Hope is Making a Comeback-But it has to be Earned
After years of navigating challenges and hardships, people are ready to hope again. Jordan Ray talks about how we're seeing a shift toward joy and optimism from pop culture to politics. But for hope to resonate, it must be earned. Acknowledging our struggles allows us to embrace hope with authenticity and meaning.
Civic Journalism, the Shrinking Media and Battling Sexism: A conversation with Anne Marie Aikins
Anne Marie Aikins, a seasoned media relations expert known for her “no spin” approach, shares insights from her decades-long career handling tough questions and shaping public narratives. Senior Writer, Shannon Currie sits down with Anne Marie to discuss the importance of media training, the evolving media landscape, and her advice for women navigating challenges and sexism in the industry.
Are Comms Jobs Creative?
Is Comms creative? And if it is, how do we make Comms professionals MORE creative?
Curious Public Senior Writer Shannon Currie recaps the top takeaways from our latest episode of Comms In Question: Why you're a 'creative', and why that's more important than ever.
Communications: Creative, contradictory and human
One of Canada's leading communications experts, Lloyd Rang, challenges the notion that effective communications should be limited to a single feeling or idea. He explains why generative AI struggles to produce content that feels genuinely human and offers insights on how communicators can stand out by embracing the complexity of emotions and conflicting ideas in their work. Discover how to create more authentic and impactful content by acknowledging the rich paradoxes of human nature.