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Episode 5: Bringing Clarity to Crisis Communications w/ Howard Lalli; Gail Rymer, APR; & Patty Gregory

October 19th, 2021  |  Season 1  |  45 mins 28 secs

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Navigating the nuances of various crisis situations can be daunting and overwhelming, often inspiring stressors with far-reaching impacts across an enterprise. Join HL Strategy founder Howard Lalli and leading communications practitioners; Gail Rymer, APR; and Patty Gregory, as they explore how HL Strategy helps teams create clarity, process, and strategy within a panicked environment. They consider how a company serves amidst crisis, and share valuable perspectives and introspective moments. Building on decades of experiences in crisis communications, together they talk through the various considerations they encourage leaders in crisis to explore, including legal, media relations, and stakeholder priorities, and the value of striking a balance of urgency and calm. In this conversation, they start the important work of outlining and dissecting how they think about crisis communications management.

Episode 3: Spearheading Powerful Events w/ Patty Gregory and Amanda Rollins

September 21st, 2021  |  Season 1  |  33 mins 2 secs

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Creating powerful events that move the needle, educate and engage has never been easier - or harder - than it is today. In a post-Pandemic world where virtual, in-person and hybrid experiences are all readily available, how do you navigate these options and execute successfully?

Our HL Strategy practitioners, Patty Gregory and Amanda Rollins, discuss their holistic approach to event planning - from strategy through tactical execution. They revisit real experiences they have led with tenacity, building out events in a fast and furious environment.

Throughout this conversation, they explore the pros and cons to consider when selecting virtual options, considering content, nurturing meaningful networking opportunities and ensuring attendance. They ask important questions around impact and explore how to navigate organizational strategy to hone in on targeted audiences.

Enjoy their dialogue!