Comms In Question

Canada's Brand Abroad is a limited series from Comms In Question.Part 2: The EU and YouThe European Union (EU) is Canada's second-largest trading partner, but doing business there means understanding both the bloc as a whole and the 27 countries that make it up. Canadian leaders need a strategy that works across the whole EU, while still adjusting for the rules, culture, and expectations that shift from country to country. Hear from our panel of market experts about the strategy, messaging and pivots we need to do business across the EU.On the PanelBob Rae, PC, CC, O.Ont, KC – Former Canadian Ambassador to the UNBart Groothuis, Member of European Parliament (MEP)Svend Roed Nielsen, Former Ambassador of Denmark to Canada; Senior Advisor, Think Tank EuropaJulius Weber, Head of Digital Growth Germany, SmollanAbout Canada's Brand Abroad: A Limited SeriesCanada is a strong brand on the global stage these days. So how do our organizations translate Canada's moment into their competitive advantage? How do we communicate strength and reliability in these turbulent times? And what do senior leaders need to know to make sure they are speaking to global audiences in ways they will understand? Canadian journalist Steve Paikin guest-hosts this short-run series from Curious Public. Each episode will focus on a specific global market and bring together Marketing, Communications, and Strategy experts to help us understand the practical opportunities and challenges of expanding into new markets. 

Canada's Brand Abroad is a limited series from Comms In Question. Part 1: Making Waves Across the PondThe UK and Ireland are open for business, but navigating a post-Brexit regulatory split and capturing the attention of fractured European audiences is harder than it looks. Canadian leaders face a deceptively challenging communications landscape — and subtle differences that can trip us up. Hear from our panel of market experts about the strategy, messaging and cultural pivots we need to do business with our cousins across the pond. About Canada's Brand Abroad: A Limited SeriesCanada is a strong brand on the global stage these days. So how do our organizations translate Canada's moment into their competitive advantage? How do we communicate strength and reliability in these turbulent times? And what do senior leaders need to know to make sure they are speaking to global audiences in ways they will understand? Canadian journalist Steve Paikin guest-hosts this short-run series from Curious Public. Each episode will focus on a specific global market and bring together Marketing, Communications, and Strategy experts to help us understand the practical opportunities and challenges of expanding into new markets. 

AI is accelerating a data economy that's reshaping how we work, communicate, and make strategic decisions. It's here to stay, despite Silicon Valley gossip and AI "bubbles" bursting.So–how do we sort through the hype and understand what's actually changing?Guest host, Steve Paikin, leads our panel of tech, strategy, and communications experts to separate the "facts from feelings" on our next episode of Comms In Question: AI is here to stay–so now what?Forget the headlines–we're focusing on the deeper strategic shifts happening in the data economy, and what they mean to you. What's changing inside teams around productivity and decision-making? How are audience expectations and behaviours changing? Do we need to take responsibility for the ethical and environmental impacts of cloud computing?TL/DR Version: What's really happening, and what do we need to plan for now? It's a conversation you won't want to miss.Guest Host: Steve Paikin, The Paikin PodcastGuests:Liban Abokor, Founder and CEO Reimagine LABSAngela Adam, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing, and Government Affairs, eStruxture Data Centers Jordan Ray, Principal and Senior Narrative Consultant, Curious Public

2025 has been a year that’s felt like 10. From elbows up to trade tensions, housing affordability to encampments, ceasefires to budget delays, the Coldplay couple and Taylor Swift engagement — 2025 has been a masterclass in how quickly a story can break, evolve and stick – depending on who was telling it and where. The world looks very different if you get your news from traditional media versus a podcast, after all. That’s why we’re bringing together a mix of pros to help us unpack the stories that shaped the year and explore what we can learn about capturing and keeping  public attention.What stories made people care? What made them tune out? What framed the national conversation? And how can communicators turn those insights into stronger strategies in a media and digital landscape?Curious Public’s media relations strategist, Anne Marie Aikins, hosts this spirited wrap-up, offering fresh takes and practical tips for anyone shaping public perception through traditional and nontraditional media channels in the year ahead.--Thank you to our Host and Panelists:Anne Marie AikinsExecutive Consultant, Public Relations, Crisis Management and MediaCurious PublicDavid HerlePartner, Rubicon Strategy Inc. / Host, The Herle Burly PodcastTheresa LubowitzFounder, Lightbulb Narrative / Host, The Progress Canada PodcastOliver MooreEditorial Board, The Globe and MailLloyd RangPresident and Narrative Lead, Curious Public--Connect with us:Website: curiouspublic.com Instagram/Facebook: @curiouspblcLinkedIn: @curiouspublic