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The About Perception PodcastGPS: 2025 Survey Overview to the Economic ForumThis is a presentation providing insight to the full 2025 Garrity Perception Survey (GPS) The survey addresses New Mexico resident’s trust of 15 people/professions, favorability of 17 industries/institutions, access of news and information, role of government and corporations to do the right thing, level of stress being experienced by residents, and the role of personal faith. The presentation is provided by Tom Garrity who was the keynote speaker to the Albuquerque Economic Forum on June 25, 2025====================Good morning, and thank you very much, Meg. Thank you also to Emily and the Economic Forum team for...2025-07-1127 minThe About Perception PodcastGPS: Energy Presentation to Albuquerque Business First Energy SummitThis is a presentation providing insight to the 2025 Garrity Perception Survey (GPS) on the topic of oil / gas and solar / wind favorability in New Mexico. The presentation is provided by Tom Garrity who was the keynote speaker to the Albuquerque Business First Energy Summit on June 12, 2025.==================Thank you to Sandia Pueblo and also to Albuquerque Business First for putting on today's event as well as the sponsors and congratulations Jennifer James on your new role. It's going to be very exciting to see you continue to succeed there. In 1997, the Gerdy Group embarked on a j...2025-07-1112 min
Front Office UTom Garrity | Co-Founder & CEO, Pulltab SportsFront Office U welcomes Tom Garrity!Tom shares about his career in sports, which includes experience in sales, ownership, and as a league commissioner in the USHL. He also highlights how he started up Pulltab Sports in Stillwater, Minnesota. Connect with Tom on LinkedInTom's Email: tg@theownergroup.com2025-06-0641 min
Bricks & RiskEpisode #67: Practice, Professionalism, & Knowing What To Say with Tom TooleSend us a textSimply put, Tom Toole is a real estate superstar. Driven, growth-oriented, and a role model for new and veteran agents alike. He has proven his successful business methods year-in and year-out by being recognized as the #1 RE/MAX Team in Pennsylvania since 2018. Tom's industry-facing real estate podcast, Knowledge Brokers, is also a Top 100 Podcast on Apple Business. Too many valuable nuggets to count on this one. Sean & Tim dig into some of Tom's history, sales tactics...2025-04-1046 min
The About Perception PodcastLift Off Lane RV'ing at FiestaWelcome to a view from Lift Off Left the podcast where you can get an insider's perspective of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil. Each year, Balloon Fiesta hosts thousands of travelers from around the country who attend the event each year. In this episode, Tom Garrity speaks with Balloon Fiesta RV manager Jennifer Schurman to talk about RV's at this year's event. 2024-09-2709 min
The About Perception PodcastLift Off Lane NavigatorsWelcome to a view from Lift Off Lane, the podcast where you can get an insider's perspective of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil. In this episode, Tom Garrity speaks with Tracey Hawkins to learn more about being a Balloon Fiesta volunteer, as well as the difference between a navigator and a member of the Chase crew. 2024-09-2711 min
The About Perception PodcastLift Off Lane Balloon Discovery CenterWelcome to a view from Lift Off Lane, the podcast where you can get an insider's perspective of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil. In this episode, Tom Garrity speaks with Tracey Hawkins to learn more about a popular attraction at Balloon Fiesta, The Balloon Discovery Center. 2024-09-2710 min
The About Perception PodcastLift Off Lane Gondola ClubWelcome to a view from Lift Off Lane, the podcast where you can get an insider's perspective of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil. In this episode, we will learn more about the different ways you can experience this year's event. Tom Garrity speaks with Shamaine Giannini who overseas, the popular Gondola Club, Camp 505, skyboxes and more. 2024-09-2713 min
The About Perception PodcastLift Off Lane Main Street Music and moreWelcome to a view from Lift Off Lane. The podcast where you can get an insider's perspective of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil. In addition to hot air balloons. What else is there to do at Balloon Fiesta Park? Well, in this episode, Tom Garrity speaks with Erica to learn more about the great entertainment at Balloon Fiesta and attractions along Main Street. 2024-09-2710 min
The About Perception PodcastPerception Podcast: Carmen Lopez, Observe New Mexico ElectionsIn this episode of the Perception podcast, we're going to focus on a program that was announced on July 31st, with the main goal of providing more confidence in the integrity and security of New Mexico's election system. The national presidential election and the state's general election occur this November 5th, 2024. Joining me today on the Perception podcast is Carmen J. Lopez, the president of CL strategies, a company that supports communities to help them build and engage representative and accessible democracy. Carmen is here to share some information about a program called Observe New Mexico Elections. ...2024-07-3115 min
The About Perception PodcastPerception Podcast: Laurie Magovern, Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum FoundationIn today’s podcast, we will speak with Laurie Magovern the executive director of the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation. We will learn more about the museum, foundation and its leader. The Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation is an independent, 501(c)3 non-profit support organization for the Balloon Museum. The Balloon Museum is a program of the City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture.To learn more about the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation visit https://balloonmuseum.com/.2024-06-2136 min
Westwood Living Podcast NetworkMaddie McDaniels, Brynn Garrity & Sonali Gopal - Westwood StageTom Leyden connects with Maddie McDaniels, Brynn Garritty and Sonali Gopal to preview the Westwood Stage production of "Anything Goes."
Maddie, Brynn and Sonali are each experienced seniors in the Westwood Stage program and share their thoughts on the journey they've taken over four years in the program and what they're looking forward to most as "Anything Goes" is performed live in the Westwood Auditorium on March 14, 15 and 16.
Tickets will go fast and are available exclusively online by visiting www.westwoodstage.com2024-02-2610 minThe About Perception Podcast2023 Garrity Perception Survey: Journalists and InstitutionsWelcome to the Perception Podcast, this is Tom Garrity with The Garrity Group Public Relations, we help small businesses to heard and large organizations to be understood.It is Perception season! What does that mean? It is when we shares insights from its 2023 Garrity Perception Survey.It all started in 2010, when the firm engaged Albuquerque-based Research and Polling to query New Mexico residents on the favorability of 17 industries, trust of 15 professions and how we access news and Information. The first survey was in the field January 2011, there have been a total of eight over the yea...2023-10-3114 minThe About Perception Podcast2023 GPS: Trust of State Government OfficialsIn today’s podcast we are going to dive into one aspect of the 2023 Garrity Perception Survey. Specifically, the level of Trust New Mexico residents have of State Government Officials. The Garrity Group helps small businesses to be heard and large organizations to be understood. To help support our mission, we commissioned Albuquerque’s Research & Polling to measure New Mexico adult residents’ perceptions of various types of industries, institutions, people and professions in the state, as well as to determine which sources residents access for news and information. Research and Polling has conducted all of the previous projects...2023-08-1420 min
Bobby Finn Knows EveryoneEPISODE 29 - Tom Garrity - I hate goodbyes!Tom and Bobby are in the new studio again, joined by Pulltab Sports founder Tom Garrity before he moves down to Phoenix, AZ. The guys cover it all from road rage, best pizza in MN, Bobby’s Bar Review and more. Can a bar without pulltabs, Touch Tunes and Golden Tee score above a 9?2023-08-0443 min
The About Perception PodcastThe buzz about threads!Meta's new Threads app has been generating a lot of buzz! The Garrity Group team provides their insights about this new social media channel. On this episode Tom Garrity (Threads @TomGarrity) , Andie Mercer (Threads @andie.mercer) and Makayla Roberts (Threads @makayla3_) provide their insights on the new app.TGG Perception ThreadsTom Garrity [00:00:06] Welcome back to the Perception podcast. My name is Tom Garrity with the Garrity group Public Relations. Today, we have the team around the microphone and we're going to be talking about this latest thing called Threads, which is...2023-07-2412 min
The About Perception PodcastWhat the team likes about the new iPhone upgradesTom Garrity, Andie Mercer and Makayla Roberts continue the conversation by talking about the iPhone upgrades we like. Android users should only listen to hear what you are missing out on ;-) TGG Perception iPhoneTom Garrity [00:00:03] All right. Welcome to the Perception podcast. This is Tom Garrity with the Garrity Group Public Relations. Joining me today is Vice President Andie Mercer and an assistant account executive, Makayla Roberts. We have just finished recording the session on threads. And I said, you know what? Hold on, guys. We're going to talk I...2023-07-2405 min
Legacy Listens28. A Strong Family Business Isn’t Perfect Ft. Tom GarrityIn the latest episode of Legacy Listens, hosted by Matt Kulp, Tom Garrity, Founder and Managing Partner at Compass Point Consulting, discusses the six pillars of a successful family business, with a particular focus on the Governance pillar. Garrity explains how having proper governance structures in place can help a family business run smoothly and ensure effective interactions between family members and the business. Kulp and Garrity dive deeper into these topics, sharing insights and tips to help take your business to the next level. To learn more about Tom Garrity or Compass Point Consulting, visit their...2023-05-1628 min
Polluted Thoughts PodcastPolluted Thoughts Podcast #43Polluting the airways (and your ears) again with another solo podcast! The podcasts with just us are very free and usually are the podcasts where the two us get to bring some things to the table to discuss, research, or laugh about. We discussed conspiracies, hidden movie scenes, mainstream media narratives & statistics plus more! You ever wonder what Jay-Z stood for? Listen to PTP#43 and find out!
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0:00 - Tom Hanks & Isaac Kappy Conspiracy
10:14 - Realization of people around you as you get older
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The Tom Flip Key West PodcastTom and Tom and Patrick GarrityTom Flip and Tom Dustin are joined by Comedian Patrick Garrity. We discuss Comedy Key West being mentioned on the Joe Rogan Podcast, the never ending comedy tour, Ole Tommy Barback, eluding the police and sneaking in and out of Canada and more.Thanks to my sponsors@www.keyscoffee.co @www.22andco.com@www.pokeintherear.com@www.stonesoupgallery.com@www.comedykeywest.com2023-03-0752 min
Serve Strong Finish StrongTransitioning Out Of A Business - Tom GarrityYou founded it. You built it. And now you have no idea what to do with it as you age.Join us on this episode to get clarity on what's going on and what you can do to transition out of your business and thrive.NOTE: Although this episode touches primarily on the dynamics of transitioning out of a family business, the principles shared can apply to virtually any season of transition you may be facing in your 40-50's. As a growth and t...2023-02-1440 min
The Playhard Podcast#21. How to Build a Media Strategy for Bootstrapping Startups and UFO Groups with Tom Garrity (of The Garrity Group)This guest wore a suit and bow tie while I wore a hat and t-shirt. Guess who's a professional in public image.
Armand Uno (@thenameisuno) sits down with Master of Media and Prince of PR, Tom Garrity (@tom_garrity) to talk about PR strategies, winning an Emmy, and working with UFO encounter groups.
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Show Notes:
(12:25) - The 4 different audiences in a crisis
(16:12) - PR tips for bootstrapping entrepreneurs
(24:20) - The Headline Game (making a 5-year strategy in a few minutes)
(38:00) - Donating race medals...2022-08-1952 min
The Playbook Podcast with Andy & GlennGame 28: Tom GarrityTom Garrity is a Senior Family Business Advisor at Compass Point Family Business Consulting LLC. Tom and the team consult with business owners about cash being king, putting together a leadership team, and putting in place succession plans for the business.2022-05-1722 min
Bobby Finn Knows EveryoneEPISODE 3 - Tom FooleryBobby and Tommy are joined in studio by Tom Garrity, co-ower of Pulltab Sports. They can’t not speak about the Will Smith saga as well as the state of Minnesota sports including the Gophers run to the Frozen Four. Bobby concludes the podcast with a story of how he got kicked out of the Met Center.2022-04-2135 minLegacy Listens1. The Great Resignation - What to do? ft. Tom GarrityToday’s episode on Legacy Listens hosted by Matthew Kulp has a conversation with Tom Garrity from Compass Point Consulting on The Great Resignation and how to approach this as an employer. For more information about Tom Garrity or Compass Point Consulting please visit www.compasspt.com. ____________________________ Legacy Planning 3440 Hamilton Blvd Allentown, PA 18103 484-765-9100 www.legacy-online.com Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser.2022-04-0727 min
Lehigh Valley DiscourseEmpowering Family Businesses with Tom Garrity & Scott Burky | LV Business BeatSally Handlon welcomes Tom Garrity and Scott Burky to Lehigh Valley Business Beat to chat about how The High Center Lehigh Valley helps small businesses empower future generations to take over their family business.2021-11-1129 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)Film Set Safety and Municipal Elections Preview | 10.29.21Days away from the upcoming election, our Line Opinion Panel discusses the mayoral races in the state’s two largest cities. What role is fundraising playing in both races? Plus, they react to a recent poll from the Albuquerque Journal showing a majority of residents opposed to the bond proposal to build a soccer stadium. How did this become such a polarizing issue?
A group of interested individuals offer their best pitches for and against the Downtown Albuquerque Multi-Use stadium proposal, which is also on the ballot next Tuesday.
And, one week after the deadly, acc...2021-10-301h 23
festivalPass StoriesFlying High With Tom Garrity of The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta!Hello again friends! Welcome back to another episode of Festival Pass Stories Podcast. This week, we have a live event that’s too far out to be called a festival. Our host Pat Tully talks hot air balloons with guest Tom Garrity of The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Tom’s impressive resume started as an intern at the Dallas Morning News. He quickly moved up the ranks in broadcasting, eventually working as a news director, producer, and reporter. His perseverance landed him a job in New Mexico. After winning Emmy’s in News Media, Tom decided to focus o...2021-09-2740 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)New Mexico's Ag Outlook & Balloon Fiesta Readies For Flight | 9.27.21It's been another challenging year for New Mexico’s farmers and ranchers, who have experienced drought and, in some places, extreme precipitation events. New Mexico Department of Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte spoke with environment reporter Laura Paskus about conditions and what they mean for farmers, as well as consumers. Witte also talks about how what’s happening in the Colorado River Basin, cannabis, climate change, and the “highest and best” uses of water in the arid Southwest.
New Mexico’s premiere fall event is just days away, and we now know there will not be a vaccination requirement to attend...2021-09-271h 07
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)Quannah Chasinghorse's Fashion Statement, TX Abortion Ban Impacts & Redistricting Progress | 9.24.21Quannah Chasinghorse is having a moment. The Native model (Hän Gwich’in, Sicangu/Oglala Lakota) walked in several shows during New York Fashion Week and then made a turn on the red carpet at the Met Gala wearing a gold gown and stunning Navajo jewelry. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales speaks with the 19 year old about her environmental activism and bringing more Native voices to the fashion industry.
As passionate as the debate over abortion access can be, there’s little doubt that a new law in Texas will impact New Mexico. Lawmakers in Texas crafted a bill that ba...2021-09-2555 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)The Line Opinion Panel Talks Political Scandals, and the Delta Blues Welcome Back NM Students | 8.6.21The ripples of the investigation into now former New Mexico Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton continue to expand. This week, The Line opinion panelists discuss her quick decision to resign her seat in the House of Representatives. Stapleton still denies her involvement in an alleged scheme to funnel nearly $1 million from Albuquerque Public Schools to accounts and businesses she controlled. In addition to vacating a legislative seat, her resignation has also resulted in a hole in leadership in the House. APS has suspended nearly a dozen employees as the investigation continues.
After a long year of learning from ho...2021-08-0759 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)The Line Opinion Panel on Virgin Galactic, the 2022 Gubernatorial Elections and Our Overwhelmed Courts | 7.16.21New Mexico is aflutter with news of the first fully crewed Virgin Galactic flight from Spaceport America. Sir Richard Branson’s high-profile jaunt into weightlessness on July 11 drew massive attention to the purpose-built New Mexico facility. Will it soon also bring money? The Line opinion panel looks at successes and challenges as the state seeks to leverage the Virgin Galactic spotlight.
Although the Republican gubernatorial primary is a long way off - and the challenge to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham even further away – the pool of GOP hopefuls is growing. The Line opinion panel explores Rebecca Dow’s entr...2021-07-1755 min
The Rink LiveUSHL commissioner Bill Robertson discusses his new position, discusses his career in pro sports, WCHA on The Rink Live podcastBill Robertson was contemplating what his next career move would be when he was contacted by United States Hockey League commissioner Tom Garrity. Garrity was looking to move on and reached out to Robertson to see if he was interested in replacing him. After an extensive interview process, Robertson was named the Tier I junior league's 10th commissioner on June 11. He begins his new position in July and discusses his career working in pro and college sports with The Rink Live's Mick Hatten and Jess Myers. 2021-06-2834 min
The About Perception PodcastInsights from an Ultra MarathonerWelcome to the Perception Podcast, this is Tom Garrity. We’ve had a lot going on here at The Garrity Group, but I wanted to share with you something that is off the beaten path … literally and figuratively. Some of you know I am training to run the Black Hills Ultra Marathon 50 mile race with Team World Vision. It is in South Dakota at the end of June. As a part of the training and encouragement I had a chance to speak with World Record Holder and ultra marathoner Michael Wardian. Full TranscriptTom Garrity...2021-06-0728 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)The Line Talks Virgin Galactic's Historic Launch, Unemployment Overpayments and More! | 5.28.21This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel looks at recent outcomes for big ticket taxpayer items. This past weekend saw the long-awaited first successful suborbital flight by Virgin Galactic. Launched from New Mexico’s Spaceport America, the flight brings the promise of space tourism one step closer. It’s a more than $200 million gamble made by then-Gov. Bill Richardson years ago.
Businesses have paid millions into the state’s unemployment insurance fund, which was completely depleted during the pandemic. Now, a legislative report says the state’s Workforce Solutions Department overpaid up to $250 million doll...2021-05-2938 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)COVID returns to school, a congressional special election and wrapping environmental legislation | 4.16.21On New Mexico in Focus… The once lively theaters of New Mexico have been quiet since last March. No performances. No ticket sales. No paychecks. There might yet be light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, but the year-long closures have actors and theatrical management worried about what’s next. NMiF fellow Bryce Dix sits down with the Albuquerque Little Theatre’s Henry Avery and local actor Hasani Olujimi to chat about their concerns and how venues have been making ends meet.
The Line opinion panel looks at the governor’s final legislative action and correspondent Laura Paskus examines...2021-04-171h 18
The G Factor PodcastThe G Factor, Season 2, Episode 27 - Pros Speak About Changes in the PR GameA rare treat, Lauren and Tony engage a panel of experts from across the United States including Todd Smith of Dean Smith in Nashville, Tennessee, Kristin Helvey of Helvey Communications in Anchorage, Alaska and Tom Garrity of The Garrity Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico.The panel of three address questions concerning their greatest professional accomplishments, their entry into the strategic communication industry as well as the impact COVID-19 has had on the way they conduct business.Check out more at The Guild.2021-03-1546 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)Dr. Fauci Talks COVID in Indian Country, Legislative Roundup and Sen. Martin Heinrich | 3.5.21This week, New Mexico in Focus features the top medical aide to President Biden and noted infectious diseases expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales talks to Dr. Fauci about how, despite shouldering a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 infections, Native tribes are leading the way in vaccination rates. Dr. Fauci explains what states can learn from tribal nations and talks about the timeline for vaccinating students, many of whom are not eligible for any of the currently approved vaccines.
Sen. Martin Heinrich joins correspondent Laura Paskus to talk about the bill he introduced to create a 21st C...2021-03-061h 04
NHL Draft ClassS3: USHL commissioner Tom Garrity and top prospect Matt CoronatoTom Garrity, commissioner of the United States Hockey League, joins hosts Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale of NHL.com to discuss how the USHL is handling its return to play protocols, while also making sure players are staying visible for college and NHL scouts. Matt Coronato, an A-rated forward for the 2021 NHL Draft, also joins the show to discuss his growth into one of the league's top scorers in his second USHL season.2021-02-1029 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)COVID Impacts Learning and Lawmaking, the Ethics of Vaccination, and What the Biden Climate Plan Means for New MexicoThis week on New Mexico in Focus… The Line opinion panel looks at the mad dash by school districts across the state to consider reopening after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham gave the okay to return kids of all ages to the classroom during her State of the State address. The group discusses the approach districts are taking as they consider bringing educators and students back to school.
The Line also talks about the revelation that a New Mexico legislator tested positive for COVID-19. News of the lawmaker’s positive test – as well as several cases among staff – has strained the a...2021-02-061h 18
USHMedstudentDepression before and after CABGThank you Kodee Rasmussen, OMS III for developing this topic. Thank you Rebecca Lee, OMS III, Jake McRae, OMS IV, Garrett Garrity, OMS IV and Christopher Sauceda, OMS III for participating in this podcast. This is a low yield podcast in terms of principles discussed that help prepare for the shelf exam. It does review the diagnosis of depression, the challenges of identifying depression in a medical setting and the data surrounding recognition and treatment of depression in the setting of CABG surgery. 2020-12-1144 minUSHMedstudentGeneralized Anxiety Disorder: Recognition and treatmentThank you Garrett Garrity, OMS IV for developing this topic. Thank you Rebecca Lee, OMS III, Kodee Rasmussen, OMS III, Haley Shumway, OMS IV, Jake McRae, OMS IV and Christopher Sauceda, OMS III for participating in this podcast. This is a high yield podcast in terms of principles discussed that help prepare for the shelf exam. It is loaded with key aspects of the principles that are tested with anxiety and can help sort out 5-6 questions on the shelf that will test anxiety, depression, medical confounders and treatment of these conditions.2020-12-0832 minUSHMedstudentReferral from a PCP to a Psychiatrist: When 'should' it be done?Thank you Garrett Garrity, OMS IV for asking this great question. Thank you Rebecca Lee, OMS III, Kodee Rasmussen, OMS III and Christopher Sauceda, OMS III for joining us on your first day on rotation! This is a low yield podcast in terms of principles discussed that help prepare for the shelf exam.
To read more about Dr. Strange's very thoughtful ideas about the data concerning comparisons of care between primary care and specialists, please see https://www.annfammed.org/content/annalsfm/7/4/293.full.pdf2020-11-2337 min
PR BENEFITSPR BENEFITS, EP. 25 - Tom Garrity, New MexicoPR Benefits is a podcast that explores the role of public relations in the COVID-19 era. Host Marty Cohn, a 45-year pr practitioner in Vermont talks to seasoned public relations folks from around the country about their thoughts on the benefits of public relations before, during, and hopefully after COVID-19. In episode 25, Marty interviews Tom Garrity, President and CEO of The Garrity Group Public Relations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The show is edited by Brattleboro Community Television.
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The Kuehl ShowUSHL's Return and Islanders' Look-Back (feat. Tom Garrity and Chris King)Another week, and another episode with some great guests!
Tyler and Alex first discuss the possibility of the OHL not allowing checking next season (5:00), then they go into some of the recent signings (18:05). They try to figure out what is up with the Dallas Stars' new jerseys (31:00), and give their thoughts on Mitchell Miller (46:30).
USHL Commissioner Tom Garrity calls in to talk about the league's return to play (55:50). They go from everything to last season's cancellation to their decision to start in November.
After talking about how long they believe the season should be (1:37:40), Islanders' Play-by-Play Broadcaster Chris King (1:55:10). The...2020-11-032h 22
The CrowdmakersC-006 - Tom Garrity, Commissioner & President, United States Hockey League (USHL)Does a collegiate player-based hockey league need to install more robust precautions in a pandemic? How will hockey come back post-COVID, and what plans are the USHL making to bring fans back into their dozens of arenas? Listen in as Tom Garrity, USHL Commissioner and President, reveals what's being discussed, as well as how his involvement in minor league baseball and sports marketing have prepared him for this moment in time. You'll hear about Tom's background and experience, his predictions about Group Sales in sports, and how his college experience at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville shaped his desire to...2020-10-1336 min
The Rink LiveUSHL commissioner talks about the league's 54-game schedule, safety protocols, whether it will add a Minnesota team and more United States Hockey League commissioner Tom Garrity said he missed a meeting and that's how he ended up moving into the Tier I junior league's top position in 2018. Joking aside, he took the position on an interim basis and it ended up becoming a permanent appointment. Garrity, like all hockey commissioners, is faced with a number of tough questions when looking at trying to put together a 2020-21 season. The league plans to open on Nov. 5 and 14 teams will play a 54-game regular season. Typically, the league plays a 62-game schedule and there would have been 16 teams t...2020-10-0631 min
The About Perception PodcastFarm and Ranching Industry Loved as much as New Mexico Green ChileThe Farm and Ranching industry is one of the most favored industries and institutions in New Mexico. According to the 2020 Garrity Perception Survey (GPS), 77% of New Mexico residents favor the industry with 46% of that group giving it a “very favorable” rating on a five-point scale. Among the 17 industries surveyed, the Farm and Ranching Industry is the second most favorable slightly behind Small Business. The scientific survey among New Mexico residents was conducted in late January 2020.This episode features New Mexico Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte.2020-09-1623 min
The About Perception PodcastNational Laboratories Receive 67 Percent Favorability Rating Among New Mexico ResidentsNew Mexico’s national laboratories rank 5th among 17 industries and institutions included in the 2020 Garrity Perception SurveyNew Mexico’s national laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories have a high level of favorability among the state’s residents. According to the 2020 Garrity Perception Survey, the national labs rank 5th among the 17 industries and institutions with a 67 percent favorability among New Mexico residents. The national laboratories in similar company with small business, farm and ranch, renewable energy and local banks in favorability.Today, Tom Garrity, President and CEO of The Garrity Group...2020-08-2313 min
The About Perception PodcastUniversities boast 61% favorability, ranking 8th among 17 industries and institutions included in the 2020 Garrity Perception SurveyState Universities Fair Well Among Favorability of New Mexico Residents Universities boast 61% favorability, ranking 8th among 17 industries and institutions included in the 2020 Garrity Perception SurveyNew Mexico residents have a favorable opinion of state universities according to the 2020 Garrity Perception Survey (GPS). Among the 17 industries surveyed, the state universities are the eighth most favorable institution in the state. Based on the survey, 61 percent of New Mexico residents are favorable of state universities. The scientific survey among New Mexico residents was conducted in late January 2020. Dr. Joseph Shepard, President of Wes...2020-08-2322 min
The About Perception Podcast69 % of residents trust teachers and 41% favor public schools in the 2020 Garrity Perception SurveyNew Mexico residents have unique perspectives about favorability and trust of public schools and educators. The 2020 Garrity Perception Survey reveals confidence in educators is strong, 69 percent of New Mexico residents trust teachers, ranking second out of fifteen professions. When the focus is on K-12 institutions, 41 percent of New Mexicans have a favorable impression of public schools; ranking fourteenth out of seventeen industries. The scientific survey of 408 residents has a 95 percent level of confidence.In this episode, Tom Garrity; President and CEO of The Garrity Group Public Relations speaks with Dr. Sue Cleveland, the superintendent and chief executive...2020-08-2328 min
A Voice For Humanity - A Weekly Show With The CEODrive Change For Good - Humans of NY Drive Change For Good - Humans of NY Hello. I'd like to read you something today that I found on Instagram. It's from humans of NY: “I've never given it any thought. When my boss's husband got a kidney from a newscaster in town. It sort of became a local story and I began to learn more about it. I found out that a kidney from a living donor can give someone more than 20 years of life and there were 2500 people in Ohio on the waiting list....2020-08-2100 min
The About Perception PodcastNew Mexico Residents Favor Local Banks (67%) over National Banks (39%) in the 2020 Garrity Perception SurveyFavorability of Financial Institutions Vary Based on Local versus National Banks New Mexico Residents Favor Local Banks (67%) over National Banks (39%) in the 2020 Garrity Perception SurveyNew Mexico residents are more favorable towards local banks than they are national banks. According to the 2020 Garrity Perception Survey, Local Banks are viewed as the sixth most favorable of the 17 industries included in the research findings. National banks are the 15th most favorable institution. The scientific survey among New Mexico residents was conducted in late January 2020.“By their nature, local banks have a uniq...2020-07-2825 min
The About Perception PodcastWind and Solar Industry Favorability is 64 Percent Among New Mexico ResidentsThe renewable energy industry ranks 7th among 17 industries and institutions included in the 2020 Garrity Perception Survey. This episode of the Perception Podcast features an interview with Mr. Fernando Martinez, the executive director of the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority.New Mexico residents have a favorable opinion of the wind and solar industry according to the 2020 Garrity Perception Survey (GPS). Among the 17 industries surveyed, the renewable energy industry is the seventh most favorable industry in the state. The scientific survey among New Mexico residents was conducted in late January 2020. “The renewable energy industry is favorably posi...2020-07-1715 min
The About Perception PodcastFilm and Motion Picture Industry Favorability is 70% Among New Mexico ResidentsThis episode of the #GPS2020 Podcast features the Film and Motion Picture Industry and an interview with Amber Dodson, who is the director of the New Mexico Film Office. We ask her to discuss the industry, which has a strong 70% favorability among New Mexico residents.The film industry ties for 3rd most favorable among 17 industries included in the 2020 Garrity Perception SurveyAlbuquerque, NM. – New Mexico residents have a very favorable opinion of the Film and Motion Picture Industry according to the 2020 Garrity Perception Survey (GPS). Among the 17 industries surveyed, the film and motion pi...2020-07-0923 min
The About Perception PodcastGPS 2020: Saving Community Newspapers with Mr. Sammy LopezWe discussed the #GPS2020 Closer Look: Newspapers with Mr. Sammy Lopez, Executive Director of the New Mexico Press Association. In 2011 that newspaper ranked as the second most accessed information source in New Mexico. Fast forward to 2020, it dropped to fourth out of six sources, behind internet news sites and radio.2020-07-0116 min
The About Perception PodcastGPS2020: People and ProfessionsIn times of crisis, we lean heavier on the opinions of those people we trust.This podcast features an excerpt of The 2020 GPS overview of New Mexican’s Trust of People and Professions. When it comes to who New Mexico residents trust, blood is thicker than water.We're not able to choose our family but we sure do trust them. Residents were asked to rate the trustworthiness of various people using a five-point scale where five is completely trustand one is completely distrust. The large majority (76%) of New Mexicans view...2020-06-2603 min
The About Perception PodcastGPS2020: Industries and InstitutionsWelcome to an overview of the 2020 Garrity Perception Survey, this is Tom Garrity.This segment addresses the 17 industries and institutions featured in the annual Garrity Perception Survey. It first started in 2011. The Garrity Group commissioned Research & Polling to conduct the survey. It included a random sample of New Mexico adult residents, interviewed by telephone, between January 21st and 30th , 2020.A total of 408 adult residents in New Mexico completed interviews providing a 95% confidence level.For more information about the Garrity Perception Survey, visit http://garritypr.com.2020-06-1505 min
Commish TalksTom Garrity - Commissioner of the USHLTom Garrity was appointed as the ninth President & Commissioner in USHL history in May of 2018.
He has served as the CEO and President of the USHL’s Sioux Falls Stampede and Sioux Falls Sports, which also encompasses the Sioux Falls Canaries baseball club.
In addition to his work in Sioux Falls, Tom is the founder of Quan Sports Marketing and was formerly the Senior Vice President of Sales for the Houston Astros.
In addition to this, he worked for the Minnesota Wild from 2003-2008 while holding dual duties as the President of the Ho...2020-05-2124 min
Road GloryPatrick and Tom, Hail SatanPatrick and his guest and fellow comic. Tom Dustin talk about Satan, Drunkenness, and other dumb meaningless shit2020-02-2533 min
Puppet Tears: Puppetry Shop TalkPuppet Tears, ep.037 — Spencer Lott We're closing out 2019 with a very special neighbor... Mister Spencer Lott! Spencer is an accomplished performer, builder, writer, and director best known for his role as Samuel, Julia's brother on Sesame Street. He was the lead puppeteer and builder on the new film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. Spencer talks to us all about taking puppets out of their glass cases in order to create work that affects modern audiences! Tune in to hear his experiences working with Marielle Heller, Tom Hanks, and the Fred Rogers archive to deftly reproduce the...2019-12-181h 34
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre: The Conversation#023 Patrick Garrity, Brian Aldridge, Angel Salvador Austin Young, Ken Sons & Mike StevensPatrick Garrity is a Hilarious and truly undeniable comedian. He has toured all around this nation doing comedy as a true bonafide Road comic who has an undying love for the game (@pgroaddog, PatrickGarrity.com). Brian Aldridge is a hilarious stand up comedian from Tampa Florida who nobody should sleep on, he's been on the "Bob and Tom show", "Comedy Centrals up Next" and "Trial by Laughter". (aldridgecomedy.com)2019-12-011h 05
The Pipeline ShowTom Garrity Aug4Guest 2 - Another Ask the Commish segment takes us to the United State Hockey League, Tom Garrity the commissioner of the USHL.2019-08-0428 min
The About Perception PodcastAbout Perception Agnes Noonan WESSTThe Perception Podcast spends some time with Agnes Noonan who is the leader of WESST. With locations in Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell and Santa Fe the organization is a statewide small business development and training organization committed to growing New Mexico’s economy by cultivating entrepreneurship. Tom Garrity had the opportunity to serve on the WESST Board of Directors several years ago and has had the opportunity to remain connected to the organization through its clients like Comcast and organizations like Albuquerque Economic Forum.The conversation focused on her presentation to the Econ...2019-07-3117 minThe About Perception PodcastSustainable Journalism: Trip Jennings, New Mexico in DepthSpecial Edition of the Perception Podcast focusing on the New Mexico First Forum: Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth EstateMeet the New Mexico First Spirit of Journalistic Excellence honoree Trip Jennings, Executive Director, New Mexico In DepthTom Garrity, President and CEO of the Garrity Group talks with Trip about his background in Journalism and thoughts on where the industry is headed.Trip Jennings, executive director. trip@nmindepth.comVia NMinDepth.comTrip started his career in Georgia at his hometown newspaper, The Augusta Chronicle. Since then he’s worked at newspapers in Ca...2019-06-0425 min
The About Perception PodcastAbout Perception: BrBa vs The WireThe Perception Podcast today takes a bit of a darker turn as we focus on myth versus reality. Breaking Bad vs Albuquerque, The Wire vs. Baltimore Thank you for joining the perception podcast, this is Tom Garrity of The Garrity Group Public Relations. Based in Albuquerque where we help small businesses to be heard and large organizations to be understood in New Mexico.Joining me today on the Perception Podcast is Greg Abel of Abel Communications in Baltimore, Maryland.New Mexico is known for Green Chile and Baltimore is known for Crab Cakes. But if...2019-05-2226 min
The About Perception PodcastSustainable Journalism: Russell Contreras, Associated PressBloomberg: Local News in America Is Dying. Charity Might Save ItSpecial Edition of the Perception Podcast focusing on the New Mexico First Forum: Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth EstateMeet our Panelists, Leaders in New Mexico JournalismRussell Contreras is a reporter with the Associated Press in Albuquerque. Previous work included the Boston Globe and Albuquerque Journal. Specialties include multi-media storytelling and enterprise writing. Listen to these podcasts to get a behind the scenes insights on the upcoming New Mexico First program, Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth Estate! T...2019-05-1521 min
The About Perception PodcastSustainable Journalism: Gene Grant, New Mexico PBS, KNME-TVSpecial Edition of the Perception Podcast focusing on the New Mexico First Forum: Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth EstateMeet our Panelists, Leaders in New Mexico JournalismGene Grant is the host of KNME’s public affairs program, New Mexico In Focus. A journalist and columnist, previous work includes the Albuquerque Tribune, Albuquerque Journal, and Weekly Alibi. Listen to these podcasts to get a behind the scenes insights on the upcoming New Mexico First program, Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth Estate! Tom Garrity, President and CEO of the Garrity Group talks with our First Foru...2019-05-1514 min
The About Perception PodcastSustainable Journalism: Michelle Donaldson, KOB-TV Channel 4Special Edition of the Perception Podcast focusing on the New Mexico First Forum: Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth EstateMeet our Panelists, Leaders in New Mexico JournalismMichelle Donaldson is vice president and general manager at KOB-4 TV news. She also worked as KRQE's news director and brings television as well as radio experience from the Phoenix and Detroit markets. Listen to these podcasts to get a behind the scenes insights on the upcoming New Mexico First program, Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth Estate! Tom Garrity, President and CEO of the G...2019-05-1515 min
The About Perception PodcastSustainable Journalism: Jessica Onsurez, USA Today Network - SENMSpecial Edition of the Perception Podcast focusing on the New Mexico First Forum: Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth EstateMeet our Panelists, Leaders in New Mexico JournalismJessica Onsurez is the News Director for the USA Today network properties in southeast New Mexico: Carlsbad Current-Argus, Alamogordo Daily News and Ruidoso News. Her experience spans across education, government and data reporting. Listen to these podcasts to get a behind the scenes insights on the upcoming New Mexico First program, Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth Estate! Tom Garrity, President and CEO of the Garrity Grouptalks w...2019-05-1512 min
The About Perception PodcastGPS 2018 - ReligionFaith and religion are intertwined with New Mexico history and who we are as a society.Generally, more than 70 percent of New Mexico residents place a high value of faith in their personal life. Their favorability of religious institutions and trust of religious leaders isn’t far behind.Sixty five percent of New Mexico residents, on average, have a favorable view of religious institutions. Sixty one percent of residents, on average, have a favorable view of religious leaders.However, drilling down into the numbers shows the impacts that scandal can have on perceptions of a...2018-10-2302 min
The About Perception PodcastGPS 2018 - MediaSince 2011, the Garrity Perception Survey has tracked how New Mexico residents get their news and information.In one corner, there is traditional media – this includes television, newspaper, and radio. Of the group, television has been, and remains, the most popular of the three news sources.Newspaper trends toward more of an older audience. Newspaper’s strongest readers are located in the North Central and Northwest parts of New Mexico.Radio is favorable among demographics with lower annual incomes. Also, radio is strongest among the 35-49 and 50-64 age demographics.In the other...2018-10-2303 min
The About Perception Podcast2018 GPS - The LawNew Mexico’s legal system is ripe with opportunity to gauge public opinion when compared to community conversations.The Garrity Perception Survey measures four areas related to the New Mexico legal and justice system. It includes favorability of the courts and justice system as well as measures trust of judges, lawyers and law enforcement officers.Favorability of the courts and trust of lawyers do well to hover in the lower quarter of favorability. Based on a seven-year statewide average, the courts system averages 26 percent favorability and lawyers average 21 percent favorability. Geographically, the two areas are hard...2018-10-2303 min
The About Perception PodcastGPS 2018 - HealthcareFrom 2011-2017, perceptions of healthcare in New Mexico have been impacted at a variety of levels.Consider these milestones at the Federal and State level.2010 inaugurated the Affordable Care Act (or ACA), also known as Obamacare.In 2013, the New Mexico Human Services Department halted funding to 15 behavioral health providers in response to allegations of Medicaid fraud this resulted in coverage interruptions for 30,000 of the state’s most vulnerable residents.Also in 2013, the New Mexico Healthcare Exchange was created by state law to help residents get affordable health care coverage.In...2018-10-2304 min
The About Perception PodcastGPS 2018 - EducationPerceptions of education swing wildly in New Mexico. Media coverage and controversy tend to be the biggest sway of favorability and trust. Another motivator of “perception” is political ideology.For example, favorability of universities tends to dip whenever there is controversy or transition in leadership. Favorability of Universities in Southern New Mexico dipped when New Mexico State University was in the midst of a very hostile leadership transition. The same dip was seen in the Albuquerque area when the University of New Mexico’s sports programs grabbed the headlines.The scenario for K-12 education is not much...2018-10-2302 min
The About Perception PodcastGPS 2018 - EnergyThe energy industry will singlehandedly shape New Mexico’s future. Oil and gas coupled with “wind and solar” will respectively shape future state budgets and could become the state’s largest export to the west coast over the next 20 years.According to the Legislative Finance Committee, “New Mexico typically receives about $2 billion in direct revenue from oil and gas production through severance and property taxes and royalty and rental income. Additional indirect income is generated by sales and income taxes on “oil and gas” drilling and service, which generate about $300 million. The State of New Mexico’s 2018 budget is $6.3 b...2018-10-2303 min
The About Perception Podcast2018 GPS - OverviewProviding insight and a voice for Fortune 500 companies that have a presence in New Mexico, The Garrity Group uses the data to demonstrate how New Mexico is not a “one size fits all” state.For example, how residents in Northwest New Mexico view the oil and gas industry varies differently than those in the North Central part of the state. We use the information with our “instate” clients as a basis for understanding the best way to approach unique communities throughout the Land of Enchantment.In the rapidly changing news industry, we use the information to shape...2018-10-2303 min
The About Perception Podcast2018 GPS - IntroThis is the introduction for the 2018 Garrity Perception Survey. For more information please visit www.aboutperception.com In 1997, The Garrity Group embarked on its a journey to be a firm that shares its trusted public relation skills and unique New Mexico insights generously with its clients.In 2011, the firm stepped up its offering pursuing thought leadership through our annual Garrity Perception Survey.Over the past seven years’ the firm has commissioned Albuquerque-based Research & Polling to conduct the annual survey.Each year, survey participants are interviewed by telephone (both landlines and cell phon...2018-10-2302 minThe About Perception PodcastAbout Perception: Urban MeyerThe Garrity Group has a quick five minute take on the perception issues facing the Ohio State University and its head coach for the football program. We also weigh in on how this piles onto other issues in the Big 10 with Michigan State, Maryland and Wisconsin.2018-08-2304 min
The About Perception PodcastInsights from Santa Fe New Mexican Editor Phill CasausThe Perception Podcast features Phill Casaus, editor of The Santa Fe New Mexican. Phill offers insights as both a former editor at The Albuquerque Tribune and The Rocky Mountain News as well as work with the Albuquerque Public Schools Foundation. Tom Garrity caught up with Phill following his comments to the New Mexico Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. http://www.santafenewmexican.com 2018-03-2706 min
The About Perception PodcastOne on One with Jim Strozier and the ABQ Craft Brew SceneThe Perception Podcast features Jim Strozier of Consensus Planning, a firm that specializes in planning, urban design and landscape architecture. Their clients include some craft breweries in the Albuquerque area. Tom Garrity caught up with Jim to discuss the Albuquerque craft brew scene.Companies discussed in this podcast include: Consensus Planning http://consensusplanning.com , High and Dry Brewing http://highanddrybrewing.com , Bow and Arrow Brewing http://www.bowandarrowbrewing.com , Marble Brewery http://www.marblebrewery.com 2018-02-2505 min
The About Perception PodcastMaking a Difference For Families in New MexicoThe Garrity Group is a long time supporter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico. Its long-time executive director, Kristin Rortvedt, is relocating to closer to family. This provided a great opportunity to get Kristin's insights on how to run a successful nonprofit and get her thoughts on other organizations that are making an impact.http://www.rmhc-nm.org/http://www.saranamabq.org https://www.fathersbuildingfutures.com 2018-02-1607 min
The About Perception Podcast2018 About Perception PR Predictions (12/07/2017)The Perception Podcast takes a twist at the end of 2017 with Tom Garrity, president of The Garrity Group Public Relations, hosting Tom Carroll with Carroll Strategies and James Korenchen of JKPR to the microphone for some fun and forecasting of what is ahead for the public relations industry in 2018Here are the domains discussed in today’s podcast:http://www.carrollstrategies.net http://www.jameskorenchen.comhttp://garritypr.com 2017-12-0711 min
Las Vegas Massacre: What We Didn't Know [Part 2 B] with Patrick GarrityPart 2B
The Las Vegas shooting is a chilling reminder that big public concerts remain a soft target. And the industry is still scrambling with more information and grappling with what lessons it should draw from the massacre. What do we learn from another tragic horror attack? What are public safety & preventive measures to consider ?
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Breaking Trail20: Staying Motivated Through Adversity to Finish Your Own IronmanThe Gear Show will return October 5th with all new episodes! “Encouragement doesn’t have a price” We each have “our own Ironman.” It might be a 5k. It might be climbing Everest. Doesn’t matter. today, my friend, Tom Garrity, owner of The Garrity Group, the leading PR Firm in New Mexico, joins us to share how he trained for and competed in the Ironman 70.3 Boulder, crossed the finish line with his arm in a sling, and still achieved a personal record. Tom’s story of getting...2017-08-3140 min
The About Perception Podcast2011 Garrity Perception SurveyThe 2011 Garrity Perception Survey as read by Tom Garrity2017-07-0220 minThe About Perception Podcast04072017 How to leverage Facebook Stories for your businessWelcome to the Perception Podcast featuring The Garrity Group team discussing all things related to New Mexico public relations, media relations and digital media in ten minutes or less.
Today is April 7, 2017. This is Tom Garrity. Joining me on The Garrity Group patio, with a view of the Sandia Mountains is Account Executive for Digital Media Lexi Palmer.
Today’s topic is purely going to focus on Facebook Live. Lexi has penned a very informative and brief overview of the Facebook Live feature, available only on its mobile application. The Blog post is titled “5 WAYS PR PROS CAN USE FACEBOOK STOR...2017-04-0710 minThe About Perception Podcast030317 Perception Podcast Media Moves, Snapchat vs Twitter, Oscar NightWelcome to the Perception Podcast featuring The Garrity Group team discussing all things related to New Mexico public relations, media relations and digital media in ten minutes or less.
This is Tom Garrity. Joining me around the table this week includes members of The Garrity Group team: Amanda Molina and Lily Quezada.
Today is March 3, 2017… For our Top Topics segment, lets briefly discuss who had the best or worst media moves of the past week…
A few years ago there was a movie Superman vs Batman… I never saw the movie but the concept of the clash of super powers was in...2017-03-0309 minThe About Perception Podcast020317 Perception Podcast Football Ad PreviewWelcome to the Perception Podcast featuring The Garrity Group team discussing all things related to New Mexico public relations, media relations and digital media in ten minutes or less.
This is Tom Garrity. Joining me around the table this week includes Vice President Amanda Molina and Director Lily Quezada.
The perception podcast consists of the “top topic”, media moves and takeaways.
For the “top topic”…In honor of the movie Groundhog Day, is there a PR program you would like to see over and over again or any you would like to never see again?
Our media moves segment lets talk about...2017-02-0310 minThe About Perception Podcast011817 Perception Podcast Bright SpotWelcome to the Perception Podcast featuring The Garrity Group team discussing all things related to New Mexico public relations, media relations and digital media in ten minutes or less.
This podcast features: Tom Garrity, Amanda Molina, Lily Quezada.
The top topics focus on: Dions Pizza, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, Affordable Care Act
The media moves segment includes: The Craftroom, Steelbridge and the New Mexico themed Emojis!
The takeaway segment addresses: The Albuquerque Journal recently started the “Bright Spot” story every day. Is this a good thing to point out to readers or is it just reinforcing that most news reported is n...2017-01-1808 minThe About Perception PodcastThe Garrity Group team discusses PR issues/trends for 2017This is a new twist of the Perception Podcast featuring The Garrity Group team discussing all things related to New Mexico public relations, media relations and digital social media in ten minutes or less.
This episode includes: Tom Garrity, Lily Quezada and Conor Sanchez
Items discussed:
• What will be one topic/issue that will shape the public relations industry in 2017?
• What are some things we’ve seen in the world of New Mexico traditional and digital media?
• What is one new professional or personal habit you will institute in 2017?
For more insights, visit aboutperception.com or garritypr.com.
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The About Perception PodcastRising above the noiseIn the midst of this political season and the presidential debates, how do you rise above the noise to get media attention for your business or client? Tom Garrity will share three things your organization should be doing to stay in front of your customers and clients. Also, Tom will share some insights on things you should keep in mind when developing your 2017 communications strategy.2016-09-2709 min
The About Perception PodcastAbout Perception: Working with National Media with Amanda MolinaNew Mexico residents rely upon traditional media more than digital media for news and information. Among traditional media, 77 percent of residents access television news “a lot” or “somewhat” for news and information. This according to the 2016 Garrity Perception Survey (GPS).Based on prior GPS’s we know 55 percent of New Mexico residents trust local media, compared to 51 percent who trust national media. The Garrity Group has the opportunity to work with both local and national media.This episode of the About Perception podcast will focus on the firms work with a national morning. Amanda Molina, Vice President of The Garrity Group and...2016-08-1509 min
The About Perception PodcastAbout Perception: Media Access and Millennials with KUNM's Victoria Edwards2016-06-2412 min
The About Perception PodcastAbout Perception: Favorability of the Banking Industry and Economic/Community leadership with Jennifer RiordanWelcome to the About Perception Podcast from The Garrity Group Public Relations, this is Tom Garrity. Our topic today focuses on two aspects of The 2016 Garrity Perception Survey: Perception of the banking industry and the call for buinsess owners and executives to be more involved in the solving the State’s economic and social issues.According to the 2016 survey, New Mexico residents have a 64% favorability of local banks a 35% favorability towards national banks. In addition, 76% of residents wants business owners and executives to have a more active role to improve New Mexico’s economy and 71% want the business leaders to have...2016-05-2310 min
The About Perception PodcastAbout Perception: Trust of Police Officers and a visit with Greg FrostWelcome to the About Perception Podcast from The Garrity Group Public Relations, this is Tom Garrity. This episode is focusing on those who stand the watch… trust of police officers and what our community can do to get a better understanding of this important profession.The 2016 Garrity Perception Survey of New Mexico residents, commissioned by The Garrity Group and conducted by Research and Polling, recently measured perceptions of New Mexico residents about favorability od small business. The survey results have a 95 percent level of confidence.New Mexico residents trust police officers. But it hasn’t always been that way. In 2014, acco...2016-04-1012 min
The About Perception PodcastAbout Perception: Small Business and a visit with Anne BakerIt has been said, more than once, that small business is the backbone of New Mexico’s private sector. The 2016 Garrity Perception Survey of New Mexico residents, commissioned by The Garrity Group and conducted by Research and Polling, recently measured perceptions of New Mexico residents about favorability od small business. The survey results have a 95 percent level of confidence.New Mexico residents are very favorable toward small business with a 77% favorability in 2016. The industry is consistently one of the most favorable in New Mexico. Residents living in eastern, Northwest and the Greater Albuquerque area are more supportive of small business th...2016-03-1817 min
The About Perception PodcastAbout Perception: Trust of Federal & State GovernmentBrace for impact! This is a number rich comparison of the 2011-2015 Garrity Perception Survey as it relates to New Mexico residents trust of Federal and State Government Officials. Tom Garrity talks about the increased level of distrust among registered voters and provides insights on how Albuquerque and Las Cruces area residents distrust government officials more than residents living in any other part of New Mexico.The Garrity Perception Survey is the premier resource for understanding New Mexico residents. Since 2011, the annual survey measures who residents trust, which industries are favorable, among other topics.2016-02-2308 min
The About Perception PodcastAbout Perception: Martin WaxmanMartin Waxman, of Martin Waxman Communications in Toronto, enjoys talking about the Social Media Barometer. It is his perspective on some of the trends and pressure points facing the PR/marketing profession. It also provides a forecast on how to put things into a context that makes sense for communicators.In this interview, Martin provides three (ok, it is really four) ways for organizations to effectively engage their communities.For more information about Martin visit www.martinwaxman.com 2016-02-2012 min
The About Perception PodcastAbout Perception: Tom HoogWelcome to the About Perception Podcast from The Garrity Group Public Relations, this is Tom Garrity. Today’s episode will include insights from Tom Hoog, Fellow PRSA and vice chairman of H+K Strategies. I had a chance to catch up with Tom at the North Carolina Public Relations Society of America conference, where we were both keynote speakers. Tom was speaking to the group about “understanding and motivating today’s workforce.”2016-02-1811 min