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FIR #443: From RSS to ChatGPT — FIR’s 20-Year Tech...

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2025/01/03

For Immediate Release launched on January 3, 2005. Episode #1 explained what podcasting is, then looked at the role blogs played in the tsunami tragedy in Asia. On our 20th anniversary, Neville and Shel recall FIR's origins and the many changes the show has undergone in two decades, some significant milestones, memorable moments, some of the challenges we have faced over the years, and other recollections. We will return to our normal programming next week.Continue Reading →The post FIR #443: From

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19:43

FIR #442: Justin Baldoni’s Attack on Blake Lively...

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2024/12/26

Astroturfing, smear campaigns, social media manipulation, unauthorized release of private information, defamation, character assassination, whisper campaigns, media planting, and gaslighting.These activities are undertaken by the seamiest, most ethically challenged public relations practitioners. While there are far more PR professionals who abide by ethical codes, the bad actors get all the attention, leading to a sordid reputation for the industry that some believe we will never be able to

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25:08

ALP 254: Agency owners need to put themselves in...

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2024/12/16

In this episode, Chip and Gini delve into the importance of empathy in agency management.Continue Reading →The post ALP 254: Agency owners need to put themselves in other people’s shoes appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

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FIR #439: Agentic AI Tops Digital Trends for 2025

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2024/12/13

There is a common thread among many of the predictions and trends posts that typically blossom across the web as the year draws to a close: AI agents are poised to revolutionize (a word we don't use lightly) work in 2025. The frontier AI models -- ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Llama, and a few others -- have captured imaginations and led to various uses throughout the business world. But these chatbots, which deliver answers to natural-language queries, will pale compared to agentic AI, which sets off to

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18:47

ALP 253: Should your agency charge new clients a...

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2024/12/09

Chip and Gini explore whether agencies should charge more upfront for initial work and creative approaches to managing client expectations and financials.Continue Reading →The post ALP 253: Should your agency charge new clients a startup fee? appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

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19:55

FIR #435: Physical Presence is Not a Collaboration...

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2024/11/20

When executives justify their return-to-office mandates, they almost universally cite the collaboration and innovation that results from serendipitous encounters between employees. They also point to the need to boost productivity. The problem with these arguments is that the evidence does not support them. In this short midweek FIR episode, Neville and Shel look at one financial services company that has seen eye-popping increases in performance metrics since listening to its employees and adopting

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22:23

ALP 251: What to do when clients don’t get your...

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2024/11/18

In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the common challenges agencies face in obtaining timely feedback and necessary information from clients.Continue Reading →The post ALP 251: What to do when clients don’t get your agency what it needs to succeed appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

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FIR #434: Podcasts Defeat Mainstream Media in 2024...

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2024/11/13

Among the many post-election analyses flooding media channels are reports that mainstream media and social media wielded far less influence than they have in the past. Instead, influencers and podcasts held sway. In this short midweek FIR episode, Neville and Shel break down the reports and discuss the impact on communicators far beyond the election and politics.Continue Reading →The post FIR #434: Podcasts Defeat Mainstream Media in 2024 U.S. Election appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

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22:40

ALP 250: Are you playing with fire as an agency owner?

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2024/10/28

In this episode, Chip and Gini share specific examples of agency owners breaking or ignoring rules that they don’t like — or that clients may pressure them to bypass.Continue Reading →The post ALP 250: Are you playing with fire as an agency owner? appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

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FIR #433: Something Old, Something New

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2024/10/28

Blogs have been with us for 30 years, which qualifies as "something old." In this long-form episode of FIR for October, we'll examine the state of the oldest social media category. We'll also examine the state of generative Artificial Intelligence, which has been around, for all practical purposes, since November 2022, which makes it "something new." In this episode, we'll also explore Reddit's potential as a channel for government agencies and businesses to engage with stakeholders during a crisis

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13:36

#757: David Meltzer On Mitchell Levy Presents Leaders...

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2024/10/10

This episode features #ThoughtLeader and #Expert David Meltzer.Continue Reading →The post #757: David Meltzer On Mitchell Levy Presents Leaders Living Their Values appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

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30:46

CWC 102: Content, consistency, and conversions for...

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2024/10/09

In this episode, Chip discusses agency business development with regular guest and seasoned expert Lee McKnight Jr., of RSW/US. Continue Reading → The post CWC 102: Content, consistency, and conversions for agency biz dev (featuring Lee McKnight Jr.) appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

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ALP 248: Onboarding agency clients the right way

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2024/10/07

In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the critical aspects of onboarding new clients in the agency world.Continue Reading → The post ALP 248: Onboarding agency clients the right way appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

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FIR #428: Which AI Tool Is Best For What?

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2024/09/25

Edelman, the global PR agency, has vetted the current crop of AI tools, winnowing out those not enterprise-ready, categorizing them, and identifying those that excel at various tasks. Given the dozens (if not more) of new AI tools that appear every day, this can be a big help to overwhelmed communicators who can't take the time to try out every app that looks potentially useful. Does the report measure up to its promise? Find out in this short midweek episode.Continue Reading →The post FIR #428:

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38:03

FIR Interview: Ezri Carlebach on Speculative Fiction...

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2024/09/10

In this FIR Interview, consultant, writer, and science fiction enthusiast Ezri Carlebach offers a unique perspective on how speculative fiction can be a valuable tool in business leadership, innovation, and ethical decision-making in planning for the future. He discusses how sci-fi fosters imaginative thinking, helping organizations tackle complex challenges, including the ethical dilemmas posed by... Continue Reading →The post FIR Interview: Ezri Carlebach on Speculative Fiction in Business

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ALP 244: Why one-size-fits-all advice doesn’t work...

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2024/09/09

In this episode, Chip and Gini dismantle the myth that agency management can rely on a one-size-fits-all approach.Continue Reading → The post ALP 244: Why one-size-fits-all advice doesn’t work for agencies appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

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1:36:08

FIR #425: Stand Up, Stand Out, or Shut Down?

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2024/08/26

The desire to stand out has declined significantly over the last 20 years, according to a new study. That has serious implications for society, business, and communicators. Meanwhile, shutting off comments on your social media channel could have worse repercussions than putting up with comments you don't want to see. Also in this episode, The fediverse is gaining traction, which leads one commentator to wonder if it's time for governments to set up their own instances. Corporate boards are bracing

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FIR #419: Is Shadow AI an Evil Lurking in the Heart...

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2024/07/24

The headline is a bit dramatic but it was hard to pass up the "Shadow" reference. In fact, Shadow AI refers to employees covertly using generative AI tools at work without IT, HR, and other departments knowing about it. A recent report found vthat 27.4% of the content employees fed into AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini was sensitive, a 10.7% increase from a year ago. The most sensitive data types shared with AI tools are customer support (16.3%), source code (12.7%), research and

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ALP 236: Have agencies listened too well to the “be...

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2024/07/08

In this episode, Chip and Gini examine whether agencies have hit ‘peak strategy’ as suggested recently by Blair Enns.Continue Reading →The post ALP 236: Have agencies listened too well to the “be strategic” mantra? appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

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FIR #414: Companies Treat Remote/Hybrid Like It’s...

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2024/06/28

Organizations need to adopt policies and communication strategies based on the acknowledgment that remote/hybrid work is here to stay. The current state of play is rooted in an assumption that it's temporary, creating tensions between workers and leaders and leaving pre-pandemic company cultures in shambles. In a survey conducted jointly by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and the USC Annenberg School of Communication, communicators shared their views about how

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