacks about her latest solo show, Guilt (A Love Story). Diane opens up about turning her sometimes painful personal experiences into compelling plays. She shares how she thinks there's a death of fun in theatre and why she pushes herself to take risks in her work and not play it safe. Diane also talks about her writing experiences for TV, including her stint for the hit series “Kids In The Hall.”Guilt (A Love Story) by Diane Flacks.

Diane Flacks has always felt the power of Jewish guilt. But when when she decided she wanted a divorce, that guilt grew to a whole new level. She constantly questioned the process, even while she was going through it, thinking about whether it was the right move or not. To process these thoughts and emotions, the theatre artist decided to transform this experience into her latest one-woman show, Guilt (A Love Story). Using humour and self-reflection, Flacks lays bare the story of what happened between her and her ex-wife, the impact of divorce on their kids and all the things she feels guilty about from a generational lens. The show just finished its run at the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto, and is going to the Montreal's Centaur Theatre from Mar. 12-30 before heading to Winnipeg at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre from Apr. 3-20. Ahead of those tour dates, Flacks joins old friend Ralph Benmergui on Not That Kind of Rabbi, a show about personal journeys and spirituality, to describe the story behind the play and how Jews default to comedy to analyze life. Credits Not That Kind of Rabbi is hosted by Ralph Benmergui and produced by Michael Fraiman. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To support The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt, please consider a monthly donation by clicking here.

Diane Flacks is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer who's worked on shows like “Workin' Moms” and “Baroness Von Sketch Show.” Her latest project — a one-woman play called “Guilt (A Love Story)” — is a reflection on her divorce and the grief, fear and overwhelming guilt that followed. Diane joins Tom to tell us about the play and what's funny about going through the worst time of your life.

Richard Flacks joins me to discuss art in photography, being your authentic self with your photography, and how we can grow creatively. What an amazing conversation! Follow Richard at: Instagram: @theflacksphotography Website: www.theflacks.co.za

Journalists report the news. They hear about a story, write it up, verify the facts, and then hit “publish”. But, occasionally a story comes in from someone else and then they, more or less, just hit “publish”.Public relations professionals are master spin doctors. They know how to get the story they want to tell, which may or may not be true (or at least not the full truth), published in major newspapers and sites across the country.Everyone does this: governments, corporations, institutions, police departments, and so on. And as the number of journalists in the country continues its slow decline, the number of people working in PR has increased by nearly eight times in the past thirty years. With that disparity, it's becoming increasingly difficult to verify and dedicate time to every story that comes in.Journalist Cecil Rosner sits down with Jesse and Karyn for a rich discussion about the power that PR firms can hold in setting the narrative in what the public should think and believe. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Jonathan Goldsbie (News Editor), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Further reading: Manipulating the Message: How Powerful Forces Shape the News — Dundurn PressSponsors: Oxio, Communauto, Squarespace, University of King's CollegeIf you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've driven to Isla Vista lately, you know that it can be hard to find a parking spot sometimes. The local government (IVCSD) is digging into data about who and when people are parking in IV - and just how many parking spaces there are. IVCSD GM Jonathan Abboud shares with KCSB's Dick Flacks the reasoning behind the call for a parking study. Then - is 'Dormzilla' dead? Flacks says it appears so, as UC Santa Barbara reps come up with an alternate plan to build student housing on the site of the proposed Munger Hall, the virtually windowless mega-dorm that generated criticism from near and far, making international headlines. Get the latest, on this week's Inside Isla Vista.

Alex Rosenwald is the Senior Director of Communications for The Hill Newspaper at a time when the publication is building a media empire. With their Nexstar ownership, they find themselves in a unique place of being omnipresent both on Capitol Hill and across the country. Both in print and on the airwaves. Alex started his career in the radio producing business -- working amongst the strongest brands in the business -- and made his way into the publishing world at an exciting time for media expansion. Now leading the way for the news making team, Alex finds himself advancing The Hill brand in a variety of ways. During today's episode, Alex announces The Hill / NewsNation June Friday Reporter Podcast takeover -- with five episodes dedicated to their talented team of journalists -- and highlights the PR Daily Media Relations Conference coming to D.C. in June 2023. Tune in to meet Alex, hear him break some news and find out more about The Hill Newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

canadaLANDBACK is a co-production of Canada's National Observer and Canadaland.Since 2019 five journalists have been arrested at land defenses, several others have been detained or threatened with arrest - why?Host Karyn Pugliese believes the answer is to be found in two land defenses that unfolded in the 1990s. KanesatakeGustafsen LakeOf all the things journalists have to cover in Indigenous communities, land actions are the most complicated, involving a tangle of history and relationships journalists trip into unprepared. Landback movements question Canada's legitimacy as a nation, and its character as a champion of human rights. How the media understood and told these stories mattered. State violence as a response to a human rights issue is indefensible, but it is a justified response to a criminal matter.So what are land defenses? Is the state enforcing the rule of law against armed terrorists?Or is Canada using violence to crush human rights defenders? This episode is not about the land defenses themselves - but about the emergence of a public relations war to control the story the media tells.Host/Producer: Karyn Pugliese, editor-in-chief, Canada's National ObserverProducer: Kim WheelerAdditional research and support for this episode Beverly Andrews and Cara McKenna. For information on sources and sounds used in this episode, visit the CANADALAND websiteSponsors: Athletic Greens, FreshbooksIf you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Adam and Chris are joined by Luke Flacks, the Director of Brand, Marketing and Media at Bradford City, to talk about the new badge suggestions and also the process that went into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Flacks was named the new head coach at Stanford University on March 23, just a couple weeks after Jon Vargas' surprising departure. He'll take over as the men's varsity head coach, only the fifth in the history of that storied program which has won 11 national titles.That's a lot, but not enough according to many observers who now look to one of the most successful high school coaches in America to bring more trophies back to The Farm in the coming years.We talk about those expectations, what he's done in his short time on campus, and, fascinatingly, about resentment and how it quite possibly stoked his passion for coaching the sport at the highest levels.

What's behind the major housing crisis at UC Santa Barbara and why hasn't UCSB stuck with the housing plans it outlined years ago in its Long Range Development Plan (LRDP)? KCSB's Robert Stark speaks with Dick Flacks, UCSB professor emeritus and chair of the non-profit collaborative Sustainable University Now (SUN) to try and find answers. Flack mentions that the UCSB Faculty Senate will be taking a closer look at the proposed "Dormzilla" Munger Hall project this Friday (4/15). Flacks wrote an op-ed "UC Santa Barbara Housing Mysteries," published in the Independent. Here's the link to read it: https://www.independent.com/2022/04/05/uc-santa-barbara-housing-mysteries/

Marti Flacks is the Khosravi Chair in Principled Internationalism and director of the Human Rights Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The Mitch Albom Show

Retired UCSB sociology professor Dick Flacks dives into the debate over Santa Barbara's proposal to create a 2 percent cap on rent increases. Flacks offers counterpoints to residential property owners who say that maximizing rent increases would hurt tenants because they would not be able to make repairs or conduct regular maintenance. Flacks makes a case for tenants and talks about ways to increase affordable housing. He says that the city should consider building on parking lots, working with other regions to take a bigger view, and work with the city's Housing Authority to acquire more land to build affordable housing projects. Flacks also explains how he believes nonprofit social housing will help to create more affordable housing. Flacks is a Santa Barbara legend and regarded as one of the most progressive thinkers on issues of social justice. Please by subscribe to this podcast and visit SantaBarbaraTalks.com

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The top-rated weekly law and politics podcast -- LegalAF -- produced by MeidasTouch and anchored by MT founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas and national trial lawyer and strategist, Michael Popok, is back for another hard-hitting, thought-provoking yet entertaining look at the most compelling developments at the intersection of law and politics in real-time. On this episode, Ben and Popok explore and explode this week's political litigation developments: 1. Bombshell revelations about why Trump chose Rudy “I will say anything” Giuliani to be his lawyer when no legitimate lawyer would take his cases. 2. The troubling indictment for lying of democratic lawyer Michael Sussman by Trump's special prosecutor looking into Russian interference for providing compelling evidence of Russian involvement, but allegedly not disclosing to the FBI that he also worked for the Clinton Campaign. 3. This week's decision by a North Carolina 3-judge trial panel to overturn the state's new Voter ID laws as racially-biased and violative of the State's Equal Protection Clause. 4. The FBI's bumbling investigation of Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh, the 4,5000 tips it received prior to his confirmation, and what it means for the future. 5. This week's decision by an upstate NY federal judge to block New York's front-line health worker vax mandate on First Amendment, religious grounds. 6. Key Developments in the USA v. the State of Texas case challenging the constitutionality of the abortion ban and now assigned to an Obama-appointee federal judge sitting in Austin, and a full hearing on the matter to be held by him in 2-weeks' time. 7. A “friends of the court” brief just filed by the architect of the Texas Bounty Hunter/Handmaid's Tale abortion ban, the state's former solicitor general, seeking not only the overturn of Roe v. Wade, but also that women should go back to the Dark Ages of abstaining from sex altogether, and calling for the elimination of gay marriage and gay sex as a constitutional right. 8. And, updates, updates on: (a) E. Jean Carroll's defamation suit against Trump in Manhattan federal court; and (b) a Jan6 insurrectionist trying to walk away from a sweet-heart 8 month plea deal for breaking into the Senate Chamber by claiming his plea agreement was “forged.” Special Easter Eggs Alert: Popok receives NO yellow cards from Ben on this episode but does demand that Ben wear a LegalAF t-shirt on the next show. Reminder and Programming Note: All past episodes of Legal AF originally featured on the MeidasTouch podcast can now be found here on this channel. Follow Legal AF on Twitter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CSIS Human Rights Initiative Director Marti Flacks joins the podcast to discuss the new “digital Taliban,” and how it is poised to utilize biometric technology and electronic surveillance in order to rule Afghanistan. Plus, Ms. Flacks analyzes the initial signals the Taliban is sending on human rights and what, if any, leverage the United States has over the Taliban going forward.

Flacks to the Front explores how public relations front groups were used in tobacco and how they're showing up today to fuel the climate denial machine. Jennifer Cloer interviews her co-host Amanda McPherson about unwittingly being part of a front group early in her career, and we wrap with an interview with Clean Creatives' Duncan Meisel who says exposing these groups and the agencies that support them can help drive creative talent in new directions.

In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mr. Personality, masks and McCarthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview the District Games for Saturday 5/8 At 15:08 mark we interview Harvard Westlake Coach and Director of LA Premier Water Polo Brian Flacks.

Don't expect the Biden administration to give you an honest answer about energy jobs or girls' sports, they're reimagining a green nirvana where science is retractable and feelings rule the day. Also, there is a cat practicing law in Texas. Follow the show on Twitter: @burnbarrelpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnbarrelpodcast Subscribe to Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel on YouTube You can buy Burn Barrel podcast stuff at: shop.burnbarrelpodcast.com Email us: burnbarrelpodcast@gmail.com Follow on Parler: @burnbarrelpodcast Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomshattuck You can follow Alice too: @aliceshattuck More Tom stuff at www.tomshattuck.com Tom's "Insta" as the zoomers say: www.instagram.com/tomwshattuck/ The opening theme music is called Divine Intervention by Matthew Sweet. The closing theme music to this podcast C'est La Vie by Derek Clegg. Excelsior

Covid has had profound effects on water polo as it is practiced throughout the United States. This conversation is hopefully the first of several in which we discuss exactly how the pandemic has altered high school and club programs in a variety of states and localities. Brian Flacks is a now well-known name in the industry having coached at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles for nearly a decade, in addition to founding on of the nation's most successful clubs, LA Premier. Paul Splitt is a multiple-time state high school championship coach who currently heads up the program at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnatti, Ohio. He is also a founding member of Moose Water Polo (best club name in the US?), and leads the Youth boys ODP team for the Great Lakes Zone. In a frank discussion of how the pandemic has hit their programs we talk about the vast differences between Ohio and Southern California, and delve in to observations of how demoralizing it is for athletes to be limited by the various restrictions in place.

We’re switching things up on Hacks and Flacks today. This year March Communications celebrated 15 years as a tech PR agency. To mark the occasion, we're taking a moment to not only reflect on these past 15 years, but also think about what the next 15 could look like. Who better to do so than our co-founders Cheryl Gale and Martin Jones? Martin’s up this week, covering COVID-19 and the PR industry, what clients want from agencies right now, and PR’s role in mitigating misinformation.

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A report by the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury details the need for affordable housing in Santa Barbara in order to address homelessness and the job and housing imbalance. Chuck Flacks, the program director at PATH (People Assisting the Homeless), works to build affordable housing and provide supportive services for homeless individuals and families in the city. KCSB’s Aubrey Valerio spoke with Flacks about the Grand Jury report and why the city of Santa Barbara has been reluctant to build more affordable housing.

For many people around the country, we're approaching nearly two full months of self-isolation due to COVID-19. The pandemic has affected our way of life in so many ways, and that's no different for the public relations industry. Marketers, PR pros, and communicators have had to navigate a new reality where news coverage is so focused on the medical, economic, and social impacts of the virus. It's really hard to talk about anything without also talking about the coronavirus, which means brands have to be careful about how they choose to present their business at this time. T. Garland Stansell is the newly elected Chair of the Public Relations Society of America. He is also the Chief Communications Officer for Children's of Alabama. He joined Hacks and Flacks to discuss how brands are changing the way they communicate and the long-term impact of this pandemic on the public relations industry.

Earlier this month, beloved community member and outspoken housing rights activist Mickey Flacks passed away at the age of 80 after a battle with cancer. As part of our tribute to her tireless work in local and community politics, we present a 2013 interview with her and former KCSB reporter Peyton Stotelmyre where she explains her support for the Average Unit Density Housing Program, her support of which stands as a testament to her lifelong legacy battling for low-income housing for Santa Barbara residents.

These were already turbulent times for journalism, and that was before a global pandemic put issues like trust, bias, and the impact of digital technology into even sharper focus. Cision has published its 2020 State of the Media Survey. They received more than 3,000 responses from journalists in print, broadcast, digital, and social media across 15 countries. The results paint a picture of an industry that is coping with new and familiar challenges in the wake of COVID-19 but also shows signs of optimism for the role that journalism will play in the recovery. Seth Gilpin, Product Marketing Manager at Cision, joins Hacks and Flacks to cover the major insights from the survey, including important lessons that PR and communications professionals need to know. How can PR professionals support journalists at this time, and how do journalists feel about the future of their industry? Download the 2020 State of the Media Survey: https://www.cision.com/us/resources/research-reports/state-of-the-media/ Register for Cision's 11th Annual State of the Media LIVE! (4/28 from 2-3pm ET): https://www.cision.com/us/resources/webinars-events/2020-state-of-the-media-live-stream/ Guests include Anthony Ha of TechCrunch, Sarah Paynter of Yahoo Finance, and Julie Carl of the Toronto Star 

Looking for remote content marketing ideas? March partner Owen Mack of Cobrandit Video joins Hacks and Flacks to discuss the different ways you can create professional-quality videos from home. We cover the tools, tips, and strategies you’ll need to improve the visual and audio quality of your online meetings, turn PowerPoint presentations into engaging video, repurpose existing video assets, and start producing your own live streams. For more virtual marketing ideas and tips, check out recent pieces from the March team: Maintaining Agency Life & Business in These Strange Times How to Launch a Low-Budget Corporate Podcast in Under a Week

A new bestseller from philanthropist and entrepreneur Melinda Gates tackles issues of gender equality and women's empowermnet. Her book "The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World," proposes that if you want to lift an entire society - all genders - you need to invest in women. On this episode of Hacks and Flacks, Account Supervisor Kylle Sullivan and Senior Account Executive Bill Moody recap the major themes from the book and also discuss the issue of gender equality through the lens of the tech and PR industries. We also hear from Cheryl Gale, co-founder and president of March, on the unique paradox facing many women in PR: despite the fact that women make up between 60 to 80 percent of the PR workforce, only 20 percent of the senior leadership positions at PR agencies are held by women.  Overbooked continues in Q4: Every quarter, we’ll select a book with a technology innovation theme to read together, and we’ll be announcing our next selection soon. If you have any ideas or recommendations on great books to read, tweet us @MarchComms. subscribe to hacks and flacks Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Google Podcast Overcast

Labor Day is here! It’s the perfect time to talk about finding your next, or first, PR job. On this bonus holiday episode of the Flack Pack, Robert wraps up the PR Summer School series with Stephanie Ranno, a recruitment expert working for TorchLight Hire, a firm that helps companies find marketing and communications talent. She offers tips for finding the next job, and confirms that this fall’s job market will be white hot! Our games and features get the day off, but they’ll return in a couple of weeks. Links: Guest: Stephanie Ranno TorchLight Hire Five tips to prepare for a job in public relations PRSA Jobcenter Interviewing for a PR job? Prepare for these 5 common questions

The Internet is full of data about the PR Industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says more PR people work in Washington, D.C. than any other city in the U.S., including New York City! If you happen to be one of those already employed, but are looking to change jobs, this fall will be a good time to do it. The same goes for those, including students, who still are looking for the perfect position. With a recession predicted by the end of next year, employers are rushing to build teams now. In recognition of Labor Day, we’re talking about PR jobs with two recruiters. One today, and one on Monday. Robert’s guest today is Brian Phifer, CEO of Phifer and Company, based in New York. But a word of warning: If you can’t handle the truth, you may want to download a podcast about gardening, because Brian’s advice might sting a little. Also we dub Shalon Roth the latest contributor to the Flack Pack by testing her knowledge of AP Style in a royal competition you won’t want to miss! Links: DC sets another tourism record: almost 22M in 2018 Buzzer Beater Guest: Shalon Roth PR-it AP Stylebook Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wages for Public Relations Specialists How the Recession of 2020 Could Happen Guest: Brian Phifer Phifer & Company

Responding to a PR request for proposals (RFP) can be stressful, time consuming, and sometimes futile. But it’s also necessary, as RFPs are a staple of agency business development efforts. So how can PR pros engage the RFP process and live to tell about it? Robert spends some quality time this week with two experts on RFPs: Robert Udowitz and Steve Drake, principals of RFP Associates, based here in the Washington, D.C. metro area. They examine the pitfalls of the process and share some tips that will help us master our next RFP response. Links: Sean Spicer on “Dancing with the Stars?” ABC staffers say “it’s a slap in the face” DWTS Shocker: ABC skips spring cycle after controversial Season 27 Contributor: Shalon Roth Flack Pack Intern: Sharon Osano Flack Pack Intern: Sarah Shelson Buzzer Beater Guest: Samantha Summers Guest: Steve Drake Guest: Robert Udowitz RFP Associates Research: The impact of the agency selection process on public relations programs & outcomes

Summertime is the season for beach trips and blockbusters. It's also one of the busiest times of the marketing year for GasBuddy, the leading provider of real-time gas prices on mobile and the web. On this week's Hacks and Flacks we ask GasBuddy CMO Mike DiLorenzo how his team leverages seasonality in their marketing strategy. He also talks data-driven PR and marketing, and the benefit of having a clearly defined "brand villian" to position your company against in the minds of consumers. subscribe to hacks and flacks Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Google Podcast Overcast

Continuing our #SummerofNostalgia series, we go into the most nostalgic thing ever, Disney animated songs. But now that we're adults we drink while we listen. Michaela Flack (@beautifulmess81) is back on the podcast but joined this time by her husband, Ben Flack (@thiswholecity). "Oo-de-lally," "Gaston," "The Circle of Life," and "I'll Make a Man Out of You" are featured and we pair them with everything from mead to ale to lager to tea. Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts - bit.ly/musicalepod Support us at patreon.com/musicalepodcast Follow us on IG & Twitter: @musicalepodcast

The wellness tech industry encompasses much more than fitness bands and apps. There's lots of innovation happening in the way consumers monitor and improve their nutrition, sleep, mental health, and even plan for end-of-life care. On this week's Hacks and Flacks we talk to March's resident wellness tech experts, Kalyn Schieffer and Kelsey Johnson, to understand how this industry is evolving and the things tech PR and marketing professionals need to know to help well-tech brands tell their story. subscribe to hacks and flacks Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Google Podcast Overcast

Chris Penn, co-founder of Trust Insights and an authority on analytics, digital marketing and marketing tech, joins Hacks and Flacks to tell us about the latest advancements in data science for marketing and public relations. We discuss artificial intelligence and machine learning for marketing, the connection between SEO and PR, and he provides some definitive answers on some of our team's lingering PR and marketing questions - like what's the rule around duplicate content and keyword density? links Check out Chris's latest book, AI for Marketers (Second Edition) at AIforMarketersBook.com Find free courses from Google Analytics and HubSpot Find free statistics courses on MIT OpenCourseWare  subscribe to Hacks and Flacks Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Google Podcast Overcast

Elie is deeply concerned about the media's willingness to cave to every request of a public relations firm, mostly because some people never get to hire one. And the gang talks about other legal stuff o' the week. Special thanks to our sponsor, Smith.ai.

'Making History and Making Blintzes' with the Flacks- Complete Interview by KCSB News and Sports

Part 2 of the interview with Mickey & Dick Flacks about their book: 'Making History & Making Blintzes', we follow them to Chicago and the events during the Democratic national Convention in August 1968. KCSB's Harry Lawton has the story.

We speak with Mickey and Dick Flacks regarding their lives as ‘red diaper babies’. In the first part of this series, they discuss their upbringing, early education, and the founding of students for a democratic society. KCSB’s Harry Lawton has the story.

On this week's Hacks and Flacks, we discuss the growing podcasting industry and the continued challenges around podcast discovery. Kevin Goldberg, founder and editor of DiscoverPods, joins the show to recap his ongoing coverage of a scheme in which fraudsters are gaming the Apple Podcasts charts to make their shows appear more popular than they really are, and why that's making things harder for podcast listeners. subscribe to podcast iTunes Stitcher Spotify Google Play

On this week's Hacks and Flacks, we discuss the concept of a brand story. First, we ask March EVP Jodi Petrie why it's important for a brand to take the time to define its story. Then, we talk to March co-founders Martin Jones and Cheryl Gale about the recent process our agency went through to re-imagine our own brand, with lessons for companies like yours.  LINKS: Follow March Communications on Twitter:@MarchComms Visit our blog: MarchComms.com/blog Subscribe to Hacks and Flacks on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play today. 

Blogging is a crowded world, and it's getting harder than ever to drive organic traffic from social and search to a website. So it's no surprise that newsletters and podcasts are gaining in popularity as publishers and businesses look for ways to reach consistent audiences. In this episode of Hacks and Flacks, we talk to Tyler Morin, co-founder of The Water Coolest, a daily email newsletter and podcast that covers financial news. We ask Tyler about making the move from blogging to running a newsletter and podcast, and why it's important today to distribute content in a way that fits into your audience's life. Tyler also talks about the grind of the side hustle, and his journey building The Water Coolest around a full-time day job. LINKS: Subscribe to The Water Coolest Follow March Communications on Twitter:@MarchComms Visit our blog: MarchComms.com/blog Subscribe to Hacks and Flacks on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play today. The show’s music is provided by Job Creators. Check them out at JobCreatorsBand.com!

Local TV news can be a great venue to tell a company's local story if you know how to reach the right person with the right pitch. In this episode of Hacks and Flacks, we speak to Marshall Hook, assignment editor at WHDH-TV Channel 7 in Boston, to learn the best ways PR professionals can pitch local broadcast media. Marshall offers a primer on the dynamics and structure of a broadcast TV newsroom, explains how stories are typically evaluated for air, and deconstructs the TV broadcast so you can figure out where in the nightly news show your story might have a fit. He also explains the best time to pitch a local station, the criteria for what makes a good story for television, and his PR pet peeves. LINKS: Follow Hacks and Flacks on Twitter: @hacksflacks Follow Hacks and Flacks on Instagram:@hacksflacks Follow our Facebook Fan Page: Hacks and Flacks Podcast Follow March Communications on Twitter:@MarchComms Visit the M+PR Nonsense blog: MarchComms.com/blog Subscribe to Hacks and Flacks on iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play today. The show’s music is provided by Job Creators. Check them out at JobCreatorsBand.com!  

We're diving into branding again on the Spirit of 608 podcast this week - and for good reason: it's consistently one of the top puzzles independent fashion companies have to sort out. And let's not forget: you can't really ever just "sort it" and move on. Great branding requires upkeep and evolution, as well as a helluva lot of content to communicate the right messages over time. But enough about the challenges - you know those. What you want to know is how to crack that nut, like yesterday? Who better to come talk to us about all things branding than a woman who escaped the corporate fashion world to work one-on-one with ethical and sustainable apparel brands and small businesses from her home base in Charlotte, NC? Meet this week's guest, Marisa Flacks, Founder of RISE Creative Co. What you'll learn Why ethical brands, specifically, can get a branding boost from understanding a little about anthropology. Marisa brings her training in anthropology to the brand strategies she helps create for her clients and, in so doing, helps them take cultural issues into account when they're developing their messaging and positioning. Okay so what does that mean? You'll hear more on the show, obviously, but just think about the complex web of concerns that comes up when you're talking about the treatment of workers in, say, manufacturing facilities in developing countries? Or how perspectives on child labor could be different depending on the world in which you live? Marisa is adamant about talking through things like that as the strategy develops - instead of just slapping a green-washed approach onto a company's messaging and calling it done. How you'll be inspired Putting yourself out there is a scary thing for most people (it's been disproven, but there's the oft-quoted stat about public speaking freaking people out more than death). While the thought of being the public face of your company might sound deliciously great for some entrepreneurs, others are beyond uncomfortable with it and put all the attention on their products instead. During our chat, Marisa says that while either preference can work, there is a real benefit to making things personal. Your customers and people watching your brand are, after all, the exact people you're trying to convince to get so interested in what you're doing that they'll give you money for it. No surprise that a down-to-earth message straight from the founder is often just be the thing to get people hooked on more than your product and draw them into the world that you're building through your business. What you'll tell your friends Oh so you're having trouble with branding? This branding expert I heard on the Spirit of 608 podcast said, when that happens, you need to check your core message. Examine your why. She said that nothing is more important than a brand's  story or "why" behind what they do. But zero in on this "why," you'll be much closer to locking down your target audience, forming an effective marketing strategy and creating solid content around your brand. Find out more in the full episode. Resource of the week Business Boutique: Along with usual suspects like Asana and Google Drive, Marisa recommends The Business Boutique program to newcomers to the entrepreneurial scene. Connect with Marisa Flacks Website: risecreativeco.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecreativeco Twitter: @risecreativeco Instagram: @risecreativeco Mentioned in this episode: The True Cost Harper Wilde Kickstarter Pinterest Asana Business Boutique Business With Purpose The Strategy Hour Straight Up Paleo T-shirt motto: In a world of self promotion, promote others. Did you hear about the Spirit of 608 Survey on this episode? Take it for your chance at some amazing prizes. Find more episodes featuring women at the forefront of FEST online at www.Spiritof608.com.

In an interview with March Managing Director Cheryl Gale, Laura Tomasetti, CEO and founder of 360PR+, covers her path to becoming one of PR's top leaders, from her beginnings in ad copywriting, to her stops at agencies in Washington, D.C., and Boston, to her in-house experience at Hasbro. They also talk about why PR is growing in importance as CEOs because more conscious and concerned about their own reputation, and the reputations of their brands. And they discuss the value of relationship building in communication, the intersections between content, digital, social, advertising and PR, and the skills they look for when recruiting for comms talent. LINKS: Follow Laura and 360PR+ on Twitter: @Laura360 and @360PRPlus Follow Hacks and Flacks on Twitter: @hacksflacks Follow Hacks and Flacks on Instagram:@hacksflacks Follow our Facebook Fan Page: Hacks and Flacks Podcast Follow March Communications on Twitter:@MarchComms Visit the M+PR Nonsense blog: MarchComms.com/blog Subscribe to Hacks and Flacks on iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play today. The show's music is provided by Job Creators. Check them out at JobCreatorsBand.com!    

In an interview with March Managing Director Cheryl Gale, Laura Tomasetti, CEO and founder of 360PR+, covers her path to becoming one of PR's top leaders, from her beginnings in ad copywriting, to her stops at agencies in Washington, D.C., and Boston, to her in-house experience at Hasbro. They also talk about why PR is growing in importance as CEOs because more conscious and concerned about their own reputation, and the reputations of their brands. And they discuss the value of relationship building in communication, the intersections between content, digital, social, advertising and PR, and the skills they look for when recruiting for comms talent. LINKS: Follow Laura and 360PR+ on Twitter: @Laura360 and @360PRPlus Follow Hacks and Flacks on Twitter: @hacksflacks Follow Hacks and Flacks on Instagram:@hacksflacks Follow our Facebook Fan Page: Hacks and Flacks Podcast Follow March Communications on Twitter:@MarchComms Visit the M+PR Nonsense blog: MarchComms.com/blog Subscribe to Hacks and Flacks on iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play today. The show’s music is provided by Job Creators. Check them out at JobCreatorsBand.com!

March 8 is International's Women Day, and in recognition, we recorded a fun and insightful roundtable chat between March Director of Digital Services Caroline Black, Managing Director Cheryl Gale and Executive Vice President Jodi Petrie. They talk about navigating their careers in PR, covering the challenge of juggling work and life responsibilities, the journey to find confidence in the workplace, and the importance for young women to make sure their voices are heard. They also touch on creativity, authenticity, meditation and, most importantly, cocktails. LINKS: Follow Hacks and Flacks on Twitter: @hacksflacks Follow Hacks and Flacks on Instagram:@hacksflacks Follow our Facebook Fan Page: Hacks and Flacks Podcast Follow March Communications on Twitter:@MarchComms Visit the M+PR Nonsense blog: MarchComms.com/blog Subscribe to Hacks and Flacks on iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play today. The show's music is provided by Job Creators. Check them out at JobCreatorsBand.com!

March 8 is International's Women Day, and in recognition, we recorded a fun and insightful roundtable chat between March Director of Digital Services Caroline Black, Managing Director Cheryl Gale and Executive Vice President Jodi Petrie. They talk about navigating their careers in PR, covering the challenge of juggling work and life responsibilities, the journey to find confidence in the workplace, and the importance for young women to make sure their voices are heard. They also touch on creativity, authenticity, meditation and, most importantly, cocktails. LINKS: Follow Hacks and Flacks on Twitter: @hacksflacks Follow Hacks and Flacks on Instagram:@hacksflacks Follow our Facebook Fan Page: Hacks and Flacks Podcast Follow March Communications on Twitter:@MarchComms Visit the M+PR Nonsense blog: MarchComms.com/blog Subscribe to Hacks and Flacks on iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play today. The show’s music is provided by Job Creators. Check them out at JobCreatorsBand.com!