Inside PR #192 – Wednesday, February 17, 2010

• • 30, Comments, Inside PR, News, Podcamp Toronto, PR, Show Notes, social media

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This week on Inside PR, Terry, Dave and Martin welcome listener comments and discuss the TTC’s use of social media.

00:29 Terry opens the show.

00:40 Terry reminds us that Podcamp Toronto is coming up on February 20th & 21st at Ryerson University.  Terry, Dave and Martin will be there recording Inside PR live at 10:30 and 11:15 on Saturday morning!

01:50 Terry welcomes a comment from Jason Bedard.

02:58 Terry introduces a comment left on the blog from Dagan Henderson.

04:08 Martin reads a comment from Josh Turner which leads to this week’s topic:  the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) use of social media.

24:03 Terry starts the -30- segment.

28:47 Dave closes the show.

Our theme music was created by Damon de Szegheo; Roger Dey is our announcer.

This week’s episode was produced by Sarah Laister.

Inside PR #122 – Wednesday, July 30, 2008

• • Inside PR, PR, Uncategorized

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This week on Inside PR Terry Fallis and Martin Waxman talk about the importance of writing in PR and give the listeners tips to become better writers. They welcome comments from Josh Turner and Rick Weiss.

Show Notes

00:26 Terry opens the show.

01:47 Terry mentions Shel Holtz’s visit to Toronto.

03:29 Josh Turner leaves a comment about last weeks Inside PR on fit and personality.

07:08 Rick Weiss asks about “too good to be true” hires and whether a company should hire someone so that the “other guy” can’t get them.

09:32 Martin introduces the main topic: Tips to becoming the better writer.

10:30 Tip #1: Read and read a lot. Try to read as eclectically as possible.

13:20 Tip #2: Be Clear. Clarity is absolutely essential in thought and writing.

15:00 Martin talks about the issue of Jargon (or Gobbledygook).

16:22 Tip #3: Writing it small. Learn to pair it down. Be concise and brief. (Martin cites Pontoon by Garrison Keillor as an example)

19:36 Word of Advice: Want to practice good writing? Get on Twitter!

20:26 Tip #4: Re-write and polish! Take the time to make it magnificent before sending it off to edit.

23:25 Tip #5: Watch that style and Grammar! Ensure your style is up to par and your grammar flawless.

We Recommend:

26:55 Tip #6: You can always be a better writer.

We recommend:

  • Volunteering to write articles for your community paper.
  • Write in a journal every day.
  • Take a writing workshop.

30:46 SUPPLEMENT: How to write a news release.

Martin:

  1. Writes the headline.
  2. Brainstorms his points.
  3. Polishes the piece through 2nd and third drafts

Terry:

  1. Writes the headline.
  2. Writes a sub-header.
  3. Writes the lead through to the end.
  4. Moves the paragraphs around.
  5. Edits through to the end.

34:14 Tip #7: Develop and work through your own personal style.

35:03 Terry wraps up the show.

Our theme music is Streetwalker by Cjacks and is courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network; Roger Dey is our announcer.

This week’s episode was produced by Samantha Lovelace.

Inside PR #121 – Wednesday, July 23, 2008

• • Agency Life, Comments, Inside PR, PR, Show Notes

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This week on Inside PR Terry Fallis, Martin Waxman and Julie Rusciolelli discuss the
importance of fit and personality in an agency and how to know when a potential hire will “fit in”.

Show Notes

00:37 Terry opens the show.

01:51 Terry talks about the iTunes issue.

02:34 Terry introduces a comment from Josh Turner of Trillium Corporate Communications.

04:50 Terry lays down the main topics of the show: How important are fit and personality in an agency setting and how do you know when a potential hire will “fit in”?

06:16 Martin talks about Caliper Canada and Caliper testing.

07:37 Julie talks about her experiences using the test.

14:21 Terry asks about bringing on a new hire who has a great client record, but alienates colleagues.

18:52 Julie opens talks on how you know a person is going to “fit in”.

22:33 Martin tells a great story about getting a fantastic reference for a new employee.

23:34 Julie talks about why she does not trust references.

25:01 Terry talks about how he gets a sense for an employee’s potential fit.

27:19 Terry talks about coaching.

28:44 Julie and Martin give their last “2 cents” on the matter.

31:12 Terry wraps up the show.

Our theme music is Streetwalker by Cjacks and is courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network; Roger Dey is our announcer.

This week’s episode was produced by Samantha Lovelace.