When One Door Closes: What Canada’s “hinge moment” means for your organization

Prime Minister Carney calls this Canada’s “hinge moment.” But what does that really mean for leaders and communicators? In our latest Comms in Question episode, Steve Paikin moderates a sharp, candid conversation with global experts about the path forward—and why building trust, leading with empathy, and staying flexible will shape your organization's success on the world stage.


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Rethinking Earned Media in 2025

You nailed the campaign. Killer release, strong quotes, slick digital…and still no media bites? It’s not you—it’s your 2020 playbook. Media maven Anne Marie Aikins breaks down how to modernize your earned media game and actually get noticed in 2025.


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Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word…

When Bell customers in Ontario and Quebec lost service this morning, the silence from the company spoke louder than its belated apology. Vague statements and slow responses won't cut it in an age of growing cyber threats and fragile public trust. Here’s what went wrong—and what organizations must do better when crisis hits.


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Kindness is Fierceness: Earning brand trust by being true

There’s nothing soft about kindness. In fact, it’s the opposite of being “nice.” Kindness speaks hard truths, defends values, and earns trust—something today’s brands can’t fake, fabricate, or focus group. In a world where audiences are watching what you do, not just what you say, being kind—and not just liked—is the only real strategy for long-term credibility. So, is your brand being kind, or just nice?


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