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Public Engagement Episodes

Nov. 13, 2024

Public Information Officer: Systems, Role, and Learning with author D…

Send us a text Author Doug Levy, of The Communications Golden Hour® Book, joins host Tim Conrad, APR, for the first of three episodes to discuss the roles of public information officers and crisis communications in emergencie...

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July 2, 2024

Documenting Disaster: The Power of Preparation

Send us a Text Message. Can strategic planning and empathy transform chaos into order? In this episode, Tim Conrad introduces Michele Toma, an information officer with expertise in research, analytics, and crisis communicatio...

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June 18, 2024

Crisis on the Ground: Public Outreach and Personal Recovery

Send us a Text Message. From the frontlines of wildfires to the heart of communities. This episode dives deep into the gritty realities of disaster communications. Tim Conrad interviews Lloyd Piehl, an experienced information...

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June 11, 2024

Crisis Calls: Navigating Remote EOCs

Send us a Text Message. When chaos strikes, communication is key. In this episode of the Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications podcast, Tim sits down with Leila Daoud, an experienced public relations professional, to d...

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June 4, 2024

Inferno Insights: PR Strategies from the Frontlines

Send us a Text Message. When wildfires rage, clear communication is the ultimate firebreak. In this episode, Tim Conrad sits down with Mike Lupien, a public relations expert, to discuss his experiences during the 2023 British...

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