Mar 5, 2019
About Greg Glynn:
In addition to his role as a producer for the PR Maven® Podcast, Greg is an account supervisor at Marshall Communications and manages the public relations and marketing efforts for a wide range of clients. In 2016, he received his Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) through the Public Relations Society of America and is one of only 5,000+ professionals nationally accredited in the field of public relations.
His attention to detail is an important asset in the coordination of media coverage, press releases, e-newsletters, and social media content, plus editing for video and audio projects, including The PR Maven® Podcast.
Prior to joining the Marshall team, Greg was the vice president of communications and play-by-play voice of the Portland Pirates minor league hockey team in Portland, Maine. Over his broadcasting career, he has called more than 600 games and has experience covering a large and diverse range of high school, collegiate and professional sports.
Greg is a graduate of the Broadcast Journalism program at Quinnipiac University with a minor in marketing.
In this episode:
4:24 – How Greg found out about sports broadcasting at a young age and how it launched his career
6:20 – Why Nancy calls Greg the epitome of focus
8:25 – A decision Greg would have made differently in his career related to his back and physical health
11:43 – A unique story about how Greg used social media to find Olympian Julia Clukey as the spokesperson for a Marshall Communications client
15:38 – Nancy and Greg discuss how Marshall Communications has differentiated itself from other public relations, marketing and advertising agencies
17:29 – The obstacles that Greg has overcome in his career and the value of mindfulness
24:06 – Greg talks about the importance of measurement and the value of research in creating a baseline for public relations, social media and marketing
25:43 – The major takeaway from Greg’s accreditation process for his APR from the Public Relations Society of America
26:38 – Nancy talks about how The Marshall Plan® helps clients to work collaboratively with the team from Marshall Communications to identify goals, objectives and strategies
27:55 – The person who influenced Greg to understand the importance of networking and relationships
30:49 – An important lesson Greg learned in his broadcasting career and the value of building relationships in your industry
34:04 – Greg’s broadcasting mentor and how his network has helped him advance his career
34:30 – The story of why Greg has slept overnight in a photo booth in a bus terminal in Buffalo, New York
36:54 – The Apple app that he loves for staying organized
39:20 – Greg’s advice for people starting their career in anything from broadcasting to public relations
41:23 – Greg ties together the keys for how Nancy and Greg launched The PR Maven® Podcast
42:42 – Greg’s motivational parting thought for listeners and members of PR Maven® Nation
Quote:
“There are three things you can control in life; your attitude, your gratitude and your effort.” – Greg Glynn, Account Supervisor at Marshall Communications
Mentioned in this Episode
Links:
Quinnipiac University – https://www.qu.edu/
Colby College – https://www.colby.edu/
Julia Clukey’s Camp for Girls – http://kvymca.org/camp-programs/
Maine Beer and Wine Distributors Association – http://www.mainebeerandwine.com/
Maine Women Magazine article from September 2012 – http://mainewomenmagazine.com/staying-focused/
Northern Outdoors – https://www.northernoutdoors.com/
Redington-Fairview Hospital – https://www.rfgh.net/
Calm app – https://www.calm.com/
Gardens Aglow – http://www.mainegardens.org/calendar-events/gardens-aglow/
Reminders app – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205890
People:
Bill Schweizer, professional broadcaster
John Lee Dumas, podcaster and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire
Jess Camerato, Sixers Insider at NBC Sports Philadelphia
Cindy Glynn, Greg’s wife
Jen Boes, Communication Strategist (Episode 14 of the PR Maven Podcast)
Julia Clukey, Olympian
Nick Alberding, former president of the Maine Beer and Wine Distributors Association
Dr. Ed Lacerte, Head Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist for the Boston Celtics
Bill Schweizer, former CBS Radio and Quinnipiac University broadcaster
Paul Pacelli, Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey, radio broadcaster
Looking to connect?
Email: gglynn@marshallpr.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-glynn-apr-b7406416/
Twitter: @GregGlynn
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Greg.Glynn.profile
Website: www.marshallpr.com