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Awareness is a step, not a destination
Make it go viral. We want to increase awareness. Sigh. I’ve had a long-held conviction
July 30, 2021
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IABC World Conference Experience
I recently attended my first (virtual) International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference! I
July 9, 2021
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Being Heard
As we emerge from various stages of lockdown, communication professionals will deal with the challenges
June 17, 2021
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Clip Art Reborn
Think waaaaay back… remember clip art? Screen beans and tacky illustrations, with the ever present
May 27, 2021
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You Know Too Much
Something I love in the initial stages of a project is when we sit down
May 12, 2021
Podcast Appearances
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The Power of Strategic Keyword Selection in Media Monitoring
When it comes to media monitoring, the real magic isn’t just in the tools—it’s in
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Podcast
Talked Over and Ignored: PR Occupational Hazards for Women – Sue Heuman Podcast
The public relations industry has long been recognized as a female-dominated field, with women making
Sue Heuman
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Public Relations
Transparency Is Not an Old-Fashioned Ideal
Does Transparent Communication Matter Today? President Donald Trump was found to have lied 30,573 times during
Landon Kiltz
February 13, 2025
Communications
Flashback: A View From the Top – Episode 15 – Sue Heuman
Listen To the Podcast Sue Heuman, co-owner and principal of Focus Communications, was featured on
Sue Heuman
December 13, 2024
Podcast
Public Relations Strategies When Companies Hire Controversial Leaders – Dean Heuman Podcast
Communicating About Controversial Leaders How do you navigate leadership changes, even when the decisions make
Dean Heuman
October 4, 2024
Communications
In Light of Recent Events!
As a communications professional who has dedicated a significant part of my life to helping
Dean Heuman
July 24, 2024
Social Media
Combating Misinformation: Lessons from Google’s Sonic X Thread
The rise of social media has made it quick and easy to spread misinformation. Anyone
Landon Kiltz
May 3, 2024
Hiring
Strategic Talent Acquisition: Five Marketing Tips to Recruit Top Talent
Alberta’s labour market has changed radically in the past five years. The Business Council of
Landon Kiltz
April 9, 2024
Communications
Using Public Domain Characters for your Business
In early 2024, Mickey Mouse, Disney’s famous mascot, became part of the public domain. Mickey,
Landon Kiltz
March 25, 2024
Communications
Five reasons a communications audit makes good business sense
Legendary US retailer John Wannamaker once said, “Half the money I spend on advertising is
Sue Heuman
March 4, 2024
