EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 24 MIN
The Calendar That Prevents Chaos: Taming the Social Media Beast
from Communications Breakdown: What Works (and Doesn't) in Health and Science Communication · host CIRTC
Send us Fan MailWe break down how we plan six months of social content while staying nimble for real‑time events, and we debate a counterintuitive framing tactic that might raise engagement but risks exclusion in public health. We close with a nod to Miss Frizzle and Bill Nye as models for authentic, audience‑first science communication.• how a two‑level calendar keeps us on track• tailoring topics to local audience cues• reading the room and crisis pause protocols• the “not for you” framing: upsides and risks• authentic voice inspired by Ms. Frizzle and Bill NyeLinks:Prevent Child Injury: Join UsCenter for Health Communication Newsletter~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~This podcast is a project of the Center for Injury Research Translation and Communication (CIRTC). Connect with CIRTC: www.cirtc.orgFind CIRTC on LinkedIn, Bluesky, and YouTube.Note: all thoughts and opinions shared in this podcast are personal and not representative of any organization.
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Send us Fan Mail We break down how we plan six months of social content while staying nimble for real‑time events, and we debate a counterintuitive framing tactic that might raise engagement but risks exclusion in public health. We close with a nod to Miss Frizzle and Bill Nye as models for authentic, audience‑first science communication. • how a two‑level calendar keeps us on track • tailoring topics to local audience cues • reading the room and crisis pause protocols • the “not for you” fr...
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