Inside PR 3.00: Happy birthday to us!

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This is our 300th episode!  So we thought we’d take a few minutes to celebrate reminisce about a few of the highlights from years past.

Inside PR started out in 2006 with Terry Fallis and David Jones as creators/hosts – the early days of podcasting. They came up with the idea and vision for the show.  We wouldn’t be here without you, Terry and Dave.

In episode 201, Terry and Dave were joined by Julie RusciolelliKeith McArthur and Martin and had a grueling recording schedule – Sunday evening at 10:30 p.m. (we’ve since moved it to Friday afternoon).

Gini got introduced to the podcast four years ago during Martin’s first foray as a roving reporter at Counselors Academy, ‘have Zoom, will travel…’

Joe recalls that in episode one, Terry and Dave did a shout out to Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson, whose podcast For Immediate Release inspired them – and is still going strong today.  They also talked about a new philosophy for media training – authenticity versus the message machine.

Martin mentions that the more we change the more we stay the same and that some people in our industry are still focusing on message and control rather than two-way communications.

Special thanks to our talented and dedicated producers, Chris ClarkeKyra AylesworthSamantha LovelaceJanna GubermanSarah LaisterYasmine Kashefi and our current producer – Kristine Simpson. If we had our sound machine, now would be the time for some cheering and applause!

The first episode the three of us did was on April 27, 2010: we talked about what we were going to talk about and asked for listener input.  And we decided to shorten the format. It took a few weeks for us to figure out the chemistry and flow (and along the way each of us forgot to press record…)

2012 is the year of the interview where we’re highlighting conversations with leading practitioners and thinkers, thanks in large part to our partnership with PRSA.

As always, a big thank you to all our listeners for hanging in there with us, and sharing your comments and stories.  We would love to hear what you’d like us to talk about in the coming year and, if we choose what you suggest, we’re going to invite you to come on the show.

And, finally thanks Kristine doing such a great job editing the blips, keeping our sound waves balanced and including a special effect where we need it most. We want you to come back on the podcast again soon! And all the best with your Young PR Pros podcast.

Hopefully, we’ll have more exciting times ahead. Stay tuned.

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Our theme music was created by Damon de SzegheoRoger Dey is our announcer.

Inside PR 2.01 – Wednesday, April 28, 2010

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This week on Inside PR, Martin introduces Inside PR’s new hosts, Joe Thornley and Gini Dietrich and they discuss how small businesses should approach social media.

0:20 Martin opens the show.

1:09 Gini introduces herself and talks about getting involved with Inside PR.

2:11 Joe introduces himself.

3:01 Martin suggests they discuss how they hope to shape the show.

5:18 Martin brings up a recent blog post by Jason Falls about how small businesses are approaching social media.

6:57 Gini explains how small business owners can use social media.

7:42 Joe mentions that instead of using traditional advertising, he focuses on social media and community as a means of promoting his agency.

10:42 Martin recalls a panel where he spoke to students about using social media to get noticed by agencies.

12:25 Gini notes the importance of communicating online with agency heads and leaders to build relationships that can help you get a job.

13:24 Gini gives three pieces of advice to small business owners about using social media.

16:00 Joe kicks off the -30- segment.

19:51 Martin wraps up the show.

Our theme music was created by Damon de SzegheoRoger Dey is our announcer.

This week’s episode was produced by Yasmine Kashefi.

Inside PR 2.01: introducing your new hosts

Well, the torch has been passed and Inside PR’s two creators, Terry Fallis and Dave Jones have decided to hang up their Zoom recorders (well for this podcast, anyway).  I think that for all the listeners of Inside PR (including me), this signaled the end of an era.

When Terry and Dave started in 2006, social media (and podcasting) was still quite new and many PR folks had yet to embrace it.  Their chemistry, wit, caustic humour and insights helped guide us along the way.

Fast forward. Episode 101 featured three new co-hosts, Julie Rusciolelli, Keith McArthur and me.

Fast forward again.  It’s episode 2.01 and now it’s time to introduce our new helmers:  Joe Thornley and Gini Dietrich. Welcome!

I’m sure many of you already know Joe, he’s the founder of Thornley Fallis, the agency that created and produces the podcast. Joe is one of Canada’s social media pioneers and leading practitioners. He blogs at ProPR.

Gini is the CEO of Arment Dietrich, a Chicago PR and social media agency.  She’s a smart, outspoken strategist who blogs at Fight Against Destructive Spin blog (aka Spin Sucks) and never minces words.

We’re still looking at PR and social media from an agency perspective, and adding a tri-city POV.

What’s next?  A lot of that is up to you. I hope you’ll listen to Episode 2.01 to get a preview (and our new voices).

Apologies if it sounds a bit disjointed – we had to record in two tries due to a glitch with one of the tracks.

We’d love to hear your ideas and hope you’ll continue to listen, find value in our discussions and share your thoughts. Thank you again for taking part!

And now: on with the show…

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Inside PR Summer Archives #9 – Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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This week on Inside PR Terry FallisDavid Jones, and Julie Rusciolelli discuss PR 2018, where they take a look at public relations 10 years in the future, and welcome a comment from Keith McArthur

Show Notes:

00:27 Dave opens the show.

01:00 Julie mentions the IABC event Award Winning Communicators Speak Out, where she will speaking. Details can be found on the IABC Toronto website.

03:33 Terry introduces a comment from Keith McArthur of com.motion and Veritas.

03:51 Keith McArthur leaves a comment about Inside PR #138 regarding PR Nightmares.

08:29 Terry Welcomes us to PR 2018, where Inside PR looks at Public Relations 10 years in the future.

08:48 Terry breaks the discussion down into 4 categories.
1. Media Relations
2. Social Media
3. Events, Stunts and Guerrilla PR
4. Stakeholder/ Interest Group Relations or Alliance Building

09:18 Julie discusses what she believes will happen to media relations in the future.

12:27 Dave discusses his thoughts on the future of media relations.

16:53 Dave begins the discussion on what social media will look like in 10 years.

29:03 Terry discusses where special events, stunts and guerrilla PR will be in 10 years.

29:49 Dave talks about the future of events, stunts and guerrilla PR.

32:29 Terry discusses the future of Stakeholder Relations.

35:57 Terry, Dave and Julie discuss where they will be in 10 years.

36:55 Terry closes the show.

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

This week’s episode was produced by Janna Guberman.

Inside PR Summer Archives #8 – Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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This week on Inside PR Martin Waxman and Julie Rusciolelli discuss the reasons they began their PR businesses, Palette Public Relations and MAVERICK and the five signs you should start your own PR business.

Show Notes

00:26 Martin opens the show

02:11 Martin introduces the show topic: Why you would want to start a PR business and the signs that you should start a PR business.

02:58 Martin introduces the first sign: When you love your job but hate going into work

05:44 Julie discusses the second sign: When your job becomes too easy and you feel as though you are almost on autopilot

06:38 Martin discusses the third sign: Taking the little things too seriously

10:09 Julie introduces the fourth sign: Culture shock: the culture you want to create is at odds with that of the existing agency

14:08 Martin discusses the last sign: An entrepreneurial calling

20:09 Martin recaps the five signs you should start your own PR business.

21:20 Martin and Julie close the show

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

This week’s episode was produced by Janna Guberman.

Inside PR Summer Archives #6 – Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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This week on Inside PR, Dave and Terry usher in a new era with a new podcast format.

Show Notes

00:29 Terry introduces the show.

01:13 Dave and Terry usher in a new era with a new podcast format.
03:00 Dave asks today’s panel members to introduce themselves.

Julie Rusciolelli from Maverick PR

Keith McArthur from Veritas’ com.motion

Martin Waxman from Palette PR

04:08 Dave introduces a comment about ethics in PR from Rayanne Langdon (sp), a corporate communications student from Centennial College.
07:02 The panel weighs in on the first main topic of today’s episode – Ethics and Reputation in Public Relations.

24:20 Keith kicks off today’s second main topic – Michael Bryant, YouTube and Government’s use of social media.

41:20 Terry does NOT do Inside PRoper English this week. Dave suggests starting a Facebook page if you’d like to bring it back.

41:45 Criteria for being on the new Inside PR panel and Dave signs off.
Our theme music is Streetwalker by CJacks and is from the Podsafe Music Network. Roger Dey is our announcer.

This week’s episode of Inside PR was produced by Kyra Aylsworth.

Inside PR #159 – Wednesday, April 15, 2009

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This week on Inside PR Terry Fallis, David Jones and Martin Waxman welcome questions and comments from listeners and discuss the topics that are brought up.

00:26 Dave opens the show.

01:23 Martin tells us this week’s show will be a “comment round-up”  and welcomes the first comment from Julie Rusciolelli.

03:44 Terry mentions what a wonderful time he had at the CPRS Pinnacle Awards Dinner (Hamilton Branch) and gives a shout-out to all the new Inside PR subscribers he met there.

05:09 Martin mentions that the CPRS Toronto Ace Awards are coming up on April 21st.

06:54 Dave introduces an audio comment from Deborah Zanke in response to a question asked by Crystal Klippenstein regarding the role of PR in the non-profit sector.

12:22 Terry comments on the importance of balancing promotion and protection when working with non-profit organizations.

13:30 Dave mentions that the Canadian founder of War Child is tweeting from a war zone in Africa and that it’s an excellent example of how non-profit organizations are embracing social media.

16:42 Terry introduces another audio comment from Barbara Nixon.

21:09 Dave, Terry and Martin discuss whether or not portfolios are important when applying for a job in public relations.

27:01 Dave, Terry and Martin all agree that having a blog can be a major asset when applying for jobs in the PR world.

29:25 Terry closes the show.

Production Note: This week’s rejoinder is courtesy of Grizzly’s Growls Podcast.

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 Sarah Laister.

Inside PR #145 – Wednesday, January 7, 2009

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This week on Inside PR Terry Fallis, David Jones, and Martin Waxman discuss the notion of messages and messaging.

Show Notes:

00:27 Dave opens the show.

00:52 Dave congratulates Terry on the “Podcasting is Dead” show with Joe Jaffe.

02:18 Dave mentions Julie‘s farewell post.

02:44 Dave introduces the main topic of discussion: The notion of messages and messaging, based on what Phil Gomes of Edelman wrote on his blog.

15:12 Terry discusses the positive role of social media in messages in PR.

17:01 Dave brings up the topic of the ability to be an effective communicator or spokesperson.

21:29 Dave mentions Paul Bates as an example of an ideal spokesperson.

27:25 Dave 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 Janna Guberman.

Inside PR #141 – Wednesday, December 10, 2008

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This week on Inside PR David Jones, Martin Waxman and Julie Rusciolelli discuss how, in these turbulent times, an agency communicates with their employees on the inside.

Show Notes:

00:25 Dave opens the show.

01:00 Dave introduces the discussion issue for the show: Internal Communications.

01:19 Martin discusses how he came up with the show topic.

03:02 Martin introduces the show topic: In these turbulent times, how does an agency communicate with their employees on the inside?

03:37 Julie talks about 3 principles of internal communications 1) If implementing internal communications, it has to be with someone of authority, someone senior. 2)It has to be often 3) There has to be an action plan.

05:24 Dave discusses the importance of consistency.

13:47 Julie discusses not having closed-door meetings.

17:30 Martin talks about how he believes the recession will affect Generation Y.

18:12 Dave discusses Gen Y and the recession.

18:35 Julie gives her opinion on Gen Y and the effects of the recession.

21:25 Martin talks about how companies are using social media tools for internal communications.

24:54 Dave discusses Web 2.0 and internal communications and mentions two resources 1) Niall Cook, who has written a book about using Web 2.0 tactics within the enterprise. He also gave a talk about the topic at Third Tuesday Toronto in October.  and 2) Amanda Brewer, Director of Change & Internal Communications at Hill & Knowlton, who has started blogging.

26:37 Dave mentions Shel Holtz and how he has written a lot about Web 2.0 and internal communications.

27:21 Dave 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 Janna Guberman.

Inside PR #139 – Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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This week on Inside PR Terry Fallis, David Jones, and Julie Rusciolelli discuss PR 2018, where they take a look at public relations 10 years in the future, and welcome a comment from Keith McArthur

Show Notes:

00:27 Dave opens the show.

01:00 Julie mentions the IABC event Award Winning Communicators Speak Out, where she will speaking. Details can be found on the IABC Toronto website.

03:33 Terry introduces a comment from Keith McArthur of com.motion and Veritas.

03:51 Keith McArthur leaves a comment about Inside PR #138 regarding PR Nightmares.

08:29 Terry Welcomes us to PR 2018, where Inside PR looks at Public Relations 10 years in the future.

08:48 Terry breaks the discussion down into 4 categories.
1. Media Relations
2. Social Media
3. Events, Stunts and Guerrilla PR
4. Stakeholder/ Interest Group Relations or Alliance Building

09:18 Julie discusses what she believes will happen to media relations in the future.

12:27 Dave discusses his thoughts on the future of media relations.

16:53 Dave begins the discussion on what social media will look like in 10 years.

29:03 Terry discusses where special events, stunts and guerrilla PR will be in 10 years.

29:49 Dave talks about the future of events, stunts and guerrilla PR.

32:29 Terry discusses the future of Stakeholder Relations.

35:57 Terry, Dave and Julie discuss where they will be in 10 years.

36:55 Terry closes 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 Janna Guberman.