Earned media has been turned on it's head in the last few months - due to corporate restructuring and companies closing, the pool of media relations experts has shrunk considerably - but it's still an important strategy. Gini Dietrich is giving you 5 tips on how to get better results from your media relations efforts this week on the Spin Sucks Pod…

SEO has come a long, long way since the first search engines started using it to organize results, and Chat GPT is changing the game again. Today on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich talks about how SEO is working now, the role of communications in it, and what we need to know to take advantage of AI to make sure the right people are finding yo…

Data interpretation and communication is critical to help translate your efforts to outcomes. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about Coverage Impact, a powerful tool that can help you interpret, visualize and share your data and correlate them to organizational goals.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Measuring the results of your PR efforts is far more challenging than linking to the likes and clicks you get on your social media accounts. Gini discusses measuring PR success with outcomes vs. outputs, using AI effectively in a PR campaign, and the future of PR measurement.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

The PESO model has become a foundational element of the communications industry. The industry isn't static, and neither is the model. Today on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking us through the changes to the model and graphic, and what it means for communicators around the world.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is reviewing the PESO model for any of you listening who aren't familiar with it yet, and providing some extra tips and insights for those who are.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Contributed Content is one of the unsung heroes of communications. While it isn't always the easiest to create, especially if content creation is outside your scope of worth, its a strategy that can pay huge dividends. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is explaining why you should be considering contributed content, wh…

As far as we've come, there is a long way to go when it comes to being a woman in the workplace... and the world. Professionally, women can be sidelined, diminished, talked over and infantilized by even the best-intentioned of men. And sometimes women help them do it. There is a long way to go and on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, G…

Being a thought leader means having and sharing original thoughts that demonstrate your expertise. Doing this can take a lot of time or a lot of money or both, and that can sometimes be a challenge. Today on the Spin Sucks Podcast Gini Dietrich is talking about how to get thought leadership right.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Owned Media is the most important element of a PESO Model™ plan - it has the most potential for long term benefit, and can perform the heaviest lift in terms of driving your marketing forward. Of course, it also takes the longest to pay off. Gini Dietrich is talking about why owned media is worth the time and investment on this week's episode of th…

The PESO model is evolving like everything else we do in business, and that means you need to review your strategy, evaluate it's results and make changes as the environment you're working in does. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about some of the changes you might want to make in your application of the m…

It's never easy to lay someone off, deny them leave, reduce benefits or share any other kind of bad news... but there are definitely ways to make it much worse - especially when your actions might end up on TikTok or another social media platform. Gini Dietrich is talking about what not to do, and what to do instead on this week's episode of the Sp…

Requests for Proposals are the bane of many agency's existence, and although they're popular, they're rarely the best way to stary a new professional relationship. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about a better way to position yourself as an expert and get new business without the proposals.…

To stay competitive in the new world of AI, you need to figure out how to use it, and any other new technologies that come along, to differentiate yourself and the solutions you provide. Gini Dietrich is talking about how on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast. Article about the Death of Digital Agencies…

The internet made a huge change in how PR and Communications professionals work. Then social media did the same thing. Now, AI is changing everything yet again and on this week's Spin Sucks Podcast Episode, Gini Dietrich is talking abut how AI is changing the industry, and what it means for you.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

If you've noticed that you are enjoying your time on the internet, and more specifically social, a lot less? Gini Dietrich has too and that's what she's talking about this week on the Spin Sucks Podcast.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

The most reliable way to get people to open your emails is to make sure they recognize your name - and one of the best ways to do that is to engage meaningfully with the content they share on social media. Gini Dietrich is talking abut rediscovering the art of commenting on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.…

You've probably heard about the Open AI drama that has been happening over the las few weeks, and you may have noticed how they broke almost every rule of communicating an executive transition. On today's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is taking a look at what went wrong with Open AI's leadership turbulence, and how to make sure y…

It can be easy to feel left out or offended when you're not included in media that your competitors are, but the answer isn't to throw a bunch of money at Earned Media (and it's certainly not the time the yell at your communications team!) - it's to remember you're building something that will take years to come into full effect, and your Owned Med…

Great leaders are made, not born. Gini Dietrich dives into what it takes to become and grow as a leader worth leading.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

The 2023 Edelman Future of Corporate Communications Study is out, and Gini Dietrich is breaking down the results and what they mean for you on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast. You can find the study right here.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

The CMO Survey from Deloitte is out, and as you might expect - it's a mix of good and bad news. Today on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini is breaking down the data, and making predictions for what you'll be running into next year. Check out the PESO Model Certification here!By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Whether or not you're a fan of Taylor Swift's music, you cannot deny that she is amazing at public relations. Gini Dietrich is talking about what Taylor Swift is getting right, from authenticity to user-generated content, this week on the Spin Sucks Podcast.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

There is a certain level of success and stability you can expect with a communications professional that is using the PESO model - ad on today's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is going to be talking about how and why it's a solid choice to create the authority and reputation you need in your business.…

Being a good communicator means being able to effectively tell stories - that is what helps you build trust and relationships. On today's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about the stories that work best in business and how you can get comfortable telling them.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

AI is making it easier and easier for people to create cold emails offering you the moon and more. Very often, these are pay to play firms who are selling what used to be called advertorials and similar placements. Gini Dietrich is talking about the reality of paying for coverage, when it might make sense and when it doesn't on this week's episode …

When Spin Sucks first started it was called FADS: the Fight Against Destructive Spin. In today's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking abut the early days of the blog, and what they learned about creating content that people can actually use - and that actually serves both the audience and the business.…

Google Search Generative AI is coming, whether you like it or not, and that means you've got to make some changes to what kind of content you're making and how you make it. Gini Dietrich is talking about the strategic tweaks you'll need to make to keep getting in front of the people who need your expertise.…

Most organizations don't think too much about crises until they actually happen, but having a communications plan ready just in case is reputation insurance that can make a huge difference in terms of how your organization is perceived for years to come. Gini Dietrich is talking about the role your crisis communications plan can play when bad thing…

Futurecasting is all about identifying a range of potential outcomes or events that might impact your industry and business, and planning for the different possibilities you might have to deal with. In todays episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how to get good at futurecasting, and how to integrate it into your strateg…

Workplace toxicity is caused by the action, or inaction, of leadership, and that is true whether you're working together in an office, have a hybrid setup or are fully remote. Gini Dietrich is talking about building trust and making sure that toxic culture never has a chance to settle in.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

There is one thing that is critical when managing a crisis that has to happen in person and on time: saying you're sorry. This is easier for many executives in theory than practice and on today's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast Gini Dietrich is talking about how to navigate different times of crises with empathy.…

People are always looking for the easy way forward - it's kind of human nature - but it's usually not the best choice. You will always have better results with consistent work towards longer term strategies. Gini Dietrich is talking about how and why on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

There is a lot going on out there, and you need to be up to date on what is happening in your industry and the world at large if you want to be a valuable strategic partner for your company and clients. On today's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about using anti-fragile tactics to protect your business no matter what hap…

Many of today's executives grew up understanding that you should never discuss money, politics or religion in polite company, but times are changing and more and more consumers are expecting companies to take a stand one way or another. Gini Dietrich is talking about how to communicate your values as a brand, and sharing some examples of massive su…

Very often, media opportunities involve providing access to members of the media - and that is a relationship that can be a little fraught. There are risks inherent in providing access to journalists and other professionals, and on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast Gini Dietrich is talking about how to navigate the line between being op…

It's time for society to make changes - big ones - and generative AI is going to be a huge part of that. Today on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about the unintended consequences, both good and bad, that could happen as this process unfolds as well as what we might be able to do with all of the time AI could potentially save us.…

It's a fact that women are still underpaid compared to their male counterparts, and there's no one who can change it but us. One of the reasons this happens is that women are less likely to negotiate for what they are worth when taking a new role, asking for a raise or even engaging with new clients. Gini Dietrich is talking about how to do it on t…

Perfectionism can cause problems in many different ways, and areas of your communications plan. Good and Finished is better than absolutely perfect for you, and for your team members. Gini Dietrich is talking about how perfectionism can demotivate your team and prevent you from moving forward on the Spin Sucks Podcast.…

In this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about why it's so important to always live by the golden rule. Aside from being the right thing to do for it's own sake, you never know who you're going to meet, or who they know.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

It seems like everyone is having more difficulty getting media placements than they used to - the old strategies for getting earned media just aren't working any more, and that means we need to update our approach. Gini Dietrich is talking about how on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

What does it mean for you as a professional communicator when you have to do more with less as budgets constrict? On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how to navigate layoffs, hiring freezes, budget cuts and more over the next year. Now is the time to focus on what you know works.…

Have you jumped on the Generative AI bandwagon yet? It can be a powerful tool to help you work more efficiently, and today on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about some of the strategies you can use to get started, the latest guidelines from the PR Council, and why you really need to fact-check.…

It can be easy to create the expectation that you're always available via email or slack or any of the other channels we use to communicate with our teams and clients. On today's episode of the Spin Sucks podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how to create a culture of communication that is a little easier to manage.…

Complaints against a brand - real or not - can now be immediately distributed around the entire world, and that means that the role of communication professionals has changed too. Gini Dietrich is talking about reputation management in a highly-scrutinized environment on today's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.…

It's important for the stories we tell to be meaningful to ourselves as communicators, and to the audience that ultimately receives them - but we don't want to drift into creating or exaggerating drama. Gini Dietrich is talking about how to become better storytellers on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.…

More and more companies are talking about bringing people back into offices, despite most employees not being interested. Apparently there is no replacement for in-person culture and mentorship. Gini Dietrich is talking about why remote can be perfectly fine if you're willing to make just a few adjustments.…

When does it make sense to hire a coach? Gini Dietrich shares when and why you should hire a coach.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

It used to be that the 'best practice' for companies having opinions on social issues was: don't! But that is all changing and today on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about the role of communications in helping an organization speak up about it's values.By Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

If the looming recession is making you nervous for your agency or business, then you should be thinking about how to evolve your services and offerings to make sure you're able to weather the storm. Gini Dietrich is talking about what to do, and how to communicate it's value on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.…