As the saying goes, constraints truly do breed creativity.

In this episode, Marla chats with Rachel Bradley, Marketing and Content Manager for Strategic Factory. A few years ago, Marla met Rachel while she was working at DuClaw Brewing Company, leading marketing efforts and snapping the most iconic photos. In this fun conversation, Rachel reflects on how she blends her artistic background into her career and shares insightful tips for product photoshoots.

To all the scrappy creatives out there, this one is for you.

As mentioned in the interview, you can view the legendary Sour Me Unicorn Farts Photoshoot photo here. And if you developed a craving for doughnuts (sorry not sorry) head to Diablo Doughnuts.

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Are you and your clients engaging in thought leadership….or just content marketing? Mads is joined by guest and crisis communications expert Jon Goldberg to talk about this over-used phrase, and how we might shift into “thoughtful leadership.”

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No funny business in communications? We highly disagree.

After a single tweet made her giggle during her late-night unproductive social media scroll, Marla scrapped her original episode to explore all things hilarious. She unpacks why humor is sparingly used in marketing, how it can be used effectively, and when it's best to be avoided.

Campaigns Marla Raved About:

Lyft: "Crumbs Were Left"
Drizly: "A Farewell Rant"
Oatly: "Fck Oatly"

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Struggling newsrooms + generative AI = magic, right? Not exactly.

Mads chats with Christina Veiga, sr. media relations director for the News Literacy Project to chat about all things AI in journalism including: Newsroom AI fails and wins, how to identify credible information, disclosures, the proliferation of deepfakes moving into election season, and more.

Find more on the News Literacy Project at https://newslit.org/ or @NewsLitProject on Instagram.

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We broke the rules. We’ve asked one of our parents for PR advice.

Introducing Marla’s dad, Michael Clendenin. With 40+ years of expansive communications experience, he's a master storyteller and media whisperer. His longstanding career leading the Con Edison media relations team had him on and off camera, calmly representing the company through pivotal events including 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, and COVID-19.

Tune in for a remarkable reflection on his career, internal and external stakeholder communication strategies, and his final pick on his favorite child.

Get in Touch:

Ask Marla for his personal e-mail, or head to his website: https://www.clendeninconnections.com/

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We're baaack! Join Marla as she gushes over her favorite tools for content creation. From designing to writing to trusting that little voice inside your head, here's what you need to take on the new year.

The 6 Content Tools You Need:

1. Wannabe Design Wizards - Canva
2. PR PRos - Coverage Book
3. Visual Storytellers - InShot
4. On-Camera Work Cultures - LED Portable Camera Light
5. The Editor's Editor - Grammarly
6. Social Media Scrollers - LinkedIn

The 3 Tools You Have:
1. Gut - trust it.
2. Rest - take it.
3. Time - use it wisely.

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In public relations and communications, we're often swayed by the belief that only big, disruptive changes can create substantial results. In reality, small shifts in the way we communicate can spark big changes and foster innovation within an organization.

In this episode, Mads dives into real-life examples of small steps in thinking and action that lead to bigger, meaningful results for your brand and business.

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To TikTok or not?

While it's not the right fit for every company or influencer, Marla explores why TikTok could be a great tool to highlight your brand personality. She also discusses what questions your social media team should be able to answer before launching, and the three brands who are crushing it on the FYP.

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Must-follow brands: Tarte Cosmetics, Duolingo, and The Empire State Building
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