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Chip Griffin And Gini Dietrich
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Agency Leadership Podcast
What to do when agency employees continue to over-service clients
In this episode, Chip and Gini focus on the issue of employees over-servicing clients. They discuss the reasons behind over-servicing, including fear of client dissatisfaction and insufficient initial project scopes. The hosts emphasize the importance of educating employees on the long-term negative impacts, both on agency profitability and client relationships. They advocate for involving employees in strategic planning and scoping processes to ensure accurate budgeting and foster accountability. Chip and Gini also highlight the benefits of regular communication and collaboration with team members to prevent recurring problems and enhance overall agency efficiency. Key...
2025-07-31
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
You don’t need to be a visionary, but it helps to have a vision for your agency
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the importance of having a clear vision for where an agency is headed while also acknowledging the need for strong operational skills. They explore different types of agency owners, from visionaries to those who excel in operational management, and emphasize the necessity of balancing these roles within a team. The duo highlights the importance of complementing one’s weaknesses by hiring the right people, whether it involves bringing in operational expertise or visionary ideas. They also share personal anecdotes and practical advice on maintaining this balance for the long-term success of...
2025-07-17
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
How to handle unsolicited agency acquisition emails
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the frequent occurrence of receiving offers to buy agencies and how to handle these communications. They share their own experiences of receiving such emails, including the prevalence of fraudulent or unserious offers. Gini describes her method of vetting these emails, such as examining URLs and LinkedIn profiles, and emphasizes the importance of legitimate connections within the industry. Chip provides further insights into the credibility of business brokers and the typical behaviors to watch out for. Both caution against making emotional decisions and underscore the necessity of due diligence...
2025-07-10
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
How to handle your team when they don’t love your clients
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the challenges of dealing with team members who may not be enthusiastic about the clients or the work your agency is doing. They cover whether agency owners should be concerned if their employees dislike the job, the consequences of ignoring such issues, and the importance of alignment between client work and employee satisfaction. They also emphasize the need for transparency in the hiring process and preparing employees for potential pivots or shifts in the agency’s focus. Gini shares her personal experience with pivoting towards the PESO model, an...
2025-06-26
17 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Turning employee departures into opportunities
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss how agency owners should handle situations when an employee resigns. They explore the emotional reactions owners might have, the importance of maintaining professionalism, and the need to gather more information from the departing employee. They emphasize the value of a cooling-off period to devise a rational plan and the potential for restructuring the team. Chip and Gini also talk about seeking feedback from remaining team members to ensure a smooth transition and mitigate the risk of more employees leaving. They stress seeing an employee’s resignation as an op...
2025-06-19
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Ensuring AI is an asset — not a liability — for your agency
In this episode, Chip and Gini highlight the challenges and potential pitfalls of over-relying on AI for content creation in PR and marketing. They discuss instances of AI-generated content gone wrong, such as the fake book list published by the Chicago Sun-Times and poorly crafted AI-generated pitches. The hosts emphasize the importance of human oversight, individuality, and storytelling in maintaining quality and building relationships with the audience. They also delve into Google’s EEAT guidelines and how PR professionals can leverage their expertise to stand out in search rankings. Finally, they discuss practical ways to ef...
2025-06-12
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Why agencies get brought in too late by clients — and what to do about it
In this episode, Chip and Gini delve into the challenge of agencies being brought in late on client projects. They discuss the common scenario where clients give last-minute requests and share strategies for becoming part of the planning process earlier. Key recommendations include integrating into internal communications, attending more meetings, and maintaining a mindset of curiosity to stay updated. They also cover how to handle situations when timely inclusion isn’t possible, such as negotiating new timelines or additional costs for urgent work. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proactive client communication to prevent unrealistic ex...
2025-06-05
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Can agency team members be more strategic?
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss whether or not employees can be encouraged to be “more strategic”. They explore the definition of being strategic, frequently misunderstood expectations, and the challenges of fostering strategic thinking among team members. Gini shares her personal experiences and frustrations from her early career, emphasizing the importance of proper coaching and mentoring. Chip and Gini conclude that agency owners should define their expectations clearly, consider the individual capabilities of their employees, and re-evaluate their own workload to potentially take on more strategic responsibilities themselves. Key takeaways Chip Griffin: “Anytime you’re...
2025-05-15
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Limiting scope creep from the start
In this episode, Chip and Gini delve into the topic of scope creep in agencies. They discuss the bell curve of profitability and the importance of setting clear expectations from the first client conversation. They highlight strategies like dividing projects into 90-day scopes to regularly reassess goals and deliverables. The duo emphasizes the significance of internal communication, developing a culture of transparency, and ensuring team members understand project scope and costs. They also stress the need to build flexibility and cushion into initial pricing to manage minor scope changes and avoid financial strain. Finally, they...
2025-05-08
00 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Pricing psychology for agency clients
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the psychology of pricing within agencies. They cover topics such as the importance of being confident in your pricing, avoiding negotiating against oneself, and the benefits of premium pricing. Gini highlights her experiences with male and female negotiators, emphasizing how women often undervalue themselves. The duo debates the effectiveness of the ‘three pricing options’ strategy and its pitfalls. They also offer practical advice for owners to ensure their pricing sends the right message to clients and reflects the true value of their services. Key takeaways Chip Griffin: “If you...
2025-05-01
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Identifying and managing agency owner burnout
Chip and Gini explore the different types of burnout, including cyclical and long-term burnout, and offer strategies to identify, cope with, and prevent it.
2025-04-24
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Agency owners review 2024 performance, assess outlook
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the latest quarterly SAGA owner survey, which provides a mixed bag of results for agencies.
2025-04-10
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Preparing your agency for an uncertain future
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss what agency owners can do to weather the current climate of economic uncertainty and potential recession.
2025-03-27
20 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Choosing the right exit strategy as an agency owner
In this episode, Chip and Gini explore strategies for agency owners contemplating an exit plan.
2025-03-13
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Managing remote workers without micromanaging
Five years after most agencies leaned in to remote or hybrid work models, many owners and managers continue to struggle with finding the right approach to managing employees that they don't see in person every day.
2025-03-06
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Using AI the right way for agency biz dev
Chip and Gini criticize the common misuse of AI for impersonal, high-volume outreach, and tell you how you can leverage AI while maintaining a human touch.
2025-02-27
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
What freelancers should know before they become agency owners
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the transition from being a freelancer to an agency owner.
2025-02-20
16 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
How to get your team the mentorship they need
Chip and Gini discuss the need for managers to support and mentor their employees, leveraging both internal and external resources, and the value of making time to mentor individuals outside one's own organization.
2025-02-13
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
AI no threat to agency employees learning fundamental skills
Chip and Gini discuss the complaint they hear from owners that AI is preventing junior employees from learning how to do their jobs the right way.
2025-02-06
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
The value of getting satisfaction from client work
Chip and Gini explore how satisfaction can drive motivation, the significance of setting boundaries with clients, and the need for purpose in work.
2025-01-30
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Should your agency pivot to a new focus amid economic shifts?
In this episode, Chip and Gini address the topic of pivoting for small agencies in response to changing economic and political climates.
2025-01-23
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Should your small agency be subcontracting for larger agencies?
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the pros and cons of agencies doing subcontracted work for other agencies.
2025-01-16
20 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Mastering client staffing for small agency success
Chip and Gini discuss a Reddit user's question about managing a $2 million account.
2025-01-09
20 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
What the Q4 SAGA Survey tells us about agency talent
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the findings from the SAGA quarterly survey of small agency owners.
2024-12-19
23 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Agency owners need to put themselves in other people’s shoes
Chip and Gini emphasize the need for agency owners to put themselves in the shoes of clients, prospects, and employees to improve communication and relationships.
2024-12-12
25 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Should your agency charge new clients a startup fee?
Chip and Gini explore whether agencies should charge more upfront for initial work and creative approaches to managing client expectations and financials.
2024-12-05
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Strengthening your PR agency’s role in business decisions
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss PR professionals wanting a seat at the table when it comes to business decision-making.
2024-11-21
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
What to do when clients don’t get your agency what it needs to succeed
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the common challenges agencies face in obtaining timely feedback and necessary information from clients.
2024-11-14
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Are you playing with fire as an agency owner?
Chip and Gini talk about compliance, ethical practices, and risk management for agency owners.
2024-10-24
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Planning for agency growth
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss strategic planning for growing an agency in 2025.
2024-10-17
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Onboarding agency clients the right way
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the critical aspects of onboarding new clients in the agency world.
2024-10-03
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Balancing booze and your agency business
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the importance of having clear alcohol policies in agencies.
2024-09-26
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Agencies and ageism
In this episode, Chip and Gini explore the challenges of ageism within the PR and marketing industries, with a focus on agencies.
2024-09-19
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Q3 agency owner survey shows overall optimism, but dissatisfaction with state of business development
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss results from the SAGA Q3 Agency Owner Survey.
2024-09-12
26 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Why one-size-fits-all advice doesn’t work for agencies
In this episode, Chip and Gini dismantle the myth that agency management can rely on a one-size-fits-all approach. They emphasize the importance of understanding the diversity and unique needs of different types of agencies, such as PR, ad, and digital agencies.
2024-09-05
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Turning agency reporting into a profit center
Many agency leaders view reports as a necessary evil, but when done right they can actually become an important contributor to profits.
2024-08-29
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Using LinkedIn effectively to grow your agency
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the pros and cons of using LinkedIn for agency growth and professional engagement.
2024-08-15
23 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Do you trust your agency team members?
Chip and Gini explore common scenarios where agency owners struggle with trusting their employees, often due to micromanagement tendencies, ill-defined roles, or unrealistic expectations.
2024-08-08
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Unlocking agency potential by asking “So What?”
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the importance of asking "So What?" and how it can lead to more effective decision-making for agency owners.
2024-08-01
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Does email marketing work for agencies?
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the importance of email marketing for agencies. They emphasize that email newsletters should be a top priority for agencies to nurture leads, share content, and maintain direct communication with clients.
2024-07-25
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
What to do when your agency can’t avoid responding to an RFP
If you're a regular listener, you know that Chip and Gini have strong feelings about staying away from RFPs when possible. But sometimes they can't be avoided.
2024-07-18
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Who Should PR Agencies Report To?
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss whether PR agencies should report to the head of communications or the head of marketing.
2024-07-11
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Have agencies listened too well to the “be strategic” mantra?
In this episode, Chip and Gini examine whether agencies have hit 'peak strategy' as suggested recently by Blair Enns.
2024-06-27
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
AI should be your agency’s friend, not foe
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the widespread apprehension about AI in the agency world, urging listeners to embrace the technology rather than fear it.
2024-06-20
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Adapting your agency for risk-averse clients
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the increased risk aversion and prolonged decision-making processes among clients and prospects in the agency industry, especially in light of economic uncertainties and the 2024 U.S. election.
2024-06-13
00 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Building an agency culture where everyone can take time off
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the importance of ensuring that no one in an agency, including owners and key employees, is too indispensable to take time off.
2024-06-06
00 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Setting honest expectations for your agency employees from the start
Don't sugarcoat it when writing up a job description or interviewing potential new hires - painting a rosy picture that doesn't match reality will only cause you headaches down the road.
2024-05-30
00 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Agencies need to adapt to effectively manage Gen Z employees
Gen Z employees tend to have a different (not worse!) approach to their jobs than the older generations do.
2024-05-23
17 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Should you start your own agency because your boss is making too much off of your work?
Many agency employees complain that clients pay so much more than they are making, so the owner must be reaping a huge profit.
2024-05-16
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Should your small agency hire senior-level pros?
Hiring seasoned professionals sounds like it will solve a lot of headaches you have as an agency owner. But will it?
2024-05-09
20 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
What new rules on overtime and non-competes mean for agencies
Chip and Gini discuss recent updates from the federal government affecting agency owners, including a ban on non-compete agreements and changes to salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees.
2024-05-02
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Building trust and letting your team shine
Chip and Gini discuss the importance of agency owners letting go of micromanaging, trusting their team, and focusing on building a scalable business.
2024-04-25
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Should your agency sell itself as a fractional CxO to clients?
Chip and Gini discuss the intricacies of fractional leadership roles within clients.
2024-04-04
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Accepting equity as payment for agency services
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the potential pitfalls of receiving equity as payment for service.
2024-03-21
17 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Get over your fear of hiring employees
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the fear of hiring employees, the implications of using contractors, the financial considerations, and the benefits of having employees.
2024-03-14
23 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Handling frustration as an agency owner
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the challenges and frustrations of owning an agency, emphasizing the importance of seeking accountability and support, and reflecting on one's own role in addressing issues.
2024-03-07
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
How to handle extended payment term requests from agency clients
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the importance of setting clear expectations from the start and being proactive in following up on overdue invoices.
2024-02-29
23 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Avoiding time-wasting in your agency
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss how to get your agency's time under control and offer advice on managing business development and project management to avoid the unnecessary and focus on real value creation.
2024-02-15
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
What recent media layoffs mean for PR agencies
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss the recent wave of layoffs in the media industry and its implications for PR agencies.
2024-02-08
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Did your agency have a rough 2023?
In this episode, Chip and Gini share their perspectives — along with things that positioned some agencies for success in what many experienced as a down year.
2024-02-01
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Agencies succeed through consistency and evolution
When Gini shared in a recent episode that her success has come from doing the same thing for 15 years, a listener pointed out that she has continued to evolve.
2024-01-25
17 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Are digital agencies dead?
In this episode, Chip and Gini talk about the need for agencies to find a sustainable focus and be cautious of riding the wave of the latest type of "hot" agency — including digital, social media, cannabis, crypto, and many others that have come and gone.
2024-01-11
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Beware easy-to-sell but hard-to-serve clients for your agency
It's not uncommon to hear agency owners talk about wanting to target small businesses because there are so many of them and you can talk with the decision-maker more easily.
2024-01-04
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Small agencies should beware the big brands
It seems so alluring to be able to put a Fortune 500 logo on your agency's website. Many of us dream of the creative things that we can do for these household names.
2023-12-14
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
How to motivate your agency’s freelancers
In this episode, Chip and Gini take a question from the SAGA Community on Slack about ways to motivate freelancers just as you do with employees.
2023-12-07
17 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
The value of outside perspective to agency owners
In this episode, Chip and Gini talk about why it is important for agency owners to have someone outside of the business — a mentor, consultant, coach, friend, or even another agency owner — who can help to play that role.
2023-11-30
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Hidden overservicing by agency employees
If you're anything like Chip and Gini, you have discovered employees doing work for clients that is outside of the scope of work you have agreed to.
2023-11-16
24 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
What to do when your agency needs new revenue NOW
Most small agencies at some point experience the sinking feeling of losing a whale client or seeing a sudden sharp reduction in revenue.
2023-11-09
24 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Real talk about agency websites
In this episode, Chip and Gini talk about what matters — and what doesn't — when it comes to your website design and content.
2023-11-02
26 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
The rising salary demands of agency employees
In this episode, Chip and Gini talk about why salary expectations are on the rise and what agencies can — and should — do about it.
2023-10-19
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Setting expectations for agency clients
Chip and Gini explain that for healthy, sustainable relationships with clients, agencies must get agreement on shared expectations every step of the way.
2023-10-05
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Should AI upend your agency business model today?
Chip and Gini argue that agencies should be looking to better integrate AI into their own processes and understanding how it is transforming how their clients approach the challenges that agencies address.
2023-09-28
25 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Getting agency-client contracts done right
In this episode, Chip and Gini talk about some of the common mistakes that they have seen agency owners make with contracts and how to go about it in the best way.
2023-09-21
23 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
The aftermath of firing agency employees for cause
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss when you should (and shouldn't) terminate an employee for cause.
2023-09-14
23 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
The value of employee exit interviews for agencies
In this episode, Chip and Gini discuss best practices for conducting effective exit interviews, including who should run them and what they should include.
2023-09-07
22 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Let’s talk about bad agency pitches
Chip and Gini are tired of all of the bad pitches from agencies that they find in their inboxes. They simply can't take any more.
2023-08-31
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Should your agency hire specialists, generalists, or fractional team members?
In this episode, Chip and Gini look at when you should be looking for specific kinds of hires and whether they should be specialists, generalists, or fractional support.
2023-08-10
20 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Are you trying to hire unicorns for your agency?
In this episode, Chip and Gini talk about the unicorn hunting problem and what you can do about it as an agency owner.
2023-08-03
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Stop asking what you can delegate as an agency owner
Agency owners ask Chip and Gini all the time how they can figure out what to delegate — and how to do it — to free up time in their days.
2023-07-27
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Be smart about titles at your agency
In this episode, Chip and Gini explore how — and why — you should be more thoughtful about how you hand out titles to employees.
2023-07-20
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Are client satisfaction surveys worthwhile for agencies?
Is it even worth doing client satisfaction surveys? That's the question that Chip and Gini explore in this week's episode.
2023-06-22
18 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Be more collaborative and less transactional with your agency’s clients
In this episode, Chip and Gini talk about the perils of transactional relationships with your agency's clients along with how to become more collaborative to produce better results.
2023-06-15
20 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Are you getting lost in the wrong stuff as an agency owner?
In this episode, Chip and Gini explore some of the things that PR and marketing agency owners focus on that probably aren't worth the time.
2023-06-08
20 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Is business slowing down for agencies in 2023?
Chip and Gini get asked frequently about the state of the economy, the prospects of a recession, and what it means for agency owners.
2023-06-01
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
The challenges of project-focused agencies
Chip and Gini offer tips for improving cash flow, minimizing delays, and increasing your flexibility to handle the ebbs and flows common with project-focused agencies.
2023-05-25
19 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Setting AI policies for your agency
In this episode, Chip and Gini review the recently released PR Council guidelines for the use of generative AI by agencies.
2023-05-18
25 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Micromanage your way to agency failure
Chip and Gini offer tips on how to break the cycle of micromanagement and empower your team to produce the best results possible.
2023-05-11
24 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
An honest conversation about agency owner compensation
In this episode, Chip and Gini offer up some tough love for many agency owners who aren't compensating themselves fairly.
2023-05-04
20 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Helping agency employees to improve their PR skills
In this episode, Chip and Gini explore how agency leaders can help their team members to develop the skills and knowledge needed to produce excellent results for clients.
2023-04-27
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Weekly 1:1 meetings make a big difference for your agency
It's no secret that Chip rants about the importance of weekly 1:1 meetings between agency managers and their direct reports.
2023-04-20
21 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
References and case studies for your agency
Another day, another rant from Chip and Gini. This time they have references and case studies on their minds.
2023-04-06
20 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Expanding the service offerings of your media relations agency
Chip and Gini frequently hear from PR agency owners who want to move beyond just offering media relations services, but aren't sure how best to do it.
2023-03-23
24 min
Agency Leadership Podcast
Managing Gen Z agency employees (and anyone else with less experience than you)
Agency owners frequently lament to Chip and Gini that their employees don't have a proper sense of urgency and don't seem to work hard enough.
2023-02-16
23 min
Inside PR
Inside PR: Surviving the economic downturn
The past month has brought market and economic turmoil the likes of which we have not seen since 2008. And only one thing is certain. There will be many businesses that do not make it through the downturn. So, what’s the smart agency head doing? Definitely not going all in with a bet on a single business line. Smart leaders are diversifying their revenue stream during this time of uncertainty. And as they do this, they have the best chance of identifying the most promising areas for growth and also being able to exit the business areas wi...
2018-12-27
29 min
Chats with Chip
CWC #9: Gini Dietrich and the business side of PR
In this episode of Chats with Chip, I am joined by Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spin Sucksblog to talk about the business of public relations. We cover lots of ground, including the five reasons that Gini believes public relations firms fail to scale: You Don’t Have a Business Plan You Can’t Break Free from Client Work Operating In Chaos Freakin’ Technology! Who Can Keep Up? Not Understanding the Whole “Measurement” Thing Continue Reading → The post CWC #9: Gini Dietrich and the business side of PR appeared first on FIR Podcast Ne
2016-05-20
30 min
The Chats with Chip Podcast
CWC 9: Gini Dietrich and the business side of PR
In this episode of Chats with Chip, I am joined by Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spin Sucks blog to talk about the business of public relations. We cover lots of ground, including the five reasons that Gini believes public relations firms fail to scale: You Don’t Have a Business Plan You Can’t Break Free from Client Work Operating In Chaos ‘Freakin’ Technology! Who Can Keep Up? Not Understanding the Whole “Measurement” Thing View Transcript The following is a computer-generated transcript. Please listen to the audio to confirm accuracy. You’re listen...
2016-05-20
30 min
Chats with Chip
CWC #9: Gini Dietrich and the business side of PR
In this episode of Chats with Chip, I am joined by Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich and the Spin Sucks blog to talk about the business of public relations. We cover lots of ground, including the five reasons that Gini believes public relations firms fail to scale: You Don’t Have a Business Plan You Can’t Break Free from Client Work Operating In Chaos Freakin’ Technology! Who Can Keep Up? Not Understanding the Whole “Measurement” Thing Read the transcript The post CWC #9: Gini Dietrich and the business side of PR appeared first on FIR Podc...
2016-05-20
30 min
The Chats with Chip Podcast
CWC 6: Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich (and Spin Sucks)
Gini Dietrich is the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, a successful and growing PR agency based in Chicago. She has two books to her credit, and runs the very popular Spin Sucks blog, which also serves as the unofficial water cooler for the PR community. In this conversation, we explore everything from the business of PR to writing books, building an online community and more. View Transcript The following is a computer-generated transcript. Please listen to the audio to confirm accuracy. Chip Griffin: I’m your host, Chip Griffin. Gini Dietrich is the...
2014-12-22
28 min
Chats with Chip
Chats with Chip #6: Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich (and Spin Sucks)
Gini Dietrich is the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, a successful and growing PR agency based in Chicago. She has two books to her credit, and runs the very popular Spin Sucks blog, which also serves as the unofficial water cooler for the PR community. In this conversation, we explore everything from the business of PR to writing books, building an online community and more. The post #6: Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich (and Spin Sucks) appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.
2014-12-22
28 min
Chats with Chip
Chats with Chip #6: Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich (and Spin Sucks)
Gini Dietrich is the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, a successful and growing PR agency based in Chicago. She has two books to her credit, and runs the very popular Spin Sucks blog. In this conversation, we explore everything from the business of PR to writing books, building an online community and more.Continue Reading → The post #6: Gini Dietrich of Arment Dietrich (and Spin Sucks) appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.
2014-12-22
28 min