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Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochReta Ismail: From Beta Cams to Backpacks. How 'digital' transformed Local NewsThe digital revolution hasn't just changed how we consume news—it's fundamentally transformed how journalists produce it. CTV London reporter Reta Ismail takes us behind the scenes of modern local journalism, revealing a landscape where speed and versatility have become essential professional skills.Remember when TV reporters travelled with camera operators and returned to studios to edit their stories? That world is rapidly disappearing. Today's video journalists carry their entire production studio in a backpack, conducting interviews, shooting footage, and editing complete packages from their vehicles. This evolution offers greater flexibility and editorial control but comes amid si...2025-03-1341 min
Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochNavigating the Front Lines of Corporate Comms with Anne Marie AikinsIn this engaging episode, we explore the dynamic world of communication with Anne Marie Akins, a seasoned communicator who has spent years navigating large organizations. Anne Marie shares her insights on the evolving media landscape, highlighting the importance of transparency and timely responses in crisis communication. As the former lead communicator at Metrolinx, she offers eye-opening stories about fostering partnerships with media and the need for empathy in delivering messages. Listeners will learn practical strategies for effective communication, especially during challenging times. Anne-Marie delves into the shift from traditional media to social media and the implications of t...2025-02-2839 min
Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochCommunicating from the Trump White House - Lee-Anne Goodman2025-02-1346 min
Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochTom Hayes - Hyper-Local News in an Evolving Media WorldOn this episode of Speaking of Media, I’m joined by veteran TV reporter and longtime friend Tom Hayes to explore nearly 40 years of journalism evolution. From our shared early days of volunteering in community TV to Tom’s success with his online news program, 1-Minute Morning Toronto, we discuss how trust, adaptability, and storytelling have shaped his career—and the state of legacy media today.We also reminisce about the past, including a quirky connection to the Wayne’s World phenomenon (HEY where are our royalties, Mike Myers?). Sit back and Tune in for this fun and insi...2025-01-1740 min
Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochMedia Relations 101 with Warren WeeksOn this edition of the speaking of media podcast, we dive into the nuts and bolts of media relations …with one of the industries top media trainers warren Weeks. This episode provides a great opportunity for those of you who are looking to understand, media relations, more particularly. And maybe if you’re up against it and need to listen to something to quickly prep for your next big media challenge ^^^This discussion between myself and Warren might be quite valuable. Here’s my back-and-forth with one of the industry’s top media t...2025-01-0233 min
Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochCreate a Podcast, like this One! - Keith MarnochWant to create your own podcast? Learn from the producer of this podcast - Keith Marnoch. You need to know that, in a crowded podcast landscape, only about 20% of podcasts thrive long-term, with only 6% reaching 100 episodes. This episode that you are presently listening to is not there by a long shot. Still, thanks to our listeners who have stuck with us … in the past two years through our archive of episodes—as well as the high-quality guests that we intend to keep featuring—we’re committed to getting there. Many podcasts fall short due to underestimating the effort in...2024-10-1508 min
The Warren Weeks Show63 - Keith Marnoch: Chief, Communications & Public Affairs at Bluewater HealthKeith Marnoch is a long-time corporate communications professional and is the newly appointed Chief of Communications and Public Affairs at Bluewater Health in Sarnia. We talked about the nuances of crisis management, the state of journalism and much more.2022-07-211h 05
Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochPandemic Protests & Leadership: Kym Geddes Coaches the Media MessageThe global pandemic has seen a shift in established norms of communication, both through the channels and the messages we share. There is currently a particular focus on leadership both corporate and political; as we all navigate previously uncharted waters. We are at a place and time where many of the conventional constructs of mass communication are being challenged and - for better or worse - amplified. As a communicator - how ready are you to succeed in that environment? In this episode of ‘Speaking of Media’ - What Leaders need to th...2022-02-2229 min
Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochSatellite Radio Possibilities: with SiriusXM's Sarah BurkeSatellite radio is often an overlooked media channel. In a world where individuals can subscribe to services that allow them to listen to their music and other programming independent of others … platforms like SiriusXM Canada have to work harder to frame their entertainment offerings to be unique and attractive to their various niche channels. If you are trying to promote a property or story that has a niche audience – satellite radio might be worth investigating rather than overlooking. This media platform drew the attention of Sarah Burke. Her career has grown alongside the evolution...2022-01-3128 min
Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochTSN's James Duthie: Canada's Best Sports Post In this episode, we go behind the desk that turned into a Sportcentre for James Duthie, TSN’s lead host and sports journalist. James’ work has earned him multiple awards including three Geminis, a Canadian Screen Award, and the Excellence in Sports Broadcasting Award from Sports Media Canada.Coincidentally I was working as a corporate communicator at TSN the day that James arrived at the network back in 1998 and was involved with promoting him as the so-called next big guy in tv sports and can fondly remember how well he dealt with being marketed as Canada’s lead sp...2022-01-2336 min
Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochPeter Mansbridge: 'Off the Record' Stories from a fascinating News careerPeter Mansbridge worked at the CBC for more than 50 years including a long run as the television network’s Chief correspondent and lead news anchor until his departure in 2017. To this day he remains passionate about the public broadcaster and maintains a deep respect for the journalists there although he has also has thoughts about what was not working for him at the network. Hi again and welcome to Season Two of Speaking of Media - the Podcast where communicators and the media come together to consider the world of mass storytelling - I’m Keith M...2022-01-1635 min
Speaking of Media ....with Keith MarnochLeveraging Expert Commentary: with Carmi Levy, Technology JournalistIs there a way for you to develop a channel or opportunities for you to be seen as a media go-to expert; or even better, a pundit who can legitimately comment and provoke a story or discussion – based on the news of day that can benefit your overall comms goals?? What is the value of expert commentary? … and is your organization poised to leverage someone from within your ranks to create this subtle but potentially high-profile form of brand journalism. In this episode we speak to Carmi Levy… the London, Ontario-based Tech analyst and journalist who creat...2021-07-1532 min