Curious Public

Curiosity connects people, inspires conversation, pushes boundaries, and uncovers truth. It's at the heart of what we do and what we will do for you and your organization. 🐈 curiouspublic.com #storytelling #communications #digitalmarketing #LetsGetCurious #CuriousPublic

Bad news travels fast. And good news can fall on deaf ears. So, how can we build trust and tell better stories? Our next #CommsInQuestion webinar will be hosted by one of Canada’s leading media relations experts, Jeff Keay. Jeff and our panelists will explore how comms pros can support their spokespeople, work with reporters and create good media relations. Jeff is a true media relations heavy-weight! He brings to our discussion four decades of experience as a senior strategy advisor, speechwriter and national media spokesperson for some of Canada’s best-known institutions and brands including Deloitte, CBC-Radio Canada, TD and Royal banks. Join us on Sept. 18th at 11:00 AM ET. We can’t wait to hear what our expert panelists have to say! ➡️ Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4dhCnfM #MediaRelations #Journalism #Trust

Are you a Canadian #NonProfit or #NGO creating impact in your local community? Do you have a limited marketing and communications budget or skillset? Then #UPLIFT might be for you. Our UPLIFT program selects one deserving organization each year to get 3 months worth of our agency's support to help move their audience to action - at no cost. That pro-bono work might be a new narrative and key messages, earned media content, revised communications or fundraising strategy, or PR and media support. Past recipients have benefited through: 🚀 Increased awareness 💰 More engaged donors ⚡ Empowered ambassadors, staff and volunteers 💚 A stronger sense of alignment to the community Fill out our short application before September 30th at https://bit.ly/4dGfuCM 💬 "Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." - Archbishop Desmond Tutu #Communications

We're bringing together the 'hacks' and the 'flacks' to talk about how journalists and comms pros can work together to build trust and tell better stories. Join our next #CommsInQuestion webinar led by one of Canada's leading media relations, communications and issues management professionals, Jeff Keay, on Wednesday, September 18 at 11:00 AM ET. Limited spaces available, save your spot ⬇⬇⬇⬇

Here's how UPLIFT impacted @HospiceMississauga ⬇️ With @CuriousPublic's focused communications and marketing support, Hospice Mississauga has... 🚀 Increased awareness 💰 More engaged donors ⚡ Empowered ambassadors, staff and volunteers 💚 A stronger sense of alignment to the community "Since rebranding and refining our key messaging...the story is shifting. And there are new people engaged...[we have] stronger ambassadors in the community as well because they are using the narrative and key messaging we developed to have those conversations...We feel a stronger sense of alignment because it feels like it's Mississauga's hospice." - Kitrina Fex, Executive Director, Hospice Mississauga ➡️ If you're a Canadian #NonProfit or #NGO creating impact in your community on few resources, apply to #UPLIFT before Sept. 30th for a chance to get 3-months of our agency's work at no cost. https://bit.ly/4d6JffU #Communications #Marketing #Storytelling

Media relations maven Anne Marie Aikins, known for her "no spin" approach, talks about the importance of media training, the changing media landscape, and offers advice for women dealing with challenges and sexism in the industry. 💬 “...Because media training builds confidence. It helps staff understand their ambassador role. Not to make them afraid of everything they say or do but to understand how important what they say is to the company’s brand.” - Anne Marie Aikins Written by Shannon Currie ➡️ Read: https://bit.ly/4df6XqB #MediaTraining #Journalism #CrisisComms

📢 Calling all Canadian non-profits and NGOs – do you need some Uplifting communications services – at no cost? Like… ➡️ A new organization narrative ➡️ PR work ➡️ Refreshed website copy ➡️ Blog posts, thought leadership pieces, op-eds ➡️ Digital media content strategy Curious Public’s annual #UPLIFT program is now accepting applications. We welcome submissions from organizations trying to do a lot of good in their community on few resources: 🎯 Small teams wearing many hats 💸 Limited promotion/marketing budget ✍️ Limited communication and marketing strategy skills The communications services we offer through UPLIFT strive to help organizations secure donors and funders, reach the people they serve, and attract passionate volunteers. 🌟🌟If this sounds like you, fill out our (short) application before September 30th for a chance to get 3 months of our agency's marketing and communications support – at no cost!🌟🌟(or pass this on to someone you know it does sound like!) To apply, go to: https://lnkd.in/gPnghJdU We can’t wait to hear from you! #NGOs #Nonprofits #Communications #Marketing

📢 Calling all Canadian non-profits and NGOs – do you need some Uplifting communications services – at no cost? Like… ➡️ A new organization narrative ➡️ PR work ➡️ Refreshed website copy ➡️ Blog posts, thought leadership pieces, op-eds ➡️ Digital media content strategy Curious Public’s annual #UPLIFT program is now accepting applications. We welcome submissions from organizations trying to do a lot of good in their community on few resources: 🎯 Small teams wearing many hats 💸 Limited promotion/marketing budget ✍️ Limited communication and marketing strategy skills The communications services we offer through UPLIFT strive to help organizations secure donors and funders, reach the people they serve, and attract passionate volunteers. 🌟🌟If this sounds like you, fill out our (short) application before September 30th for a chance to get 3 months of our agency's marketing and communications support – at no cost!🌟🌟(or pass this on to someone you know it does sound like!) To apply, go to: https://lnkd.in/gPnghJdU We can’t wait to hear from you! #NGOs #Nonprofits #Communications #Marketing

Creativity is more than a tool; it's a necessity. It's what sets professionals apart from everyone else, and it's a skill to be practiced. 💬 “The way that I define creativity in this sense is the ability to ideate,” said Aubie. “So, when we’re thinking about communication, professional communications, being able to be creative means that you’re going to be able to circle the situation – whether it’s a visual identity or a brand strategy – and look at it in ways that not everybody might look at it. In doing so, you’ll find many different approaches, land on something a little more special or meaningful than what might come from everyday thinking.” - Matthew Aubie, Partner and Creative Director, Aubs&Mugg Inc. Shannon Currie, a Senior Writer with @CuriousPblc recaps the top takeaways from our latest episode of Comms In Question: Why you're a 'creative,' and why that's more important than ever. Do you think #Comms professionals are 'creatives'? ➡️ Read more https://bit.ly/4608JsO #Communications #Creativity

Congratulations to Blake Marchildon, our James Bullbrook Memorial Scholarship 2024 recipient!🔥 🔥 🛹 We're giving Blake $500 to put toward a trip to Camp Woodward this summer. There were a lot of excellent contenders for the scholarship, and Blake's story resonated with James' son, Richie Bullbrook and our team the most. Skateboarding and plans to attend Camp Woodward bring Blake's family together, like it did for Richie, James and their family. 🛹 Thank you to all who applied and shared their skate story with us. Keep 👀 here for next year's application open date! 🧡 Special THANK YOU to @CanadaSkateboard for their continued support with this initiative. 📣 SHOUTOUT to all the incredible Canadian skater organizations that have supported in sharing this opportunity with their community. 📸 credits to Chris Fitzsimmons #JBMScholarship #CanadaSkateboard #WoodwardPA #Skateboarder #CanadianSkateboarders #SkateLife #Community #CuriousPublic #Canada