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Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with Brent Colmer, founder of Creator Services, about content creation, digital marketing, and influencer relations.About Brent ColmerBrent Colmer is an entrepreneur who works as an online influencer and owns a digital marketing agency. He started as an online influencer/content creator in middle school and has built that into a personal brand today known as @boywhoblogs. Brent has experience working brand-side, at an agency, as an online ...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with Angela Dwyer, Head of Insights at Fullintel, about all things data and metrics in PR and communications.About Angela DwyerAngela Dwyer is Head of Insights at Fullintel—a media intelligence company specializing in news monitoring and analysis. As a measurement expert, she helps brands improve business results through data-driven, actionable insights. She has worked at public relations agencies, including Lippe Taylor, and media researc...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with Brands Over Brews host and marketing extraordinaire Pat Cooper about all things digital marketing strategy.About Pat CooperPat Cooper is a seasoned Digital Marketing Strategist with nearly a decade of experience helping brands redefine their marketing strategy to lower customer acquisition costs and accelerate revenue. He has worked alongside CMOs and CEOs on startup, in-house, and agency teams, generating over $15 million in revenue....

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with DRPR founder Daisy Raudales about agency life and owning her business within Durham Region.About Daisy RaudalesDaisy Raudales is a leader in the communications field. Holding a Communications and Digital Media degree and an Advanced Diploma in Public Relations (PR), Daisy has gained extensive experience in the industry conducting tasks in media relations, communications planning, social media marketing, email marketing, website develo...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with Samiha Fariha about all things media relations.About Samiha FarihaSamiha Fariha is a senior associate at Golin, a global public relations agency. Previously, she worked as a senior consultant at FleishmanHillard HighRoad, a global PR agency, and before that, for three years as an account executive at Torchia Communications, a mid-size PR agency with offices in Toronto and Montreal. Before pursuing a career in PR, she worked in marketi...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with Australian communications expert Mel Loy about all things internal communications and change management.About Mel LoyMel Loy is the founder and owner of Hey Mel! Communication & Training, a small agency with big energy based in Brisbane, Australia.After more than 20 years in in-house corporate communications roles, Mel ventured out on her own to start her own business and hasn’t looked back.Her business grew quickly, and Mel and h...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with Linda Flynn, MA Leadership, CFRE, about her experience with fund development and the importance of relationship building.About Linda FlynnLinda has spent more than 30 years working for local and national not-for-profit organizations. She has raised tens of millions of dollars for social service, health care and education initiatives. She currently works as associate vice president of Development and Alumni Affairs at Durham College an...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with Josh Terry about all things issues management, case studies, and the fine line between it and crisis management.About Joshua TerryJosh, Manager of External Communications at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, has nearly 15 years of experience in communications, leading media relations, internal communications and issues management with a focus on government and non-profit organizations. When he's not at work, you can find him out...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with PRofessional & Coffees founder Carolina Salinas about her networking initiative for up-and-coming PR professionals and the impact it's having on their professional growth.About Carolina SalinasCarolina Salinas is the founder and host of PRofessionals & Coffee. A former international student from Mexico, she studied Public Relations and Corporate Communications at Seneca College from 2019 to 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree ...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with Lumino's founding partner, Rhiannon Ruff, about the power Wikipedia has in communications and how we, as professional communicators, need to understand better and strategize how to make the most out of it.About Rhiannon RuffRhiannon Ruff is a co-founder of the digital agency Lumino and the author of the new book Wikipedia & Crisis Communications. For the past decade-plus, Rhi has helped large organizations and Fortune 100 companie...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with web copy extraordinaire Maddy Aucoin about the nuances of copywriting for the web.About Maddy AucoinA former higher-education professional, Maddy started her second business, By Maddy Aucoin, to help brands write copy without relying on sales gimmicks or overexaggerated claims. Maddy is also deeply passionate about teaching other entrepreneurs how to market themselves authentically. Aside from guest speaking on numerous podcasts,...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with Urmi Hossain, CFA, about social media's role in the financial sector and the fine line between what organizations and entrepreneurs post and the regulations in place.About Urmi HossainUrmi Hossain is Bengali by blood and Italian by birth. She works in the financial services industry in Canada, where she is currently residing. She is a self-published author, blogger, speaker, polyglot, and mentor. Her first book, Discovering Your Ident...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with PR & Lattes' student writers Ally Medeiros, Meagan Poole and Rebeca Blyde about returning for their final semester and talking about their journeys to PR.Connect with Ally:LinkedIn: Ally MedeirosEmail: medeirosxally@gmail.com Connect with Rebeca:LinkedIn: Rebeca BlydeEmail: blyderebeca@gmail.comConnect with MeaganLinkedIn: Meagan PooleInstagram: @MegyPooleLet's connect PR & Lattes:Website: PR & LattesInstagram: @PRAndLatte...

Send us a Text Message.On today's extra-long episode, Matisse is chatting with Barry Waite, the executive dean for the Faculty of Media, Art and Design at Durham College, about his illustrious career and PR education trends.Barry is an educator, communications professional, and committed volunteer with over 30 years of experience with various organizations. Before joining Durham, Barry was Academic Chair, Communications & Media, for Toronto's Centennial College faculty.He is current...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with Dawn Salter, program coordinator and professor of Advertising and Marketing Communications at Durham College, about everything advertising, marketing and PR.Dawn has an extensive marketing communications and account management background, having worked at various advertising agencies on national and global brands.She holds a Master of Science in Global Marketing Management from the University of Liverpool and a Bachelor of Education i...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Matisse chats with brand photographer Leah Smith about the importance of self-branding, owning your visual brand, and her top tips for a great headshot.Leah, who used to be a corporate HR recruiter, started her business, Leah Smith Branding Photography, following the birth of her daughter. She wanted to show her that she could accomplish anything she set her mind to. When she started her business, she had the desire to make a meaningful impact on other ...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS’ Government Relations and Communications Advisor Paige Hoveling, CRAE, SCMP, about good PR within associations and the importance of advocacy strategies.Paige Hoveling is a senior housing industry advocate and leader. She has experience in creating and executing communications, advocacy, and engagement strategies for internal and external audiences.A connector to her core, she believes that good relationships are the ...

Send us a Text Message.Matisse chats with CULTR Founder and President Ali Ryan about all things social media, including current and upcoming social media trends.Connect with Ali:Web: CultrCreative.coInstagram: @cultrcreative.coNew episodes every ThursdayLet's connect:@PRAndLattes@MatisseNelis

Send us a Text Message.Matisse chats with Pink Palm MarCom's Jennifer Gaskell about how she turned her career experiences and passion into a career and business she loves.Connect with Jennifer by visiting her websites:Pink Palm MarComPink Palm TravelNew episodes every ThursdayLet's connect:@PRAndLattes@MatisseNelis

Send us a Text Message.Matisse celebrates World Social Media Day by chatting with Squarely Accessible founder Kelly Thibodeau about the importance of accessible social media content.New episodes every ThursdayLet's connect:@PRAndLattes@MatisseNelis