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CAPIO Chirp
by CAPIO
What's the Chirp? Brought to you by the California Association of Public Information Officials, join co-hosts Paul Hosley, Communications and Media Officer for the City of West Sacramento, and Scott Sandow, Public Information Assistant for the County of Placer, as we connect with industry leaders, game changers and those advancing public communications.
Episodes
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Creating Memorable Presentations
Join us for Episode 31 where we hear from CAPIO members Sarah Kreig (Town of Apple Valley) and Tom Christensen (County of San Diego) as they talk about what makes a good presentation for the CAPIO Annual Conference. Learn how to capture the crowd's attention and provide insightful take-aways for...
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Navigating Web Accessibility: What Public Agencies Must Know
In this episode, Emily Popek, APR, VP of Strategic Communications for Nichols Strategies, discusses the importance of web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) for government agencies, the deadlines for compliance, and practical steps for implementation. As accessibility becomes a priority…
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LinkedIn for Public Communicators
Ready to transform your LinkedIn game? In our latest CHIRP episode, we dive into how public communicators are shifting their strategies on LinkedIn from an afterthought to a strategic asset. Listen as Chris Gray Garcia and Eric Palmer share their insights on creating valuable content that…
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Make Waves at CAPIO 2026 in San Diego
The countdown is on! ⏳ The annual CAPIO Conference returns the week of May 11 in San Diego! Are you ready to make some waves? In this episode of the CAPIO Chirp, we preview what’s ahead in conversation with CAPIO President-Elect Sonja Dosti, APR. Conference highlights include sessions on AI…
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What it’s REALLY like to be a government PIO in the fire service
In the latest segment, we're diving into what it’s REALLY like to be a government PIO in the fire service. 🚒💬 Learn how a former TV reporter and social media influencer use their backgrounds to help create award winning fire communications content. Every day is different: from posting alerts on...
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Harnessing the power of AI Tools
AI is evolving fast and it’s changing how PIO’s communicate every day. In this episode, we chat with Chris Shepard, Communications Officer for the City of Folsom, about how best to harness the power of advanced AI tools. Chris explains how to use platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude…
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Interviews with CAPIO's Special Award Winners - Part II
Award season is here and it’s time to celebrate excellence in public communication! In this special episode, we dive into CAPIO’s prestigious Special Awards, recognizing the individuals shaping the future of public communication, through leadership, innovation, and service. We sit down with last...
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Interviews with CAPIO's Special Award Winners - Part I
Award season is here and it’s time to celebrate excellence in public communication! In this special episode, we dive into CAPIO’s prestigious Special Awards, recognizing the individuals shaping the future of public communication, through leadership, innovation, and service. We sit down with last...
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Making the Leap: Moving from Reporter to PIO
Did you know that more than half of today’s Public Information Officers started their careers as journalists? In this episode, we sit down with three CAPIO members who made the leap from reporting the news to shaping it in the PIO world. They share candid stories about their transition, the…
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Be Ready for Anything: Leading Communications During the January 6 Capitol Riot
When the unthinkable happens, leadership and preparation are everything. Join our conversation with Dustin Sternbeck, current Chief Communications Officer for the City of Denton, Texas, as he reflects on directing communications for the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department during the January 6...
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Authenticity: Is Being Real Always the Right Call?
Are you being authentic — or just playing the part? This week on the CAPIO Chirp, we dive deep into what it really means to be authentic as a public information officer. Join us as we chat with Dr. Chris Hopwood, personality psychology expert from the University of Zurich, to explore: ✅ What...
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Crisis Comms in Action: Fire at City Hall!
As government communicators, we spend a lot of our time making sure residents in our cities, counties, and districts are informed about important information, especially in times of emergency. This public messaging is key, and we’re often the first ones to know and are responsible for getting…
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Preparing for and Facilitating Community Meetings
Holding a meeting is more than logistics, it's about how you prepare. There is much to consider, whether you are having a town hall to discuss a significant capital project or a planning session with a half-dozen stakeholders. How have you prepared yourself and your team mentally and emotionally?...
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Optimizing AI for Public Communicators
AI is here to stay. How can government communicators optimize the use of this new tool in their toolbelt? Listen in on this conversation between AI expert Josh Hirsch, CAPIO 2025 Conference Keynote speaker and CAPIO podcast hosts Paul Hosley and Lael Wageneck, APR about how AI can be used in the...
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Celebrating Women's History Month with three CAPIO entrepreneurs
Enjoy learning more about three women’s professional journeys from PIO to entrepreneur during this CAPIO Chirp. CAPIO's podcast hosts interview Rachel Dickman, MBA, APR, CEO and Founder of RMG Communications; Jenny Windle, President and Founder of JPW Communications; and Sheri Benninghoven, APR,...
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CAPIO Conference Preview with CAPIO's incoming president
Join us to hear incoming CAPIO president, Brie Anne Coleman, APR, talk about how to make the most of your time at the CAPIO Conference being held April 1-4 in Napa, California.
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Special Edition: Behind the Scenes at the Palisades Fire
In this special edition of the CAPIO Chirp podcast, Chloe Castillo, a Deputy Public Information Officer for CalFire, takes us behind the scenes of the Joint Information Center (JIC) during the Palisades Fire. From managing international media attention to balancing the multilingual and localized...
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Celebrating Great Communicators
During this episode our podcast hosts interview CAPIO's 2024 Special Award Winners. Each year CAPIO honors several individuals with distinctions including our Communicator of the Year, Rising Star, Crisis Communications Leader and Paul B. Clark awards. These awards recognize individuals who have...
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Working on the BIG stage
In this episode, we find out what it’s like to work for the government...the BIG government. Chris Meagher, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense, discusses how he went from writing about sports to a position on the big stage working for the Pentagon...
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Navigating First Amendment Audits: Strategies for Handling Audits and Staff Training Tips
In this episode of the CAPIO Chirp, we explore the growing trend of First Amendment audits and their impact on local government agencies. Ashley Metzger (1:35), consultant with Regional Government Services, shares her personal insight of audits and offers practical tips on preparation as a former...
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Your Communications Oasis - Join us at the CAPIO 2024 Conference!
For this CAPIO Chirp, we are excited to interview Thomas Christensen, CAPIO's incoming president, about all things conference! Enjoy a sneak preview of what is in store for attendees at our May 13 - 16, 2024 event being held in Indian Wells – it's where the desert landscape becomes the backdrop…
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Salute Your Staff: Recognizing the People Who Stand Behind Your Agency
In this episode, Scotty and Paul talk with two outstanding communicators, DeDe Cordell, Communications Manager for Yuba Water Agency, and Dan Fenstermaker, Media Services Specialist at the City of Brea. They share some awesome ways to give love and show support to their staff and creatively...
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What’s it take to be named Communicator of the Year?
So what does it take to become Communicator of the Year? We find out from Wendy Aguilar with the Sacramento Fire Department, who received one of CAPIO’s highest honors at the recent conference in Monterey. Hint: be open to crazy ideas Link: Sacramento Fire Department TikTok In this episode,...
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AI: Friend or Foe?
In this episode we delve into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and public information: is AI a friend or is it a foe? This episode features three interviews with experts in the field who will share their insights on various aspects of this topic. Host Paul is joined by…
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So you want to start a government agency podcast?
Did you know that podcast listening has grown by almost 30 percent in the past three years? And with that growth comes an opportunity for public agencies to better engage with their communities. But what does it take to develop a government podcast and how do you attract listeners? In this…
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What’s a Meta For You?
Learn the newest tips on how best to use Facebook, Instagram and WhatsAp in emergencies and the next election.
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April is APR Month
April is APR Month. It’s a time to learn about how becoming Accredited in Public Relations can help advance your career. CAPIO members Connie Cochran, APR and Laurie Huelga, APR and provide some valuable first-hand advice and information about why the APR is a game-changer. Discover more about...
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Be a Happy Leader in 2022
Tia Graham, Inspirationist and Founder of Arrive at Happy, joins CAPIO Chirp co-hosts to share her knowledge as a master motivator, executor, communicator, and business development professional. She also discusses her book "Be a Happy Leader," sharing with listeners how to stop the overwhelm,...
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Episode 3.3: Burning Communications - The Recovery
During the final episode in our three-part mini-series, Burning Communications, CAPIO Chirp co-hosts Scotty and Paul connect with the City of Santa Rosa's communications officer to examine the communications during and after The Tubbs Fire. The Tubbs Fire was a wildfire in Northern California...
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Burning Communications - Flood after fire
First comes drought, then comes fire, and now the rain. It's Flood Preparedness Week, and CAPIO is sharing how public information officers and crisis communicators can prepare the public for heavy debris flows in burn areas. Four years ago, Santa Barbara County experienced deadly debris flows.…
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Burning Communications - California's wildfire season
As we kick off Fire Prevention Week, CAPIO is launching a three-part series about the role of communicators before, during, and after some of California's greatest threat incidents - wildfires. Listen as we connect with Placer County Fire Chief Brian Estes for an overview of current wildfires,...
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Status Go: Redefining the workplace of the future.
Do we need to return to the office to communicate effectively? With the Governor's announcement of a statewide reopening anticipated for mid-June, what does a "return to the office" look like for public agency communicators across California? In this episode, Paul and Scotty interview Christopher...
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The Pandemic and the PIO: A look back on communicating through COVID
Take flight as CAPIO launches its new podcast, the CAPIO Chirp. In this episode, our co-hosts Paul and Scotty interview Brad Alexander, Assistant Director of Crisis Communications and Media Relations at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) on the anniversary of the...
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What's the Chirp? Brought to you by the California Association of Public Information Officials, join co-hosts Paul Hosley, Communications and Media Officer for the City of West Sacramento, and Scott Sandow, Public Information Assistant for the County of Placer, as we connect with industry leaders, game changers and those advancing public communications.
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