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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!This week, we're venturing deep into the wild wilderness of the Gem State—Idaho! Lauren kicks things off with a chilling mix of eerie tales, beginning with the mysterious “Zone of Death” in Yellowstone, where unusual laws spark unsettling possibilities. She also dives into strange disappearances in Idaho's rugged mountains, stories that leave behind more questions than answers. Then, Kenzie shares the bizarre legend of the Moss Man—a creature (or human?) said to sprout moss from his very body! Join us as we uncover the strange, spooky, and downright unexplainable mysteries of Idaho's vast wilderness!-Anyone with information on the missing persons or knows their whereabouts is asked to contact the Idaho County Sheriff's Office at (208) 983-1100.--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

Throughout his life, Ernest Hemingway was inspired by many places, including Ketchum, Idaho, where he lived his final years. So it only seems appropriate that's where the annual Ernest Hemingway Seminar is held.

Elhunyt David Ketchum, A balfácán című sorozat színésze 5 izgalommal teli sorozat, amiért érdemes az őszt várni Minden, ami szeptemberben érkezik a Netflixre Vannak, akik gyakorolják a hatalmat, és vannak, akik hatalmat akarnak, de nincs rá lehetőségük 7+1 érdekesség az ikonikus H2O: Egy vízcsepp elég sorozatról, amit sanszos, hogy nem ismertél "Adsz egy puszit?" – az Exek csatája Nyerő Párosa nem csak milliókkal lett gazdagabb Hegyi Barbara és Zorán: Évekig titkolták a kapcsolatukat Csavaros vége lett a Wednesday 2. évad elejének Pazar látvánnyal, korhű romantikával hódít A 3 testőr Kurt Rosenwinkel & Jean-Paul Brodbeck: The Brahms Project Megjött Geszti Péter elegáns válasza a magyar zenészeket listázó Deutsch Tamásnak A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon.

Elhunyt David Ketchum, A balfácán című sorozat színésze 5 izgalommal teli sorozat, amiért érdemes az őszt várni Minden, ami szeptemberben érkezik a Netflixre Vannak, akik gyakorolják a hatalmat, és vannak, akik hatalmat akarnak, de nincs rá lehetőségük 7+1 érdekesség az ikonikus H2O: Egy vízcsepp elég sorozatról, amit sanszos, hogy nem ismertél "Adsz egy puszit?" – az Exek csatája Nyerő Párosa nem csak milliókkal lett gazdagabb Hegyi Barbara és Zorán: Évekig titkolták a kapcsolatukat Csavaros vége lett a Wednesday 2. évad elejének Pazar látvánnyal, korhű romantikával hódít A 3 testőr Kurt Rosenwinkel & Jean-Paul Brodbeck: The Brahms Project Megjött Geszti Péter elegáns válasza a magyar zenészeket listázó Deutsch Tamásnak A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon.

Today's SWAPA number is, six. That's the percent acceleration in RASM or revenue per available seat mile in the fourth quarter that was implied during the second quarter earnings call for Southwest Airlines. Now, that's looking down the road, but a lot has happened in the recent past for both the company and the industry as a whole. It's been continuous light chop during 2025 with impacts from the supply chain, trade agreements, and capacity growths. These effects haven't just been felt Southwest, but on the industry worldwide.So, today we're sitting down with our resident experts in this arena. Joining us are Erich Schnitzler and Greg Auld from the SWAPA Economic and Financial Analysis Committee and Second Vice President, Hank Ketchum. Let's take a look back at what's transpired, both at the company and industry at large, what's happening now, and what we can expect for the remainder of the year.If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

Welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends, I'm Ray Shasho. This show is brought to you by my new book The Liberty Code available now at bookbaby and amazon.com. BIO: In conjunction with the release of their newest album on July 11th, “Pepper Tree Hill”, The Boxmasters will follow by kicking off a tour of the United States this month. This marks their 19th release as the ever-prolific J.D. Andrew and Billy Bob Thornton aka/Bud Thornton showcase their love as always for the sounds of the sixties and the inspiration of their studio on an album called “Pepper Tree Hill.” “Abbey Road was the studio the Beatles recorded their album “Abbey Road” in and are a huge influence on us,” says Bud. “In a way , since our studio is called Pepper Tree Hill , you could say this is our Abbey Road and you can hear odes to our influences the British Invasion including the Beatles, Badfinger, The Kinks etc.” Joining The Boxmasters on the title cut “Pepper Tree Hill” is the legendary trumpeter and bandleader Herb Alpert. The Boxmasters have performed on “The Grand Ole Opry” in 2015, and in 2023 The Boxmasters fulfilled a life-long dream of playing The Cavern Club in Liverpool. The Boxmasters will be performing locally August 15th at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater. Please welcome BILLY JOE THORNTON (aka Bud Thornton) AND J.D. ANDREW of (THE BOXMASTERS) to Interviewing the Legends.   PURCHASE THE NEW ALBUM BY THE BOXMASTERS entitled PEPPER TREE HILL Available at https://theboxmasters.com/store The Boxmasters Official store also available to purchase at amazon.com   PEPPER TREE HILL BY THE BOXMASTERS "PEPPER TREE HILL BY BILLY BOB THORNTON AND THE BOXMASTERS SPOTLIGHTS INCREDIBLE LYRICAL CONTENT, MUSICAL PROWESS, AND INSPIRING NOSTALGIA. IT'S ONE OF THOSE ALBUMS THAT YOU'RE GONNA WANT TO LISTEN TO OVER AND OVER AGAIN." BY MUSIC JOURNALIST RAY SHASHO   5 STARS!   FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOXMASTERS VISIT https://theboxmasters.com/ Official website https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialBoxmasters/ Facebook https://www.instagram.com/the_boxmasters_official Instagram https://www.youtube.com/@theboxmasters6030?reload=9 YouTube https://www.billybobthornton.net/ Billy Bob Thornton official website   THE BOXMASTERS ON TOUR  2025 Friday, August 15 @ 7:00PM The Nancy & David Belheimer Capitol Theatre Clearwater, FL 33755 Saturday, August 16 @ 7:30PM The Who with special guests The Boxmasters! Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL 33323 Tuesday, August 19 @ 7:30PM The Who with special guests The Boxmasters! Prudential Center, Newark, NJ 07102 Wednesday, August 20 @ 7:00PM Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 Thursday, August 21 @ 7:00PM Pickens County Performing Arts Center Pickens County Performing Arts Center, Liberty, SC 29657 Friday, August 22 @ 7:00PM Hard Rock Live Bristol Hard Rock Live Bristol, Bristol, VA 24201 Saturday, August 23 @ 8:00PM Sweetland Amphitheatre Sweetland Amphitheatre, LaGrange, GA 30240 Sunday, August 24 @ 7:00PM Don Gibson Theatre Don Gibson Theatre, Shelby, NC 28150 Wednesday, August 27 @ 7:00PM Lincoln Square Theater Lincoln Square Theater, Decatur, IL 62523 Thursday, August 28 @ 7:00PM Canterbury Park Concert Series Canterbury Park Concert Series, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379 Friday, August 29 @ 7:30PM Stiefel Theatre Stiefel Theatre, Salina, KS 67401 Saturday, August 30 @ 7:00PM Phil Long Music Hall Phil Long Music Hall, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921 Wednesday, September 3 @ 7:00PM Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley, WA 98260 Thursday, September 4 @ 7:00PM Spokane Tribe Casino Spokane Tribe Casino, Airway Heights, WA 99001 Friday, September 5 @ 7:00PM Bourbon & Bonfire Experience Hunter Hot Springs Amphitheater, Livingston, Montana Saturday, September 6 @ 7:00PM Bourbon & Bonfire Experience Hunter Hot Springs Amphitheater, Livingston, Montana Sunday, September 7 @ 7:00PM Bourbon & Bonfire Experience Hunter Hot Springs Amphitheater, Livingston, Montana Thursday, September 11 @ 7:00PM Argyros Performing Arts Center Argyros Performing Arts Center, Ketchum, ID 83340 Friday, September 12 @ 7:00PM Bourbon & Bonfire Experience Hunter Hot Springs Amphitheater, Livingston, Montana Saturday, September 13 @ 7:00PM Bourbon & Bonfire Experience Hunter Hot Springs Amphitheater, Livingston, Montana Tuesday, September 16 @ 7:00PM Joe's Live Joe's Live, ROSEMONT, IL 60018 Wednesday, September 17 @ 7:00PM Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304 Thursday, September 18 @ 7:00PM Glema Mahr Center for the Arts Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, Madisonville, Ky 42431 Friday, September 19 @ 7:00PM Hard Rock Live Rockford Hard Rock Live Rockford, Rockford, IL 61108 Saturday, September 20 @ 7:00PM Knuckleheads Knuckleheads, Kansas City, MO 64120 Sunday, September 21 @ 7:00PM Heritage Hall Heritage Hall, Ardmore, OK 73401 Thursday, September 25 @ 7:00PM Gruene Hall Gruene Hall, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Friday, September 26 @ 7:00PM Texan Theater Texan Theater, Greenville, Tx 75401 Saturday, September 27 @ 7:00PM Crockett Civic Center Crockett Civic Center, Crockett, TX 75835 Monday, September 29 @ 7:00PM Memorial City Hall Performance Center Memorial City Hall Performance Center, Marshall, TX 75670 Tuesday, September 30 @ 7:00PM Sand Mountain Amphitheater Sand Mountain Amphitheater, ALBERTVILLE, AL 35950 Wednesday, October 1 @ 7:00PM Franklin Theatre Franklin Theatre, Franklin, TN 37064 Thursday, October 2 @ 7:00PM Montgomery Performing Arts Centre Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, Montgomery, AL 36104 Friday, October 3 @ 7:00PM Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino, Bossier City, LA 71111 Saturday, October 4 @ 7:00PM L'Auberge Casino & Hotel L'Auberge Casino & Hotel, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 Sunday, October 5 @ 7:00PM Florida Theatre Florida Theatre, Jacksonville FL 32202 Thursday, October 9 @ 7:00PM Sellersville Theater Sellersville Theater, Sellersville, PA 18960 Friday, October 10 @ 7:00PM Hollywood Casino Hollywood Casino, Charles Town, WV 25414 Saturday, October 11 @ 7:00PM Hard Rock Live Cincinnati Hard Rock Live Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Monday, October 13 @ 7:00PM Main Street Crossing Main Street Crossing, Tomball, TX 77375 Tuesday, October 14 @ 7:00PM Main Street Crossing Main Street Crossing, Tomball, TX 77375 Thursday, October 16 @ 7:00PM Yucca North Yucca North, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Friday, October 17 @ 7:00PM Agua Caliente Casino Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Saturday, October 18 @ 7:00PM The Mountain Winery The Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA 95070   THE BOXMASTERS DISCOGRAPHY ·         The Boxmasters (Vanguard, 2008) ·         Christmas Cheer (Vanguard, 2008) ·         Modbilly (Vanguard, 2009) ·         Somewhere Down the Road (101 Ranch Records, 2015) ·         Providence (self-released, exclusively available via theboxmasters.com, 2015) ·         Boys and Girls... And the World (NDR Records, 2016) ·         Tea Surfing (NDR Records, 2016) ·         In Stereo! (NDR Records, 2018) ·         Speck (KeenTone Records, 2019) ·         Light Rays (KeenTone Records, 2020) ·         Christmas in California (KeenTone Records, 2021) ·         Help...I'm Alive (KeenTone Records, Apr 15, 2022) ·         Boxmasters '66 (KeenTone Records, Dec 24, 2022) ·         Providence (Remix 2023) (KeenTone Records, Apr 20, 2023) ·         '69 (KeenTone Records, May 5, 2023) ·         Stranded in a Stain Vol. 1 + 2 (KeenTone Records, Dec 25, 2023) ·         Love & Hate in Desperate Places (KeenTone Records, Aug 30, 2024) ·         I'm Not Like Everybody Else (The Kinks cover, played as the encore song on the "2024 Love & Hate Tour", exclusively available via theboxmasters.com) ·         Missing a Heart (KeenTone Records, Feb 14, 2025) ·         Pepper Tree Hill (July 11,2025)         Support us on PayPal!

Seit über drei Jahrzehnten prägt sie die Kommunikationsbranche auf Agentur- wie auf Unternehmensseite: Susanne Marell ist mit Leib und Seele Kommunikatorin. Seit 2023 verantwortet sie als Bereichsvorständin von Schwarz Corporate Affairs die strategische Ausrichtung der gesamten Schwarz Gruppe - mit einem besonderen Fokus auf Transformation und ökologische Verantwortung. Im news aktuell Podcast spricht Susanne Marell über den Kulturwandel des Konzerns, die Entstehung neuer Geschäftsfelder, wie etwa einer eigenen IT- und Digitalsparte, sowie über die kommunikativen Herausforderungen, die eine solch tiefgreifende Transformation intern wie extern mit sich bringt. Gliederung: Einleitung: ab Minute 00:00 Werdegang Susanne Marell: ab Minute 01:37  Susannes Coaching-Erfahrung und ihr Blick auf Führung: ab Minute 06:22  Kleiner Überblick über die Schwarz Gruppe: ab Minute 10:50 Deep Dive Schwarz Digits: ab Minute 15:17  Kulturwandel der Schwarz Gruppe und Bedeutung für die Kommunikation: ab Minute 21:16  Herausforderungen für die interne Kommunikation: ab Minute 25:31 Herausforderungen für die externe Kommunikation: ab Minute 30:08 Rolle der Schwarz Gruppe im geopolitischen Spannungsfeld: ab Minute 36:04  Drei Lesetipps von Susanne: ab Minute 40:23  Schlussworte: ab Minute 43:30  Susanne Marell auf LinkedIn Schwarz Gruppe im Web: Homepage LinkedIn Instagram Susannes Buchtipps: „Die Mitternachtsbibliothek" von Matt Haig „Der Trafikant" von Robert Seethaler „Für immer" von Maja Lunde Am Host-Mikrofon: Beatrix Ta und Janina von Jhering Fragen, Anregungen oder Feedback? Schreibt uns: podcast@newsaktuell.de Hashtag für Social Media: #napodcast Vita Susanne Marell Susanne Marell ist seit über 30 Jahren in der Kommunikationsbranche tätig. Ihr Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Schnittstelle zwischen Kommunikation, politischer Arbeit, Marke und Nachhaltigkeit. Seit Anfang 2023 verantwortet sie als Bereichsvorständin von Schwarz Corporate Affairs die Unternehmenskommunikation und den Bereich Corporate Responsibility der Schwarz Gruppe. Die studierte Diplom-Ökonomin begann ihre Karriere 1989 bei der Kommunikationsagentur Kothes & Klewes (heute Ketchum). Von 1991 bis 2012 war sie auf Unternehmensseite tätig und verantwortete verschiedene Change-Projekte in der Chemie- und Pharmabranche (u.a. bei Schering, Cognis und BASF). Vor ihrem Wechsel zur Schwarz Gruppe war sie über ein Jahrzehnt in leitenden Positionen auf Agenturseite aktiv, unter anderem von 2020 bis 2022 als CEO der Agentur Hill+Knowlton Strategies und zuvor als Geschäftsführerin von Edelman.ergo. Susanne Marell ist zertifizierte systemische Coachin und Change-Beraterin. Seit 2019 ist sie Mitglied des Beirats von Social Match und Mitgründerin von „Global Women in PR“ in Deutschland.

Send us a textSome monsters aren't fiction – they're buried in Dodge City Cemetery beneath stones that read "beloved husband and father."The story of Print Olive might be the most shocking true tale we've covered on Whiskey and Westerns. While sipping Bullet Bourbon (a fitting choice given Print's remarkable ability to absorb lead throughout his violent career), we unraveled the brutal history of a man whose sadistic tendencies would make even fictional villains seem tame.Print began as a Texas cattle baron in the post-Civil War era, accumulating wealth by gathering "maverick" cattle – a term derived from Samuel Maverick, who famously refused to brand his herds. But Print's legacy wasn't built on business acumen alone. His reputation for horrific violence preceded him across the frontier. He once tied suspected rustlers to trees, wrapped them in freshly skinned wet cowhides, and watched as the rawhide slowly dried and crushed them to death in the hot Texas sun. Those who crossed the Olives had a tendency to "leave the country" permanently.When Nebraska farmers Mitchell and Ketchum killed Print's brother Bob in self-defense, Print's revenge was swift and gruesome. After capturing the men through a bounty, Print hanged Ketchum while Mitchell remained handcuffed to him, forcing Mitchell to dangle by his arm while watching his partner strangle. Print then shot both men repeatedly before burning their bodies, earning the nickname "The Man-Burner." This incident forced Print to relocate to Dodge City, where he eventually met his own violent end in a Trail City saloon.Perhaps most fascinating is how Print's brutal story influenced American literature. Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Lonesome Dove" contains characters and scenes directly inspired by Print Olive's life. Jake Spoon, the hanging scene, Dietz and PI – all have roots in the actual history of this forgotten frontier monster.Want to learn more? Visit our website to download "Ladder of Rivers," the book that chronicles Print's complete story and likely inspired McMurtry's masterpiece. Our next episode will feature the Dora Hand story, another fascinating tale connected to Print's violent web of influence.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. "Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.

Allen discusses NextEra Energy's growth potential amid the new tax bill, Equinor's financial setback in US offshore wind projects, and Statkraft's strategic shift due to falling electricity prices. Additional highlights include Wisconsin's approval of its first long-duration energy storage project, Jupiter Bach's facility expansion in Florida, and record electricity prices in the US power auction. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! US Renewable Energy Leader NextEra Energy says Trump's new tax bill will help the company grow despite concerns about renewable energy credits. The Florida energy giant told investors it can protect most of its wind and solar projects from losing tax credits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. NextEra President John Ketchum says the company is already building so many projects that it can lock in tax benefits through twenty twenty nine. Ketchum believes smaller energy companies will struggle to meet the new deadline of July fourth twenty twenty six. That will likely mean less competition and more business for NextEra. Of course, Wall Street analysts are skeptical. Analysts from Jefferies wrote there is a clear long-term challenge ahead for the company. NextEra has signed contracts for three point two gigawatts of new projects since April. And the company is also exploring nuclear energy and small modular reactors. Norwegian energy company Equinor is taking a nearly one billion dollar loss on its US offshore wind projects. The company reported a nine hundred fifty five million dollar impairment in the second quarter. Most of that money is linked to the Empire Wind project off New York and a marine terminal in Brooklyn. Equinor says regulatory changes in the United States have reduced future profits and increased costs for offshore wind projects. Despite the financial hit, Equinor says it is moving forward with Empire Wind One. The company also completed financing for two offshore wind projects in Poland. The company says it remains committed to growing its renewable energy business. Wisconsin regulators have approved the first long-duration energy storage project of its kind in the United States. Alliant Energy will build the Columbia Energy Storage Project using a new carbon dioxide battery system designed by Energy Dome. The project will provide enough electricity to power eighteen thousand Wisconsin homes for ten hours on a single charge. Raja Sundararajan from Alliant Energy says the project will strengthen the power grid and help meet growing energy needs. The Energy Dome system works by converting carbon dioxide gas into compressed liquid for storage. When electricity is needed, the liquid turns back to gas and powers a turbine. Currently Energy Dome has a system running in Italy. Construction in Wisconsin will begin in twenty twenty six and the project should be completed by the end of twenty twenty seven. The storage system is part of Alliant Energy's long-term plan to expand power generation with a balanced mix of energy sources. Norwegian energy company Statkraft took a three billion dollar hit on its wind power projects due to falling electricity prices. The company reported strong power generation in the second quarter but said lower prices in northern Norway and Sweden hurt profits. Statkraft President Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal says the company is refocusing its strategy after a period of high energy prices following the Russian war in Ukraine. The company is streamlining operations and focusing on fewer technologies and markets.

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Ernest Hemingway spent the last years of his life in Ketchum, where he died in 1961. To commemorate his life and writing on the 100th anniversary of his birth, the Idaho Humanities Council in 1999 invited several noted Hemingway scholars to Sun Valley to work with Idaho teachers. Marcia Franklin talks with four scholars about Hemingway; the discussion includes his style, his personal life and the influence of Idaho on his work. Originally aired: 12/23/1999

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Send us a textPaul Keable is Chief Strategy Officer at Ashley Madison ( https://www.ashleymadison.com/ ) - the global online dating and social networking platform, specifically catering to individuals in committed relationships seeking discreet connections.As Chief Strategy Officer, Paul oversees the strategic direction of Ashley Madison, emphasizing discretion, authenticity, and innovation within the dating industry. Under his leadership, the platform has implemented initiatives such as user verification through government IDs to combat fraudulent activity and build trust among members. Paul has become a prominent figure at the intersection of technology, culture, and societal norms, offering insights on shifting dynamics in relationships and online dating.Prior to Ashley Madison, Paul spent the past two decades in communications, public relations and branding, at agencies including Ketchum and MSL, working with a lot of tier-one brands across both the technology and consumer goods sectors.Paul studied Corporate Communications at Centennial College and English at York University.Important Episode Links - Decoding Gen Z: A global report on non-monogamy, sex, and the desire for discretion - https://www.ashley.date/wp-content/uploads/Gen-Z-Report-USA.pdfYouGov Survey: Relationships, April 2025 - https://ygo-assets-websites-editorial-emea.yougov.net/documents/Relationships_poll_results.pdf#PaulKeable #AshleyMadison #OnlineDating #CommittedRelationships #DiscreetConnections  #SocietalNorms #DatingTrends #RelationshipNorms #MarriedDating #Discretion #Privacy #Authenticity #Trust #Culture #Polyamorous #Monogamy #MatchingAlgorithms #DigitalIntimacy #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is PAN president and CEO Philip Nardone. He talks about the evolution of tech PR and media over the last three decades, as well as recent changes at major agencies. Also on the agenda is the departure of Sally Susman from Pfizer, CEO Mike Doyle leaving Ketchum, WPP's profit warning and a spotlight on the brands responding to tragic flooding in Texas.  AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket! Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

  Connecticut Explored and our podcast, Grating the Nutmeg, have featured many of the heritage trails that mark the important histories and sites of Connecticut's people. Preservation Connecticut has undertaken a survey of LGBTQ+ heritage sites across the state. Now, Grating the Nutmeg and Preservation Connecticut have teamed up to bring you a three-episode podcast series that pairs new research on LGBTQ+ identity and activism with accounts of the Connecticut places where history was made. The episodes include a thriving vegetarian cafe-bookstore run by lesbian feminists in a working-class former factory town, a transgender medical researcher working on an urgent public health issue in the center of Connecticut politics, and a gay, Jewish, best-selling children's book author in affluent Fairfield County.   In this episode, Dr. Alex Ketchum, author of Ingredients for Revolution: A History of American Feminist Restaurants, Cafes, and Coffeehouses, published by Concordia University Press in 2022, reveals the history of women-owned restaurants in the 1970s and 1980s that had a feminist mission. In a first-ever overview of feminist cafe subculture, Ketchum's book details the role eateries played in social justice movements, including women's and LGBTQ+ liberation, and food justice. And we will highlight Bloodroot, the almost 50-year-old lesbian-feminist bookstore, collective, and vegetarian restaurant in Bridgeport.   Dr. Ketchum is Assistant Professor at McGill University's Institute for Gender, Sexuality, Feminist Studies, and the Director of the Just Feminist Tech and Scholarship Lab, co-editor of Queers at the Table: An Illustrated Guide to Queer Food (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2022), and creator of The Feminist Restaurant Project: thefeministrestaurantproject.com Follow Dr. Ketchum on her social media pages- bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/aketchum22.bsky.social   @aketchum22.bsky.social instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexketchum/ @dr.alexketchum   To find out more information on Bloodroot Restaurant, check out these sources: Restaurant Website https://www.bloodroot.com/ Public Broadcasting Interview with the founders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtxLyIqYhxQ Documentary Trailer “A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh2K7RAeBf4   This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was supported by Preservation Connecticut, preserving the state's heritage for 50 years and a Quick Grant from CT Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants, programs, and collaboration with other organizations. CTH is supported by state and federal matching funds, community foundations, and gifts from private sources.   Connecticut Landmarks LGBTQ+ Archives The archival collections of East Haddam's Palmer-Warner House include the diaries and letters of previous residents Frederic Palmer and his partner Howard Metzger. On view during the museum's open hours through August 23,2025, “Letters of Unity” explores the evolution of LGBTQ+ communication over more than a century through the stories of Frederic, Howard, and other members of LGBTQ+ communities. From love letters to social media and personal diaries to protest flyers, this display showcases how love, resistance, and solidarity have been expressed through various mediums. Purchase tickets at https://ctlandmarks.org/properties/palmer-warner-house/   The Palmer-Warner House will host a thought-provoking free community panel discussion on queer independence on Saturday, July 12 from 1 pm-4 pm. This panel will offer the opportunity to connect with diverse voices from across generations as they reflect on past, present, and future LGBTQ+ resilience, self-determination, and community support. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the strength of queer identities. Register at https://114536.blackbaudhosting.com/114536/Queer-Independence-Discussion-Panel   ---------------------------------------------------- Like Grating the Nutmeg? Want to support it? Make a donation! 100% of the funds from your donation go directly to the production and promotion of the show. Go to ctexplored.org to send your donation now.   This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Mary Donohue and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at https://www.highwattagemedia.com/   Follow GTN on our socials:  Facebook,Instagram, Threads, and BlueSky.   Follow executive producer Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at West Hartford Town Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!  

Interview with John Leon of The Royal Arctic Institute. John returns for the third time to talk about The Royal Arctic Institute's new self titled album.  The Royal Arctic Institute is a cinematic instrumental post-jazz group from New York City. They have been recording and releasing records since 2017. Since forming in 2016, the band has been a revolving door of different musicians comprising several different lineups. The current lineup is composed of drummer Lyle Hysen (Das Damen, Arthur Lee), guitarists John Leon (Roky Erickson, Summer Wardrobe, Abra Moore) and Chris Robertson (Elk City, James Mastro), and bassist David Motamed (Das Damen, Two Dollar Guitar, Arthur Lee, Townes Van Zandt). The band name is a reference to the fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. All four members of the Royal Arctic Institute have spent decades playing in various ensembles, working as studio musicians, backing musicians, and touring musicians. This self-titled fourth full-length recording from The Royal Arctic Institute is the first to include guitarist Chris Robertson. According to the band, Robertson is a crucial addition to the group, as he provides an added dimension to The Royal Arctic Institute sound and creative process, particularly because this debuts the group as a two guitar quintet. The decision to present this new album as a self-titled record is tightly connected to the band's excitement about their current musical direction. The new album also marks the first time The Royal Arctic Institute is working with Ray Ketchum of Magic Door Recording. Ketchum, often noted for his engineering and recording work on the last handful of Guided by Voices albums, helped steer the band towards an approach which allowed for a rich and fully developed sonic experience. Ketchum's keen and well attuned ear in the studio made it possible for The Royal Arctic Institute to focus more on the nuances they had been developing on previous releases, something apparent on “Twigs Of Cries, Feathers Of Sobs.” As guitarist John Leon points out:         https://www.theroyalarctic.com/

PODCAST: We preview the 2025 Sports PR Summit (www.sportsprsummit.com) that will take place on June 24 at the award-winning Intuit Dome (home of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers) on this edition of Sports Business Radio. We reveal the conversations that will take place on stage at this invite-only event that will also feature a reception at the NFL's west coast headquarters next to Sofi Stadium. Ketchum (www.ketchum.com) is the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Sports PR Summit and we are joined by Ketchum Sports Managing Director Patrick Wixted to preview the event and Ketchum's media roundtable conversation that will take place on stage at the Intuit Dome as part of the full day event.  The Sports PR Summit launched in 2013 and is a leading think tank that brings the sports PR community together annually. The event was founded by Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by @MAICapital – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. @MAICapital is a registered investment adviser and wealth management firm unified in purpose to empower clients to simplify, protect, and grow the wealth they work so hard to build.  Founded in 1973, the firm helps clients achieve their vision and goals through objective advice, tailored planning, comprehensive and integrated solutions, and highly personal service. For more information, visit www.mai.capital or MAI's company page on LinkedIn.   #SportsPRSummit #PR #LosAngeles #IntuitDome #NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.WhoPete Sonntag, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Sun Valley, IdahoRecorded onApril 9, 2025About Sun ValleyClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The R. Earl Holding family, which also owns Snowbasin, UtahPass affiliations:* Ikon Pass – 7 days, no blackouts; no access on Ikon Base or Session passes; days shared between Bald and Dollar mountains* Mountain Collective – 2 days, no blackouts; days shared between Bald and Dollar mountainsReciprocal pass partners: Challenger Platinum and Challenger season passes include unlimited access to Snowbasin, UtahLocated in: Ketchum, IdahoClosest neighboring ski areas: Rotarun (:47), Soldier Mountain (1:10)Base elevation | summit elevation | vertical drop:Bald Mountain: 5,750 feet | 9,150 feet | 3,400 feetDollar Mountain: 6,010 feet | 6,638 feet | 628 feetSkiable Acres: 2,533 acres (Bald Mountain) | 296 acres (Dollar Mountain)Average annual snowfall: 200 inchesTrail count: 122 (100 on Bald Mountain; 22 on Dollar) – 2% double-black, 20% black, 42% intermediate, 36% beginnerLift fleet:Bald Mountain: 12 lifts (8-passenger gondola, 2 six-packs, 6 high-speed quads, 2 triples, 1 carpet - view Lift Blog's of inventory of Bald Mountain's lift fleet)Dollar Mountain: 5 lifts (2 high-speed quads, 1 triple, 1 double, 1 carpet - view Lift Blog's of inventory of Dollar Mountain's lift fleet)Why I interviewed him (again)Didn't we just do this? Sun Valley, the Big Groom, the Monster at the End of The Road (or at least way off the interstate)? Didn't you make All The Points? Pretty and remote and excellent. Why are we back here already when there are so many mountains left to slot onto the podcast? Fair questions, easy answer: because American lift-served skiing is in the midst of a financial and structural renaissance driven by the advent of the multimountain ski pass. A network of megamountains that 15 years ago had been growing creaky and cranky under aging lift networks has, in the past five years, flung new machines up the mountain with the slaphappy glee of a minor league hockey mascot wielding a T-shirt cannon. And this investment, while widespread, has been disproportionately concentrated on a handful of resorts aiming to headline the next generation of self-important holiday Instagram posts: Deer Valley, Big Sky, Steamboat, Snowbasin, and Sun Valley (among others). It's going to be worth checking in on these places every few years as they rapidly evolve into different versions of themselves.And Sun Valley is changing fast. When I hosted Sonntag on the podcast in 2022, Sun Valley had just left Epic for Ikon/Mountain Collective and announced its massive Broadway-Flying Squirrel installation, a combined 14,982 linear feet of high-speed machinery that included a replacement of North America's tallest chairlift. A new Seattle Ridge sixer followed, and the World Cup spectacle followed that. Meanwhile, Sun Valley had settled into its new pass coalitions and teased more megalifts and improvements to the village. Last December, the resort's longtime owner, Carol Holding, passed away at age 95. Whatever the ramifications of all that will be, the trajectory and fate of Sun Valley over the next decade is going to set (as much or more than it traces), the arc of the remaining large independents in our consolidating ski world.What we talked aboutThe passing and legacy of longtime owner Carol Holding and her late husband Earl – “she was involved with the business right up until the very end”; how the Holdings modernized the Sun Valley ski areas; long-term prospects for Sun Valley and Snowbasin independence following Mrs. Holding's passing; bringing World Cup Downhill races back to Sun Valley; what it took to prep Bald Mountain for the events; the risks of hosting a World Cup; finish line vibes; the potential for a World Cup return and when and how that could happen; the impact of the Challenger and Flying Squirrel lift upgrades; potential upgrades for the Frenchman's, River Run, Lookout Express, and Christmas lifts; yes Sun Valley has glades; the impact of the Seattle Ridge chairlift upgrade; why actual lift capacity for Sun Valley's legacy high-speed quads doesn't match spec; explaining Sun Valley's infrastructure upgrade surge; why Mayday and Lookout will likely remain fixed-grip machines; the charm of Dollar Mountain; considering Dollar lift upgrades; what happened to the Silver Dollar carpet; why Sun Valley is likely sticking with Ikon and Mountain Collective long-term after trying both those coalitions and Epic; whether Sun Valley could join Ikon Base now that Alterra ditched Ikon Base Plus; RFID coming at last; whether we could still see a gondola connection between Sun Valley Village and Dollar and Bald mountains; and why Sun Valley isn't focused on slopeside development at Bald Mountain.Why now was a good time for this interviewSince I more or less covered interview timing above, let me instead pull out a bit about Sun Valley's megapass participation that ended up being timely by accident. We recorded this conversation in April, well before Vail Resorts named Rob Katz its CEO for a second time, likely resetting what had become a lopsided (in Alterra's favor) Epic-versus-Ikon battle. Here's what Sonntag had to say on the pod in 2022, when Sun Valley had just wrapped its three-year Epic Pass run and was preparing for its first season on Ikon:… our three-year run with Epic was really, really good. And it brought guests to Sun Valley who have never been here before. I mean, I think we really proved out the value of these multi-resort passes and these partner passes. People aspire to go other places, and when their pass allows them to do that, that sometimes is the impetus. That's all they need to make that decision to do it. So as successful as that was, we looked at Ikon and thought, well, here's an opportunity to introduce ourselves to a whole new group of guests. And why would we not take advantage of that? We're hoping to convert, obviously, a few of these folks to be Sun Valley regulars. And so now we have the opportunity to do that again with Ikon.When I asked Sonntag during that conversation whether he would consider returning to Epic at some point, he said that “I'm focused on doing a great job of being a great partner with Ikon right now,” and that, “I'm not ready to go there yet.”With three winters of Ikon and Mountain Collective membership stacked, Sonntag spoke definitively this time (emphasis mine):We are very very happy with how everything has gone. We feel like we have great partners with both Ikon, which is, you know, partnering with a company, but they're partners in every sense of the word in terms of how they approach the partnership, and we feel like we have a voice. We have access to data. We can really do right by our customers and our business at the same time.Should we read that as an Epic diss on Broomfield? Perhaps, though saying you like pizza doesn't also mean you don't like tacos. But Sonntag was unambiguous when I asked whether Sun Valley was #TeamIkon long-term: “I would see us staying the course,” he said.For those inclined to further read into this, Sonntag arrived at Sun Valley after a long career at Vail Resorts, which included several years as president/COO-equivalent of Heavenly and Whistler. And while Sun Valley is part of a larger company that also includes Snowbasin, meaning Sonntag is not the sole decision-maker, it is interesting that an executive who spent so much of his career with a first-hand look inside the Epic Pass would now lead a mountain that stands firmly with the opposition.What I got wrongI mischaracterized the comments Sonntag had made on Epic and Ikon when we spoke in 2022, making it sound as though he had suggested that Sun Valley would try both passes and then decide between them. But it was me who asked him whether he would decide between the two after an Ikon trial, and he had declined to answer the question, saying, as noted above, that he wasn't “ready to go there yet.”Why you should ski Sun ValleyIf I was smarter I'd make some sort of heatmap showing where skier visits are clustered across America. Unfortunately I'm dumb, and even more unfortunately, ski areas began treating skier visit numbers with the secrecy of nuclear launch codes about a decade ago, so an accurate map would be difficult to draw up even if I knew how.However, I can offer a limited historical view into the crowding advantages that Sun Valley offers in comparison to its easier-to-access peer resorts. Check out Sun Valley's average annual skier visits from 2005 to 2011, compared to similarly sized Breckenridge and Keystone, and smaller Beaver Creek:Here's how those four ski areas compare in size and average skier visits per acre:Of course, 2011 was a long time ago and multi-mountain passes have dramatically reworked visitation patterns. Breck, Keystone, and Beaver Creek, all owned by Vail during the above timeframe, joined Epic Pass in 2008, while Sun Valley would stand on its own until landing on Mountain Collective in 2015, then Epic in 2019, then back to MC and Ikon in 2022. Airline service to Sun Valley has improved greatly in the past 15 years, which could also have ramped up the resort's skier visits.Still, anecdote and experience suggest that these general visitation ratios remain similar to the present day. Beaver Creek remains a bit of a hidey-hole by Colorado standards, but Breck and Keystone, planted right off America's busiest ski corridor in America's busiest ski state, are among the most obvious GPS inputs for the Epic Pass masses. No one has to try that hard to get to Summit County. To get to Sun Valley, you still have to work (and spend), a bit more.So that's the pitch, I guess, in addition to all the established Sun Valley bullet points: excellent grooming and outrageous views and an efficient and fast lift network. By staying off the Ikon Base Pass, not to mention Interstates 70 and 80, Sun Valley has managed to achieve oxymoron status: the big, modern U.S. ski resort that feels mostly empty most of the time. It's this and Taos and Telluride and a few others tossed into the far corners of the Rockies, places that at once feel of the moment and stand slightly outside of time.Podcast NotesOn Sun Valley/Pete 1.0Sonntag first joined me on the pod back in 2022:On Carol HoldingLongtime Sun Valley owner Carol Holding passed away on Dec. 23, 2024. Boise Dev recalled a bit of the family legacy around Sun Valley:“One day, I spotted Earl and Carol dining on the patio and asked him again,” Webb told Bossick. “And Carol turned to him and said, ‘Earl, you've been saying you're going to do that for years. If you don't build a new lodge, I'm going to divorce you.' That's what she said!”The lodge opened in 2004, dubbed Carol's Dollar Mountain Lodge.In a 2000 interview with the Salt Lake Tribune, Carol made it clear that she was as much a part of the business as Earl, whose name caught most of the headlines.“I either became part of his business or lived alone,” she said.The pair often bought distressed or undervalued assets and invested to upgrade them. She told the Tribune that paying attention to the dollars in those early years made a big difference.“I still have the first dollar bill that anyone gave me as a tip,” she said.Once they bought Sun Valley, Robert and Carol wasted no time.Wally Huffman, the resort's GM, got a call to the area above the Ram Restaurant. Someone was stuffing mattresses out the window, and they were landing with a thud on the kitchen loading dock below. Huffman called Janss – the person who had owned the resort – and asked what to do.“I think you should do whatever Mr. Holding tells you to do.”Robert and Carol had purchased the property, and upgrades were well underway. They didn't know how to ski. But they did know hospitality.“Why would anyone who didn't know how to ski buy a ski resort? That wasn't why we bought it—to come here to ski,” Carol said. “We bought it to run as a business.”Earl Holding's 2013 New York Times obituary included background on the couple's purchase of Sun Valley:A year later, Carol Holding, who was her husband's frequent business partner, showed him a newspaper article about the potential sale of Sun Valley. He bought the resort, which had fallen into disrepair since its glory years as a getaway for Ernest Hemingway and others, after he and his wife spent a day there skiing. They had never skied before.Davy Ratchford, President of sister resort Snowbasin, told a great story about Carol Holding on the podcast back in 2023 [31:20]:Mrs. Holding is an amazing woman and is sharp. She knows everything that's going on at the resorts. She used to work here, right? She'd flip burgers and she'd sell things from the retail store. I mean she's an original, right? Like she is absolutely amazing and she knows everything about it. And I was hired and I remember being in our lodge and I had all the employees there and she was introducing me, and it was an amazing experience. I remember I was kneeling down next to her chair and I said, “You know, Mrs. Holding, thank you for the opportunity.” And she grabs both your hands and she holds them in tight to her, and that's how she talks to you. It's this amazing moment. And I said, “I just want to make sure I'm doing exactly what you want me to do for you and Earl's legacy of Snowbasin.” I know how much they love it, right? Since 1984. And I said, “Can I just ask your advice?” And this is exactly what she said to me, word for word, she said, “Be nice and hire nice people.” And every employee orientation since then, I've said that: “Our job is to be nice and to hire nice people.”Listen to the rest here:On Sun Valley's evolutionWhen the Holdings showed up in 1977, Sun Valley, like most contemporary ski areas, was a massive tangle of double and triple chairs:The resort upgraded rapidly, installing seven high-speed quads between 1988 and 1994: Unfortunately, the ski area chose Yan, whose bungling founder's shortcuts transformed the machines into deathtraps, as its detachable partner. The ski area heavily retrofit all seven machines in partnership with Doppelmayr in 1995. Sun Valley has so far replaced three of the seven Yans: the Seattle Ridge sixer replaced the detach quad of the same name last year and the Broadway sixer and Flying Squirrel quad replaced the Broadway and Greyhawk quads in 2023, on a new alignment:Sonntag outlines which of the remaining four Yan-Doppelmayr hybrids will be next on the pod.I've summarized the Yan drama several times, most recently in the article accompanying my podcast conversation with Mammoth COO Eric Clark earlier this year:On World Cup resultsWhile we talk in general about the motivation behind hosting the World Cup, what it took to prep the mountain, and the energy of the event itself, we don't get a lot into the specifics of the events themselves. Here are all the official stats. Videos here.On gladesYes, Sun Valley has glades (video by #GoProBro, which is me):On Ikon Pass' evolutionI feel as though I publish this chart every other article, but here it is. If you're reading this in the future, click through for the most current:On the Sun Valley Village masterplanWe discuss an old Sun Valley masterplan that included a gondola connection from the village to Dollar and then Bald mountains:The new village plan, which is a separate document, rather than an update of the image above, doesn't mention it:Why? We discuss.The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a reader-supported publication. Please support independent ski journalism, or we'll all be reading about bros backflipping over moving trains for the rest of our lives. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

My guest this week is Matthew Mead. Mattie Mead is a Sun Valley, Idaho based entrepreneur who has a passion for reenvisioning the materials used in construction and beyond. In 2016, he was a TEDx speaker on the topic of "Building a Better World."   As the CEO and Founder of Hempitecture, he is dedicated to seeing the use of sustainable, healthy building materials in our built environment. His work with Hempitecture awarded him a spot on the 2020 Forbes "30 under 30" list, alongside his cofounder Tommy Gibbons.   Outside of Hempitecture, Mattie served on the Board of Directors of Idaho BaseCamp, a non-profit organization that connects underserved communities to the outdoors. In his home of Ketchum, Idaho, he serves as the Vice-Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Chairperson of the Historical Preservation Commission. Mead is a graduate of Hobart College '13, where he studied architecture, environmental sciences, studio   Socials and website: https://www.hempitecture.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattie-mead/   Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights: Facebook: / digitalnicheagency Linkedin: / digitalnicheagency Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency @digitalnicheagency Twitter: / dnagency_ca YouTube: / @digitalnicheagency

Welcome to the latest PRmoment podcast. On the show today we're talking to Heather Blundell, the UK CEO of Grayling. Heather joined Grayling in late 2023 after a brief spell at Ketchum as deputy UK CEO. Before that she'd headed up Weber's Manchester office and been part of the leadership team at Weber in London.On the show today we're going to talk through Heather's career story, from her time as a trainee at Edelman, which she describes as “like SAS training” through to her MD role at Grayling today.Grayling has global revenues of £40m with about half of those in the UK. It has 30 offices globally.Clients include Visa, Birmingham Football Club and Grindr.Before we start, two pieces of good news at PRmoment this week. The first is that the programme for PR Masterclass: AI in PR is now complete. The PR Masterclass series are hybrid events so you can attend either in person or virtually. The event is on July 3rd and themes include:How to Integrate AI into your PR WorkflowThe impact of AI on JournalismAI as a content production toolIs LLM optimisation PR's biggest opportunity of our lifetimes?How will AI impact the agency business model?How to build and scaling AI-powered PR toolsThe legal implications of AI in your communicationsThe intersection of PR and AI for in-house communicatorsHow to move from AI experimentation to implementationCheck out the microsite PRMasterclasses.com for all the details including the speaker line-up.The other vital bit of information is that The Creative Moment Awards are now open for entries. You can see all the categories for 2025 at the microsite creativemomentawards.co.The early bird entry deadline is Friday 16th May.Here's a summary of what Heather and PRmoment founder discussed:3 mins Heather on the current health of UK PR would you say?“The agency model and way of working is continuing to evolve.”“We're seeing clients be cautious.”“Pitching is more aggressive than ever.”8.30 mins Heather started her PR career at Edelman. Looking back, is that where she learnt how to be good at PR?“There was a high level of expected excellence. I've tried to emulate that throughout my career. It was a high challenge, high support culture.”15 mins How did Heather make the move from Edelman in London to Weber Shandwick in Manchester?16 mins Heather talks about the role Colin Byrne and Jon McLeod played in her becoming MD of Weber Shandwick Manchester aged 29.“Agencies must be a meritocracy, not a test of longevity.” Ben Smith19 mins How Heather and her team turned around the fortunes of Weber Shandwick in Manchester to have a fee income of about £5m and 40 odd employees in 2014.24 mins Heather and Ben reminisce about the PR legends that were Colin Byrne and Robert Phillips.Here is the link to the PRmoment Podcast with Colin Byrne, referenced in the show.28 mins Why did you leave Weber to go to Ketchum?29 mins What did Heather learn from her time at Ketchum?31 mins Heather on why she moved to Grayling.“Grayling is the first PR firm I've worked at where the UK business is bigger than the US. That makes a difference.”Here is the link to the PRmoment Podcast episode with Sarah Schofield reference on the show.35 mins In some ways, the defining trend of the l

Episode Notes This week on Pride Connection, dropping on Tuesday wherever you get your podcast, we're continuing a very special two-part journey with someone who continues to inspire and electrify our community —Rosemary Ketchum! Part one last week presented a flashback to one of our most powerful conversations ever. And this week, she's back with us for a brand-new episode—raw, real, and refreshingly Rosemary. We first met Rosemary Ketchum during a momentous chapter of her journey—as an advocate, a candidate, and a history-maker. As the first openly transgender person elected to office in West Virginia, Rosemary shattered barriers and made national headlines… but she didn't stop there. In this powerful updated episode, we had a conversation that left an indelible mark on our hearts. Rosemary shares her passion for advocacy, her grassroots work supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, and her unapologetic drive to protect and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community—especially in places where it's not always safe or easy to do so. She joins us to talk about what's next, how she's really doing, and how she's feeling in the face of an America that's teetering between promise and peril. Spoiler alert: she doesn't hold back. She talks candidly about attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community, the exhaustion of advocacy, and the crossroads many of us are standing at: fight or flee? And in her own words: “I love coming to talk with Blind LGBT Pride International's Pride Connection. I am an honorary member of this fabulous organization who is fighting the good fight and folding and embracing our community's most vulnerable members, and standing up against the forces trying to strip away the identities of us all—especially our transgender and non-binary siblings.”   For more information on Blind Pride International, please visit www.bpi.gay

Show Notes:The current negative sentiment and noise around equity and inclusion can feel overwhelming. At such times it makes sense to step back and celebrate the work of organisations steadfast in their vision (there are many of them around). The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF) is one such organisation dedicated to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the communications industry that has been doing some stellar work to deliver on its purpose. I recently took the opportunity to invite Koray Camgöz, the new CEO of the TBF and one of the nicest people I know in the UK PR industry to talk about his priorities and focus.Koray has been a staunch advocate for building a fairer and more inclusive industry from his time at the PRCA, including championing the work of PRCA REEB and the EIAB. Always extending himself to support the cause. So, it was great to hear him reflect on his experiences including his recent stint at Ketchum and how it has shaped/prepared him for his current role as CEO. We also spoke about

Episode Notes This week on Pride Connection, dropping on Tuesday wherever you get your podcast,were kicking off a very special two-part journey with someone who continues to inspire and electrify our community —Rosemary Ketchum! Part one starts Tuesday with a flashback to one of our most powerful conversations ever. And next week, she's back with us for a brand-new episode—raw, real, and refreshingly Rosemary. We first met Rosemary Ketchum during a momentous chapter of her journey—as an advocate, a candidate, and a history-maker. As the first openly transgender person elected to office in West Virginia, Rosemary shattered barriers and made national headlines… but she didn't stop there. In this powerful flashback episode, we revisit a conversation that left an indelible mark on our hearts. Rosemary shares her passion for advocacy, her grassroots work supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, and her unapologetic drive to protect and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community—especially in places where it's not always safe or easy to do so. And then—buckle up—next week we catch up with Rosemary once again! Fresh off her historic mayoral run in Wheeling, she joins us to talk about what's next, how she's really doing, and how she's feeling in the face of an America that's teetering between promise and peril. Spoiler alert: she doesn't hold back. She talks candidly about attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community, the exhaustion of advocacy, and the crossroads many of us are standing at: fight or flee? And in her own words: “I love coming to talk with Blind LGBT Pride International's Pride Connection. I am an honorary member of this fabulous organization who is fighting the good fight and folding and embracing our community's most vulnerable members, and standing up against the forces trying to strip away the identities of us all—especially our transgender and non-binary siblings.”

In this episode, Cassie Abel, founder and CEO of Wild Rye, joins the podcast to share the real story behind building a women-first outdoor apparel brand rooted in the mountain town of Ketchum, Idaho.Cassie opens up about the early chaos of launching Wild Rye, including a flawed first product run, a last-minute brand name change, and the realities of navigating co-founder dynamics. She also talks through the years-long process of expanding into snow outerwear and what it means to lead with intuition in a data-driven industry.This conversation covers decision-making under pressure, the challenges of raising capital and the unique energy that comes from building a brand with heart. It's a candid and insightful episode for anyone curious about what it takes to grow a purpose-driven business in the outdoor industry. Show Notes:Learn more about KOREWild Rye websiteSecond Nature Podcast with CassieTitle Nine PitchfestWomen-Led WednesdayTory Burch Foundation FellowshipCassie on LinkedInChristian on LinkedIn

https://vimeo.com/1067090875?share=copy The transformation that we are in the middle of has been an intergenerational lightworking transformational process. Dolores Cannon's work talks about the three waves of volunteers to the planet. The first wave, the second wave and the third wave. Today, we are having a conversation with a first waver, Rev. Janice “Hope” Gorman and Melissa Ketchum, the second wave worker, both are at the Hope Interfaith Center. ​Join ​us ​to ​find ​out ​more. As a first wave worker, Rev. Janice “Hope” Gorman paved the way for a community of people drawn to ancient wisdom and seeking truth within themselves when she founded the Hope Interfaith Center. Rev. Janice “Hope” Gorman now encourages fellow first wave helpers to start looking for qualified second wave helper mentees. Mentee and spiritual life coach, Melissa Ketchum has been preparing for more than 10 years to step up as a second wave helper at the Hope Interfaith Center. Together, Rev. Janice “Hope” Gorman and Melissa Ketchum plan to expand the reach of Hope Interfaith Center by inviting additional second wave helpers and healers to offer sound healing sessions, chi gong, drum circles, manifestation classes, channeling mentorship, Watch or listen to the show to learn what characteristics to look for in your personal second wave helper. You're Invited! REVEREND JANICE HOPE GORMAN BIO Rev. Janice "Hope" Gorman has been married to her best friend Paul, for 38 years. She has 5 grown children and 6 grandchildren. Hope is here in Divine service. Her role as a Spiritual Teacher is foremost in her life. She is the creator and director of the non-profit, Hope Interfaith Center, where she facilitates classes, seminars, and workshops. Her career has spanned 35 plus years helping humanity evolve. She welcomes all to Hope Interfaith Center who wish to live in Divine Flow. And open their hearts to the broad spectrum frequency that causes us all to feel connected to Source. She has presented and traveled around the world. Her "Pure Hope Show" interviews teachers, healers, and authors from around the world. She loves to mentor women because the time has come to pass the scepter to the holders of light for the forth coming golden age. She does private sessions with those who wish to enhance their spiritual lives and understand their spiritual intuitive abilities. MELISSA KETCHUM BIO Melissa is a Spiritual Life Coach, Intuitive, & Reiki Master, and interfaith minister at the Hope Interfaith Center. She believes in connecting to creativity to heal and creating a beautiful & fulfilling life! A fashion designer by trade, she utilizes artistry, manifestation techniques, intuitive guidance, and energy healing to assist clients in discovering their souls true essence. She's an inspirational speaker and host of the Awakening Hour Podcast, with the intention to "Get Lit From Within". She loves facilitating sacred circles, workshops, and creative retreats to assist others in coming back home to their truth as they step into their spiritual gifts! LINKS Web: http://www.hopeinterfaithcenter.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hopeinterfaith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeinterfaithcenter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-janice-gorman-b5ab0b26/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD I love mentoring women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. If you don't want to settle for anything less than a life of passion and purpose, book a Discovery Call and let's talk! Schedule today! http://bit.ly/2CpFHFZ FREE GIFT: The Love Mastery Game, an oracle for revealing your soul's curriculum in every day challenges. http://www.kerrihummingbird.com/play JOIN SOUL NECTAR TRIBE! https://kerrihummingbird.com/membership Do you lack the confidence to trust yourself and go for what you want?

A Seed Chat with Bill McDormanIn this episode, the focus is on the importance of building resilient local seed and food economies. They elaborate on the six stages of the food economy — growing, harvesting, distribution, preparation, eating, and disposal — and stress the need for these processes to be circular, emphasizing composting and waste reuse. They identify seven components essential for a flourishing local food economy, including farming methods, education, harvesting and distribution, creating farmers, value-added products, culture, and local seeds. The conversation then shifts to the critical role of local seed economy and how everyone can participate by saving and sharing seeds. The benefits of seed saving, including the creation of surplus and unique, locally-adapted varieties, are highlighted. Joseph Lofthouse's concept of landrace gardening and 'Grex' is introduced, emphasizing the joy and importance of growing plants adapted to local conditions. Stories of localizing food systems, the pitfalls of dependence on industrial agriculture, and the value of volunteer plants further enrich the discussion. Both Greg and Bill encourage listeners to embrace growing, saving seeds, and actively participating in their local food economies..Visit www.urbanfarm.org/875-seed for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library!What is the Seed Chat?At least ten times a year we have a live Seed Saving Class with Bill McDorman, the former Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance, Ketchum, Idaho. He got his start in the bio-regional seed movement while in college in 1979 when he helped start Garden City Seeds. In 1984, Bill started Seeds Trust/High Altitude Gardens, a mail order seed company he ran successfully until it sold in 2013. Come join us for the next live class, or catch up on our previous classes through our podcast episodes. Either way you will expand your seed knowledge and gain new perspectives on your food system. Register anytime for the next event.Register Here for the Monthly Seed Saving Class with Live Q&ABecome an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

This week, host Brenna West is rounding out this season of The Girl Scout Advantage Podcast with the inspiration behind the Dudes of Girl Scouting series—Dan Ketchum, aka Gramps. Dan has been a pillar of Camp Linden, following in the footsteps of his father as Ranger and dedicating decades to making camp a home for generations of Girl Scouts. Though he recently retired, his work at camp never stopped—he continues to volunteer and work alongside Rob Lehman, ensuring the beauty of camp lives on. Dan shares how his role evolved over time: “I just came here to do the work. I did not think I would have to be involved with the kids. And then I found out it was a matter of getting to be involved with the kids. I found I wanted to be. It just made my job so much more interesting.” In this heartfelt episode, Dan reflects on his legacy at Camp Linden, the moments that changed him, and why Girl Scout camp is such a special place for all who experience it.

Jamie Read is the Founder and CEO of BriteBirch Collective, a global integrated marketing and business consultancy established in 2018. With over 17 years of experience, he has built award-winning marketing teams and campaigns across Canada, the Middle East, and Asia. Before founding BriteBirch, Jamie held leadership positions at prominent agencies such as Edelman and Ketchum, working with global clients in the healthcare, technology, and consumer goods sectors. In addition to his role at BriteBirch, he serves as Communications Chair for the Canada-ASEAN Business Council, promoting diversified trade and business opportunities. In this episode… Traditional marketing agencies often rely on rigid structures and outdated processes that limit creativity and flexibility. These models prioritize internal politics and overhead costs over client needs, leading to bloated teams and inconsistent results. How can agencies streamline operations while fostering collaboration and delivering tailored solutions? Jamie Read, a marketing expert, recognized these gaps after years of working in major global agencies and sought to create an agency model that breaks free from conventional barriers. By assembling a curated network of over 300 seasoned marketing experts worldwide, he designed a flexible, project-based collective that matches senior-level talent directly with client needs. His focus on eliminating agency politics, promoting collaboration among freelancers, and using modern tools ensures seamless communication and high-quality results. Jamie also emphasizes the importance of building a strong culture within a decentralized team and has launched a community-driven initiative to mentor the next generation of freelancers and help them thrive in an evolving marketplace. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Jamie Read, Founder and CEO of BriteBirch Collective, about how he's redefining the agency model by blending the freedom of freelancing with the power of collaboration. Jamie shares his journey from working in traditional agencies to building his global collective, explains how he attracts top talent, and discusses how BriteBirch structures client teams to deliver bespoke solutions.

Does your teen have an unhealthy relationship with food? Want to learn some tips for nurturing and teaching your teen some heathy eating habits? Join Dr. Amy and Sandy on this episode of the Brainy Moms podcasts as they interview Claire Ketchum, the innovator of the Peaceful Eating Method.  Drawing from her own challenges with yo-yo dieting, Claire joins us to illuminate pathways for teens to develop positive body images and sustainable eating patterns. Together, we delve into the reasons why teens fall into unhealthy eating cycles and how parents can intervene with compassion and insight, fostering self-confidence and well-being without triggering defensiveness.Dive into practical parenting strategies as we address teen stress and its impact on eating habits. We unpack the importance of identifying stressors, whether they stem from school, home, or social encounters, and how these can affect eating behaviors. Learn about effective techniques like the emotional freedom technique that can help manage stress and promote healthier habits. This discussion also touches on the delicate issue of self-esteem, especially for female teens, and how parents can model a healthy relationship with food to guide their children subtly.Through empowering tools like positive self-talk, Claire offers strategies to help teens cultivate a resilient self-image. We explore how parents can encourage this growth by fostering open communication and collaborative decision-making about food choices. Uncover the challenges of immediate gratification and its influence on teens, as well as how structured habit shifts can lead to lasting lifestyle changes. Together, we provide a roadmap for parents and teens to break free from the dieting cycle and embrace healthier, more balanced lives.Here's a recap of what we talked about on this episode:  • Recognizing the impact of stress on eating habits • The critical mother-daughter dynamic regarding body image • Tools for initiating conversations about food • Strategies for modeling a healthy relationship with food • Addressing the influence of social media on body image • Techniques for combating negative self-talk • Claire's programs for parents and teens • Encouragement for parents to embrace change and modeling behaviors CONNECT WITH US: Website: www.TheBrainyMoms.com Email: info@TheBrainyMoms.com Social Media: @TheBrainyMoms Our sponsor's website: www.LearningRx.comSandy's TikTok: @TheBrainTrainerLadyDr. Amy's brand new IG: @DrAmySaysGraceDr. Amy's website: www.AmyMoorePhD.com

Bryant Dunn has worn many hats since he moved to Ketchum, Idaho more than 30 years ago from his home town of Bellevue, WA. He has worked as a bar tender, ski instructor, ski patroller, flyfishing and big game hunting guide and outfitter, tv morning show host, weatherman, journalist and creative writer. Currently, Bryant spends most of his time - when not chasing his kids down the ski slopes of Sun Valley's Bald Mountain or along the banks of some remote Idaho river - operating Dunn Outfitting International which offers flyfishing and big game hunting services around the world.Bryant is the International Director of Himalayan Flyfishing Adventures headquartered in Himalayan Bhutan and owns Bhutan's first-ever flyshop and is currently in the finishing stages of construction of the kingdom's first flyfishing-specific lodge. He is also a partner in and Director of Guest Services for Christmas Island Lodge, located on the world's largest coral atoll in the central Polynesian Republic of Kiribati and is the Head Honcho of Idaho Wilderness Outfitters based near Sun Valley, Idaho, USA. Bryant recently retired from the Sun Valley Ski Patrol after 22 years serving in various roles including Snow Safety Officer, Critical Incident Team Leader and Supervisor.Finally, Bryant serves on the Board of Directors of Fisheries Conservation Foundation, is the Board Chair of Himalayan Rivers United, represents Fly Fishers International as FFI Ambassador in Bhutan and as the FFI International Ambassador Coordinator and has served the Royal Government of Bhutan as Master Trainer of Fishing Guides.Much more importantly, Bryant is the father of four amazing children who are just as passionate about the outdoors as he is.

Welcome to the latest PRmoment podcast. Today we're chatting to the PRCA's Interim CEO Sarah Waddington about her plans for the organisation. In January this year Sarah was appointed to the role, having been appointed to the board of the organisation in 2023..Sarah is about a month into the role but in that time the PRCA has joined the CBI, launched a PR Pitch guide and Ketchum has rejoined, having left back a couple of years ago.In a moment of gorgeous irony, thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors the PRCA.Do check out the programme for our next webinar on “The World's Greatest PR Research.” It's on 19th Mar 2025, starting at 3:30PM UK time.In this exclusive webinar, PRmoment editorial team have picked the best PR research they have seen in the past 12 months.Sarah welcome to the show1 mins What is the role of a modern trade association? 6 mins What is the business model of a trade body? What are the revenue streams?7 mins What would you say are the priorities for the PRCA currently? “Member value is number one…we're aware agencies and in-house teams have faced difficult times in the past few years…My priorities: the fee structure. We're doing a piece of work at the moment to make sure that is fit for purpose and reflects the market.”8 mins Which regions around the world does the PRCA operate in?11 mins There is a huge diversity and variance of what PRCA members want from a trade body, does that mean it can try and do too much, and become too complex an organisation?13 mins What do PRCA members tell you they want from the organisation?15 mins How many people does the PRCA employ now? How many members does it have? Agencies? In-house? Individual?16.30 mins Both UK PR trade bodies (The PRCA and the CIPR) made a loss in the last financial year. Why does Sarah think that is?“The economy hasn't really picked up…Anybody who is a member of an industry body right now, is looking at their subs and saying ‘what am i getting for this?' It's alright paying subs when life is good and margins are high. It is right when that is scrutinised."21 mins It's obviously early days in Sarah's leadership stint at the PRCA but what are her ambitions for the organisation? “Right now it's (about) consolidation and financial stability.”“If we're looking at the fee structure, there is clear growth to be had from the regions.”22 mins Sarah has been involved with the leadership of the PRCA and before that the CIPR. So she knows your way around PR professional associations. Broadly is she in favour of leaner organisation or an expansionist strategy? Sarah also updates us on PR's forever question: The PRCA/CIPR merger.

In this episode of the Autonomous IT Heroes of IT podcast, Ashley interviews Matthew Ketchum, the Director of Educational Technology at Modesto City Schools. Matthew shares his journey into technology and education, highlighting his initiatives in eSports and the integration of educational technology with IT. He discusses the importance of resilience and adaptability in educational projects, emphasizing user feedback and collaboration across departments.Link to book discussed:The Design Thinking Playbook

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Is your agency in need of a rebrand? Many of us are accidental agency owners who threw together a brand without fully understanding our niche or service offering; starting with just a basic name and logo. As the agency evolves this may signal the need for a strategic brand refresh. Today's featured guest runs a rebranding agency and shares the scenarios that could justify a rebrand, the difference the right will name make for clients to differentiate you, and share some rebranding strategies to keep in mind. Jim Heininger is a seasoned agency owner based in Chicago who runs two agencies: Dixon James, a strategic communication and change management firm, and the rebranding specialists known as the Rebranding Experts. With over 25 years of experience in the public relations industry, Jim discusses the importance of building a strong agency presence, why your name matters, and when is the right time to think about a rebrand. In this episode, we'll discuss: 2 big reasons agencies rebrand Why names matter for brand differentiation. Things to consider before renaming your agency.  Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources Smart Pricing Table: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by Smart Pricing Table, an award-winning proposal software built just for marketing agencies and designed to handle your unique challenges and cut down the time you spend on proposal as much as 90%. Go to smartpricingtable.com/smartagency to see if this is the missing piece your agency needs. Schedule a demo and get 50% OFF for the first two months. What Does Brand Mean? Jim built his career in the agency environment, spending 25 years in public relations working for some major agencies like Bushman Hillard and Ketchum. Later on, he worked for McDonald's as a communications strategist tasked with helping them get through some brand issues they faced at the time. His time at McDonald's taught him a lot about the perspective on agencies and how to form great client relationships to get the best work out of your agency. This time proved transformative for his career, it was when he had the opportunity to start his own agency and also when he started learning more about branding. Jim defines a brand as the comprehensive collection of experiences and assets that define a company, extending far beyond visual elements like logos to encompass customer experience, brand promises, and their fulfillment. While a brand ultimately exists in customers' minds, and you'll never be able to control how customers perceive it, you can influence that perception. Influential figures like Steve Jobs understood the importance of brand narratives and greatly admired Nike, which has mastered the art of branding by creating a strong identity that transcends their products. Businesses should actively manage their brand perception rather than allowing external forces to dictate it. Hence, it is only logical they consider rebranding once the brand no longer represents their business. 2 Big Reason to Consider an Agency Rebrand According to Jim, agencies are the business category that most frequently undergo rebrands. It makes sense, given so many are accidental agencies. Many agency owners begin as skilled practitioners who establish a business in response to growing client demand, often resulting in a created brands that may not stand the test of time. There are two common reasons why founders consider a rebrand: Make it all about the business, instead of yourself. Many agencies initially build their brand around the founder's expertise. As the business grows, however, there's often a strategic need to highlight the broader team's capabilities, reducing client expectations for direct founder involvement in every project. Niching down. Another common scenario prompting a rebrand is when an agency decides to niche down its services. While owners might worry about alienating existing clients through rebranding, Jim notes that clients typically focus more on service quality and results than brand aesthetics. Rebranding is not merely a cosmetic change; it is a strategic decision that requires careful consideration. If your current brand fails to differentiate you from competitors or clearly communicate your value proposition and target audience, it could be time to rebrand. Success lies in approaching it as a strategic initiative, involving key stakeholders, and maintaining focus on innovation and market relevance. Ultimately, a well-executed rebrand not only revitalizes an agency's image but also reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients in an ever-changing environment. Why Names Matter for Brand Differentiation If we look around, we're surrounded by big brands with names that didn't necessarily mean much before their success gave it meaning. For examlpe, did “google” even mean anything before 1998? It's natural to ask ourselves then if a name is really that important. For small businesses, yes, a name is very important because it's your opportunity to put something compelling out there, capture the audience's attention, and differentiate your business. Nowadays it's getting harder to name a corporation, as it seems the good names are all taken. This has led to a trend of using unconventional names, which, while potentially memorable, risk confusing potential clients. The balance between distinctiveness and clarity has become a critical consideration in the naming process. Jim's approach to rebranding starts with a name that is packed with meaning, is exciting to the client, and inspires them to put together a cohesive elevator pitch. A well-chosen name should serve as a foundation for effective storytelling, enabling businesses to communicate their value proposition clearly and memorably. Things to Consider Before Renaming Your Agency A name serves as the first point of contact between a brand and its audience and should encapsulate the essence of the agency's mission, values, and unique offerings. There's a lot of work to be done before landing on the perfect name, like understanding your differentiators, your promise to customers, and the legacy you want to leave. Understanding these elements correctly will help you come up with a clear brand promise and a word that represents that promise and brings it to light. Additionally, think about the type of word you want. Do you want a descriptive word? Do you want to coin a term? Or maybe borrow meanings from existing words that can be contextualized within the industry? Naming, therefore, becomes a strategic endeavor that requires a deep understanding of the agency's strengths and the value it offers to clients. Just remember the approval timeline associated with trademarking a name can take up to a year, which is why agencies should be confident in their chosen name and conduct a thorough review process, ensuring that it not only resonates with the brand's identity but is also legally viable. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

After a great day of skiing together, Jonathan talked with Jake Stevens (Rossignol's Winter Sports Equipment Director for North America) about world-cup race skis vs. recreational skis: what do they have in common; how do they incorporate technological advances; and what are the available options between skis designed to win gold medals and those designed to have fun on the weekends with your family and friends? It's a conversation that is guaranteed to get you thinking about various approaches to the mountain — and your own approach to sliding around on snow.RELATED LINKS:OpenSnow.com/buy - code: blister50Our Blister Rec Shop: Spokane Alpine Haus5850 Fest, Ketchum, IdahoBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredJoin Us! Blister Summit 2025TOPICS & TIMES:Jake's Background in Racing (8:47)Ski Gear at the World Cup Level (12:13)Line Control Technology (27:46)The Direction of Tech Developments (30:31)Understanding the Options via Rossignol's Hero Line (33:13)Rossignol Arcade 88 (45:51)Surprising Products & World Cup Finals in Sun Valley (51:43)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBlister PodcastCRAFTEDBikes & Big Ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Seed Chat with Bill McDormanIn this episode, Greg Peterson from Urban Farm U and Bill McDorman discuss seed-saving and the importance of embracing creativity and chaos in gardening, particularly during winter. They delve into personal anecdotes about sustainable practices and running businesses, highlighting the intersections of fear, excitement, and change in various aspects of life. Additionally, they touch on the evolving practices in permaculture and grain cultivation, particularly Kernza, and its potential for sustainable agriculture. Visit www.urbanfarm.org/858-seed for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library!What is the Seed Chat?At least ten times a year we have a live Seed Saving Class with Bill McDorman, the former Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance, Ketchum, Idaho. He got his start in the bio-regional seed movement while in college in 1979 when he helped start Garden City Seeds. In 1984, Bill started Seeds Trust/High Altitude Gardens, a mail order seed company he ran successfully until it sold in 2013. Come join us for the next live class, or catch up on our previous classes through our podcast episodes. Either way you will expand your seed knowledge and gain new perspectives on your food system. Register anytime for the next event.Register Here for the Monthly Seed Saving Class with Live Q&ABecome an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

Thomas “Black Jack” Ketchum was an Old West cowboy turned outlaw. He and his gang robbed trains and stole livestock all throughout the American Southwest before coming to a disastrous end. And that's when things went from bad to worse. Before it was all said and done, Ketchum would go down in history as the only person ever executed for ATTEMPTING to rob a train. Also discussed are Black Jack Christian, the Wild Bunch, Will Carver, Ben Kilpatrick, and Elzy Lay. This episode is brought to you by Quince! https://www.quince.com/wildwest This episode is also sponsored by DraftKings! https://sportsbook.draftkings.com Code: WILDWEST Check out the website for more true tales from the Old West https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ Join Into History for ad-free and bonus content! https://intohistory.supercast.com/ Join Patreon for ad-free and bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/wildwestextra Dynamite and Six Shooter by Jeff Burton - https://a.co/d/802o5Z9 Thomas “Black Jack” Ketchum essay by Jeff Burton - https://www.seibelfamily.net/ketchum-black-jack.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 Heartland MLS President John Ketchum talks with Bobbi and Alex about the changing real estate landscape and the value the MLS offers to agents and their businesses. (Jump to interview at 10:35)

What if too much collaboration can hinder productivity?   Our guest, author Joe McCormack, a communication expert who helps professionals navigate information overload, shares practical tips on how to balance collaboration with the essential quiet time needed for deep thinking. Joe McCormack is a communication expert who helps professionals navigate information overload.  As an entrepreneur, he founded Sheffield Company and The BRIEF Lab, specializing in concise communication and leadership development. He's the author of "Brief," "Noise," and "Quiet Works," which address the challenges of focus and distraction. His work includes a podcast, "Just Saying," and the development of "Quiet Workplaces," dedicated spaces for focused work. Previously, he was a senior executive at Ketchum. Joe McCormack holds a BA in English Literature from Loyola University of Chicago. In this episode, Joe discusses the release of his new book, Quiet Works, which is part of a trilogy focused on achieving clarity and intentionality at work.  Building on his previous works, Brief and Noise, Joe emphasizes the importance of making it easier for others to listen to us. He shares insights on how individuals can take responsibility for their communication and listening practices.  The conversation highlights the value of quiet time before engaging in discussions, underscoring its role in preparation and centeredness.    "Quiet is not a technique. It's an appointment." - Joe McCormack   SUPERPOWER Notes:   00:02:17 – The Challenge of Embracing Quiet: Joe discusses his initial resistance to quiet and the insights he gained while writing Noise, highlighting the internal noise that often distracts us. 00:06:48 – The Power of Scheduling Quiet: Joe explains how scheduling quiet time can lead to better preparation and improved performance in professional settings. 00:12:07 – Defining Quiet: Joe offers a practical definition of quiet in a professional context, emphasizing the need for dedicated time alone to think and reflect. 00:14:35 – The Importance of Preparation: The conversation highlights how preparation through quiet can enhance listening skills and overall communication effectiveness. 00:28:08 – Collaboration vs. personal time: Discussion on the balance between collaboration and the need for personal quiet time to think and reflect. 00:34:11 – Avoiding quiet and self-reflection: Exploration of why people often avoid quiet moments and the fear of confronting their own thoughts. 00:36:19 – The power of pausing decisions: Emphasizing the value of taking a moment to pause before making decisions to ensure they are well thought out. 00:41:29 –  QCO: A Practical Tool for Meetings: Joe introduces the QCO (Question, Comment, Observation) technique to encourage thoughtful participation in meetings. 00:48:58 –  The value of quiet moments: Discussing how quiet moments can enhance clarity and improve overall work performance. 00:54:25 –  Quiet workplace: Ideas on designing workspaces that promote quiet and reduce distractions for improved employee well-being and productivity.     Key Takeaways "Quiet is not a technique. It's an appointment."- Joe McCormack "Anything that's worth doing in life is worth doing poorly."- Joe McCormack "Quiet allows me to slow down for a minute... it literally changed me as a person."- Joe McCormack "The quality of a person's listening being present in the moment makes a person.It changes everything.”- Joe McCormack "You need more time alone, not seven hours a day, but you need 10 minutes."- Joe McCormack Resources Mentioned: Podcast Episode:Elite Communications Skills as a Competitive Advantage, Think Clearly and Communicate Concisely with Joe McCormack   Connect with Joe McCormack: https://josephmccormack.com/ https://josephmccormack.com/my-books/  https://josephmccormack.com/my-podcasts/   Connect with Raquel Ark: https://listeningalchemy.com/  Mobile: + 491732340722 listeningsuperpower@gmail.com contact@listeningalchemy.com LinkedIn: Raquel Ark   

Braden Gall talks with Geoff Ketchum of OrangeBloods.com to talk Texas Longhorns football. How healthy is Texas? What was the crowd like last weekend and what will it be like in Atlanta? Is Quinn Ewers playing some of his better football? Can Arizona State challenge Texas down the field? We are brought to you by M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.

851: Seed ConferencesA Seed Chat with Special Guest Julia DakinIn this episode, Greg from Urban Farm U hosts a seed chat with Julia Dakin, co-founder of the nonprofit Going to Seed. They discuss Julia's work in promoting seed sovereignty and adapting crops to local conditions. Julia shares her mission of transforming agriculture from an industrialized system to one focused on community and ecological resilience. They delve into the organization's programs, including seed diversity initiatives and supporting farmers in adapting crops to their specific environments. Julia also talks about her participation in the California Organic Seed Summit, addressing issues like land access, seed cooperatives, and engaging younger farmers. The conversation highlights the importance of genetic diversity in seeds for nutrient-dense crops and resilient food systems. .Julia Dakin is the co founder of Going to Seed, an organization dedicated to promoting seed sovereignty and teaching growers how to adapt crops to local conditions and community preferences. For several years she has been working in community driven projects that focus on adapting gardens for for climate and community resilience using ancestral techniques.Julia leads initiatives that empower local growers to build resilient, locally adapted food systems, enhancing community resilience and food diversity.Visit www.urbanfarm.org/851-seed for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library!What is the Seed Chat?At least ten times a year we have a live Seed Saving Class with Bill McDorman, the former Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance, Ketchum, Idaho. He got his start in the bio-regional seed movement while in college in 1979 when he helped start Garden City Seeds. In 1984, Bill started Seeds Trust/High Altitude Gardens, a mail order seed company he ran successfully until it sold in 2013. Come join us for the next live class, or catch up on our previous classes through our podcast episodes. Either way you will expand your seed knowledge and gain new perspectives on your food system. Register anytime for the next event.Register Here for the Monthly Seed Saving Class with Live Q&ABecome an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

In this episode, recorded live at the 2024 Sun Valley Writers' Conference, novelist Kristin Hannah talks to Jenny Emery Davidson, the executive director of The Community Library in Ketchum, Idaho, about her #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Women. In The Women, Hannah (known for previous bestselling historical novels such as The Nightingale, The Great Alone, and The Four Winds) takes up the Vietnam epic and re- centers the story on the experience of the military nurses who worked under fire, on bases and in field hospitals throughout the war, but whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has all too often been forgotten. Like so many male soldiers of the time, Frankie McGrath, the novel's heroine, finds herself overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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848: Cultivating Ancient Grains for Modern HealthA Seed Chat with Bill McDormanIn this episode, Greg and Bill discuss the dual benefits of growing ancient grains for both gut health and gardening. They explore the nutritional advantages of ancient grains, such as spelt, emmer, and einkorn, and their lesser known intolerance to gluten. They also address modern agricultural issues, including the presence of glyphosate and its impact on gut health. The conversation highlights practical aspects of growing grains, from seed selection to planting and harvesting, and the advantages of using heirloom grains in local economies. Listeners are encouraged to explore local grain varieties, connect with local growers, and consider the age-old method of sourdough bread making to enhance digestive health.Visit www.urbanfarm.org/847-seed for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library!What is the Seed Chat?At least ten times a year we have a live Seed Saving Class with Bill McDorman, the former Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance, Ketchum, Idaho. He got his start in the bio-regional seed movement while in college in 1979 when he helped start Garden City Seeds. In 1984, Bill started Seeds Trust/High Altitude Gardens, a mail order seed company he ran successfully until it sold in 2013. Come join us for the next live class, or catch up on our previous classes through our podcast episodes. Either way you will expand your seed knowledge and gain new perspectives on your food system. Register anytime for the next event.Register Here for the Monthly Seed Saving Class with Live Q&ABecome an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

Today's SWAPA Number is 8. That's the number of new faces that have joined the Southwest Airlines Board of Directors since Elliot announced its investment in June with five Elliot nominees being seated as part of a comprehensive agreement between the Company and Elliot Investment Management. This was the final announcement in a slew of headlines over the last several weeks that included the Company's third quarter financials as well as the investor day in late September. So on today's show we spoke with Greg Auld and Eric Schnitzler from the Economic and Financial Analysis Committee and second VP Hank Ketchum about these events and to take a look at what's on the horizon for the industry as well as what all this means for the membership. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.orgFollow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

Send us a textToday's conversation is one that I know many of us can relate to – balancing anxiety and our relationship with digital media. I'm thrilled to have Jennie Ketcham Crooks join us! Jennie is a clinical social worker, anxiety and OCD specialist, and founder of the West Coast Anxiety Clinic. Jennie has also been involved in research at the University of Washington, guest lectured at Harvard University, and appeared on popular television shows including Headline News, The View, and Oprah. She's here to unpack some powerful insights on navigating anxiety, managing our “shiny rectangle” (a.k.a. our phones), and making space for true connection.We dive deep into what makes anxiety tick, especially for special needs moms, and how our smartphones can be both a blessing and a trap. Jennie shares practical tips from her 30-day program in her book Look Up, which helps us rethink our digital consumption and build healthier relationships with technology. We also share a few laughs about managing “Brenda,” the little voice in our heads that always seems to have something to say!Connect with Jennie:West Coast Anxiety ClinicFacebookLinkedInInstagramLook Up: A 30-Day Path to Digital MinimalismEpisode Resources:Self-compassion resources at selfcompassion.orgMindful Self-Compassion for Burnout by Kristen NeffGet Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Steve Hayes'Connect with Kara, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/Website: https://www.kararyska.com/Join the Community:Pathway to Peace Coaching Community is currently open for enrollment. Instantly get access to authentic community and weekly coaching! Give yourself the gift of growing alongside moms who deeply understand you and will be with you in your joys and sorrows. --------> Apply Here or Contact Me

Today, we sit down with JENNIE KETCHAM CROOKS, licensed clinical social worker, anxiety specialist and author of LOOK UP: The 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maximalism. The book guides readers through 30 consecutive days of evidence-based interventions for managing our out-of-control digital consumption to improve our meaningful real-world connections and better align our actions with our values. Jennie's expertise gives us actionable ways to adjust our behavioral patterns toward healthier digital habits.  She has appeared on Oprah, The Dr. Drew Show and The View, is the founder of the West Coast Anxiety Clinic, and an OCD specialist.  Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, Jennie published a memoir titled “I am Jennie” through Gallery Books and made her own life changes on a televised VH1 show. She's appeared on numerous talk shows, radio shows, and podcasts, lectured at Harvard, consulted as an in-house “sexpert” for Lovers, and her writing has appeared in Huffington Post and the New York Times. We have an in-depth conversation on her incredible journey, with Jennie offering tangible tips and tools for living a life that feels good offline. This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freecwpodcast Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. This episode is brought to you by Cornbread Hemp. Just visit cornbreadhemp.com/CWPODCAST and use promo code CWPodcast at checkout for 30% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThe FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear!Joe McCormack returns to the show to discuss his newest book: Quiet Works: Making Silence the Secret Ingredient of the Workday . Together, Joe and Joe explore how quiet time enhances leadership, reduces distractions, and improves communication. They share insights on managing workplace noise, the balance between collaboration and focus, and practical strategies to help leaders and teams achieve clarity and purpose through intentional quiet moments. They also discuss:The curse of the scattered leaderThe problems of Too Much Information (TMI) and Too Much Collaboration (TMC)Why leaders need to take short intentional breaks during the workdayPractical steps leaders can take to reduce noise and improve decision-making, including the importance of quiet reflection.Tools like journaling, scheduling quiet moments, and establishing boundaries to protect time for deep thinking.Whether you're looking to boost productivity or improve decision-making, this conversation offers actionable tools to help you thrive in today's noisy world.Joe McCormack is the founder and president of The BRIEF Lab, and he's passionate about helping professionals gain focus and clarity in a world of too much information, too much collaboration, and too much noise.As an entrepreneur, marketing executive, and author, he is recognized for his work in concise, strategic communication and leadership development.Joe has written three books—a trilogy—that outline and promote the personal and professional benefits of clear thinking and concise communication.His podcast, “Just Saying,” helps professionals become effective and efficient communicators in an age of information overload.Before his entrepreneurial ventures, Joe served as Senior Vice President at Ketchum, a top-five marketing agency in Chicago. He received a BA in English Literature from Loyola University of Chicago where he graduated with honors. He is fluent in Spanish and has broad international experience. Joe and his wife Julie split their time between Southern Pines, North Carolina, and Chicago, Illinois.A special thanks to this week's sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Exray a veteran-owned apparel brand elevating the custom gear experience. Exray provides free design services and creates dedicated web stores for unitsMy favorite coffee is veteran-owned Alpha Coffee and I've been drinking it every morning since 2020! They make 100% premium arabica coffee. Alpha has donated over 22k bags of coffee to deployed units and they offer a 10% discount for military veterans, first responders, nurses, and teachers! Try their coffee today. Once you taste the Alpha difference, you won't want to drink anything else!  Learn more here

841: Harvesting and StoringA Seed Chat with Bill McDormanIn this episode, Greg Peterson from Urban Farm U and Bill McDorman host a monthly seed chat focused on harvesting and storing seeds. They discuss methods of dry and wet harvesting, particularly for tomatoes and squashes, and emphasize the importance of understanding plant families in seed collection. Various methods to ensure seed viability, such as proper drying and cool storage, are explored, along with the significance of seed diversity and the role of local seed libraries. The conversation also highlights the need for more individuals to start saving seeds to adapt to changing climates and revitalize local agriculture. .Visit www.urbanfarm.org/841-seed for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library!What is the Seed Chat?At least ten times a year we have a live Seed Saving Class with Bill McDorman, the former Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance, Ketchum, Idaho. He got his start in the bio-regional seed movement while in college in 1979 when he helped start Garden City Seeds. In 1984, Bill started Seeds Trust/High Altitude Gardens, a mail order seed company he ran successfully until it sold in 2013. Come join us for the next live class, or catch up on our previous classes through our podcast episodes. Either way you will expand your seed knowledge and gain new perspectives on your food system. Register anytime for the next event.Register Here for the Monthly Seed Saving Class with Live Q&ABecome an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

Today's SWAPA number is $37 million. That's the total proposed operating expenses in the budget for 2025. SWAPA pilots will have an opportunity to vote on the budget in the upcoming fall general election. So on today's show we talk to SWAPA second vice President, Hank Ketchum, and our SWAPA Director of Finance, Brian Hickman about all things finance. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.orgFollow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that we released to our Premium subscribers today. To support the show and get access to content like this multiple times each week, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.We're delighted to welcome Rosemary Ketchum back to Pantsuit Politics. Rosemary joined us in June 2020 when she became the first out transgender public servant in West Virginia's history. Since then, Rosemary has done awesome work in her community and we wanted to invite her back for an update as part of an upcoming Pride Month series we're working on.When we reached out, we discovered Rosemary is running in an election happening TODAY in hopes of being elected as Wheeling's next mayor. We couldn't let her election day go by without sharing this energizing and encouraging conversation with you. As you'll hear, Rosemary is so smart and charismatic. We're wishing her the absolute best in her election today.If you're in Wheeling, make sure you get out and cast your vote for Rosemary today!RESOURCESRosemary Ketchum WebsiteRosemary Ketchum InstagramRosemary for Mayor WebsiteJune 23, 2020 episode of Pantsuit Politics with Rosemary Ketchum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.