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The PR Maven Podcast


The PR Maven® Podcast is the combination of traditional networking techniques combined with the power of social media to build your personal and professional brand. The podcast features interviews with industry leaders, top executives, media personalities and online influencers about public relations and their personal brand. Each week, Nancy connects with a special guest to talk about their career, and business or organization, as well as the latest news and events that will give listeners a unique perspective on the world of public relations, marketing and personal branding, including actionable takeaways.

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