Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks
The Spin Sucks Podcast with Gini Dietrich
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Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Why You Need Client Personas 15.11.2022 7:42
You need to apply the same skills to your internal and external clients as you do to your broader audience and community. Gini Dietrich is talking about creating client personas on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.
How Well Do You Know Your Clients? 08.11.2022 9:58
Your relationships with your clients are professional ones, but it's also important to understand them on the human level On today's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about some of the things you should know about your clients to create the best possible working relationships.
Overcoming Struggles Implementing the Peso Model 01.11.2022 14:46
Many people struggle when using the Peso Model with their clients and businesses. This week, Gini shares the four main issues many have and how to effectively overcome them. You may be surprised how simple shifts can make all the difference.
Why You Should Read Trust Signals 25.10.2022 12:01
Do you remember when social media was social? Back when it was, Gini Dietrich connected with Scott Baradell and started a friendship that has lasted for years. Scott has recently published Trust Signals, and in this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is sharing an excerpt and talking about why you should give it a read.
Creating a Community Flywheel 18.10.2022 12:12
Having a community around your business can be a huge advantage in everything from your sales to your content marketing to your brand reputation, and in this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about why that is, and how to build and nurture one.
Being Trustworthy When You Can't Trust Anyone 11.10.2022 11:52
Trust is a scarce commodity these days - but businesses have more of it than you migth expect. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about the lastest Edelman Trust Barometer, and how to use owned media to be seen as a trusted source of information.
Telling Stories That Mean Something 04.10.2022 9:22
It's important for the stories we tell to be meaningful to ourselves as communicators, and to the audience that ultimately receives them - but we don't want to drift into creating or exaggerating drama. Gini Dietrich is talking about how to become better storytellers on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.
Ending The Praise Deficit Between Men and Women 27.09.2022 10:01
Join Gini as she discusses the differences between the praise men and women receive from their peers, colleagues, and bosses. Learn what you can do to end the deficit of praise for a more equitable workplace.
Ongoing Education about Earned Media 20.09.2022 10:34
In PR, you have to educate your clients about what is possible, but also what is going to be the most effective in terms of earned media. That's what Gini Dietrich is talking about on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.
Sweet Sixteen for Spin Sucks - What We've Learned 13.09.2022 13:44
16 years ago, Gini Dietrich and her team started the Spin Sucks Blog. Enjoy this special clip episode where Gini is talking about the history of the company and members of the Spin Sucks Community talks about what it has meant to them over the years.
What To Do When You're Professionally Ghosted 06.09.2022 11:06
Everyone gets ghosted from time to time - and it never feels good. When someone reaches out and you put tons of effort into creating a fantastic proposal it can hurt when you get crickets in response. It rarely has anything to do with you or your business, so today, Gini Dietrich is talking about what to do and how to handle it.
Who is the Worst Villian in Literature? 30.08.2022 10:14
Sometimes a team meeting can (and should!) stray off of business topics, and get to really vital issues - like who is the greatest villain in literature. While we all need to get our work done, sometimes a little time devoted to getting to know eachoher, and who on your team is wrong about the worst villain's in literature, can be a huge benefit for your team's culture and morale. Gini Dietrich is...
It's Not All About the Evidence 23.08.2022 10:57
Persuasion is an art that communicators need to constantly hone. We might wish that data and facts and evidence were enough to make our cases, we need to use a variety of different skills, and wear a variety of different hats, to achieve what we need to. That's what Gini Dietrich is talking about today on the Spin Sucks Podcast.
What's Up With All the Extra Work? 16.08.2022 9:45
On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about the results some brand new data Frank Strong and Ned Lundquist discovered during the fifth annual JOTW (job of the week) Strategic Communications Survey, starting with why it seems like there's so much more work on everyone's desk right now.
Meausuring the Work We Do 09.08.2022 9:55
Measuring the succes and impact of the work they do is one of the biggest challenges that communicators face. Today on the Spin Sucks podcast Gini Deitrich is talking about how to track, measure and communicate the results of the campaigns you run.
Using Our Powers for Good 02.08.2022 9:41
There are a few bad apples that seriously damage the reputaiton of every industry, and PR is no different. Today, Gini Dietrich is talking about how critical it is that professional communicators act with integrity.
The Many Benefits of Introverts in Business 26.07.2022 10:24
There are introverts and there are extroverts - both are necessary for the running of the world, but the world isn't really designed for the introverted among us. Today, Gini Dietrich is talking about the different things introverts bring to the table, and how to make sure they're able contribute the value they bring to the table - without making them completely miserable.
Break the Rules to Discover New Ideas 19.07.2022 9:46
We're taught to conform, to accept, and not rebel against the status quo. Sometimes breaking the rules is exactly what you need to succeed. Gini Dietrich shares the traits of rebel leaders and encourages you to be bored and let the rebel in you come out.
Have You Seen What's Happened Now? 12.07.2022 8:27
That's the question we're asking each other, and ourselves every week now, and when life and work are a pressure cooker of things to worry about, Gini Dietrich wants us to remember to take care of ourselves, and shares some ideas for how to do it.
Be Nervous, But Also Be Ready 05.07.2022 9:34
There is reason to be nervous about the economy, and what is going to be happening in the coming months and years. But, it's all going to be okay. On today's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about what you can do to make sure you are safe and protected as the economy changes.
[REPLAY] The Differences between Marketing, Communication and PR 28.06.2022 13:38
Please enjoy this summer reply of last year's popular, The Differences between Marketing, Communications and PR! What drives Gini Dietrich absolutely batty? Thinking that the different elements of communication are totally different fields that stand alone. We're all communicators whether we're in email marketing or crisis communications or anything in between. Listen to this week's episode to fin...
Do You Really Want To Go Viral? 21.06.2022 10:21
Lots of companies are hoping for thier big PR break - but most companies don't have the story needed to make it happen - and don't really know what they'd do if it did. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about what is means to go viral and why you should carefully consider whether it's worth pursuing.
Highlights from Muck Rack's 2022 State of PR Survey 14.06.2022 10:09
This year's Muck Rack state of PR survey is out and it's a doozy. Gini Dietrich is breaking it down and talking about some of the highlights on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast. Check out the Survey here: https://muckrack.com/blog/2022/06/02/state-of-pr-2022
Women Change Everything 07.06.2022 10:00
Research shows that when women step into executive roles, profits increase. Gini Dietrich is exploring why this is on this week's episoe of the Spin Sucks Podcast.
Focusing on the Positive 31.05.2022 9:48
Positive feedback is critical to the moral and motivation of your team. While it's important to give constructive criticisim when it's warranted, there's no need to find it just to balance out the good things you want to say! That's what Gini Dietrich is talking about on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.
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