Joshua Harris

Smart people. Check. Insightful topics you don't get at other conferences. Check. Speakers who understand what agency owners need to grow their businesses. Check. Take time to apply...well worth your time.

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Recently, I spearheaded a successful PR campaign in Peachtree City to inform residents about a major road project. Our efforts resulted in building trust and transparency through earned media. Here's what we achieved: Community Engagement: Partnered with GDOT for a well-attended town hall meeting (nearly 250 RSVPs!) and livestreamed the event for broader reach. Proactive Communication: Encouraged public participation by soliciting questions in advance (over 3 dozen submitted!). Strategic Media Outreach: Secured impactful TV coverage (3 days on WSB, Fox 5, & Atlanta News First). I first encountered the term "earned media" as a 20-year-old volunteering on a political campaign. As many have said before, earned media is exactly that – you have to earn it. It involves pitching a story to journalists and demonstrating its newsworthiness. You then assist them in acquiring the information they require to write their piece on deadline. I'm a fan of earned media because it encourages a mutually beneficial relationship between organizations seeking to share their message and journalists seeking stories. https://lnkd.in/ez7aSTq8

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I attended a fascinating seminar on fact checking today, organized by the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University. (I spent 23 years in journalism and did a lot of old-school fact checking back in the day.) The tools for fact checking have gotten sharper and corporate communications people should absolutely know how to use them. Are you training your corporate newsroom in fact checking? Do they know which tools can unmask the trolls on your social media pages? Can they use the text, photo, video and mapping programs that can protect your corporate reputation and mitigate a crisis communications situation? Something to think about.

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Learn about effective pathways to set up a digital communications strategy – whether you have access to the school or district website or not. https://lnkd.in/efawiJYK

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This lame duck session isn't looking lame at all. Join our webinar today at 2pm ET to get the scoop on how advocacy campaigns can make the most of this year's lame duck session.

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🌟 Promoting Economic Development With Strategic Content 🌟 Are you part of a #government agency or a large #nonprofit focused on activities, programs and policies that improve economic well-being and quality of life? I specialize in crafting and refining strategic #content that brings your economic development programs into the spotlight. From compelling content #writing to meticulous #editing, I have helped many organizations communicate their vision and impact on topics including: #Grants #Loans #Innovation #Entrepreneurship and business-building #Infrastructure #Literacy #Lifelonglearning #Publicsafety Whether you need #website copy, #casestudies, #articles, #reports or something else, I will ensure your message resonates with stakeholders and drives meaningful engagement. Let’s collaborate to elevate your economic development initiatives and make a lasting impact! Message me today here on LinkedIn or at [email protected].

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A course I really need to take: This is a deeply comprehensive strategy and skill course on how journalists should apply for grants from Alanna Dvorak and Arina Lekht at the International Fact-Checking Network: Highly recommend! It's free! #GrantWriting #nonprofitnews

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Did you know that this is National Business Etiquette Week? Learn more in this Q&A with Pamela Eyring at The Protocol School of Washington.

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The Ripple Effect (A Nonprofit Imperative) Episode 8: "Not Enough Servers" Special Guest: Janae Teal (Director of Programs) & Em Carr (Senior Project Manager) | The Capacity Collective Produced/Edited By: D2L Productions In this episode, Marybeth Campbell , Ronald B. Waddell Jr. , Janae Teal and Em Carr of The Capacity Collective explore the persistent challenges of staff turnover in nonprofits, addressing burnout and meager wages. They discuss strategies for sustainability, emphasizing resilient initiatives with comprehensive training and user-friendly designs. The conversation extends to the impact of funders on data collection, advocating for change in funding structures and storytelling. Insights from Ron Waddell highlight the importance of innovative strategies and partnerships, while Capacity Collective encourages creative data collection methods. The episode concludes with a playful data-related joke, offering a glimpse into the multifaceted world of nonprofits and their evolving dynamics. #Nonprofit Links in comments below.

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🏈 End Zone Excellence: How to Score Big Communication Wins with Policymakers and Leadership 🏈 Attending CAPIO’s Annual Conference next week? Join Our Upcoming Session! I'm excited to be moderating this panel discussion. Unlock the secrets to masterful communication in the public sector, just like orchestrating a game-winning drive in football! Securing the support of policymakers and C-suite executives can be a game-changer for communications professionals. Learn from seasoned leaders how to make your communication efforts count as much as a touchdown in the final seconds! Featuring MVP Panelists: - Nathan Hamburger, City of Agoura Hills City Manager - Ramiro S. Adeva III, City of Agoura HillsAssistant City Manager - Christina Byrne, Orange County Transportation Authority Public Outreach Department Manager Session Highlights: ·     Communicating Needs with Leadership: Master the art of conveying your strategic needs and priorities, aligning them with your agency's broader goals. ·     Insights from the Top: Dive into the minds of C-suite professionals to understand what they expect from a stellar communications program. ·     Getting More Buy-In: Tackle the challenges of gaining support from the top; discover new strategies to pitch your ideas effectively. ·     Strengthening Your Toolbox: Equip yourself with practical tools and techniques to amplify your communications efforts. ·     Bridging the Understanding Gap: Address misconceptions and close the knowledge gap within your agency. #WeAreCAPIO #CAPIOConference #PublicReations #PublicSector #Communications #Leadership #PolicyMaking #ProfessionalDevelopment #PublicOutreach #GovernmentCommunications RMG Communications https://lnkd.in/g3rX2KD8

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The dynamics on Capitol Hill are changing, and new communications strategies are needed to make sure your priorities are on the minds of lawmakers. Communications must be clear, targeted, and timely. Download this roadmap I created to help you create urgency and build new champions for your cause. Digital education campaigns are one of the most effective methods of reaching lawmakers and key decision makers in the Beltway. These strategies offer an ideal combination of messaging and data strategy to ensure priorities and initiatives are top-of-mind at the right time and with the right decisionmakers. https://lnkd.in/esJ9pdvW

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Nothing like a good press conference to start the week! ☕ The evolution of press conferences, and their role in delivering information to the masses, has always fascinated me. The local news landscape is going through profound changes as news consumers and producers adapt to a digital-first world. A 2024 Pew Research Center study showed only 32% of Americans listed TV as their preferred source of local news, down from 41% in 2018. The number of viewers tuning in to ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox affiliates for evening news has also dropped by more than a quarter since 2016. But even as Americans shift to digital platforms for news, the press conference remains a vital tool for communicating with the public. Historically, press conferences have played a key role in political communication. Over 110 years ago, President Woodrow Wilson introduced the first-ever press conferences at the White House, seeking to provide a direct line of communication with the press. "I want an opportunity to open part of my mind to you, so that you may know my point of view a little better," Wilson told the journalists. Fast forward to 1955, and President Eisenhower brought the first televised press conference to life (albeit pre-recorded), followed by President Kennedy being the first to begin addressing the American people fully live and unedited — a format that would forever shape public communication from the White House. JFK also contributed to the famous "Last Press Conference" of Richard Nixon, who after losing the Presidential election to Kennedy in 1960 and a subsequent defeat in the 1962 CA gubernatorial primary, held what he thought would be his final time addressing the media. "You won’t have Nixon to kick around anymore, because gentlemen, this is my last press conference," Nixon said. "I have always respected you. I have sometimes disagreed with you. But unlike some people, I’ve never cancelled a subscription to a paper, and also I never will." Of course, many press conferences would follow for Nixon, who eventually announced his resignation in the aftermath of Watergate — on national TV, of course. More recently, President Biden's press conferences—or lack thereof—have become a talking point in national politics. During his term, Biden has engaged in fewer press conferences and media interviews than any of the last seven presidents, causing speculation into whether his media shyness. Is it due to his age and health-related reasons? Or was it a calculated move by his #Comms team to lean into faster, more direct ways of reaching audiences through digital outreach? Or, as some journalists proclaim, is the traditional press conference becoming obsolete? When I look at the amount of interest from local journalists, and the quantity of TV coverage our press conferences typically generate, I'd say it's still an incredibly impactful #PR tool. What’s your take?

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The Eastern Evaluation Research Society Conference is always a must-attend, insightful opportunity for learning. If you are interested in submitting a session proposal, I can help. I have deep experience with conferences and convenings across the nonprofit sector. Here is how I can offer support: ·       Brainstorm session topics ·       Provide guidance on session format and flow ·       Write and edit session proposals ·       Manage the proposal development process ·       Develop conference networking, exhibiting, and sponsorship approaches ·       Rehearse presentations with team If you are interested, just drop me a line!

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Learn more about the Chamber Leadership Program. I might have a quote in the article.

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