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Key Messaging

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

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This is how to stay fulfilled at your job, even as the years go by – Fast Company

Posted on April 25, 2019 by

Even jobs have a honeymoon phase. Here’s how to keep the excitement alive. [Photo: DavidZydd; mapodile/Getty Images]   BY JILLIAN KRAMER—GLASSDOOR2 MINUTE READ A lot of us love our jobs—at first. But as time goes on, it’s natural to be less … Continue reading →

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Deep Think and Creating Space

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

I just read this insightful post from Richard Huntington, on ‘Deep Thinking‘ and couldn’t help but read with a tremendous sense of relief. That I’m not the only one who struggles with this is refreshing, but also paralyzingly frustrating.  The … Continue reading →

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Government Launches Ontario News Now.

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

August 20, 2018 Now that the dust has settled on the ‘outrage’ over the Ford government’s launch of Ontario News Now (ONN), it’s time for some objective analysis.     As a new government digital communication tool, ONN irritated activists who … Continue reading →

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How vast is the social media universe?

Posted on August 19, 2018 by

There can be no denying the value of a strong social strategy, but have you ever wondered exactly how vast the social universe is? Visual Capitalist has created an outstanding graphic to help wrap your brain around the extent of … Continue reading →

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The Value of PR

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

More and more we’re seeing a lot of public debate about the value of PR (public relations). There has been substantial scrutiny about its value as a transformative business tool. I think we all know just how transformative bad PR … Continue reading →

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The Ontario Election is over: Now the work begins

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

  The past six months have provided Ontarians with an entertaining, terrifying and action-packed election campaign. Many who follow politics regard the time in advance of an election as the ‘silly season’ and with no exception, the political parties and … Continue reading →

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Media Relations

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

April 15, 2018 I’ve spent most of my professional experience listening to business leaders provide me with arguments as to why they don’t need or want media training.  “I’m not the company spokesperson” “It isn’t my job to speak with … Continue reading →

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Playing it Safe…

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

June 6, 2017   Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet some intriguing and inspiring individuals.  Some from politics, some from business, some from community facing organizations but all with a common perspective on taking on strategic … Continue reading →

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SKYPE INTERVIEWS

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

March 11, 2017 Media interviews can be a critical vehicle to get your messaging out. It has become quite common for the media to use Skype and other technologies to perform interviews. Skype can provide a stable and positive platform … Continue reading →

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