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Michelle Pereira is the Co-Founder and Director of ElleQuinn Communications, a strategic communications advisory firm based in Mumbai. With over two decades of experience in public relations, marketing communications, and reputation management, Michelle has worked with some of India's most prominent brands across consumer, hospitality, luxury, automotive, and FMCG sectors.Prior to founding ElleQuinn in 2018, she served as Managing Director – Marcom and Consumer at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, where she led the consumer practice and oversaw the Mumbai P&L while driving integrated communications across paid, owned, earned, and shared media. Her earlier leadership roles include senior positions at Adfactors PR, Edelman, and Perfect Relations, where she managed high-profile mandates including the Tata Group's consumer-facing businesses such as Taj Hotels, Titan, Tanishq, Tata Global Beverages, and Jaguar Land Rover.

This is one in a series about possible futures, published in Booch News over the coming weeks. Episode 10 appeared last week. New episodes drop every Friday. Overview In this episode, we examine the years after kombucha and fermented foods emerged into the mainstream, exploring how ordinary people experienced the transition to a fermented future. This did not happen without a backlash. Opposition to the Fermentation Reformation came from multiple sources: corporate interests protecting market share, religious communities navigating theological questions, workers facing economic displacement, and cultural conservatives wedded to familiar traditions. These culture wars revealed how commercial interests manipulate public opinion through manufactured controversy. Ultimately, the conflicts produced stronger frameworks by forcing fermentation advocates to address legitimate concerns while exposing cynical manipulation. The Corporate Disinformation Campaign: Following the Tobacco Playbook The “Pure Liquid Coalition” (PLC) emerged in 2047 as an apparently grassroots movement defending “traditional American beverages” against kombucha. Behind the patriotic rhetoric lay sophisticated corporate funding that traced directly to the tobacco industry’s playbook of manufactured doubt and astroturf activism. Internal documents leaked by whistleblower Jennifer Martinez, a former Mega-Cola strategic communications director, revealed the coalition’s true origins. The American Beverage Association had allocated $2.3 billion to create “citizen opposition” to fermentation, following tactics perfected during decades of fighting sugar taxation and nutrition labeling. The leaked “Operation Sterile Shield” documents showed how corporations manufactured controversy around living beverages using strategies tobacco companies had employed to deny cancer links. The Historical Playbook: Tobacco to Sugar to Anti-Fermentation Dr. Clara Oreskes, daughter of the famous science historian, documented the direct lineage of corporate disinformation campaigns in her landmark study, Merchants of Doubt: The Fermentation Edition. The same PR firms and lobbyists who had denied climate change and defended cigarettes shifted focus to attacking beneficial bacteria. The template was brutally effective: fund biased research, create scientific controversy where none existed, establish front groups with patriotic names, exploit religious messaging, and deploy emotional appeals about tradition and freedom. Hill+Knowlton Strategies, the firm that helped tobacco companies conceal evidence of lung cancer, orchestrated the anti-kombucha campaign through organizations such as “Americans for Beverage Safety” and “Families Against Fermentation.” These groups received millions in corporate funding while claiming to represent concerned parents. The playbook was familiar: fund sympathetic academics, support existing opposition voices, create research institutes with neutral-sounding names, and amplify concerns through media partnerships. They approached Pastor Billy Bob Hunt, head of the Southern Protestant Association. “We’d like to support your ministry’s community health initiatives with a $50,000 grant. No strings attached, though we’re naturally pleased that you share our concerns about fermentation safety.” Hunt was tempted—$50,000 could fund youth programs, building repairs, and community outreach. But he asked: “What do you want in return?” “Nothing explicit,” the strategist said carefully. “Though if you happen to speak publicly about fermentation concerns, we’d help amplify your message.” Hunt declined. He had theological concerns, but wouldn’t serve as a paid spokesperson. Other religious leaders accepted—some knowingly, others genuinely believing the corporate interests aligned with their spiritual mission. The Propaganda Streams: Exploiting Cultural Divisions The PLC deployed multiple messaging campaigns targeting different demographics: Religious Exploitation Evangelical networks received slick marketing materials arguing that fermentation represented a corruption of purity. Some religious leaders, funded through undisclosed corporate donations, preached against living beverages using theological language that resonated with communities already suspicious of scientific change. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. — John 6:27 The strategy exploited genuine religious concerns about bodily purity while hiding commercial motivations. “Charitable donations” to religious organizations obscured corporate interests behind spiritual messaging. At the Murfreesboro headquarters of the Southern Protestant Convention, Pastor Hunt preached on fermentation from a genuine theological concern. His understanding: God created foods in pure forms. Intentional bacterial cultivation felt like corrupting divine creation. He wasn’t paid by corporations—he genuinely believed fermentation might be spiritually problematic. “I’m not saying it’s definitely sinful,” he told his congregation. “I’m saying we should be cautious about deliberately cultivating decay. Our bodies are temples. Should temples contain intentional corruption?” Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you… — 1 Corinthians 6:19 The congregation debated fermentation theologically. No corporate funding was involved—this was genuine religious discourse. “God created foods pure,” one elder argued. “Fermentation is intentional decay. Is that honoring creation?” A younger member countered: “Fermentation is a biological process God designed. Yeast is in the air. Bacteria exist naturally. We’re working with creation, not against it.” Hunt studied Scripture, historical practices, and theological tradition. He concluded: “Fermentation itself isn’t sinful—wine, bread, and cheese are biblical. But we should be cautious, practice discernment, and prioritize safety. Anyone claiming fermented drinks produce spiritual enlightenment is confusing biology with grace.” His congregants responded to this message because it resonated with their existing beliefs about purity, tradition, and caution toward cultural change. Scientific Misinformation Corporate-funded “research” institutes produced studies claiming kombucha caused various health problems. The “American Institute for Beverage Research,” funded by Mega-Cola and BigSoda, published papers in predatory journals linking fermented drinks to inflammatory conditions, despite evidence showing opposite effects. These fraudulent studies were amplified through sympathetic media outlets and social media networks, exploiting journalism’s tendency toward “balanced coverage” by creating false equivalencies between legitimate science and corporate-funded pseudoresearch. Cultural and Patriotic Appeals The PLC framed kombucha as a “foreign invasion” threatening beverage heritage. Media campaigns claimed “un-American cultures” were displacing jobs from “traditional bottling plants,” exploiting economic anxiety while ignoring that fermentation created different employment opportunities. The Detroit Mega-Cola bottling plant announced closure—not because of corporate malice, but because demand for industrial beverages was declining while fermentation cooperatives grew. This was economic displacement from technological and cultural change. Eliza Repton had worked the same production line for 22 years. Fermentation cooperatives didn’t need industrial bottling plants. Most distributed locally, in kegs and growlers, not plastic bottles. Her job, along with 300 others at the facility, was at risk. Eliza addressed her coworkers: “They say this is progress—democratic food production, healthier beverages, community empowerment. That’s great for elites with education, time, and resources to participate in cooperatives. What about us? We have families to support. We’re not opposed to fermentation because we’re ignorant or because we’re being paid. We’re opposed because it’s eliminating our livelihoods.” This was legitimate economic anxiety. Her opposition to fermentation wasn’t manufactured—it was economic survival. She resented becoming collateral damage in someone else’s transformation. While fermentation cooperatives created jobs, they were different jobs requiring different skills in different locations. Manufacturing workers couldn’t easily transition to artisanal production. Fermentation advocates met displaced workers at the plant gates with good intentions: “We’ll teach you to brew! You can start cooperatives!” Eliza was skeptical: “I’ve run production lines for years. I’m good at it. I don’t want to start over learning fermentation, managing small businesses, dealing with customers. I want my job. That’s not unreasonable.” The economic reality was harsh: the plant was closing. Workers faced difficult choices: accept retraining (difficult, uncertain), relocate (expensive, disruptive), find different work (limited opportunities), or fight closures (ultimately futile). A transition program was put in place that offered: Fermentation training for interested workers Business development support for cooperative formation Wage support during transition Job placement services for alternative employment Some workers, including Eliza, eventually participated. The training was more challenging than she expected—running a fermentation cooperative required business skills, customer service, quality control, and technical knowledge they didn’t possess. Some succeeded, some struggled, some failed. Safety Messaging Despite kombucha’s long safety record, corporate messaging emphasized rare contamination incidents while overlooking documented health problems from processed beverages. Campaigns deliberately confused consumers about the differences between harmful pathogens and beneficial probiotics. The Corporate War Room: Manufacturing Opposition Jennifer Martinez’s leaked documents revealed sophisticated coordination behind what appeared to be spontaneous opposition. Weekly strategy calls included representatives from beverage corporations, lobbying firms, and political organizations. Documents showed detailed psychological profiling and micro-targeted campaigns designed to exploit specific cultural anxieties. The operation’s centerpiece was the “Clean Beverage Protection Act,” legislation drafted by corporate lawyers but introduced by Senator Armando Cruz as a response to supposed “grassroots demand.” The bill would have banned “unpasteurized biological beverages” from schools and hospitals while providing tax subsidies for “traditional soft drinks.” The Academic Front: Manufacturing Controversy Following tobacco industry tactics, corporations funded academic research designed to create doubt about fermentation benefits. The “Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases” at George Mason University received $47 million to produce studies questioning kombucha safety while never examining sweetened beverages. The Counterattack: Exposing Corporate Manipulation The fermentation community’s response gained traction when Luna Reyes, the teenage yeast liberator from Episode 8, leaked additional documents revealing industry manipulation. Her release of internal Mega-Cola emails planning to “destroy the fermentation movement through manufactured religious opposition” triggered a backlash against corporate interference. Luna had been tracking anti-fermentation messaging, noticing patterns. Some opposition seemed authentic—religious concerns, economic anxiety, safety worries. But other opposition seemed coordinated: similar language across multiple sources, suspiciously well-funded campaigns, and “grassroots” groups with no apparent local membership. She hacked corporate servers (legally questionable, morally complex) and found: Mega-Cola funding research institutes to produce anti-fermentation studies PR firms creating astroturf organizations Payments to some (not all) religious leaders for anti-fermentation messaging Social media bot networks amplifying contamination incidents Coordination between tobacco industry veterans and beverage companies She also found Jennifer Martinez’s internal memos expressing discomfort with these tactics, suggesting more ethical competitive approaches, and warning that such deception was risky. Luna released the documents publicly. The revelation was damaging but nuanced. What the documents showed: Some opposition was corporate-funded manipulation Some religious leaders accepted money (knowingly or unknowingly) Research institutes with neutral names were industry fronts Contamination incidents were exploited beyond their significance What the documents didn’t show: All opposition was manufactured (plenty of authentic concerns existed) Religious communities being universally duped (many developed independent theological positions) Workers being paid to oppose (economic anxiety was real) Regulators being corrupted (food safety concerns were legitimate) The leak sparked anger about corporate manipulation, but did not eliminate legitimate concerns about fermentation safety, economic displacement, or cultural change. Interviewed on WNYC’s Science Friday radio program, Jennifer Martinez, having resigned from Mega-Cola and free to speak publically, admitted her role. “I participated in this campaign. I convinced myself we were just competing aggressively. But reading my own memos now, I see how we crossed ethical lines—funding fake research, creating fake grassroots groups, exploiting tragedy for market advantage. I can’t defend that.” The host, Ira Flatow, asked, “So, Luna, was some religious opposition corporate-funded?” Luna replied: “Some religious leaders accepted corporate funding. Some developed anti-fermentation positions independently. Some were paid but did not disclose it. Some refused corporate money entirely. Religious communities aren’t monolithic—people make different choices.” Flatow brought Pastor Hunt into the conversation. “I was approached with funding. I declined. But I understand why some accepted—ministries need resources. The problem isn’t religious leaders having concerns about fermentation. The problem is corporations hiding behind religious messaging while claiming it’s grassroots.” Flatow concluded the show by citing Dr. Lila Chen’s cognitive research, which provided measurable evidence contradicting industry claims. When corporate-funded scientists claimed fermentation caused cognitive problems, Chen’s peer-reviewed research offered decisive refutation. The Tobacco Parallel Exposed The turning point came when congressional hearings revealed direct payments from beverage and tobacco companies to anti-fermentation groups. The same legal teams that had denied cigarette health risks were discovered coaching religious leaders on anti-bacteria messaging. Senator Atticus Tyaguih held congressional hearings that uncovered $2.3 billion in corporate spending on anti-fermentation campaigns. Some funding was disclosed (lobbying, advertising); some was hidden (astroturf groups, research institutes, undisclosed payments to religious leaders). The hearings produced accountability: Fines were imposed for undisclosed lobbying Criminal charges for fraud (fake research, undisclosed payments) New disclosure requirements for industry-funded research Regulations on astroturf organizations But the hearings also revealed the limitations of focusing solely on corporate malfeasance. They questioned a religious leader who had accepted funding. Senator Tyaguih asked the minister, “You accepted $50,000 from Mega-Cola and preached against fermentation. Isn’t that corruption?” The minister replied, “The donation supported our youth programs. I disclosed it to my congregation. My theological concerns about fermentation were genuine—the money didn’t create those concerns. Was I naive about how the donation would be perceived? Yes. Do I regret accepting it? Yes. But my faith community’s concerns about rapid cultural change are real, not manufactured.” A workers’ representative testified: “We opposed fermentation because it threatens our jobs. No corporation paid us. Our union received no funding from the beverage industry. Economic anxiety is real. Dismissing all opposition as corporate conspiracy ignores legitimate workers harmed by economic transitions.” Senator Tyaguih brought Luna Reyes to the stand. He asked, “We’ve found corporate manipulation. But we’ve also found authentic concerns that exist independently. How do we distinguish between cynical opposition and legitimate concerns?” Luna responded: “Ask who benefits. Ask whether concerns exist independently of funding. Ask whether opposition changes when funding is removed. Pastor Hunt’s concerns persisted after he declined funding—that suggests authenticity. Groups that dissolve when funding ends were astroturf.” The Senator concluded: “This committee finds that not all opposition is corporate conspiracy. Some folks have legitimate concerns. Some prefer familiar foods and drinks. Some face real economic hardship from the change. Dismissing all opposition as paid shills alienates potential allies who have authentic concerns worth addressing.” Cultural Reckoning: Manufactured Division Exposed The corporate defeat strengthened fermentation’s position by exposing the desperation behind industrial beverage opposition. Communities that had resisted fermentation due to manufactured fears began embracing living beverages as symbols of resistance against corporate manipulation. When governments realized that fermented beverages could stabilize both nutrition and morale, they invested heavily. Kombucha became part of the Universal Health Dividend, distributed to citizens as both refreshment and a probiotic supplement. Locally produced “living drinks” were cheaper to produce than soda, required less energy and resources, and generated zero waste. Economists called it “the most elegant economic collapse in history.” By removing global middlemen, the beverage trade transformed into a living web of local economies—decentralized, resilient, joyful. Moreover, the failed campaigns educated the public about corporate influence tactics, creating lasting skepticism toward industry health claims. When firms that had promoted cigarettes and opposed nutrition labeling began attacking fermentation, their credibility evaporated. Diverse Fermentation Philosophies: Genuine Cultural Evolution Once corporate manipulation was exposed, genuine cultural diversity in fermentation flourished. The Artistic Response In Minneapolis, “Matrilineal Memory,” a new solo show by artist Mikaela Shaferv honoring her Hopi culture, combined abstract watercolors with found materials—including coffee paper, gauze, kombucha leather, and fallen leaves—alongside poetry. Light shone through translucent SCOBY leathers. She traced how grief and ancestral memory are carried, processed, and passed down through generations. Buddhist Contemplative Brewing Vietnamese-American monk Thich Minh Hanh III developed fermentation practices integrated with meditation traditions. His monastery’s kombucha, brewed during contemplative practice, became known for its complex flavor profiles and connection to mindfulness teachings. The Buddhist approach emphasized patience, attention, and respect for living processes—values that resonated across cultures without requiring specific religious beliefs. Silicon Valley Innovation Buddhist-influenced engineers in Silicon Valley developed scientifically optimized fermentation protocols while maintaining contemplative practices. Their approach proved that technological innovation and traditional wisdom could complement each other. These practitioners demonstrated superior health markers and workplace performance, though attributing this solely to kombucha would ignore the holistic nature of their practices—meditation, community, diet, and exercise. Elena Volkov – The Consciousness Brewer Elena Volkov was born in 2012 in St. Petersburg and raised during a time when meditation and mental health technologies flourished. A former neuroscientist and VR developer, she left the tech world in her forties to pursue fermentation after what she called her “microbial awakening”—a mystical experience during a kombucha retreat in the Carpathian Mountains. Elena founded The Brew of Being, a movement that explored how fermented beverages could serve as gateways to expanded consciousness. Her team of biochemists, monks, and artists developed “ethno-ferments”—living drinks that subtly influenced neural oscillations, inducing meditative clarity without intoxication. Drinkers described experiencing vivid insights, lucid dreams, and emotional catharsis. The beverages became part of “fermentation temples” that replaced traditional nightclubs in many cities—luminous spaces where people gathered to share stillness, song, and silence over slowly bubbling vats. Elena’s motivation was transcendent: she believed fermentation mirrored the human journey—transformation through surrender, death, and rebirth. Her challenge was cultural misunderstanding. Some accused her of creating “liquid religion.” Others saw her work as a return to the sacred origins of brewing. In her final public address in 2088, she said: “Fermentation teaches us what consciousness truly is—life transforming life.” Mira Al-Karim – The Composer of Cultures Mira Al-Karim, born in Casablanca in 2018, was a child prodigy in both music and molecular biology. By her thirties, she had abandoned the concert stage to explore bioacoustics—the sounds generated by living organisms. Her pivotal discovery came in 2062 when she realized that microbial colonies emit subtle vibrations as they metabolize—a kind of microbial symphony. Working with fermentation tanks and neural audio translators, Mira transformed these vibrations into soundscapes: living compositions that changed as the cultures evolved. Her first major work, the abstract Symphony for SCOBY and Human Choir, premiered simultaneously in Marrakesh, Nairobi, and Berlin. Audiences stood silently as the sound of a fermenting kombucha culture merged with human voices, rising and falling in a rhythmic chant. Mira described her motivation as “the longing to hear life thinking.” Her greatest challenge was preserving authenticity—she refused to digitally “clean” or enhance the microbial tones. “Their imperfection,” she said, “is their truth.” Her hope was that people would learn to listen not just to music, but to life itself. Her fear—that AI-generated perfection would drown the subtle voices of living processes—haunted her even in her later years. By the time of her death in 2097, bioacoustic fermentation concerts were a cornerstone of planetary culture—proof that beauty was not artificially crafted but naturally cultivated. Anselmo Duarte – The Painter Who Used Time Anselmo Duarte was a visual artist from Buenos Aires who never touched a brush. Instead, he painted with microbial colonies—fermenting pigments, yeasts, and molds on living canvases of cellulose. Each piece was a collaboration with entropy. Over weeks and months, colors deepened, textures shifted, and patterns emerged spontaneously. No two pieces ever stayed the same. Collectors complained that his art was “impossible to preserve.” Anselmo smiled. “It was never meant to be preserved,” he countered. “It was meant to live.” His breakthrough exhibition, The Impermanent Gallery (2068), invited viewers to return week after week to watch the works evolve—decay, bloom, merge, and fade. It was a meditation on mortality and renewal. Anselmo’s motivation was existential. Having lost his partner during the South American droughts of the 2050s, he sought a form of art that would make peace with impermanence. His challenge was economic—museums struggled to house works that would not stay still. But by the 2080s, he was celebrated as the founder of Temporal Art, a movement that accepted change as the essence of creativity. His greatest fear was that humanity would once again forget this lesson—that permanence would seduce the spirit into rigidity. His epitaph reads: “He painted what could not be kept.” Sister Hana Liu – The Monk of the Mother Hana Liu had been a microbiologist in Taipei before taking vows in the Order of the Living Light in 2050, a new contemplative community devoted to the spiritual study of fermentation. Her monastery, perched on the cliffs of Jeju Island, was filled with the scent of kombucha, miso, and kimchi. Every day, the monks practiced listening meditation beside their fermentation vats, attuning themselves to the slow breath of microbial life. Hana’s teaching, recorded in her luminous treatise The Way of the Mother, became foundational to the spiritual philosophy of the twenty-second century. “Every ferment is a mirror,” she wrote. “In it, we see our fears of decay, our longing for transformation, our hope for renewal. The Mother never dies—she only changes form.” Her motivation was peace—to reconcile humanity with impermanence and interdependence. Her challenge was skepticism from traditional religious authorities who dismissed fermentation as materialist mysticism. But over time, her monastery became a pilgrimage site for seekers, scientists, and artists alike. Visitors drank a spoonful of her centuries-old kombucha mother—ceremonially shared but never depleted. Her fear was subtle: that humans might again separate the sacred from the everyday. She reminded her followers that every fermenting jar is a temple. Reconciliation and Understanding Former opponents of fermentation, once freed from corporate messaging, often became practitioners. The discovery that their opposition had been manufactured rather than authentic led many to explore what they’d been paid to reject. Former Mega-Cola CEO James Morrison became a regenerative farmer, teaching fermentation while acknowledging his past role in deception. Legacy: Inoculation Against Manipulation The culture wars ultimately educated the public about how corporate interests manufacture controversy to protect market share. The exposed tactics created lasting skepticism toward industry-funded “grassroots” movements and “independent” research. Communities learned to ask: “Who benefits from this message? Who’s funding this opposition? Are the concerns genuine or manufactured?” This cultural inoculation against manipulation proved more valuable than winning any single battle over fermentation. The public developed critical thinking skills that extended beyond beverage choices to evaluate other forms of corporate and political messaging. People learned that complex social change involves legitimate competing interests. Effective movements distinguish between cynical manipulation and authentic concerns. Epilogue: The Next Generation By 2075, the failed corporate opposition had inadvertently strengthened fermentation culture and educated society about manipulation tactics. Children growing up after these culture wars ended learned critical media literacy alongside fermentation techniques. But new challenges appeared. The biological transformations enabled by decades of optimized microbiome health were producing measurable cognitive and physiological changes in younger generations—changes that would force humanity to reckon with what it meant to fundamentally alter human biology through environmental intervention, both on Earth and on the final frontier—in space. You won’t want to miss next week’s FINAL INSTALLMENT of ‘Our Fermented Future’—a Booch News exclusive. Disclaimer This is a work of speculative fiction. Names, characters, businesses, events, and incidents are the product of the author's imagination, assisted by generative A.I. References to real brands and organizations are used in a wholly imaginative context and are not intended to reflect any actual facts or opinions related to them. No assertions or statements in this post should be interpreted as true or factual. Audio Listen to an audio version of this Episode and all future ones via the Booch News channel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you just want to listen to the music, tune in as follows: Mira Al-Karim, Symphony for SCOBY and Human Choir 25:54 Here is a complete playlist of all ‘Fermented Future’ songs. Lyrics ©2025 Booch News, music generated with the assistance of Suno. The post Our Fermented Future, Episode 11: The Culture Wars—Battles Over Living Beverages appeared first on 'Booch News.

We have a special climate politics focused show to open the new season. It's a time of elections here in Canada and the U.S. As multiple campaigns heat up, we're asking, where does climate fit in as an issue? David Keith and Ed Whittingham chat with political strategist and co-host of The Strategists podcast, Stephen Carter, to understand where climate fits as a priority issue for voters. They discussed whether or not climate can still be a winning issue, how proponents of the consumer facing carbon tax failed to make it politically resilient, and why climate remains a left-right oppositional issue in Canada and the U.S.About Our Guest:Best known as one of Canada's leading political strategists, Stephen Carter played a leadership role in the rise of Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Premier Alison Redford, and Mayor Jyoti Gondek. The National Post, CBC and other political commentators have described him as a “political mastermind.” He is a former premier's office and mayor's office chief of staff, and was National Director of Campaign Strategy for Hill+Knowlton Strategies from 2012 - 2015.Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts___Energy vs Climate: How climate is changing our energy systemswww.energyvsclimate.com Twitter/X | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Amidst the backdrop of a picturesque fall day, where the canvas of nature paints a tapestry of golden leaves rustling in the breeze, Chris presents himself as a beacon of enlightenment. Dressed in a snugly fitting Champion sweatshirt and paired with an eye-catchingly unique oversized 12 XL T-shirt, he prominently showcases the vibrant colors of the Polish flag, evoking a sense of pride and heritage. As the sun casts long shadows, hinting at the transition of seasons, Chris embarks on a profound exploration into the complexities of contemporary global issues. This episode stands out as a testament to his depth of understanding and commitment to fostering global awareness. With a discerning perspective, he delves deep into the intricate and oftentimes enigmatic networks of international relations, drawing laser-focused attention to volatile regions that are currently under the media's microscope, notably Ukraine and the enduring Israel-Palestine conflict. Throughout this illuminating discourse, Chris doesn't shy away from confronting entrenched viewpoints. He continually challenges the status quo, urging listeners to cast aside passive acceptance of prevailing narratives. Instead, he advocates for a more informed, thoughtful approach to understanding the myriad forces and motivations that shape global events. His analysis particularly revolves around Russia's geopolitical stance, painting a vivid picture of its history, ambitions, and the multifaceted challenges it grapples with due to the existential threats that loom large on its borders. Navigating the intricate corridors of global influence, Chris then shifts his focus towards the realm of public relations. Here, he underscores the unparalleled influence wielded by industry behemoths, with Hill+Knowlton Strategies taking center stage. Through meticulously curated anecdotes and case studies, Chris deconstructs how such agencies craft, refine, and disseminate narratives with a speed and efficiency that's unparalleled in today's digital age. He expresses concern over how these expertly tailored messages, while influential, might not always encapsulate the multi-dimensional truth, thereby presenting audiences with a potentially skewed or simplified version of intricate events. Blending rich historical context with pressing contemporary affairs, Chris presents a tapestry of insights, urging his listeners to cultivate a mindset of critical analysis. He passionately emphasizes the necessity of questioning, of digging deeper, especially when confronted with news stories that teeter on the sensational. Highlighting the nuances between authentic journalism and potential exaggeration, Chris calls for discernment in an era of information overload. As the episode gradually winds down, there's a tangible resonance of Chris's unwavering passion and dedication. The warmth and sincerity in his voice create an atmosphere of trust and camaraderie. Conveying a profound sense of gratitude for his ever-growing community of listeners, Chris ensures they feel valued and appreciated. As the final notes of the episode play out, he leaves his audience with an invigorating blend of anticipation and curiosity, promising even deeper dives into the world's most pressing matters in future discussions. Glossary: Existential Crisis: A moment at which an individual questions the very foundations of their life. Hill+Knowlton Strategies: A global public relations and integrated communications agency that offers services to clients in sectors ranging from health, technology, energy, finance, and more. Blowback: Unintended negative consequences of a political action or situation. Pro-Palestinian: Supporting the rights and political ambitions of the Palestinian people. Proxy War: A conflict between two states or non-state actors where neither entity directly engages the other. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/support

Succeeding and doing so in the right manor. That's leading a life of principled achievement. The William & Mary School of Business defines the principled achievement leader as one who values people, diversity of thought, empathy, humility, and success. This leader listens and inspires. To recognize this type of outstanding leader, the Business School created the Principled Achievement Award. It's based on four pillars: Serving as a role model for principled leadership, promoting diversity of thought, demonstrating ethical compassionate behavior, and embracing the tenets of the William & Mary honor code. Last month, the 2023 Principled Achievement Award was presented to AnnaMaria DeSalva, chair and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies, one of the world's leading global communications companies. Before the award ceremony in Washington, D.C., DeSalva sat down with us to discuss her thoughts on leading a life of principled achievement.  Learn how the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William and Mary can help you and your organization develop your top talent through customized executive education and professional development programs. Visit us at www.wmleadership.com. Thank you for listening.

Only the paranoid survive! Only the paranoid survive? Yes! Tokunboh George - Taylor lives by that mantra and she really should know. She is THE foremost PR strategist in Nigeria and founding Managing Director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Nigeria. Served her and her clients well (very well) and in this episode, we discuss:branding, self branding and positioning;that line between branding and pushiness;knowing what you want and getting ready to get it;Ikoyi Club, Golf and strategising;Charity work and image laundering;Korean dramas (help - can't get away from them);And Snoop Dog!! Nope, that's one we definitely didn't see coming!Sponsored by Banana Island SchoolCheck out:Banana Island Living's InstagramBanana Island Living's TwitterSee More of Banana Island Living

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Welcome to the PRmoment Podcast.Here's the latest of our bonus pod series where I chat to Andrew Bloch about PR Pitches and merger & acquisition trends in the UK PR scene.Andrew is a co-founder and non-executive director at Frank PR and is now Head of PR at the new business consultancy firm AAR. He is also a partner at PCB Partners where he advises on buying and selling marketing services agencies.Do take a look at the PRmoment home page for details on our latest webinars, including The intersection of Data, Insight and PR Planning.Finally thanks to our PRmoment Podcast sponsors, The PRCA.Here's a summary of what Andrew and I discussed:1 min Andrew gives his rundown of new business wins, including wins for Havas, Golin, Ready 10, Frank, Stir, Finn Partners, Tin Man and Simon and Simon.5 mins “Pitch wise it feels busier than ever… but definitely more project work (than retainers) and a slowing in terms of the decision making.”8 mins Andrew gives us his thoughts on a year-on-year comparison of the number of PR new business briefs.9 mins“What you tend to see is that for a lot of the big advertising briefs and big media briefs - the PR briefs follow on. I've got visibility on the ad world and media world and it's crazy busy at the moment.” So maybe there are lots of PR briefs coming in the near future?11 mins Andrew gives his M&A update with some big trade side acquisitions from Finn Partners, kyu's acquisition of Lexington, Hill+Knowlton Strategies' acquisition of the Jeffrey Group in Latin America and WE's acquisition of Hopscotch.

The “great resignation” and a plethora of return-to-office issues have been on everyone's mind throughout the pandemic, so who better to join The PR Week podcast than Lara Vandenberg, founder and CEO of the online talent marketplace Publicist? She talks about launching a company in the first month of lockdown and what the PR talent marketplace is really like. Vandenberg also chats about the top marketing and communications news of the week, including: -The PRWeek Bellwether survey 2022.-The latest class of the PRWeek Hall of Fame.-Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.-Patagonia's founder “giving away” the company.-Hill+Knowlton Strategies acquiring Jeffrey Group.-and another round of top people moves. Follow us on Twitter: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek www.prweek.com

Is the mainstream media losing its role as the gatekeeper of objective news and reporting? With news and information available 24/7 from a huge variety of sources, how are Canadians getting their facts? In this episode, Beatrice Politi, Vice President, Corporate Advisory - Earned Media, Coaching and Strategy at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, joins Mike and Sean to talk about where Canadians are getting their news, how media habits are changing, and the impact on democracy and open discussion. Head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover on a future podcast, please reach out to us at publicaffairs@ipsos.com. We're on most major podcast platforms as well as on Spotify. Please like and subscribe to Educated Conjecture to get episodes sent to you as soon as they are published.

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Guest: Bruce Claggett, veteran journalist, host on 980 CKNW and principal for BFC  Guest: Carlie Pochynok, Account Director for Hill+Knowlton Strategies

We're talking Earth Day: Guest: Andrew Weaver - Former leader of the BC Green Party, Climate scientist and Professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria   The funding of political parties in Vancouver: Guest: Frances Bula, City Politics & Urban Affairs Contributor for The Globe & Mail   The motion for CCTV cameras: Guest: Melissa De Genova, Vancouver City Councilor   More on the motion for CCTV cameras: Guest: Brenda McPhail, Canadian Civil Liberties, Director, Privacy, Technology & Surveillance Program   The Wrap: Is Netflix doomed, Do we care about the Queen, & Where's the line on protesting?   Guest: Bruce Claggett, veteran journalist, host on 980 CKNW and principal for BFC  Guest: Carlie Pochynok, Account Director for Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Lisa Tareila, director of public relations at Next PR, joins The PR Week to discuss Academy Awards fallout and other Oscars highlights and lowlights. Plus: -PRWeek's 2022 Women of Distinction and Women to Watch classes; -Disney's response to Florida's ‘Don't say gay' law;-Why PR firms are turning down new business at an unprecedented rate;-New top corporate hires at Weber Shandwick and Hill+Knowlton Strategies; -Who's in the running in PRWeek's Pets in PR poll? Follow us on twitter: @PRWeekUS

Host Shaun Haney has a great lineup for you on today’s episode of RealAg Radio. It’s Friday, so as you know, we have a RealAg Issues Panel for you, featuring: Meagan Murdoch of Hill + Knowlton Strategies; Jeff Nielsen, farmer from Olds, Alta.; and, Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture.com. The group discuss the Conservative leadership, blocked... Read More

Host Shaun Haney has a great lineup for you on today’s episode of RealAg Radio. It’s Friday, so as you know, we have a RealAg Issues Panel for you, featuring: Meagan Murdoch of Hill + Knowlton Strategies; Jeff Nielsen, farmer from Olds, Alta.; and, Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture.com. The group discuss the Conservative leadership, blocked... Read More

This week on Coffee Break, PRWeek editorial director Steve Barrett is joined by Chris Gidez, founding partner of G7 Reputation Advisory.Gidez is a 30-year industry veteran with stints at Chevron, Texaco, Caterpillar, Hill+Knowlton Strategies and Edelman. He discusses the big debate around climate change, whether PR and advertising agencies should work with clients that still operate in the fossil fuel space, freedom of speech and the right to representation.He refutes accusations that the energy sector perpetuates climate deception and argues that communicators in-house and at agencies supporting them should play a key role in evolving their energy transition strategies. He also points to significant progress in the automotive sector in looking beyond carbon.Coffee Break topics:- Gidez and his background in the industry- Climate change and fossil fuels- How to help companies in the fossil fuel industry expand into new green policies- How oil and gas differ from the tobacco industry - Undercover Exxon lobbyist- Solutions for a more sustainable future 

Ce jeudi 23 décembre, Nicolas Doze a reçu Philippe Martin, professeur à Sciences Po et président délégué du Conseil d'analyse économique (CAE), Anne-Sophie Alsif, cheffe économiste du cabinet d'audit BDO France, et Guillaume Klossa, senior VP Affaires européennes chez Hill+Knowlton Strategies, dans l'émission Les Experts sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Ce jeudi 23 décembre, Nicolas Doze a reçu Philippe Martin, professeur à Sciences Po et président délégué du Conseil d'analyse économique (CAE), Anne-Sophie Alsif, cheffe économiste du cabinet d'audit BDO France, et Guillaume Klossa, senior VP Affaires européennes chez Hill+Knowlton Strategies, dans l'émission Les Experts sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

On this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, the show starts with an interview with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, on sustainability as an economic driver. You’ll also hear an issues panel featuring Lyndsey Smith, Kelvin Heppner, and Meagan Murdoch of Hill + Knowlton Strategies. They’ll be talking about: Premier Moe’s speech at the GrowCanada conference; B.C.... Read More

On this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, the show starts with an interview with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, on sustainability as an economic driver. You’ll also hear an issues panel featuring Lyndsey Smith, Kelvin Heppner, and Meagan Murdoch of Hill + Knowlton Strategies. They’ll be talking about: Premier Moe’s speech at the GrowCanada conference; B.C.... Read More

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Donolo, Vice Chairman of Hill+Knowlton Strategies who served as director of communications for former Prime Minister Jean Chretien and James Stewart, the author of Being Prime Minister and a history teacher at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto. Earlier this week, Barbados officially severed ties with the Queen Elizabeth II and became a Republic. Could Canada see this transition in its own future and is that the right way to go? ---- CANADA IMPLEMENTS COVID-19 TESTING AT AIRPORTS AND EXPANDS TRAVEL BANS

Bill Coletti is a global crisis strategist, a C-suite advisor and a reputation management specialist. He is the CEO of Kith Crisis Management, which works with businesses to improve crisis communication and manage public perception. He has more than 25 years of experience working with global corporations such as Target, AT&T and American Airlines.  Prior to Kith, Bill served as the Executive Vice President of Hill+Knowlton Strategies and as a Senior Strategist at Public Strategies. He worked as an executive director and political campaigner before finding his niche in crisis management and strategy. In this episode: How would your law firm deal with a crisis? It's all too easy to assume your firm would excel, but you never know until you are put into that situation. Many companies fail to truly recover as their hidden weaknesses and blind spots are revealed. Especially in the age of social media, it is more important than ever to have a strong strategy against crisis. That's where Kith Crisis Management comes in. Kith is led by Bill Coletti, a reputation strategist and crisis manager who has worked with some of the largest companies in the world. With a background in political campaigning, he learned firsthand the importance of having a strong game plan. He and his staff work with law firms and businesses to prepare them for crisis before it's too late. So how prepared is your firm? Michelle Calcote King talks with Bill Coletti, the CEO of Kith Crisis Management, to learn how law firms can survive crisis situations. The two discuss how to prepare for a crisis, the important steps of dealing with one and how to recover afterward. They then break down Kith's process, including simulations and handling social media. Find out the rest by listening to this episode of the Spill the Ink! podcast.

Glen McGregor, CTV News; Kevin Gallagher, CTV News; Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Dominic LeBlanc, Liberal MP-elect; Heather McPherson, NDP MP-elect; Mike Morrice, Green Party MP-elect; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Fatima Syed, The Backbench; Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; Lisa Raitt, former Conservative Cabinet minister; Naheed Nenshi, Calgary Mayor; National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, Assembly of First Nations; Sarah Bain, Hill+Knowlton Strategies; Jason Lietaer, Enterprise Canada; and Cameron Holmstrom, Bluesky Strategy Group.    

Guest: Stephen Carter - Former Chief of Staff for Alison Redford, architect of PC leadership bid and her campaign for premier. Architect of Naheed Nenshi's 2010 campaign for mayor of Calgary, media liaison and strategist to Joe Clark from 2001 to 2003, National Director of Campaign Strategy for Hill+Knowlton Strategies from 2011-2015. Currently, he is the President of QED Marketing Inc and Design Campaigns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Azurèe S. Montoute-Lewis is currently the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Hill+Knowlton Strategies and with almost two decades of experience with diversity program development, recruitment, employee engagement, talent management, advocacy, and management training. She is an accomplished financial industry marketing and human resource professional with demonstrated expertise in diversity and inclusion. Azurée has dedicated her life to creating supportive work environments with equal opportunities for all and remains a passionate thought leader. Prior to joining Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Azurèe served as Global Director of Talent, Diversity, and Inclusion at Fitch Ratings where she designed and implemented the organization's first diversity and inclusion strategy. Before Fitch Ratings, Azurée spent nine years as a Vice President in Citi's Global Diversity and Talent Management department. Azurèe also has experience in the marketing departments of Dun & Bradstreet and J.P. Morgan Chase.

Glen McGregor, CTV News; Omar Sachedina, CTV News; Kevin Gallagher, CTV News; Terry Duguid, Liberal Party candidate; Dan Albas, Conservative Party Candidate; Lindsay Mathyssen, NDP candidate; Retired General Rick Hillier, former commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force; Todd Battis; CTV News; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Ian Bailey, the Globe and Mail; Marcella Munro, McMillan Vantage; Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; Tasha Kheiriddin; Principal, Navigator Ltd.; Sabreena Delhon, Samara Centre for Democracy; Sarah Bain, Hill+Knowlton Strategies; Jason Lietaer, Enterprise Canada; and Anne McGrath, NDP National Director.

Glen McGregor, CTV News; Kevin Gallagher, CTV News; Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Retired General Rick Hillier, former commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force; Rob Oliphant, Liberal Party candidate; Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative Party Candidate; Angella MacEwan, NDP candidate; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Ian Bailey, the Globe and Mail; Kate Harrison, Summa Strategies; Don Iveson; Edmonton Mayor; Laura Stone, the Globe and Mail; Sarah Bain, Hill+Knowlton Strategies; Jason Lietaer, Enterprise Canada; and Anne McGrath, NDP National Director.

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show you’ll hear an issues panel featuring Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAg, as well as Meagan Murdoch of Hill + Knowlton Strategies. They’ll be talking about: Hot weather and deteriorating crop conditions in the west, and heavy rains happening in the east;... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show you’ll hear an issues panel featuring Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAg, as well as Meagan Murdoch of Hill + Knowlton Strategies. They’ll be talking about: Hot weather and deteriorating crop conditions in the west, and heavy rains happening in the east;... Read More

Avra Lorrimer, Executive Vice President at H+K Strategies, shares her thoughts on brand behavior as we emerge from the pandemic. She talks about how brands can navigate humor and the responsibility to support those who have suffered and fallen behind over the past year.

Being a leader in a Vuca (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world is not easy and according to Susanne Marell, requires listening. And listening takes different forms. Listening to the market and customer trends, listening to my team needs, listening to individual needs and listening to feedback from my team, not to mention the questions that arise.   How can we listen in a way that gives us energy to think strategically and create success in a company, even through challenging mergers and acquisitions.   Susanne Marell is CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies in Germany. Before joining H+K she was Managing Director at JP KOM and prior to that she served as CEO of Edelman for six years, overseeing the acquisition and merger with ergo Kommunikation.   She started her career as a consultant with the agency Kohtes & Klewes (now Ketchum). In the following years, Marell worked for companies such as Schering, Hoechst and Aventis CropScience. As Head of Communications and Market Services, her responsibilities included strategic communications support for merger and acquisition activities. In 2000, she moved to the chemical company Cognis and, as Vice President Corporate Communications, took over the management of worldwide corporate and sustainability communications. Following the acquisition of Cognis by BASF in 2010, Susanne was responsible for global brand management as Vice President Corporate Brand Management at BASF in Ludwigshafen.   Susanne is a certified systemic consultant and change expert. She has many years of international experience in communications, marketing and sustainability, both on the corporate and agency side. In addition, she is a co-founder of the German network of "Global Women in PR" and has built up the initiative "Next Gen Leadership" as a member of the extended board.   In this episode, Susanne Marell shares how continuous feedback is needed to be a great leader; it helps you listen to make a more objective assessment while keeping you on the pulse of the organization, what your team needs and how you can move together towards a common goal with market trends top of mind.   She points out that psychological safety, where people are provided a safe space to be heard without fear of consequences, ensures open and honest feedback.    She also highlights the importance of leaders understanding market and customer trends first when leading teams. She calls this an outside-in approach so that you can understand the bigger picture around what you want to achieve by listening to all the stakeholders.   "A leader needs feedback to be a good leader."  - Susanne Marell Listen IN Notes:   01:10 - The first time she experienced being a communication practitioner and becoming a good leader 02:40 - Only by listening in a new business model will you be able to understand the context and how things play together 05:14 - How listening supported her leadership role as being part of an integration team 9:25 - To better understand what is behind any criticism and feedback: You must learn how to frame things, dig into the details, and learn the context of what you put in your story line,. If they [colleagues] are positive towards you, they will  stress test your vision. 13:57 - Feedback being the highest value for a leader 16:46 - Providing psychological safety in leadership sessions 19:13 - Going in front of people [employees and investors] even in uncertain times and you don't know all the answers 21:28 - What it means to be a leader in a VUCA world 23:13 - Focusing your team on the outside in 24:56 - Giving a Northstar is just as important as giving people the 100 criteria 27:08 - What does being agile in today's world mean? 37:50 - He who poses the questions is the one who leads 43:28 - One listening style: Posing questions on a 360 degree angle 45:23 - Having a full scope of questions beyond Zoom meetings avoids risks in losing so  many things 47:48 - Finding the right way to be on the pulse of your organization, of your teams, and of  your decisions 49:43 - Creative ways you can do where voices are heard outside of work environment 51:38 - Is listening agreeing to what people say? Key Takeaways:    "In all of these projects, where I was part of integration teams, I simply had to listen very well first to give a good recommendation about how we could integrate teams. But also to develop the vision of why these companies work together and put this vision in a storyline, which would be understood by all people globally." - Susanne Marell   "Feedback is something which is of the highest value for a leader. If I'm getting feedback, this helps me to develop, but it also helps me to give a better analysis of where my team stands where my plans stand." - Susanne Marell   "The positive part of listening is you get feedback." - Susanne Marell   "Leading in uncertain times simply means that you have to navigate your team through those times as best as possible, even if you don't always have the answers." - Susanne Marell   "It is best to tackle with trust. Because if I trust my people that they will strive for the best solutions, they will come to me for guidance, then it's easier for me to decide without having all the facts." - Susanne Marell   "Your North Star is of even bigger importance. Because if you have the direction clear where you would like to go, then at least you have a kind of decision corridor, even if you do not all have the facts and things are changing." - Susanne Marell   "When we just focus on Zoom teams and just checking where we stand with our business, we will lose so many things. Now we have a full scope of questions adjusted to the person I talked to." - Susanne Marell Connect with Susanne Marell:   LinkedIn https://www.hkstrategies.com/  Facebook Instagram Twitter   Connect with Raquel Ark: www.listeningalchemy.com Mobile: + 491732340722 contact@listeningalchemy.com LinkedIn

In this episode, guest John Gillooly sits down with The Data Standard discusses tips, tools, tactics, and tricks that are designed to help you take your productivity, time management, goals, lists, habits, and workflow to new heights. If you're looking to focus your efforts on getting the right things done and start living the good life, then this episode is for you.John Gilloolyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jrgillooly/The Data Standardhttps://datastandard.io/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-data-standard/

Greg Fergus, Liberal MP; Jack Harris, NDP MP; Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General of Ontario; Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force; Dr. Jasmine Pawa, President of the Public Health Physicians of Canada; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Vivek Prabhu, Hill+Knowlton Strategies; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; and Greg Weston, Earnscliffe Strategy Group.

Colin D’Mello, CTV News; Genevieve Beauchemin, CTV News; Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga; Dr. Zain Chagla, Infectious Disease Specialist; Dr. Brian Conway, Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Vivek Prabhu, Hill+Knowlton Strategies; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; and Greg Weston, Earnscliffe Strategy Group.

Dr. Supriya Sharma, Health Canada Chief Medical Advisor; Anita Anand, Public Services and Procurement Minister; Travis Toews, Alberta Finance Minister; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Vivek Prabhu, Hill Knowlton+Strategies; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; and Greg Weston, Earnscliffe Strategy Group.

A convidada desta vez é a Ana Castro Rego, Strategy & Creative Director na Hill+Knowlton Strategies  uma agência de relações públicas e comunicação integrada, mas…

Content marketing started to take off as an independent discipline in the mid 2000s as social media provided a new way for information and websites to be shared quickly and easily at low cost and at scale. A lot has changed since then, and perhaps even more so in the last year than at any time in the last 15 years. This episode of the Digital Download podcast explores how content marketing has evolved in recent years and looks at what that means for marketers and individuals. It discusses how tactics and strategies have had to change, and also at how we're adapting as people in terms of working processes and technology. Today's guest is Vikki Chowney, Global Head of Content and Publishing for Hill+Knowlton Strategies in New York. A former new media journalist, Vikki leads a global team of content experts around the world, focusing on who the agency creates content with, what format that takes and where it lives. What to do Next Subscribe to the podcast to receive new episodes automatically to your mobile or email. And if you enjoyed today's show, please email it to a friend and/or share it on your favourite social media channels. I'd love to hear from you with any comments or thoughts. I read and reply to every single email, tweet or message. And finally, it would also be very awesome and hugely appreciated if you'd be able to take a moment to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes or Podchaser, as this helps others discover Digital Download. Thanks for listening!  

Clay welcomes Alex Wagner (https://twitter.com/alexwagner) and Mark McKinnon (https://twitter.com/mmckinnon) of Showtime’s The Circus (https://www.sho.com/the-circus-inside-the-greatest-political-show-on-earth) to get the inside scoop on the current state of the two parties.  In the quest to get along, talking to anyone and speaking with the people who make a difference are key to understanding what’s next for us-- and Alex and Mark share the many insights they’ve gained from dedicating their careers to understanding the electorate.  After impeachment, will the Republican party coalesce around a less controversial leader?  Can Joe Biden continue to unify the party?  Or is this year going to have more surprises than 2020? Guests: Mark McKinnon Mark Mckinnon (https://twitter.com/mmckinnon) is a political advisor, reform advocate, media columnist, and television producer. He was the chief media advisor to five successful presidential primary and general election campaigns and is cofounder of No Labels, an organization dedicated to bipartisanship, civil dialogue, and political problem solving.   McKinnon has worked for many causes, companies, and candidates, including former President George W. Bush, Senator John McCain, late former Governor Ann Richards, and Bono. He serves on the boards of numerous organizations dedicated to reforming the influence of money in politics. In 2014, McKinnon launched Mayday PAC to force ethics reform in the United States Congress, along with Harvard Law Professor Larry Lessig and tech moguls Steve Wozniak, Peter Thiel, and Reid Hoffman. McKinnon and Julian Castro, HUD Secretary, served as co-chairs of Southerners for the Freedom to Marry before the historic Supreme Court ruling affirmed the right of all Americans to wed.   For 20 years, McKinnon worked at Public Strategies, Inc., where he was an owner and served as vice chair. In 2010, Public Strategies merged with Hill+Knowlton Strategies, where McKinnon served as global vice chair. He remains an advisor to the firm. An award-winning media producer and communications strategist, McKinnon has been awarded more than 30 Pollie and Telly Awards, honoring the nation's best political and public affairs advertising.     President Bush appointed McKinnon to serve as a governor of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. He serves on the board of the Austin Film Society and he lectures frequently at universities, including the JFK School of Government at Harvard University and the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.    McKinnon has been a regular columnist for THE DAILY BEAST and THE DAILY TELEGRAPH (U.K.) and a consultant to the television series THE NEWSROOM and HOUSE OF CARDS. Get more from Mark McKinnon with: Twitter (https://twitter.com/mmckinnon) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mmckinnon/) | The Circus (https://www.sho.com/the-circus-inside-the-greatest-political-show-on-earth) | Trumped (https://www.sho.com/titles/3445564/trumped-inside-the-greatest-political-upset-of-all-time)   Alex Wagner Alex Wagner (https://twitter.com/alexwagner) is currently an anchor and correspondent at CBS News, co-anchoring CBS THIS MORNING: SATURDAY and reporting stories throughout the week. She is also a contributing editor at THE ATLANTIC and co-host of their weekly news and affairs podcast, RADIO ATLANTIC. In April, she will release her first book, FUTUREFACE, which examines questions about American identity in the 21st century.  Previously, Alex served as an MSNBC analyst and hosted the Emmy® nominated program NOW with Alex Wagner. She has been a frequent guest host for several political shows, including ALL IN and THE LAST WORD. Before joining MSNBC, Wagner was a reporter with Huffington Post, where she covered innovation in the American economy, investigating the intersection of business, politics, and new technology. Prior to this, she served as the White House correspondent for Politics Daily and the Executive Director of Not on Our Watch, an advocacy and grant-making non-profit focused on combatting genocide and founded by actors George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and Don Cheadle. Get more from Alex Wagner with: Twitter (https://twitter.com/alexwagner) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/itsalexwags/?hl=en) | The Circus (https://www.sho.com/the-circus-inside-the-greatest-political-show-on-earth) | Future Face (https://www.amazon.com/Futureface-Family-Mystery-Secret-Belonging/dp/0812997948) | The Atlantic (https://www.theatlantic.com/author/alex-wagner/) Host: Clay Aiken (https://twitter.com/clayaiken) has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014 almost unseating a popular Republican incumbent. Follow Clay Aiken further on: Twitter (https://twitter.com/clayaiken?lang=en)   | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/clayaiken/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/clayaiken) Email your questions to podcasts@politicon.com (mailto:podcasts@politicon.com) Follow @politicon (https://twitter.com/Politicon) and go to Politicon.com (https://politicon.com/) THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: EXPRESS VPN  STOP HANDING OVER YOUR PERSONAL DATA TO THE BIG TECH MONOPOLY THAT MINES YOUR ACTIVITY AND SELLS YOUR INFORMATION. VISIT WWW.EXPRESSVPN.COM/HECK (http://www.expressvpn.com/HECK) TO GET THREE EXTRA MONTHS FREE.  APOSTROPHE  GO TO WWW.APOSTROPHE.COM/HECK (http://www.apostrophe.com/HECK) AND CLICK BEGIN VISIT, THEN USE THE CODE HECK AT SIGN UP AND YOU’LL GET FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF YOUR DERMATOLOGY VISIT! 

Bill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill previously co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He held senior leadership positions in the firm’s Austin, Texas, Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida offices, as a member of the senior management team. He provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients, such as AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, and Cargill, as well major universities and global NGOs. Previously, Bill served in the Republic of Bulgaria as a senior advisor to the prime minister, Council of Ministers, and the labor minister. He was the first executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Bill started his career running political campaigns and then pivoted into helping companies develop crisis management best practices How Bill defines a crisis differently from a “day-to-day business challenge”, and how “critical moments” are reputation-impacting issues that companies often struggle with How an organization’s reputation is found at the overlap of the public perception of the company and what they expect the company to do next How the classic four P’s of marketing (price, product, place and promotion) served as a model for Bill’s four A’s of reputation management How Bill’s four A’s process (awareness, assessment, authority and action) can help you navigate the complex challenges of reputation management Why and how Bill wrote his book “Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management”, and what benefits his company has received from the book’s release Bill explains why each of the four A’s is an important step in managing the long-term reputation of your business Why it is important to express consistency and authenticity in how your company lives its values, and what lessons can be drawn from the many crises of 2020 How your reputation is built up over a long, slow period and is rooted in your mission and values, and why there’s no “quick” way to manage your reputation Why creating a “reservoir of goodwill” can help you manage crisis situations and the public’s expectations and beliefs about your company Resources: Check out Kith’s new crisis management best practices products and services Critical Moments by Bill Coletti: https://amzn.to/2MsyTzV Website: https://kith.co/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/billcoletti/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/kith-consulting/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/kithconsult/ Twitter: @kith_co Additional Resources: Free Executive Leadership Summary report from Predictive ROI: https://predictiveroi.com/research Sell With Authority by Drew McLellan and Stephen Woessner: https://amzn.to/39y7x13 Predictive ROI Free Resource Library: https://predictiveroi.com/resources/ Stephen Woessner’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwoessner/

Omar Alghabra, Transport Minister; Erin O'Toole, Conservative Leader; Sylvia Jones, Ontario's Solicitor General; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Vivek Prabhu, Hill+Knowlton Strategies; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Greg Weston, Earnscliffe Strategy Group. 

Dominic LeBlanc, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister; Jagmeet Singh, NDP Leader; Gerard Deltell, Conservative - Quebec; Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, CTV News Infectious Disease Specialist; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Vivek Prabhu, Hill + Knowlton Strategies; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Greg Weston, Earnscliffe Strategy Group. 

Dominic LeBlanc, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister; Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, CTV News Infectious Disease Specialist; Francois Philippe Champagne, Foreign Affairs Minister; David Frum, The Atlantic; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies; Vivek Prabhu, Hill + Knowlton Strategies; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Greg Weston, Earnscliffe Strategy Group. 

Libby Znaimer is joined by John Capobianco, Senior Vice President & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard HighRoad, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village and John Delacourt, a Liberal Strategist and Vice President with Hill+Knowlton Strategies. A growing list of Canadian politicians are facing scrutiny and resignations over their travel plans amid the holiday season. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Joyce Napier, CTV News; Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg; Michel Boyer, CTV News; Omar Khan, Hill + Knowlton Strategies; Semhar Tekeste, Enterprise Canada; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; Dr. Mostafa Askari, Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy; Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, CTV News Infectious Disease Specialist; Annamie Paul, Green Party Leader; Jagmeet Singh, NDP Leader; Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star; Laura Tamblyn-Watts, CanAge; Dan Kelly, Canadian Federation of Independent Business; Morna Ballantyne, Child Care Now; Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star; Erin O'Toole, Conservative Leader; Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister. 

Former Prime Minister John Turner has passed away at the age of 91. What kind of memories do we look back on now that Canada's 17th prime minister has passed on? Guest: David Collenette, Senior Counsellor, Hill+Knowlton Strategies & former cabinet member with John Turner in the 1970's, as Minister of Multiculturalism in his cabinet and as National Director of the Liberal Party when he was Leader of the Opposition - A woman was arrested at the Peace Bridge in connection with the letter of ricin that was sent to the White House. What do we know about the suspect and what does this say about the border's and the White House's security protocols? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Carleton University - The federal government has accepted the Made-in-Ontario Emission Performance Standards program. But what does that mean for every day Ontarians? Jeff Yurek is the Minister of the Environment and joins Scott to explain. Guest: Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

For Part 1, we've got Chris Arnade, author and photographer of the incredible book, “Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America.” If you don't know Chris' story ... it's as interesting as what he writes about. And, in fact, it's intertwined with it.[About book: "With stark photo essays and unforgettable true stories, Chris Arnade cuts through "expert" pontification on inequality, addiction, and poverty to allow those who have been left behind to define themselves on their own terms."]For Part 2 of the Pod ... we'll bring on the Political Panel ... the fearless and indomitable Jenni Byrne. And this week in Scott Reid's chair, Peter Donolo, currently Vice-Chair of Hill+Knowlton Strategies, but best known for his sterling work as Prime Minister Jean Chrétien's director of communications in the 90's. We'll talk about, what else, Bill Morneau and Justin Trudeau as compared to Paul Martin and Jean Chrétien. Plus, talk about the CFL, Joe Biden's pick of Kamala Harris, and where the WE scandal goes from here.Watch conversations from The Herle Burly on YouTube.The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as Queen's Park Today.Thank you for joining us on The Herle Burly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Jason Lietaer, Conservative Strategist and President at Enterprise, Kim Wright, NDP Strategist and Principal of Wright Strategies as well as John Delacourt, Liberal Strategist and Vice President, Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies. As the Conservative party leadership contest reaches the final stretch later this month, the question is not only who will be the successor to outgoing Andrew Scheer, but what will they need to bring to the table? The vote is on August 21st. Libby and the panel address these questions and more. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

BP has doubled down on its ambition to become a net zero carbon emitting business by 2050 despite the crippling impacts of the global pandemic. Oil prices plummeted to below zero in the US, supply has dried up and businesses have been forced into drastic cost-cutting. Communications is playing a critical role in helping BP and other energy giants manage the crisis and keep their climate change plans on track. BP executive vice president of communications and advocacy, Geoff Morrell, and Hill+Knowlton Strategies managing director of energy and industrials, Chris Pratt, join us for this special look into the sector.

BP has doubled down on its ambition to become a net zero carbon emitting business by 2050 despite the crippling impacts of the global pandemic. Oil prices plummeted to below zero in the US, supply has dried up and businesses have been forced into drastic cost-cutting. Communications is playing a critical role in helping BP and other energy giants manage the crisis and keep their climate change plans on track. BP executive vice president of communications and advocacy, Geoff Morrell, and Hill+Knowlton Strategies managing director of energy and industrials, Chris Pratt, join us for this special look into the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new edition of Gavin’s insightful mini-series on how to survive the COVID-19 lockdown, we visit with reputation management, crisis communication specialist, and best-selling author, Bill Coletti, who explains how we should communicate with employees, suppliers and customers as we emerge from lockdown.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The return to normality after the COVID-19 lockdown will be an uneasy balance between health considerations and the financial needs of business. Always Be Communicating (ABC) is the advice upon which all companies should be adhering. Those who have kept lines of communication alive and open, will be better equipped to begin the return to the workplace. Don’t be afraid to alter your message. Communication is an ongoing and ever-evolving thing. The most important thing to remember is to keep your communication lines updated at all times. Conversations right now are opportunities to get to know your workforce better, and to double-down on the standards and values you wish to instil in them. The full canvas of innovations and technologies that have been driving home working through lockdown, has not yet fully been realised or recognised. BEST MOMENTS ’There’s a financial consideration, a social consideration, and a moral consideration’ ‘Governmental response is patchwork. Therefore, as businesses we need to communicate in alignment with our values’ ‘You can generate opportunities for listening by doing your research’ ’The ways companies are responding is going to be rewarded’ VALUABLE RESOURCES   The Business Mastermind Podcast  Kith - www.kith.co Bill Coletti - https://billcoletti.com Bill Coletti LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcoletti/   ABOUT THE GUEST Bill is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best- selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill previously co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He held senior leadership positions in the firm’s Austin, Texas, Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida offices, where as a member of the senior management team. He provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients, such as AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, and Cargill, as well major universities and global NGOs. Previously, Bill served in the Republic of Bulgaria as a senior advisor to the prime minister, Council of Ministers, and the labor minister. He was the first executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria. Bill is the proud father of two strong and confident young women; one in college at Florida State University, and the other off to ride horses any chance she can get. ABOUT THE HOST   Gavin Preston   Gavin is an inspirational Speaker, Business Strategist, Business Growth Mentor, Trainer and high-performance Coach.  He works with Business Owners and Entrepreneurs and has a strong track record in creating creative strategies to accelerate the growth of their business. He has helped hundreds of SME business owners and leaders improve their performance and that of their business and a comparable number of executives and employees in blue-chip corporates over the last 20 years. Gavin’s energetic, insightful and yet down to earth and practical talks, workshops and coaching is in demand with high growth business between £250,000 and £30 million revenue and with multi-national organisations at all levels from Board to frontline Managers. He is an expert in Business Growth Strategies, Peak Performance Mindset, Persuasion & Engagement, Marketing, Productivity, Leadership Development, Team Development & Motivation, Leading Change, Stakeholder Management, Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Change.   CONTACT METHOD Gavin Preston Website Gavin Preston LinkedIn Gavin Preston YouTube Gavin Preston Facebook Gavin Preston Twitter

Wo genießt man den Feiertag am besten? Draußen natürlich! Deshalb gibt's die "Freitags Franky"-Ausgabe zum 1. Mai direkt aus Franks Garten. Frank Behrendt und Jens Breuer sprechen über zwei Führungswechsel: den neuen Top-Platzierten im aktuellen "PR-Umsatz-Ranking" der Agenturen und Susanne Marell als neue Deutschland-CEO bei Hill+Knowlton Strategies.

Bill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill previously co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He held senior leadership positions in the firm's Austin, Texas, Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida offices, as a member of the senior management team. He provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients, such as AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, and Cargill, as well major universities and global NGOs. Previously, Bill served in the Republic of Bulgaria as a senior advisor to the prime minister, Council of Ministers, and the labor minister. He was the first executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria. What you will learn in this episode: What steps Bill feels smaller businesses can take to better connect with and communicate with their customers and why communication is key in difficult times How Bill defines a crisis differently from day-to-day challenges all businesses face, and why he considers this pandemic to be a critical moment that will define businesses Why this terrible challenge also offers an opportunity to vastly improve the systems we have in place, and why adapting to these changes is important How Bill and his team are advising clients on how to make key decisions without waiting on or looking to the federal government for guidance and assistance Why resiliency, which Bill defines as the ability to stand back up after being knocked down, is entirely in the hands of business leaders What permanent changes to both industries and to our way of life Bill anticipates will take place due to the pandemic, even after the crisis passes Why now is the time for businesses to begin innovating new solutions and open new lines of communication with their customers What advice Bill and his team are offering to CEOs and business leaders to get through this crisis and maintain their own health and wellbeing Why Bill recommends you create a video message for the 1-5 groups of people most important to your business Resources: Website: https://kith.co/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/billcoletti/ Twitter: @bcoletti  Additional Resources: Website: sharonspano.com Book: thetimemoneybook.com Events: sharonspano.com/workshops Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com Twitter: @SharonSpano

CSE's Grace Pedota recently chatted with Robyn Rabinovich, Senior Account Director, Cannabis at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, to reflect on her professional experiences in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, dating back to the onset of the MMPR program in Canada.In this comprehensive discussion, Robyn shares her favourite aspects of working at start-ups like CannTrust and TerrAscend (3:34), how Hill+Knowlton has uniquely positioned itself to provide B2B support to the industry (4:48), defining Cannabis 2.0 and what to expect from the 3.0 era (6:09), and her perspective on the Ontario cannabis retail situation amid COVID-19 shutdowns (11:54).Listen until the end to hear her thoughts on how new technological applications are benefiting the cannabis industry, the prospects for consumption lounges in Toronto, and the new favourite quarantine pastime for those in the cannabis industry (hint: it’s not product consumption!)

“The company owns its brand, the public owns its reputation.” Bill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert, keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for Fortune 500 companies and in winning global political campaigns. Bill previously co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies, and he has provided senior counsel for numerous clients including AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, and Xerox over the course of his career. Listen And Learn: Why he recommends a hands-on approach. how successful reputation management hinges on recognizing and responding within those critical moments in time. The importance of involving executive leadership. The difference between reputation management and crisis management/crisis communications. Setting expectations with the Four As. TO FIND BILL COLETTI ON LINKEDIN, CLICK HERE. The importance of crisis communications and reputation management. Learn more by calling the Avocet Communications team today at 303-678-7102.

Bill Coletti is a crisis communications and reputation management expert, with more than twenty-five years of experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for Fortune 500 companies and global political campaigns. He is the founder of Kith: a crisis communications and reputation management firm that is at its best when working with established corporations that feel disrupted in the age of disruption. He is the author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Mindset. Bill previously global co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies and has provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to clients including AT&T, Cargill, The College Board, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, American Express, and Xerox, as well as major universities and NGOs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lars Erik Grønntun bygget opp PR-byrået Gambit i Norge. Nå er han Global President i Hill & Knowlton Strategies, verdens eldste PR-byrå, med 2 500 ansatte i over 40 land. Han forteller om livet som norsk leder i et internasjonalt selskap, og om hvorfor han tror behovet for kommunikasjonshjelp vil fortsette å øke. Hør episoden […]

Bill is a reputation management expert with more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management and media relations for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. He previously led the Global Risk and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies and was a senior strategist for Public Strategies where as a member of the senior management team he was responsible for the firms growth strategy.   Best selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management Crisis Communication and Professional Development expert Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist       Episode Summary:   In this episode of the Be Real Show, Travis is joined by Bill Coletti, a reputation management expert, and they discuss what can happen to your business in crisis and the steps of what you should do first. They talk about the evolution of AI vs the need for critical thinking.   Connect:   Website -   https://kith.co                       https://billcoletti.com Twitter -     https://twitter.com/bcoletti LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcoletti/ YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLAgAF2cjeRDP_hfchWWrg/videos     Resources Mentioned:   Critical Moments - https://www.criticalmomentsbook.com   Rev App - https://www.rev.com/voicerecorder   Fluent Forever - https://fluent-forever.com   Strategic Coach Dan Sullivan - https://www.strategiccoach.com         People Mentioned   Antonio Brown - https://twitter.com/AB84   Troy Aikman - https://twitter.com/TroyAikman

Peter Shurman, ‘Broadcaster, Businessman, former MPP'  Stephen Holyday, Deputy Mayor, Councillor - Ward 2, Etobicoke Centre Lindsay Broadhead, Vice President, Hill+Knowlton Strategies

In recent years, social media has provided a platform to share and discuss things big and small, and has given a voice to the unheard that was unimaginable mere decades ago. It’s given rise to movements such as #metoo, the Hong Kong protests, and Bell’s Let’s Talk campaign. However - this democratic expansion has not been without growing pains - as it’s also facilitated the growth of extremist actors, populist political campaigns, and disinformation. Canada is not insulated from the risks arising from social media and the digital era. Today we will discuss the threats posed to democracy and the potential policy responses with thought leaders Keiller Zed and Stephanie MacLennan.Keiller Zed is a communications and public policy professional and e-democracy advocate. As an Account Director with Hill+Knowlton Strategies, a leading international public relations firm, Keiller advises corporate clients on an array of communications strategies, many of which include digital. Before joining H+K, Keiller served as a senior advisor to the former Premier of New Brunswick and at 26, became the youngest Executive Director in the history of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick. Keiller has worked as a campaign strategist on over a dozen provincial and federal elections in Canada, including the recent 2019 federal campaign, as well as in the United Kingdom on the 2016 Brexit Referendum and the 2017 general election campaigns. Inspired by the results of Brexit, he has developed a passion for e-democracy and has undertaken academic research focusing on the impact of digital disinformation on the integrity of democratic systems. Stephanie MacLellan is a fellow with the Public Policy Forum and a member of the Digital Democracy Project, a study of the digital media ecosystem during the 2019 Canadian federal election campaign. Before joining PPF she was a senior research associate with the Centre for International Governance Innovation in the Global Security & Politics Program, specializing in cyber security, online disinformation, digital rights, and related policy issues. Previously, she spent more than a decade working as a journalist for newspapers such as the Toronto Star, the Hamilton Spectator. Her work has been nominated for three National Newspaper Awards. This episode was produced by Anna Millar (Senior Producer), Duncan Cooper (Junior Producer and Social Media Director), Diana Lu (Junior Producer) with the support of Alex Gold-Apel (Executive Director). Music Credits1. Ten Years by Classified 2. Joan of Arc by Arcade Fire 

Omar Khan, National affairs expert, political strategist, Hill+Knowlton Strategies talks about the Liberal cabinet shuffle

She joins PRWeek's Steve Barrett and Frank Washkuch as they discuss the biggest PR news this week, including Xerox's storytelling team, DeVries Global's merger with Canvas Blue, Salesforce preparing for an agency review, Covered California's new PR AOR and a study scrutinizing PR's effectiveness in pitching journalists.

Last night, Trudeau's Liberals were voted to have a minority government. How did it play out? Guest: Charles Adler. Host of Charles Adler Tonight. Bill chatted with the winning incumbent in Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, Bob Bratina. Guest: Bob Bratina, Liberal MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek. Bill broke down this election with Vivek Prabhu of Hill+Knowlton. Prabhu had previously had a rle in Harper's government as well as in the campaign war rooms for Ford and Kenny. Where does this leave the Conservative party? Will Scheer be replaced? Guest: Vivek Prabhu, Account Director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Election coverage continued... Guest: Cameron Anderson, Western University. Can a minority party find support for their agenda or will opposition parties just put the kibosh on them? Is there going to be any progress done? Guest: Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University

Omar Khan, National affairs expert, political strategist, Hill+Knowlton Strategies talks about election day and prospects for the Liberals  

ibby Znaimer is joined by Michael Armstrong, Associate Professor at the Goodman School of Business at Brock University and Omar Khan, National Cannabis Sector Lead at Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Tomorrow, October 17, marks the first year of pot legalization here in Canada. Given that we

Was there a winner in last night's debate? 6 of the political leaders were on stage in Gatineau to chat about the issues in this election. Guest: John Delacourt, Vice President, Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Guest: David Moscrop, Postdoctoral Fellow Simon Fraser University, political theorist, author of “When is Deliberation Democratic?”  A 14 year old is dead after a stabbing at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School. The latest is that 3 have been arrested, two at large. But this brings up an issue of safety at schools. Guest: Manny Figuerido, Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board. The British government has come forward saying that the chances of Brexit deal are fading fast. Guest: Mel Cappe, Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Senior Fellow, Massey College, University of Toronto,

Bill Coletti is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: How do you determine a crisis situation? How can a leader prepare for a crisis situation that could jeopardize his/her career? When a leader shows up unprepared for a crisis, what can they do? What is a crisis vs. critical moment vs. a difficult business issue? What are the skill sets of those serving leaders that make a difference in a crisis? What are the leaders greatest fear when managing a crisis? Who is Bill Coletti? Bill is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best - selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high - stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill previously co - led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He held senior leadership positions in the firm’s Austin, Texas, Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida offices, where as a member of the senior management team. He provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients, such as AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, and Cargill, as we ll major universities and global NGOs. Previously, Bill served in the Republic of Bulgaria as a senior advisor to the prime minister, Council of Ministers, and the labor minister. He was the first executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria.

If you'd like to have grace, generosity, respect and action in the midst of a crisis, this episode is for you. Bill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of "Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management". He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. "You've got to have awareness, preparation and calmness" Bill previously co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill + Knowlton Strategies. He held senior leadership positions in the firm's Austin, Texas, Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida offices as a member of the senior management team. Bill provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients such as AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, and Cargil, as well as major universities and global NGOs. Previously, Bill served in the Republic of Bulgaria as a senior advisor to the prime minister, Council of Ministers, and the labor minister. He was the first executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria. LINKS: Bill Coletti on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/billcoletti Bill Coletti on Twitter https://twitter.com/bcoletti Bill Coletti's Website www.kith.co Bill Coletti's Book: "Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management" https://www.amazon.com/Critical-Moments-Mindset-Reputation-Management-ebook/dp/B0757WXH8Z John Baldoni's Book: "Grace: A Leaders Guide to a Better Us" https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Leaders-Guide-Better-Us-ebook/dp/B07RYP2RDB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Grace%3A+A+Leaders+Guide+to+a+Better+Us&qid=1562864583&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Omar Khan, Vice President of Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies talks about the recent Doug Ford cabinet shuffle

Omar Khan Vice President of Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Vice President with the Ontario Liberal Party talks about JWR, SNC and next steps for the Liberal Party

The federal government voted to delay a debate on whether Jody Wilson Raybould should come back to testify. The opposition in response yelled that this was a cover up. Guest - Melissa Lantsman, Vice President Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies.  It's official. The Boeing 737 Max 8's are grounded world wide. But where do we go from here and what about those who are stuck places due to flights being grounded? Guest - Keith Mackey, Mackey International British parliament is at it again today, trying to debate whether the Brexit should bedelayed or whether there should be a second referendum. What's the latest on this and what will impact be either way? Guest - Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Vice President of Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Vice President with the Ontario Liberal Party talks about Trudeau, Butts, Jane Philpott, Jody Wilson-Raybould and the SNC Lavalin affair

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered a conciliatory tone this morning in addressing what he says was an erosion of trust over the SNC Lavalin case But, when asked if he's apologizing for what happened Trudeau did reiterate that he wishes then-attorney general Jody Wilson Raybould had come to him if she had been feeling inappropriate pressure from staff in his office to back off on the criminal trial against SNC Lavalin. Trudeau was asked if he regrets not leaving Wilson Raybould as the Justice Minister rather than shuffling her out of the role. Trudeau also invoked the memory of his late father in expressing the importance of the justice file recalling that Pierre Elliot Trudeau was Justice Minister before he was Prime Minister. Libby speaks with Liberal commentator Patrick Gossage and the VP of Public Affairs at Hill + Knowlton Strategies, Melissa Lantsman.

How has communications evolved over the past 25 years? From print communications in the mid-90s to radio and television broadcasting – fast-forwarding to today's self-publishing model via numerous social media and 24/7 news platforms available – communicators must adopt these new technologies to optimize business communications success. The Business Communicators welcomes public affairs veteran and Hill+Knowlton Strategies' Managing Director, Joe Householder, to weigh in on this topic, the evolution of the media, the current political landscape, and the rise of fake news. This episode will review key questions for communicators today, including: How has the corporate world adopted the ‘self-publishing' model in today's communications environment? Is ‘fake news' impacting corporations today, and how do they battle this? Is there a concern on news media trying to be first to report a story versus being accurate? How do you combat this? Additionally, Householder will address the critical concern of news media editorialization and how to prevent this in telling your organization's story. Connect with The Business Communicators on Twitter and Instagram, and find out more about our chapter at IABCHouston.com. And, if you haven't done so already, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave us a five-star review. Questions or comments? Send us an email at podcast@iabchouston.com.

Kim Wright, Principal, Wright Strategies  Omar Khan, Vice President of Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Vice President with the Ontario Liberal Party  Christin Carmichael Greb, Former Councillor Ward 16, Eglinton-Lawrence

Kim Wright, Principal, Wright Strategies  Omar Khan, Vice President of Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Vice President with the Ontario Liberal Party  Christin Carmichael Greb, Former Councillor Ward 16, Eglinton-Lawrence

Kim Wright, Principal, Wright Strategies  Omar Khan, Vice President of Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Vice President with the Ontario Liberal Party  Christin Carmichael Greb, Former Councillor Ward 16, Eglinton-Lawrence,

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Omar Khan - Vice President, Public Affairs, Hill+Knowlton Strategies  & Melissa Lantsman - Vice President, Public Affairs, Hill+Knowlton Strategies  Topics include: Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick, Canada's top public servant, spoke before the justice committee and highlighted concerns over the possibility of an assassination attempt during the upcoming October federal election, Empire actor Jussie Smollet has been charged after allegedly lying to police about being the victim of a supposed racist and homophobic attack, the Ontario government has directed Hydro One to pay it's CEO no more than $1.5M a year, and the Ford government is using high-powered lobbying firms to sell tickets for an upcoming fundraising dinner, that are being listed at $1,250 a plate.

“We romanticise burnout - we live in a culture of busy” this quote comes from Vilkki Willimott Global Head of Content + Publishing at Hill+Knowlton Strategies this week on the #shinynewobject podcast. In this interview we talk about Vikki’s view on how brands can get value from micro/nano influencers who may not have huge reach but have the passion to create great content. We touch on how getting coaching has been transformative for Vikki and how she has maps her values against her career path. We also dig into what she learned from her recent brief stint at Condé Nast. It’s a little tricky to hear my voice on this recording but that’s no bad thing because you can hear Vikki perfectly and you wouldn’t want to miss a word of her wisdom.

Alex is joined by Dennis Matthews, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Enterprise Canada, and Omar Khan, Vice President, Public Affairs, Hill + Knowlton Strategies for this edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: The Ontario government is looking to potentially remove the cap on class sizes in the province's grade schools, Justin Trudeau waves away calls to fire Canada's Ambassador to China, Patrick Brown left provincial politics one year ago today and Venezuela's new Interim leader responds to comments by Canadian and U.S. officials as the South American nation verges on collapse.

"If you don't like what people are saying, change the conversation." -Don Draper (AMC's Madman Series) The quote I have above is one of my favorite quotes of all time.  We live in a time of immediacy of communication.  People know what's happening when it's happening and it's up to us, as leader's to stop acting tactically and start being strategic in how we manage our own and our organization's reputations. As it happens, I have just the person on this episode to help us quit chasing our tails and get down to business in doing so.  His name is Bill Coletti and we're talking reputation management.  I really enjoyed talking with Bill on this interview.  He's a really smart guy, really fun, and gives us some tools that we can use RIGHT NOW to make a difference for our organizations. This week's "Hot Skinny" tip is really great too.  If you've got a tip you'd like to share, email it to me at chip@unconventionalleader.com and, if I share it on the show, you'll get a free e-book (along with being semi-famous for being on the show). CHEERS! More on Bill.... Bill is a reputation management, crisis communications and professional development expert, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best- selling author of Critical Moments: The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill previously co-led the Global Risk Management and Crisis Communications Practice for Hill+Knowlton Strategies. He held senior leadership positions in the rm’s Austin, Texas, Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida o ces, where as a member of the senior management team. He provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients, such as AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, and Cargill, as well major universities and global NGOs. Previously, Bill served in the Republic of Bulgaria as a senior advisor to the prime minister, Council of Ministers, and the labor minister. He was the rst executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria. Bill is the proud father of two strong and con dent young women; one in college at Florida State University, and the other o to ride horses any chance she can get. Check him out (AND BUY HIS BOOK) at: https://kith.co/  

Reputation is a new podcast from Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada. This is a podcast about communication. Through interviews with experts from H+K and beyond, we'll discuss how to build, reinforce, and defend your reputation whether you're a brand, an organization, or a public figure. We'll also get the latest insights into trends in reputation management and strategic communications from thought leaders in the communications and marketing industry, politics, and media. Subscribe to Reputation on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Alex is joined by Gillian Smith, Associate of Hill + Knowlton Strategies and former Chief Marketing Officer for the Toronto Region Board of Trade and Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations. Topics include: Very different response times north and south of the border with Honey and Barry Sherman and Cesar Havoc cases, Doug Ford says Ontario is open for business, drinking and driving needing more attention and more.

Alex is joined by Omar Khan, Public Affairs at Hill+Knowlton Strategies and Jamie Ellerton, Principal at Conaptus Public Relations for today's counterpoint. Topics include: The Canadian government has trouble dealing with the wives of ISIS fighters, a court ruling finds that the government does NOT have to consult with First Nations over policy, some people's comments on Kanye West's recent White House visit are raising eyebrows and religious accomodations for Sikh motorcycle riders has one province leaning in favour of them and one standing outright against them.

Alex is joined by Omar Khan, Vice President, Public Affairs, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Liberal Party executive and Melissa Lantsman, Vice President, Public Affairs, Hill+Knowlton, Conservative Strategist for today's counterpoint. Topics include: A meeting between Canada and the U.S. could actually be in the works as NAFTA talks continue, politicizing the death of Tori Stafford, lighting up a joint in the same place as you would smoke a cigarette and police in Calgary won't be allowed to smoke marijuana after clocking out of work.

Canada's National Capital Region is getting its own chapter of the International Association for Public Participation. And this week's Inside P2 guest host, Peter Wilton, is leading the steering committee that is launching it. We talk about plans for the newly established chapter, which include both events and social media channels. If you are a public participation practitioner or research in the NCR, find more information or sign up to participate in the IAP2 NCR chapter. Peter is a Senior Consultant at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, based in Ottawa Canada. Prior to joining H+K, Peter was a Public Engagement Advisor at the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Originally he hails from Newfoundland, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Health Services Research. Linkworthy Check out these sources that provide context for this week's discussion. Peter Wilton on Twitter and LinkedIn IAP2 National Capital Region Website IAP2 NCR on Twitter It’s your turn Inside P2 is produced by Joseph Thornley. I’d love to know what you think about the topics in this podcast, topics you’d like me to cover in future podcasts and people you’d like to hear from. Leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post Join the Inside P2 Facebook Group Tweet to @InsideP2Podcast Email InsideP2Podcast@Gmail.com Subscribe Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Subscribe in Google Play Music Subscribe in Spotify Reviews help others to find this podcast. If you like this podcast, please review Inside P2 on Apple Podcasts. Inside P2 010: A new IAP2 Chapter for Canada's National Capital Region by Joseph Thornley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

A strategy from Doug Ford's campaign has crossed over into how he answersquestions from the press. When the media askes a question, they are drowned out by cheering and applauding by Ford's staff members to allow Ford not to answer the question. Guest: Steve Paikin. Host, The Agenda, TVO After ten months of being leader of the NDP, Jagmeet Singh is finally running for a seat. Now, his fortunes lie in the Vancouver-area riding of Burnaby South. Does he have a reasonable chance at getting the seat? What's on the line if he fails? Guest: Tim Harper, Freelance Writer and Editor About one in seven cannabis consuming drivers reportedly drive within two hours of using the substance. Why do they do this? Is this as dangerous as driving while impaired on alcohol? Will these rates increase as pot becomes legalized? ​   Guest: Ivan Ross Vrana, cannabis expert at Hill+Knowlton Strategies    What's it like driving high?   Guest: Dave, used to drive while high

In this podcast, we speak with Finola Austin live from the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference (MDMC18). Finola is the Brand Strategy Director at Refinery29, and in this episodes she talks about the art ans science behind creation of engaging digital content.  Host: Blake Rudloff Produced: Brian Borgstede, James Brandt, Taylor Caputo, Khadijah Johnson, Blake Rudloff and Gus Wehmeier Guest: Finola Austin About MDMC: The MDMC is the largest Digital Marketing Conference in the Midwest, and it boasts speakers annually from companies such as BuzzFeed, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google, including some local talent. The conference was held in St. Louis Union Station on March 27-28, 2018, featuring over 120 speakers, and offering about 80 sessions for more than 1,700 attendees. About the Speaker: Finola Austin is a Brand Strategy Director at Refinery29 Intelligence in the Greater New York City area, and co-leads Refinery29 Intelligence – Refinery29’s research, strategy, consulting and measurement business unit. Prior to joining Refinery29, she had stints at Ogilvy & Mather in New York and Hill + Knowlton Strategies in London and was part of the prestigious WPP Marketing Fellowship. She has two degrees from the University of Oxford.

October 17th 2018. That will be the date that recreational marijuana will be legal. But how will city's and police need to be prepared ahead of that date? What are the next steps? Guest - Ivan Ross Vrana, cannabis expert at Hill+Knowlton Strategies (recognized as an industry expert in the field of medical cannabis and the emerging regime of legalized cannabis) Documents show that Trudeau's trip to India that received a ton of criticism cost upwards of $1.5 million. Did we even get anything in return to make this justifiable? Guest - Christo Aivalis, Social Sciences and humanities Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow in History at the University of Toronto Scott chats with Elissa in regards to the reaction online and on late night to the whole situation involving the US and immigration, Trudeau and the pot legalization. ALSO: Fifa reporter grabbed and kissed during a broadcast.   Guest - Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily Call

October 17th 2018. That will be the date that recreational marijuana will be legal. But how will city's and police need to be prepared ahead of that date? What are the next steps? Ivan Ross Vrana, cannabis expert at Hill+Knowlton Strategies (recognized as an industry expert in the field of medical cannabis and the emerging regime of legalized cannabis)

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In this episode, I interview Eve Turow Paul about her amazing writing career and the importance of soil. About Eve Eve Turow Paul, author and consultant, has taken on a big challenge: understanding the preferences and trends of the mysterious Millennial. By taking a deep dive into the psychology of this generation, Turow has gained an understanding of their fears and desires, especially when it comes to food culture around the world. Through her book A Taste of Generation Yum: How the Millennial Generation’s Love for Organic Fare, Celebrity Chefs and Microbrews Will Make or Break the Future of Food, Turow has become, in our eyes, an expert in Millennials and their unparalleled fascination with food. Turow approached the research for her book by interviewing high profile food writers and commentators including Anthony Bourdain and Michael Pollan, and feedback received  directly from Millennials themselves. She provides fascinating insights in to Millennials obsession with food and their role in the future of food culture and policy, specifically in America. Through her studies Turow has been able to guide start-ups and Fortune 500 companies alike in making sound decisions when it comes to Millennials. Her writings have been featured in The Chicago Tribune, Plate, Refinery29 and The Huffington Post. Turow's Career Before her current position as Millennial Expert in Residence for Group SJR (a part of Hill+Knowlton Strategies), Turow worked as a contributing writer to the New York Times as well as with journalist and cookbook author Mark Bittman. Hard copies of her book can be found at retailers MacNally Jackson or Espresso Book Machine. E-book versions can be found at Apple Stores, Barnes and Nobel, Kobo, Google Play or Amazon! Find out more about Eve on Twitter and Instagram at @EveTurowPaul and on Facebook at Facebook.com/ETurow. Key takeaways How to meet Anthony Bourdain (and other important people) How to turn writing into an amazing food job Why dirt is so important What we talk about Generation Yum Mark Bitman Food Columnist New York Anthony Bourdain Argentina Bonnie Wolfe, NPR Nestle Generation Z Old for Snapchat The Recession How technology is changing food Microbiome Fitbits 3D Printing Voltaire –cultivate your garden Japanese custom knives We need more farmers Is your job fulfilling? Download Episode