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As Co-chair of the Symposium for the Marketing of Higher ed, Teresa Valerio Parrot has judged a lot of presentation proposals. She unlocks the secrets of what makes a proposal stand out in the crowded landscape of academic presentations. Teresa gives us insights on how to write a proposal, prepare for a presentation, and level-up to a featured or keynote spot. Teresa's insider tips will transform your next pitch from standard to standout. If you're itching to make your mark and lead the conversation at the next big conference, this episode is your golden ticket!Guest Name: Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal of TVP CommunicationsGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Teresa Valerio Parrot often says that while her husband is her true love, her alma mater, the University of Colorado, was her first love. Higher education, however, is her home. She is known for honesty juxtaposed with optimism; the two combine to provide communications counsel focused on transparent leadership and relationship building. Teresa helps higher education executives truthfully share excellence and genuinely own mistakes through their communications and actions because she knows honesty is present in all sound proactive and crisis outreach. Previously, Teresa served as senior vice president for Widmeyer Communications and vice president for SimpsonScarborough. She counts almost 10 years of service with the University of Colorado, including an officer-level appointment as assistant secretary of the University. She is co-host of the “Trusted Voices Podcast,” co-editor of Call to Action for Inside Higher Ed, and has numerous bylines with national and higher education media. Teresa earned a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master's degree in public administration from the University of Colorado Denver, and a doctoral degree in higher education policy and leadership from Southern Methodist University. She holds an accreditation in public relations from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). She lives in Longmont, Colorado, with her husband and dogs. Each year she threatens to become a runner and instead spends her time traveling with her family. Don't get her started on how amazing her college-aged daughter is unless you have a spare hour or two. Or three. She serves on the boards of PRSA, the Colorado-based Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and KUNC public radio and the Colorado Sound. She is a member of the Denver Ballet Guild. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jenny Li Fowlerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennylifowler/https://twitter.com/TheJennyLiAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Higher Ed Pulse and Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Jenny will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

In this insightful episode, Jaime sits down with Teresa Valerio Parrot, a seasoned expert in higher education communications to discuss the ways higher education marcom leaders can best support presidents in the highly divisive and politicized world of 2024. Given the current stressful and often unpopular role of college presidents, Jaime and Teresa provide insight into effective communication and leadership in such volatile environments. Takeaways include:Insight into the stressors that colleges presidents face – and the ways marcom leaders can best support them.Tips for engaging presidents to provide advice and guidance amid PR crises.Conversation around the media's portrayal of college presidents – and the way that portrayal can derail a presidency.Tips for setting up your president for success.This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for current and aspiring leaders in higher education, offering practical advice and thought-provoking insights into the complex world of higher education communication and leadership.Guest Name: Teresa Valerio Parrot, Principal, TVP Communications and host of Trusted VoicesGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresavalerioparrot/Guest Bio: Teresa Valerio Parrot is the founder and principal of TVP Communications, a public relations agency solely focused on higher education. Valerio Parrot helps higher education executives connect with new audiences, manage a crisis situation, build thought leadership awareness, and communicate institutional values. She is co-host of the Trusted Voices Podcast, co-editor of Call to Action for Inside Higher Ed, and has numerous bylines with national and higher education media.Previously, Valerio Parrot served as senior vice president for Widmeyer Communications, vice president for Simpson Scarborough, and numerous positions with the University of Colorado. She earned a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master's degree in public administration from the University of Colorado Denver, and a PhD in higher education policy and leadership from Southern Methodist University. She holds an accreditation in public relations from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Talking Tactics and Higher Ed Pulse. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Jaime will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $99! This early bird pricing lasts until March 31. Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Stephanie A. Morris serves as Chief Executive Officer at SHAPE America, the nation's largest membership organization of health and physical education professionals. Since being founded in 1885, the organization has defined excellence in physical education, and SHAPE America's National Standards for K-12 Physical Education and National Health Education Standards serve as the foundation for well-designed physical education programs across the country.  Previously, Morris served in leadership roles for the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the American Council on Education, Widmeyer Communications, and the National Women's Business Council.   Morris holds an MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, and earned her bachelor of arts degree in Russian and Eurasian Studies from Mount Holyoke College. Morris brings deep knowledge of the PreK – 12 and higher education landscape and a passion for helping all children develop health and physical literacy.

In this episode you'll hear from Teresa Valerio Parrot. Teresa is the Principal at TVP Communications, co-host with Erin Hennessy of the Trusted Voices podcast, and co-editor of Call to Action for Inside Higher Ed. Previously, Teresa served as senior vice president for Widmeyer Communications and vice president for SimpsonScarborough. She has almost 10 years of service at the University of Colorado, including an officer-level appointment as Assistant Secretary of the University. Teresa earned a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in public administration, both from the University of Colorado, and will earn a doctoral degree from Southern Methodist University this month. She holds accreditation in public relations from PRSA. In this conversation, we look at providing clear communications, building relationships, and how to improve your writing. 0:00 - Introduction 1:24 - Failure in believing that institutions can reflect our emotions (but keep yourself vulnerable to the institutions) 3:12 - Scheduling time for brainstorming, coming primed, and making time for reflection 5:27 - Allowing everyone to have their voice in brainstorming 10:05 - Teresa's "400 Word Rule" to improve marketing clarity and lead with the value, don't build to it 19:42 - Authenticity, plain language, and acting on feedback as clarity tools 22:56 - What authenticity means and the disconnects between authentic and aspirational 26:46 - Balancing factual and emotional communication? Lead with addressing emotions and focus on relationship-building. 29:34 - Addressing fears first rather than waiting 31:40 - Writing for a dialogue, not a monologue 33:42 - Popping the anxiety-filled balloons, we need more confetti, and everything deserves sprinkles 40:34 - Final thoughts Show notes are available on the Enrollment Insights Blog at niche.bz/podcast. In the Enrollment Insights Podcast, you'll hear about novel solutions to problems, ways to make processes better for students, and the questions that spark internal reflection and end up changing entire processes.

The value of a trusted relationship between parents and teachers.   Show Notes:  -Learning Heroes https://bealearninghero.org/ - Team Up for Success: Resources & Tools for this School Year https://bealearninghero.org/team-up-for-success/ - Readiness Check https://bealearninghero.org/readiness-check-02/ - Dear Teacher Letter https://bealearninghero.org/dear-teacher-letter/ - Parent-Teacher Planning Tool https://bealearninghero.org/parent-teacher-planning-tool-2021/     Bio: Bibb Hubbard - Founder and President of Learning Heroes  Bibb founded Learning Heroes to help parents most effectively advocate for their children's educational success. She brings extensive experience in communications, policy, and advocacy from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. She held leadership positions at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Widmeyer Communications, and Scholastic. Her public-sector experience includes positions at the White House and the U.S. Labor Department.  Bibb sits on the board of the New York City Leadership Academy and is the proud mother of two teenage sons.   Guest Host Bio: Georgia McKown- Director of Planning, Analysis and Evaluation Georgia McKown is the Director of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation at MCEC. Her work experience prior to this role included instructional design, pre-service teacher education, and elementary education. Georgia is currently finishing her PhD in Learning Sciences at Clemson University, where she has focused on education of military-connected children, education technology, and teacher preparation.    

About This Episode:For colleges and universities, the “great resignation” might be an opportunity to reach working adults looking to upskill for a new job. They could transform the college experience from a four year academic experience... to a lifelong learning experience.So how are colleges adapting to stay competitive? And will these demands change the face of college as we know it?Higher Ed Rewired spoke with Paul Fain, author of The Job newsletter at Inside Higher Ed, Julie Newman-Biggers, director of career development at Clemson University, Allison Salisbury, senior vice president at Guild Education and Chipotle field recruiting analyst, Iris Vazquez Morales. They share their ideas and experience on how the university model can evolve to emphasize career preparation, prepare studentsfour-year for future opportunities, and bring a new demographic of students to the table.Featured on This Episode:Paul Fain is a ContributingEditor at Inside Higher Ed. Paul has also worked in higher ed P.R., with Widmeyer Communications. He is a former staff writer for C-VILLE Weekly, a newspaper in Charlottesville, Va., Paul has written for The New York Times, Washington City Paper, and Mother Jones. He's won journalism awards, including one for beat reporting from the Education Writers Association and the Dick Schaap Excellence in Sports Journalism Award. He earned a degree in political science at the University of Delaware in 1996.Julie Newman-Biggers is the director of career development at Clemson University. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in kinesiotherapy from Catawba College and a master of education degree in Guidance and Counseling from Clemson University.Allison Salisbury is a Senior Vice President at Guild Education, where she leads strategy and solutions teams that help Guild's employer partners reskill their workforce for the future. She regularly shares what she is learning in her column on Forbes. Prior to Guild, Allison served as a Senior Partner and the Head of Innovation at Entangled Group (acquired by Guild), where she started the Economic Mobility Practice focused on advising employers, universities, and philanthropists on creating opportunity through education and upskilling. While at Entangled, she also helped start and advise four edtech companies: ReUp Education, Pathstream, Adjacent Academies, and Outset Careers.Previously, she held senior roles at EdSurge, where she built the higher education business, and Davidson College, where she led strategic initiatives from the President's Office. Iris Vazquez Morales is a field recruiting analyst at Chipotle Mexican Grill. She focuses on the policies with long-term results when working with opportunity youth, such as by providing a clear pathway for advancement through the company. She earned a bachelor's degree in human resources management from Bellevue University. Resources for This Episode:California State University Career ServicesInside Higher EdGuild EducationClemson University  

In just a moment you'll meet Teresa Valerio Parrot, Founder and Principal of TVP Communications, a premier higher education communications firm.Growing up, Teresa wanted to be on Sesame Street.  She loved the authentic and positive character of the series and spent many an evening sitting on the couch next to her father watching Big Bird and Elmo teach important life lessons.Teresa's parents greatly valued education and she became the first female in her extended family to complete not just her bachelor's degree, but a master's as well — and yes, she's currently working on her EdD. After graduating from the University of Colorado with her BA in Communication, she went on to work in the President's office of the university as a special assistant.And it was here that Teresa really grew to understand and love the power of words. After many years at the University of Colorado, Teresa went to work at SimpsonScarborough and Widmeyer Communications after that.  One evening, a couple of her colleagues invited her out for drinks after work...and before Teresa could even take a sip of her beer, they asked a question that would change the rest of her life — “Why are you here? Why aren't you doing something on your own?”Tune in to hear the dynamic story of how this question inspired the birth of TVP Communications. You can learn more about Teresa and TVP Communications by visiting their website or following Teresa on Twitter.Learn more about this episode and about our sponsors in our show notes.

It seems that with everything happening in the world around us, we are more consumed with news than ever before. In the context of college, there is a flurry of information about current and future issues. In this episode, Dr. P. and Paul Fain discuss college trends with a focus on how to interpret news from multiple sources. Paul is a contributing editor at Inside Higher Education, a leading news outlet focused on college issues. Paul joined Inside Higher Ed in 2011 after a six-year stint covering leadership and finance for The Chronicle of Higher Education. Paul has also worked in higher education public relations, with Widmeyer Communications, but couldn't stay away from reporting. A former staff writer for C-VILLE Weekly, a newspaper in Charlottesville, Virginia, Paul has written for The New York Times, Washington City Paper, and Mother Jones. He has won a few journalism awards, including one for beat reporting from the Education Writers Association and the Dick Schaap Excellence in Sports Journalism Award. Paul got hooked on journalism while working too many hours at The Review, the student newspaper at the University of Delaware, where he earned a degree in political science in 1996. A native of Dayton, Ohio, and a long-suffering fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, Paul plays guitar in a band with more possible names than polished songs. The Did You Know segment suggests a resource for college students who are parents of young children. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about managing college applications.Time Markers02:00-Welcome Paul Fain06:09-Paul's Typical Week as a Journalist10:55-Hot College-Related Topics19:21-Did You Know: Resources for College Student Parents20:08-Ask the Expert: Paul's Advice for Interpreting College News41:23-Ask Dr. P: Managing College ApplicationsResources Mentioned in this EpisodeNews Source: Inside Higher Education Podcast: The Key with Inside Higher EdInstitute for Women's Policy Research: Report on College Student Parents News Source: Chronicle of Higher EducationNews Source: Education DiveUniversity of Delaware Campus Newspaper: The ReviewGot a question about college? Email Dr. P. at amelia@speakingofcollege.com 

Last week 175,000 people from165 countries make their annual trip to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Over 4,500 global companies and tech startups showcased new and innovative tech. The media desperately searched for the best ideas hidden inside 2.9 million net square feet of exhibition space. After following the news online, I was a little disheartened around new tech that didn't seem to solve any real problems. Samsung's Ballie is a tennis ball-like robot that beeps and rolls around following its owner and captures special moments. But this seemed at odds with our new privacy-aware state, With the increasing awareness around climate change, I found myself wondering if Charmin's Bluetooth-controlled robot bear that brings its owner a spare toilet roll is the best use of our resources? But rather than turn into just another bitter tech columnist, I went in search of a more positive and optimistic view. Over at Finn Partners, they have a talented mix of researchers, strategists, designers, technologists, content specialists, and campaigners. With over 800 people across three continents, I knew they would have someone that attends CES every year that could talk about the trends they have seen over the years and what stood out at this year's event. Barry Reicherter is a senior partner at Finn Partners and has a passion for Digital Insights and Ideas. The Digital transformation and innovation leader joins me on Tech Talks Daily to discuss what he saw at CES. We also discuss the conversations he was monitoring online and those he heard on the show floor. With more than 20 years of experience in digital marketing, Barry leads Finn Partners' Insights team focusing on online and social media research, analytics, planning, and measurement for clients operating in consumer, healthcare, education, government, public affairs, travel, and technology sectors. Holding positions at AOL, Porter Novelli, Active.com, Sage Software, Widmeyer Communications and Finn Partners, Barry's body of work has been focused in the digital strategy and measurement for clients such as Hyundai, CapitalOne, American Express, Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, American Express, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Steelcase, Rosetta Stone, HP, Nestlé, Pfizer, Chase, Pearson, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and Reed-Elsevier. Barry is also a frequent speaker-panelist at industry conferences. Recently Barry joined the faculty of the Kogod School of Business at American University as an adjunct professor of digital branding for the M.B.A. program.

  Karen Gross talks with me about combating the summer brain drain. She shares different inexpensive ways that families can encourage learning that is fun. Karen is the author of the popular children's book series about Lady Lucy. She has taught and continues to teach across the educational pipeline. Karen is a former college president and senior advisor to the U.S. Department of Education. She currently serves as Senior Counsel to Widmeyer Communications, a Finn Partners Company. She blogs/writes for many education outlets including WPo, InsideHigherEd, Chronicle, Aspen Journal of Ideas, DiverseEducation, and MEDIUM. Karen is the author of numerous children’s books, and her mission is to encourage imagination, creativity, and inspiration through humor and fun, all while learning. Her children’s book titles include: the Lady Lucy Book Series - Lady Lucy’s Quest – launched by Shires Press in March 2016 with high school student illustrators - La Saga de la Señorita Sofia (Lady Lucy’s Quest translated to Spanish) in April 2018 - Lady Lucy’s Dragon Quest – a sequel in the form of a chapter book released in 2017 - Lady Lucy’s Laugh Giraffe Journey – joke and activity book released in 2018 - Are You a Giraffe – prequel to the Lady Lucy Series – June 2019 and - Flying Umbrellas & Red Boats – children’s poetry book – April 2019 Karen has traveled the country visiting schools, libraries, and after-school organizations where over 3000 children have heard the story of Lady Lucy. Prior to becoming a college president, she was also a tenured law professor for two-plus decades. Karen is also the author of an adult book, Breakaway Learners, which was released by Columbia Teachers College Press. This book provides a pathway for improving the educational success of low income, first-generation, minority students. And Karen has a forthcoming adult book titled Generation Trauma Goes to School. It is about the need for educators to become more than trauma-informed— they need to be trauma-sensitive and trauma-responsive. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and share. Enjoy!   Connect with Karen and Learn More: www.ladylucysquest.com https://www.facebook.com/kidbooksbykaren/ https://twitter.com/karengrossedu www.northshire.com Length - 53:17

Twenty years ago, communications was a sub-category in PR. In the 1980s and 1990s, PR professionals spent their working hours on crisis communications, employee communications, shareholder communications, marketing communications, etc. These were targeted, specialized forms of PR. ----more----Today the profession has evolved to the point that communications/PR is now part of integrated marketing communications. Or is it integrated communications marketing? This episode is hosted by Matthew Cummings and he welcomes his guest, Marty Machowsky. About our guest: Marty Machowsky is a communications and marketing professional with expertise in technology, health care, corporate affairs, financial services, and crisis communications. Marty has supported a broad range of clients including major brands such as GE, Logitech, Microsoft, Pfizer, AT&T, Samsung, Verizon, S&P, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and startups. He has handled a range of corporate, thought leadership, marketing, and public policy issues. He has worked extensively with CEOs, marketing and communications teams, investor relations groups, government relations offices, and corporate counsels. Marty led a corporate affairs initiative for a major pharmaceutical company focusing on direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription medicines. He managed a program to promote the parental control feature of Microsoft’s Xbox 360. Marty served as communications director and spokesperson for the musicFIRST Coalition, a coalition of the music community. And he helped Bonneville Communications reposition its flagship media property (WTOP) from the AM dial to the FM dial in Washington, DC, while shifting its classical music library to a local public radio station. Several projects Marty directed and supported won public relations awards. This includes the Mercury Awards Edelman received for a project on high-definition television he managed for the National Association of Broadcasters and a Sabre Award for a project he supported for the American Beverage Association. Inova Health System won a Thoth Award from the National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for a project Marty directed. And McGuireWoods Consulting was awarded Best in Show at the PRSA’s 65th Annual Virginia Public Relations Awards. Marty is president of 90Degree Communications. He has held positions at Finn Partners, Widmeyer Communications, McGuireWoods Consulting, Edelman, and Issue Dynamics. He served as Legislative Director to Rep. Rick Boucher (VA), and Chief of Staff to Audrey Moore, former chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Marty was also Press Secretary and Legislative Assistant to former representatives John LaFalce (NY) and Andy Maguire (NJ). Marty earned a Masters of Arts degree in political science from The Pennsylvania State University and pursued doctoral studies at Washington University in St Louis. He began his career in Washington when he was selected to participate in the American Political Science Association’s Congressional Fellowship Program.

Karen Gross has taught and continues to teach across the educational pipeline. A former college president and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Department of Education, she currently serves as Senior Counsel to Widmeyer Communications, a Finn Partners Company, and as an Affiliate to the Penn Center for MSI’s at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. She blogs/writes for many education outlets including WPo, InsideHigherEd, Chronicle, Aspen Journal of Ideas, DiverseEducation, and MEDIUM. Karen’s children’s book series, Lady Lucy’s Quest, was launched by Shires Press on March 29, 2016. A version of the original story translated into Spanish (renamed La Saga de la Señiorita Sofia) was released in April 2018. A sequel in the form of a chapter book, Lady Lucy’s Dragon Quest is now available with the same student illustrators, as well as an Activity book. Finally, Lady Lucy’s Laugh Giraffe Journey will be releasing on June 21, 2018. Karen has traveled the country visiting schools, libraries, and after-school organizations where over 3000 children have heard the story of Lady Lucy. Prior to becoming a college president, she was also a tenured law professor for two plus decades. Karen is also the author of an adult book, Breakaway Learners, which was released by Columbia Teachers College Press. This book provides a pathway for improving the educational success of low income, first generation, minority students. She resides in Washington, DC, home to the famous Smithsonian National Zoo.

Join SHAPE America Podcast Host, Collin Brooks, as he interviews the new SHAPE America CEO, Stephanie Morris. Listen as Stephanie talks about the importance of health and physical education, shares some personal stories and discusses the latest on SHAPE America partnerships. Guest: * Stephanie A. Morris brings nearly 20 years of diverse experience in marketing, communications and association management to SHAPE America. In her most recent role as deputy executive director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), she provided leadership and oversight for five major departments: marketing and membership; corporate strategic alliances; content strategy and development; conferences and meetings; and the customer care center. In addition to the NAEYC, Stephanie has held executive positions with the American Council on Education, Widmeyer Communications, Venture Communications and the National Women’s Business Council.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Former Senior Policy Advisor at US Dept. of Education Karen Gross. Karen Gross has taught and continues to teach across the educational pipeline.  In spring 2016, she will be teaching at Bennington College in Vermont.  She writes, consults and advises on how to improve student success and has a forthcoming book from Columbia University Teachers College Press titled Shoulders to Lean On (Publication date: 2016) on this very topic.  A former college president and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Department of Education, she currently serves as Senior Counsel to Widmeyer Communications, a Finn Partners Company, and as an Affiliate to the Penn Center for MSI's at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. She blogs/writes for many education outlets including Huff Po, WPo, InsideHigherEd, Unplugged, DiverseEducation, Evollution, NAIS, and CollegeAD. Karen is proud that two high school seniors at the Emma Willard School have so ably illustrated the Lady Lucy story.  The book and the process of its creation provide a concrete example of the kind of deep collaboration that can occur in education, where the teacher is a learner, and the learners are teachers.  The illustrations, led by Lindsey Slaughter, a gifted art teacher, have made Lady Lucy and the story come alive.  The author and the two illustrators and their teacher see Lady Lucy as a symbol of the power of the possible that rests within all of us. Based on the true life of Lady Lucy Duff-Gordon, a leading 19th century fashion designer and survivor of the Titanic, Lady Lucy's Quest brings vigor to the spirit of young girls everywhere. The illustrations contributed by high school students Ji Woo Jasmine Shin and So Young Jang, also shed light on the importance of empowering female youth.

Integrating social media into public affairs campaigns is the topic of this social media video featuring an interview with Ben Finzel, Senior Vice President and public affairs practice lead at Widmeyer Communications http://www.Widmeyer.com Ben shares his expertise built on more than 20 years of experience in public affairs. Produced October 2009 by Mary Fletcher Jones and David Hyson for Conversations in Public Relations.

Barry Reicherter, Senior Vice President at Widmeyer Communications and the Digital and Creative lead fo the public relations agency, shares best practices for employing social media in public affairs campaigns, as well as his views on where social media is heading in the future. Produced by Mary Fletcher Jones and David Hyson for Conversations in Public Relations, October 2009.

Meet Ben Finzel, Senior Vice President at Widmeyer Communications http://www.Widmeyer.com and head of the PR agency's Public Affairs practice. Ben shares how he got started in public affairs, and what he does now at Widmeyer. He also explains the concept of "power public affairs" and its cross-industry importance. Produced by Mary Fletcher Jones and David Hyson for Conversations in Public Relations, October 2009.

Meet Barry Reicherter, Senior Vice President and head of Digital and Creative at Widmeyer Communications. Barry shares how he became involved in digital and social media, and talks about his work at Widmeyer http://www.Widmeyer.com This social media video is part of the Conversations in Public Relations series. Produced October 2009 by Mary Fletcher Jones and David Hyson.

Margaret Dunning, Principal and Chief Strategy Officer of Widmeyer Communications http://www.Widmeyer.com, shares job-seeking and career-building advice for young PR professionals in this Conversations in Public Relations video interview. Conversations in Public Relations is a public relations video series produced by Mary Fletcher Jones and David Hyson. Recorded October 30, 2009 at Widmeyer Communications, Washington, DC

Meet Margaret Dunning, Principal and Chief Strategy Officer of Widmeyer Communications, (http://www.widmeyer.com) an independent public relations firm with offices in Washington, DC and New York. In this inspiring Conversations in Public Relations video interview, Margaret Dunning shares how she got started in communications, and what she likes best about her career. She also describes what her agency responsibilities entail, and reveals her future plans for Widmeyer Communications. Produced by Mary Fletcher Jones and David Hyson. October 30, 2009.

Margaret Dunning, Principal and Chief Strategy Officer, provides background on Widmeyer Communications, an independent public relations firm with offices in Washington, DC and New York (http://www.Widmeyer.com). Margaret Dunning also describes the ways in which Widmeyer is different from other agencies. Part of the Conversations in Public Relations video series. Produced by Mary Fletcher Jones and David Hyson.