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40 years…and counting
1981 Electric typewriters perched on every desk. Mail delivery meant pieces of paper distributed by


Why your company should undergo a Communications Audit
I recently finished a couple of communications audits for clients and I felt I should

Eight ways to create and sustain corporate culture in a WFH world
A company’s culture is defined by how people interact with co-workers, customers and suppliers, and


Accessibility and Communications
As communication professionals, we always try to be inclusive in order to get our messaging
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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

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

Transparency Is Not an Old-Fashioned Ideal
Does Transparent Communication Matter Today? President Donald Trump was found to have lied 30,573 times during

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


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


In Light of Recent Events!
As a communications professional who has dedicated a significant part of my life to helping

Combating Misinformation: Lessons from Google’s Sonic X Thread
The rise of social media has made it quick and easy to spread misinformation. Anyone

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

Using Public Domain Characters for your Business
In early 2024, Mickey Mouse, Disney’s famous mascot, became part of the public domain. Mickey,

Five reasons a communications audit makes good business sense
Legendary US retailer John Wannamaker once said, “Half the money I spend on advertising is