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When the tide rises, so do we. This three-day national conference will bring together over 200 senior PR and communications professionals from across Canada and beyond, for a high-calibre program of keynotes, panels, case studies, research pop-ups, and immersive workshops. Expect a rich blend of global thought leadership, Canadian-led insights, and East Coast hospitality. WHY […]
The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
Join MAGC and Don Gore, plain language program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Revenue, on May 26 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for a session that will guide you in using and maintaining plain language in your work. Maintaining a plain language presence is important, but not easy. We’ll highlight the biggest barriers […]
In this product-led session, CivicPlus® experts will walk through how modern municipalities are transforming their legislative workflows using AI-powered tools and integrated systems. You will see how to move from agenda creation to public access through a connected approach that improves efficiency, strengthens compliance, and meets rising transparency expectations. This webinar will demonstrate how to […]
This performance-level web-based course is designed for individuals in the public and private sectors who are responsible for gathering and disseminating disaster-related information and who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding about social media and its uses during crisis communication to support organizational preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident, it is of critical importance that community leaders, incident managers, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on […]
Comms Connect NZ will once again bring the very best industry experts in critical comms and public safety technology – with the conference delivering the latest technologies and applications and case studies on the likes of satellite comms, DMR Tier 3, PTT over cellular, professional LTE, AR/VR, IoT, private networks, disaster response and more – […]
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of how clear, accurate, and timely communication supports effective emergency response. Participants will explore key principles of emergency messaging, examine real-world examples, and gain insight into how communication impacts public trust and outcomes. The course also introduces core concepts related to audience analysis, message development, and delivery strategies […]
Adapted from FEMAÕs IG-290 curriculum, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews, write news releases, provide information at the scene, and how they fit […]
Playing the Long Game: Strategy, Trust & Public Engagement In an era of rapid change and heightened scrutiny, government communicators are called to do more than deliver messages. We are called to manage brands, tell our community’s story, and strengthen the foundation of public trust. Join us in Decatur, GA on May 28 for the […]
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.