School PR Podcast With Ryan Foran

Thinking about starting an internship or wanting some new ideas? You can join our NCIC group to learn and grow your internship program. National Communications Internship Collab Signup: https://forms.gle/QbouPNHWrBKWJzEE8 Private School PR Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245614517497877 Twitter: @SchoolPRpodcast and @Nicholsstrat https://nicholsstrategies.com/  

A great way to inspire your students, staff, and community with a feel-great celebration 🎉 to end the year!  Private School PR Podcast Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/245614517497877   Twitter: @SchoolPRpodcast and @Nicholsstrat   https://nicholsstrategies.com/

How to easily get more views with your videos. YouTube and Facebook video techniques, and the importance of going “organic.” Private School PR Podcast Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/245614517497877   Twitter: @SchoolPRpodcast and @Nicholsstrat   https://nicholsstrategies.com/  

Twitter Blue is worth it if you utilize organic videos, Twitter undo not so much, Twitter Spaces audio hangout, Elon Musk Twitter stock takeover. Private Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/245614517497877   Twitter: @SchoolPRpodcast and @Nicholsstrat  https://nicholsstrategies.com/

What is a Twitter Blue subscription and can you now edit tweets and what is undo tweet?!?! Private Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/245614517497877   Twitter: @SchoolPRpodcast and @Nicholsstrat  https://nicholsstrategies.com/

Creative and unique ideas to boost engagement, followers, and reach on your social media platforms. Private Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/245614517497877   Twitter: @SchoolPRpodcast and @Nicholsstrat  https://nicholsstrategies.com/ If you would like to support the podcast financially, with any amount at any time, you can do so via Venmo @Ryan-Foran-2 . Thanks! 

From several new offerings, who the keynote speakers are, tips for first-time attendees, the awards gala, and CalSPRA Night Out, we get the inside scoop as Jessica Hull joins us for a complete preview of the annual conference! Private Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/245614517497877   Twitter: @SchoolPRpodcast and @Nicholsstrat @HiJessicaHull https://nicholsstrategies.com/  

Why and when you should not send a mass notification to your entire district, how to make that difficult decision using data, and what data should you gather to help make this important determination. Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245614517497877   @SchoolPRpodcast on Twitter!  Engaging Data Book: Smart Strategies for School Communication by Trinette Marquis!   

My take on one of the worst calls in the history of MLB and why that can’t happen.

With the ongoing staffing crisis in American schools, we share some unique strategies to mitigate this important issue to help recruit qualified educators.  Links: Bitmoji sub recruitment video https://youtu.be/KRGeGTHxQQI   SNL School Board Meeting: https://youtu.be/C2dj59Db1C4\ Private School PR Podcast Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/245614517497877 Twitter: @SchoolPRpodcast an...

New season, new challenges, TikTok challenges, and much more! Facebook Group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245614517497877/ Twitter is @SchoolPRpodcast

From color and contrast to navigation, free tools, text blocks, creative alt texts, and OCR complaints, Steve Ostler from Blackboard joins the School PR Podcast to discuss all of these important issues and opportunities within digital and website accessibility and equity.  To learn more about distance learning in a virtual world, listen to this podcast interview with Chris Prince from Blackboard h...

How Chino Valley went over the rainbow with a viral video that has more than two million views and garnered international attention. School Shine Founder Rob Wiltsey joins the podcast to talk about how they created this viral video and his work on virtual graduations.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, our school communications and strategies should be evolving as well. In this episode we discuss pivoting your messaging, utilizing video updates, community email lists, repetitive messaging, different messages for parents and staff, mental health support, commemorating this time, and media relations techniques and examples. #schoolprposcast

Why you may not be on Cabinet or “in the room” when the decisions are made. A different take from the superintendent perspective. #SchoolPRpodcast #SchoolPR

A shocking snow ⛄️ day is called in a West Virginia school district and school is cancelled despite distance learning already in place. We explain the why and the brilliance behind this wonderful gesture by the Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Bondy Shay Gibson. Well done JCS!

A creative and effective way to highlight your school staff during the Coronavirus pandemic. We are all looking for ways to show appreciation for our school staff, this “Nice Notes” campaign can help spread the love ❤️!

NSPRA Presidential Candidate Stephen Nichols joins the School PR Podcast to discuss why he is running, his platform, and how he got his start in public education. Visit www.nichols4nspra.com to learn more.

Removing social media and news, adding The Office, Parks and Rec, and other positives for a digital detox to reset and greatly enhance your mood and outlook. This is the first “OT” Off Topic episode where I will talk about some non School PR issues that I’m interested in.

Growing your social media followers and expanding your reach with several unique and creative strategies.

The best tips and techniques to ensure your email newsletters are being read. Pat Hawn from Market Volt joins the podcast to share some of his best practices and high-level insights into creating your most effective email newsletter. Friday at 10a (CST) join us and learn how to get the most out of your district/school newsletters. Doesn't matter your platform, catch the presentation one @tspra att...

This new world of education has teaching and learning looking much different for K-12 education. Blackboard Senior Executive Chris Prince joins the podcast to discuss distance and remote learning in a new era of education. Visit www. Blackboard.com/k12 for more information.

Financial Forecast for next school year, when and how are we reopening schools, handling the rapid news cycle, graduation ideas, and more. A CalSPRA virtual meeting discussing the latest news in regard to school closures due to the coronavirus with a superb panel of school PR professionals. Kevin Gordon, Capitol Advisors Founding Partner and President, was the Executive Director of CASBO, involved...

A must-listen. Author, Keynote, and National Superintendent of the Year Dr. Joe Sanfelippo joins the School PR Podcast. We talk about how he put Fall Creek Wisconsin on the map, increased enrollment, created a storytelling machine, engaging the board, hacking leadership, #1minwalk2work, #gocrickets, COVID-19 school closures, the power and impact of school communications, and why he lives just a 60...

The vendor dilemma, unique video concepts, positive social media engagement, media relations opportunities, PRA requests, getting in the room, insensitive social media posts, being a community resource, and more. In this episode we concentrate on transitioning from reactive to proactive storytelling and starting to share the many positive stories in our schools and communities. #schoolsclosedheart...