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A latte with Claudia Costello

S05E01

Matisse chats with Claudia Costello, a senior account executive at 104 West and the community manager for The PR Habitat.

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A latte with Katie Zeppieri

S04E04

Matisse chats with Katie Zeppieri, the founder and chief brand strategist of The MicDrop Agency, about all things branding.

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A latte with Eugene Woo

S04E03

Matisse chats with Eugene Woo, the CEO of Venngage, about easy ways to create accessible documents while comparing the various platforms used today.

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A latte with Jacquie Severs

S04E02

Matisse chats with Jacquie Severs, Durham Region’s Manager of Marketing and Tourism, about all things tourism PR.

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How AI-Powered Writing Tools Can Enhance Professional Communication

Guest Post by Jigar Agrawal on April 14, 2025

The modern technology-driven digital world is changing at a rapid pace. However, what remains unchanged is the significance of effective communication. Effective communication stands as the core element behind all…

How AI-Powered Writing Tools Can Enhance Professional Communication - Read Post
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The Problem with Pretending: What “Corporate Catfishing” Means for PR and Communications

By Matisse Hamel-Nelis on April 13, 2025

Imagine starting a new job full of excitement, ready to join a workplace that promises creativity, flexibility, and a people-first mindset, only to walk into something completely different. The vibe…

The Problem with Pretending: What “Corporate Catfishing” Means for PR and Communications - Read Post
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Strategic Communications in Change Management: Aligning Messaging for Success

Guest Post by Paige Strand on April 7, 2025

Have you ever experienced change fatigue? According to 2024 insights from Gartner last year, the majority of organizations continue to experience major firmwide changes in recent years and believe that…

Strategic Communications in Change Management: Aligning Messaging for Success - Read Post
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Bridging Security and People: How Communication Shapes a Strong Information Security Culture

Guest Post by Sabrina Lavi on April 7, 2025

Professional communicators bring immense value to their organizations. Whether supporting crisis response, engaging employees, customers, and partners, or strengthening relationships among key audiences, a dedicated communications team remains a vital…

Bridging Security and People: How Communication Shapes a Strong Information Security Culture - Read Post
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