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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of "ThePioGuy" podcast, your trusted source for valuable insights in crisis communication and public information management. I'm thrilled to bring you a general update on our website and the latest developments in our journey to empower crisis communication specialists like yourself. First off, I want to share some exciting news about the...

Send us Fan Mail During an interview, bridging statements play a crucial role in effectively connecting questions asked by the interviewer with the desired response from the interviewee. Bridging statements are a communication technique used to transition smoothly between topics, redirect the conversation, or highlight relevant information. They act as a bridge between the interviewer's inqui...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to ThePioGuy Podcast.  My name is Todd Harmeson, and I am the host.  My podcast focuses on the tips, tidbits and tricks Public Information Officers will need to be successful in the field of Crisis Communications.  Be sure to check out my website, www.thepioguy.com for more PIO Blogs and other Podcast messages.   I invite you to sit back, take notes and lets dive into PIO...

Send us Fan Mail There are five new Facebook profiles created every second! More than 300 million photos get uploaded per day. Every minute there are 510,000 comments posted and 293,000 statuses updated. This podcast examines some examples of posts &/or comments on social media, which got some first responders fired from their paid or volunteer positions.  Be sure to listen to the steps that c...

Send us Fan Mail A television interview can be an overwhelming experience, particularly if you are not used to public speaking or interviews. However, with proper preparation and practice, you can deliver a successful interview and effectively communicate your message to your target audience.  In this podcast, I will give you several key tips to help you be successful and prepared for your next TV...

Send us Fan Mail Monday of this week started out just like any other day.  Little did I know, a short 3 hours after beginning my day, the unthinkable would occur.  I often think, is today the day?   Well yesterday was the day.  One of our local high schools, in our county, received a credible active shooter threat and emergency services jumped into action.  As the lead PIO, I coordinated public in...

Send us Fan Mail The role of a Public Information Officer (PIO) has evolved greatly over the years, with the rise of digital and social media changing the way organizations interact with the public.  As part of this evolution, one of the most important tasks of a PIO is social media monitoring.  This podcast dives into, what is social media monitoring and gives a real life example of its use insid...

Send us Fan Mail As a public information officer/crisis communicator, one of the most important tasks is to ensure that the right information is disseminated to the public at the right time. Backgrounder materials are essential for achieving this goal, as they provide valuable context and background information on the issues and events that are being communicated. In this podcast, I will discuss t...

Send us Fan Mail The role of PIO & Crisis Communications in the incident command chart does not stop with public responders.  Chatham County Schools in North Carolina recently appointed a Public Information Officer (PIO) to represent the school corporation.  I applaud the school district for recognizing the importance of this position and filling it.  During large incidents, press conferences...

Send us Fan Mail As we celebrate Telecommunicators Week 2023, I dive into how a 911 specialist is the ultimate crisis communicator.  Just think about it, dispatchers are often times processing two different conversations in their headsets at the same time.  They are not only listening to a 911 caller frantically asking for help, they are talking to police, fire and EMS responding apparatus at the...

Send us Fan Mail Good morning and Happy Easter on this beautiful Sunday. We are truly blessed to have family, friends and technology to bring this podcast to your living room on this amazing day.  I hope you are able to spend the day with family and friends.  Later today I will record an actual PIO tip, tidbit and skills podcast for the day.  Until then, go and enjoy your Easter Sunday with family...

Send us Fan Mail This morning I opened up my social media content calendar to see what graphics I need for the week.  I love using my content calendar because it allows me to plan my social media posts for the week.  I can build my graphics that will be needed for the week on my schedule and when I have free time.   My content calendar allows me to look ahead at upcoming events, special dates, pop...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to my introductory podcast.  Let me tell you a little bit about myself.  I am an Advanced Public Information Officer (PIO), certified by FEMA.  I am currently the PIO for the Chesterfield Police Department and the East Madison Fire Territory both located in Madison County, IN approximately 34 miles north of Indianapolis, IN.  I have worked in public safety for over 30 year...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I take a 1000' view of the responsibilities of a Public Information Officer.  I examine the time commitment, what it means to be the "face" of the department, and the outreach responsibilities. My podcasts are geared toward police, fire, security, ems, corrections, and all other agencies involved in crisis communications.  Support the show