Comms for Good
Business & Economics Podcasts
Comms for Good is your destination for all things social impact communications. The social impact sector has always relied on public support to further important causes. But in our digital age, the platforms and methods we use to engage our audiences are constantly evolving. So how do we keep up while staying true to our purpose? Comms for Good is here to answer that question and illuminate how good communications can be a stand alone catalyst for positive change. New episode every other Wednesday. Hosted by Kenza Essalama. LinkedIn: @Kenza Essalama Twitter: @KenzaEssalama
Location:
United States
Description:
Comms for Good is your destination for all things social impact communications. The social impact sector has always relied on public support to further important causes. But in our digital age, the platforms and methods we use to engage our audiences are constantly evolving. So how do we keep up while staying true to our purpose? Comms for Good is here to answer that question and illuminate how good communications can be a stand alone catalyst for positive change. New episode every other Wednesday. Hosted by Kenza Essalama. LinkedIn: @Kenza Essalama Twitter: @KenzaEssalama
Language:
English
Website:
https://linktr.ee/commsforgood
Episodes
Gabriella Mikiewicz: How to build a self-sustaining community
4/5/2023
Community is a real buzzword in communications. We hear terms thrown around like community engagement, community building, and community management all the time. But at its core, the word community is so subjective. So what does it mean for social impact and how it can be leveraged for good?
For the season finale of Comms for Good, I sat down with Gabriella Mikiewicz for a unique podcast recording. We were joined by an incredible live audience of social impact communicators to talk all...
Duration:00:40:40
Zulu Uwolloh: Don't just give social media to the intern
3/22/2023
Raise your hand if you've been the intern left to run an organisation's entire social media portfolio 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️
It’s no secret that young people hold immense potential to create change in the world. But all too often, youth voices are taken for granted. Digital skills are not a given. The ability to manage multiple social media accounts, write copy, and design graphics (which are all separate jobs FYI) requires hard work and training. Young people can absolutely fulfil this to an...
Duration:00:31:19
Yasmina Benslimane: Is International Women's Day tokenistic?
3/8/2023
PSA: Women aren't asking for flowers and chocolate on International Women's Day. They're asking for equal opportunities and equal rights.
In this episode, I chat to Yasmina Benslimane about the problematic tendency of corporations to tokenise marginalised voices on days like International Women's Day to signal their interest in diversity and inclusion. We touched on:
Yasmina is a feminist human rights defender and communications specialist with a multicultural background. She is a trained...
Duration:00:20:57
Rachel Firth: Comms is non-negotiable for non-profits
2/22/2023
In this episode, I speak to Rachel Firth about her journey as the founder of a feminist communications agency and her experience battling the common assumption that comms is not a strategic priority. We explored:
Rachel has 15 years of experience working alongside non-profit organisations and social enterprises to deliver a more sustainable global future. She is the founder and managing director of Global Office Consulting, providing NGOs with financially accessible consultancy services...
Duration:00:20:55
Thomas Coombes: You can change awareness through hope
2/8/2023
In this episode of Comms for Good, I speak to Thomas Coombes about his influence in pioneering the hope-based communications approach. We delve into:
Thomas is a global communications strategist who has spent 15 years working in political communications for Amnesty International, Transparency International, the European Commission, and global PR firm Hill & Knowlton. Check out the hope-based comms website and follow Thomas on LinkedIn.
To keep up with Comms for Good, follow me on LinkedIn...
Duration:00:28:34
Jasmine Anouna: Intentional communication is your new superpower
1/25/2023
In the very first episode of Comms for Good, I chat to the incredible Jasmine Anouna about the debates, challenges, and opportunities around the social impact communications sector. Interested in learning how to make intentional communication your superpower? Listen in as we dive into issues including:
Jasmine is an Egyptian-Italian human rights activist and founder of The Bloom, a newsletter for social impact careers with over 30,000 subscribers. The Bloom's vision is to build a global...
Duration:00:21:25
Welcome to Comms for Good
1/8/2023
Welcome to Comms for Good! My name is Kenza and I'm on a mission to enable access to the world of social impact communications and to explore how we can keep up with the online age while staying true to purpose. If you're looking for a space to connect, learn, and grow with social impact comms professionals, you've found it!
Duration:00:00:58