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Holy Cow! A chat with a Dynamic Dairy Duo on Virtual Engagement

American Dairy Association North East's Emma Andrew-Swarthout and Kelsey O’Shea share their take on the growth and evolution of a Virtual Farm Trip program that has reached as many as 43,000 students for a single trip in some of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. 

Soft is for Babies’ Bottoms, Marshmallows & Leather. Not Communication!

Referring to communication as a "soft skill" undermines the importance of listening, speaking and building understanding. Communication is the science of creating meaning, which is complex and requires a number of hard technical tools that can be practiced and improved upon by those at any level of skill.

Deep Thoughts on Deep Fakes

Deep fakes make it look like a person said or did something they never actually did. While they can be used for harmless purposes, I’ve become concerned for risks this poses to corporations, leaders, brands and individuals.

A Lot Can Change in 15 Years

A Lot Can Change in 15 Years By Melanie Wilt, APR   The last 15 years have brought significant changes in technology and the workplace that impact how…

Elevate Your Communication by Shifting from Art to Science

Starting a science-based communication approach means setting aside your assumptions and listening to what your target audience needs and wants from you, what will make their lives better, and how you can answer that need with your products or services.

Tips for Creating a Culture of Belonging

I was recently asked by a client to share some ideas with their partners to create a culture of belonging in their organizations. This non-profit serves about thirty other non-profit ministries who are part of their umbrella organization; equipping their members is a big part of what they do. As I reflected on the advice we shared, I recognized how important a culture of belonging is to all organizations and workplaces — non-profit and for-profit, as well as internal and external. So, I adapted this article to share the insights more broadly. Here it is…

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