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A place for Public Informations Officers from Police, Fire, EMS, Emergency Services and Local Governments to discuss everything about the Public Information and Communications duties
Listen to these amazing guests that I have interviewed and whose episodes will air in the coming weeks. ๐๏ธ Exciting News! ๐๏ธ
Weโre thrilled to announce our upcoming guests on the PIO Podcast! ๐ง๐ฅ
1. 7/17/2024 - Stephanie Bishop: A thought leader in crisis communication and public relations. Tune in to hear her insights on navigating challenging situations. ๐
2. 7/24/2024 - Sgt. Michael Sugrue: Join us for a captivating discussion on post-traumatic stress injury and su***de prevention.
3. 7/31/2024 - Greg Matusky: Greg Matusky is a trailblazer in the field of public relations (PR) and an advocate for leveraging AI to enhance communication strategies. ๐
4. 8/01/2024 - Scott Thomsen & Larry Parnell: In a groundbreaking study conducted by the GW Government and Public Affairs (GPA) team, key findings shed light on the challenges faced by government communicators and the perception gap between practitioners and the public1
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๐๏ธ New Episode Alert! ๐๏ธ
๐ฅ PIO Spotlight: Stephanie Bishop on Incident Management in California ๐ฅ
In our latest podcast episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Steph Bishop, APIO, a seasoned Public Information Officer (PIO) from the California Interagency Incident Management Team (Region 5). Stephanie shared valuable insights into managing complex incidents, coordinating interagency efforts, and communicating critical information during wildfire emergencies.
๐ Key Takeaways:
The crucial role of PIOs in incident management.
Effective communication strategies during high-stress situations.
Collaborating across agencies for seamless response. Stephanie's episode airs on Wednesday.
๐ข Letโs give a shoutout to Stephanie for her dedication to public safety! ๐๐ผ
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๐๏ธ **Exciting News for Data Enthusiasts!** ๐๏ธ
We're thrilled to announce that this Wednesday, Jonathan Schwabish will join us to share his five essential guidelines for better data visualization. Whether you're a seasoned data professional or just starting out, Jonathan's insights will help you transform your data into compelling visual stories.
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**Episode Airs:** Wednesday
๐ง **Where to Listen:** Available on all major podcast platforms
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your data visualization skills and make your data more impactful!
๐ **Tune in and let us know your thoughts!**
This week, we interviewed economist Jonathan Schwabish and fellow podcaster of the Policy Viz podcast on effective visualization for public information officers. Jonathan has some great insights into what is effective. Jonathan's episode airs on Wednesday wherever you listen to podcasts. National Association of Government Communicators - NAGC National Association of County Information Officers NIOA
On Wednesday, our interview airs with Darren Wright, MA, PIO for the Oro Valley Police Department. This is an excerpt of our discussion about balancing the public's need to know while maintaining the integrity of an investigation. NIOA National Association of Government Communicators - NAGC ๐ฎ๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐๐จโ๏ธ๐
This week on the podcast, we have Police1 contributor PIO Darren Wright of the Oro Valley Police Department. During our discussions, we explored a cost-benefit analysis to determine the best time to release information to the public. Darren's episode airs Wed! National Association of County Information Officers National Association of Government Communicators - NAGC
This week on the PIO Podcast, we interviewed Keaira Turner, the director of public affairs at the Chattanooga Police Department. Keaira discusses some of the training she has received as a communications professional. Keaira's interview airs on Wednesday.
This week on the PIO Podcast, we interviewed Keaira Turner, the director of public affairs at the Chattanooga Police Department . Keaira's interview airs on Wednesday.
The latest post is out from the Life of A PIO Blog. This weeks article is titled, Social Media Risks: Mitigating Misinformation and Trolls
Social Media Risks: Mitigating Misinformation and Trolls Tips and Suggestions
Our entire video interview with comedian Jan McInnis is up on our YouTube channel right now. Jan provides insights on how to connect with your community through the use of humor.
S4 -- E 18 Jan McInnis - Comedia In this episode in which the audio aired on May 1, 2024. We spoke to Jan McInnis in the use of humor to connect to groups as a public information officer. Ja...
Allison Waters-Merritt is on the PIO Podcast this week. Allison provided insight into the community's feedback on the Putnam County Sheriff's Office commitment to a second year of Live PD episodes.
This week on the PIO Podcast, our guest is Allison Waters-Merritt, Public Information Officer for the . In our episode, we discussed how the sheriff's office was approached by a media company and Allison's efforts to vet the organization before moving forward with any collaborations. Allison's episode airs on Wednesday. National Information Officers Association National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
Tomorrow Keith Thornton's episode will air rs on the podcast. Keith's advocacy of law enforcement goes beyond his time as a dispatcher for OEM & CPD. He truly walks the walk to make Chicago a safer place. Listen to the entire episode tomorrow.
This week, our guest on the podcast is Keith Thornton, former OEM CPD Dispatcher and community activist who advocates for officer safety and wellness. Keith was the dispatcher who was on the radio the night that Officer Ella French was shot and killed.
๐ข Exciting News! ๐๏ธ I had the privilege of interviewing Chief of Police Christopher Cook, author of The Art of Strategic Communication: A Police Chiefโs Guide To Mastering Soundbites, Storytelling, And Community Engagement. ๐๐ง
In todayโs fast-paced environment, where communication travels at lightning speed, Chief Cookโs book provides timely lessons and practical solutions for law enforcement leaders and communicators.
When done right, strategic communication can increase transparency, build trust, and encourage active community participation. ๐
Join us on the PIOPodcast this Wednesday to hear Chief Cook share his insights on mastering soundbites, storytelling, and community engagement. ๐ง๐
๐๏ธ Date: Wednesday ๐๏ธ Where: On All Podcast Listening Platforms
Donโt miss this opportunity to learn from Chief Cookโs over thirty years of experience! ๐๐ฎโโ๏ธ
As we move into the holiday weekend, I want to bring your attention to my interview with Christopher Cook about his new book, The Art of Strategic Communication. Chief Cook's interview will air Wednesday, May 29th, on all podcasting platforms, and the full video will be available on our YouTube channel. NIOA National Association of Government Communicators - NAGC
This week on the podcast, we interviewed Ashley McDonald, MPIO, CPC-PIO, about the credentialing of public information officers. In this excerpt of the interview, Ashley explains the evolution of the credentialing process.
Get ready to dive into the world of professional communication with this week's **PIO Podcast**! ๐๏ธ Join us as **Ashley McDonald, MPIO, CPC-PIO**, unravels the secrets to becoming a successful credentialed public information officer. Don't miss out on her invaluable insights! Tune in this **Wednesday** to catch Ashley's episode on your favorite podcast platform. NIOA National Association of Government Communicators - NAGC
A quick reminder that tomorrow the audio of our panel discussion, "Transparency: The New Buzzword of the 21st Century" airs on the podcast. Thank you once again to Tamrin Olden Katie Nelson Adam Myrick, Nelly Miles, and Gary Woodruff for participating. Their expertise, knowledge and candor gave this discussion some incredible insights!
This week on the podcast, we air the audio from our Panel Discussion: "Transparency the New Buzzword of the 21st Century." This is for all our audio listeners who prefer to listen to the podcast on their way to work in the car or train. Special thanks to TOC Communications , Nelly Miles Adam Myrick, Katie Nelson Gary Woodruff for explaining transparency on multiple levels. National Association of Government Communicators - NAGC
In this week's episode, we talk to Lauren Reimer, PIO for the , about her strategies to increase agency reach on social media. Those strategies are Recruiting, Crime Resolution, and Positive Community Interactions..
This week on the PIO Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing the PIO and videographer from the Pinal County Sheriff's Office (AZ). Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Facebook account surpassed NYPD's as the second most followed law enforcement organization in the country, and we wanted to find out what they were doing.
On this week's episode of the PIO Podcast, we interviewed comedian Jan McInnis. She may not be our typical guest. However, as PIOs, we conduct all kinds of presentations. Sometimes, humor is valuable in helping us connect with community members. Jan's episode airs on Wednesday. NIOA Relations Society of America (PRSA) (PRSA)
This week on the PIO Podcast, we spoke to Comedian Jan McInnis about humor, speaking to audiences, and finding ways to engage them. Jan's episode airs on Wednesday, wherever you listen to podcasts. National Association of Government Communicators - NAGC The National Fire Information Officers Network (NFION) NIOA
Happy Friday! I hope everyone has a great weekend. But because it's Friday, you know what that means? Another post from Life of a PIO. National Information Officers Association National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC)
Feedback Loops: The Importance of Audience Response in Public Information In the dynamic field of public information, the flow of communication is not unidirectional. Public Information Officers (PIOs) are responsible for disseminating information and listening to the audienceโs response. This article explores the critical role of feedback loops in public communication ...
This week on the podcast, Stephanie Craig from Kith-Consulting discusses being crisis-confident in your communications plan. Stephanie's episode airs on Wednesday. National Association of Government Communicators National Association of County Information Officers NIOA
For those unable to access the link for our Panel Discussion, Transparency the New Buzzword of the 21st Century. We do have a link up on our Youtube channel of the recorded video.
Today is the last day to register for our free LIVE panel Discussion; Public Information: Transparency the new Buzzword of the 21st Century. Follow the link below to register.
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I interviewed use of force expert Todd Fox, CEO of author of the book, Underpinning. We discussed the use of chokeholds. You can listen to the entire interview starting on Wednesday on Spotify, Apple, Youtube or any other podcast platform.
This week on the PIO Podcast, we have Todd Fox, CEO talking about his background in use-of-force incidents. Todd's episode will air on Wednesday. You can find all of our episodes on Youtube, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts. hashtag hashtag hashtag