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Why You Need to Make Time to Read Every Day
It can feel impossible to devote time every day to reading and keeping up to date on what is happening in the world and your industry - but having information and an understanding of what is going on lets you provide good advice and make good recommendations to your clients. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is making the case for reading every single day.
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It Isn't Always Easy - Even When It Works
While the PESO model is the most effective way to create and track successful PR campaigns - it isn't always easy to implement. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about the 5 most common struggles communicators find in rolling it out.
14 min
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Get Paid What You're Worth Every Time
Sometimes when you quote a price the reaction is less than enthusiastic. Just because you get a little pushback doesn't mean you should back down, however.
22 min
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You Really Don't Need an RFP
A request for proposals might still be a common way to hire a new agency, but it's far from the best one. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about the considerable disadvantages that come from using the RFP method to find a new strategic partner.
13 min
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Communications Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Gini Dietrich walks through the steps to establishing an excellent, lasting communications program.
11 min
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All Right, Let's Talk About Talking About Politics
On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about what kind of messaging belongs where, and how to be ready to communicate in a crisis.
11 min
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PR is Evolving, Not Dead
The media environment is shifting and more brands are keeping a closer hold on their own narratives which means that PR pros need to adjust their approach. Gini Dietrich is talking about the new reality of Earned Media and how you can evolve with it on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.
10 min
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It's All About the Prompt
If you try to use an AI tool for a complex or creative task, you might be disappointed by the initial results, but as often as not, that is the fault of the prompt more than the LLM. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast Gini Dietrich is talking about how the different AI platforms perform and how to provide enough training and context to get usable results.
13 min
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Planning for an AI Future
What would you do if you didn't need to work to make a living? We may not be there yet - and we don't really know how the technology will develop - but there's no harm imagining a future where most of the labor is done by machines! Gini Dietrich talks about planning for the future that AI may be creating on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.
12 min
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Celebrating 300 Episodes!
Gini brings in her first-ever guests!
19 min
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What Has AI Done For You Lately?
Right now a lot of communications professionals are more focused on what AI can't do than what it can. In this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about why you should be getting a handle on AI's capabilities and making sure your own stay relevant.
9 min
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Conducting a Symphony of Robots
Chris Penn once told Gini Dietrich that as AI tools develop, the role of communicators will be one of conducting a symphony of robots, designing and coordinating work from different sources for specific outcomes. That day is near, if it isn't here already and that's what we're talking about today on the Spin Sucks Podcast.
15 min
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The PESO Model: Where To Start?
The most common question Gini Dietrich is asked about the PESO model is how to start implementing it. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast she is talking about starting with the most important element of the model, Owned, and building a campaign around it.
10 min
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Big Changes in Generative Search - What It Mean...
Generative search is going to be affecting SEO sooner rather than later - but the foundations don't change - using your content to share your Experience, Expertise, Authority and Trust is still going to be the best thing you can do to make sure your content gets found. Gini Dietrich is talking abut the changes you do and don't need to make on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.
11 min
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The PESO Model© for Higher Ed, Comms Pros, and ...
Gini Dietrich has a vision about making the field of marketing and communications a better, more effective place with a shared understanding of how ROI is created and measured - and she's got a plan for how to make it happen. She's talking about it this week on the Spin Sucks Podcast.
9 min
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How TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube Are Changing Ea...
The role of communicators is always changing - not least because there are always new platforms and changes to existing ones to integrate into our plans. What stays the same is balancing the demands of speed, accuracy, engagement and integrity - and today on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how.
15 min
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No, We Don't All Lie For A Living.
This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini is talking about how most people are using their PR powers for good.
8 min
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Your Questions Answered: The PESO Model© Certif...
If you want your clients to be confident that your communications work is ethical, responsible, and measurable, becoming a PESO Model Certified Guide© is the best way to get there. Gini Dietrich answers your questions about the new program on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks podcast.
9 min
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Combating Weaponized Information
Gini discusses the infiltration of weaponized information and what communicators can do about it.
15 min
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The Changing Landscape of Media Relations
10 min
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How Communications Affects SEO
12 min
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How to Make Your Metrics Tell Stories
Data interpretation and communication is critical to help translate your efforts to outcomes. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about Coverage Impact, a powerful tool that can help you interpret, visualize and share your data and correlate them to organizational goals.
9 min
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Measuring PR Results in the 21st Century
Gini talks about the challenges and solutions for measuring PR efforts.
10 min
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The Newly Refreshed PESO Model™ Graphic and Pro...
Gini Dietrich is talking us through the changes to the model and graphic, and what it means for communicators around the world.
16 min
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The Transformative Effectiveness of the PESO Mo...
On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich reviews the PESO Model© for any of you listening who aren't familiar with it yet, and provides some extra tips and insights for those who are.
15 min