Gini Dietrich dives into AI and how PR professionals are the future of marketing. She discussed the future of paid media and using paid strategies to extend your reach with valuable content with the PESO Model. The key isn't reaching the most people; it's reaching the right people.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Your intellectual property is the culmination of your experience, insights and proven methodologies - and you should make sure that your proprietary ideas, productized services and frameworks are unambiguously yours. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is walking you through the exact steps to take to use you IP to becom…

AI search engines, and even traditional search engines using AI are changing how people look for and find information. For communicators, this means we need to update the way we're using the PESO Model© to make sure we're getting found where people are looking. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is telling you how.…

The magic of the PESO model is integration between the different media types. Often the lines are blurred between the elements and that means you're doing it exactly right. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how to be omnipresent, and why you need to create an environment around each opportunity you hav…

More and more of the public have trust issues with companies and media. Gini Dietrich reviews the Annual Edelman Trust Barometer Report and how you can use the PESO Model to address trust challenges in today's communication landscape.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

A mistake that companies and individuals often make with the PESO Model© is treating it like a checklist of tactics rather than what it really is - an integrated strategy. On This week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how to make sure you're getting all of the benefits of the system - not just a few wins here and …

Search is always changing, and as communications professionals, we don't always stay up to date on the latest. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is sharing how you should be updating your SEO strategy in 2025 to make sure that the people who need to find your content, do.…

There are things AI can do. Lots of them, in fact. But it can't do everything and it can't replace a solid communications plan and team. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how AI can enhance your PESO Model© Strategy in 2025 - complete with measurement and integration.…

Competing priorities - goals and budget, immediate results and long term sustainability, efficiency and authenticity - communications is full of them. But that friction can be the source of the best, most creative and most profitable work your company does. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how to make…

Communications and PR has always been a fast-changing industry, but something that has never changed is the importance of trust, credibility and authenticity. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about what you need to think about as you work on your Earned Media strategy going into 2025.…

To create a truly effective communications program, you need to understand how the organization you're working with measure success - that is going to be the foundation of how you communicate the results of your work. In this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about the best ways to demonstrate the results of your wo…

Linking PR and communications work directly to business outcomes has always been a challenge, but a shocking percentage of us are not using all of the tools available, or are not using them correctly, to make it easier. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how important it is to have your results tied wit…

The new Earned Media landscape demands a different approach than we've used in the past, and it also offers new opportunities to connect more closely with the stakeholders that matter the most. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how to make content that can be adapted and transformed for new channels.…

If you're horrified by the very idea of a post-truth country, then you're probably thinking about what you can do to help spread the truth in your role as a communicator. Gini Dietrich is talking about how to fight the three headed monster of modern communications: misinformation, disinformation and malinformation using regular truth audits on this…

Disinformation is everywhere, and it reflects a fundamental shift in how information is shared. The challenge of maintaining truth in the public sphere is is more difficult - and more important - than ever. Gini Dietrich is talking about how to do it this week on the Spin Sucks Podcast.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

AI is here, and if you're not using it to make your work more efficient, you're going to be left behind. There are tools available that can help you take whole days worth of work off of your desk - and Gini Dietrich is talking about them on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

The march of new AI tools continues on, and today, Gini Dietrich has another particularly interesting one to share with you. Google's NotebookLM has some functionality you have to hear to believe. That's what's happening this week on the Spin Sucks Podcast.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Sometimes you're asked to create content based on a subject matter expert who... doesn't actually have the time or desire to talk to you. This can be a recurring (and common!) problem and on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast Gini Dietrich is sharing a secret that makes it a lot easier. (Check out Leaps and use the code SpinSucks10 for a…

More and more companies are requiring certification in the PESO Model© for new roles, and on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about how you can get yours.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

A 'growth hack' is a creative, low-cost strategy to quickly increase brand awareness, stay top of mind and even acquire customers. Gini Dietrich is sharing several, and how to use them so you can create some wins while you work on your longer term strategy this week on the Spin Sucks Podcast.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

If the answer is yes, then you don't have to worry about the next era of search. If the answer is no, you have some work to do, and that's what Gini Dietrich is talking about on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

It can often be difficult to stand by higher prices, negotiate higher salaries and to say no when a deal isn't in your favor, but these are critical skills that everyone - especially the next generation of women need to advance their businesses or careers. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about why it's so important, an…

Sometimes when someone gets really excited about the (considerable!) possibilities of AI, they might start thinking about replacing their current marketing and communications support. Hopefully, they'llquickly learn why you can't replace real expertise with AI, and this week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is explaining why.…

It can feel impossible to devote time every day to reading and keeping up to date on what is happening in the world and your industry - but having information and an understanding of what is going on lets you provide good advice and make good recommendations to your clients. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is making the case for …

While the PESO model is the most effective way to create and track successful PR campaigns - it isn't always easy to implement. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about the 5 most common struggles communicators find in rolling it out.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Sometimes when you quote a price the reaction is less than enthusiastic. Just because you get a little pushback doesn't mean you should back down, however. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about pricing your services based on the value you're providing - not just the time you're spending.…

A request for proposals might still be a common way to hire a new agency, but it's far from the best one. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about the considerable disadvantages that come from using the RFP method to find a new strategic partner.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

There are no overnight successes in the Olympics or business. There are years of blood, sweat, and tears before success. Gini Dietrich points out that communications is a marathon, not a sprint, and shares key points in establishing a communications program that works for the long haul.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Recently, Sticker Mule's Co-founder sent an expressly political email to the entire customer base of the company and then doubled down on the company X account. Whatever your political strip, there are messages that belong on company accounts and some that don't. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about what …

The media environment is shifting and more brands are keeping a closer hold on their own narratives which means that PR pros need to adjust their approach. Gini Dietrich is talking about the new reality of Earned Media and how you can evolve with it on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

If you try to use an AI tool for a complex or creative task, you might be disappointed by the initial results, but as often as not, that is the fault of the prompt more than the LLM. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast Gini Dietrich is talking about how the different AI platforms perform and how to provide enough training and context t…

What would you do if you didn't need to work to make a living? We may not be there yet - and we don't really know how the technology will develop - but there's no harm imagining a future where most of the labor is done by machines! Gini Dietrich talks about planning for the future that AI may be creating on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Pod…

Gini brings in her first-ever guests! Gini's husband joins Gini to discuss his entrepreneurial and marketing journey with his company, the National Democratic Training Committee. Tune in for a second special guest to celebrate 300 episodes!Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Right now a lot of communications professionals are more focused on what AI can't do than what it can. In this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about why you should be getting a handle on AI's capabilities and making sure your own stay relevant.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Chris Penn once told Gini Dietrich that as AI tools develop, the role of communicators will be one of conducting a symphony of robots, designing and coordinating work from different sources for specific outcomes. That day is near, if it isn't here already and that's what we're talking about today on the Spin Sucks Podcast.…

The most common question Gini Dietrich is asked about the PESO model is how to start implementing it. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast she is talking about starting with the most important element of the model, Owned, and building a campaign around it.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Generative search is going to be affecting SEO sooner rather than later - but the foundations don't change - using your content to share your Experience, Expertise, Authority and Trust is still going to be the best thing you can do to make sure your content gets found. Gini Dietrich is talking abut the changes you do and don't need to make on this …

Gini Dietrich has a vision about making the field of marketing and communications a better, more effective place with a shared understanding of how ROI is created and measured - and she's got a plan for how to make it happen. She's talking about it this week on the Spin Sucks Podcast.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

The role of communicators is always changing - not least because there are always new platforms and changes to existing ones to integrate into our plans. What stays the same is balancing the demands of speed, accuracy, engagement and integrity - and today on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich discusses how.…

Communications and PR is one of those industries where a few bad actors give everyone a bad reputation. But most communications pros are absolutely honest and most of their work can be seen as boring. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini is talking about how most people are using their PR powers for good.…

If you want your clients to be confident that your communications work is ethical, responsible, and measurable, becoming a PESO Model Certified Guide© is the best way to get there. Gini Dietrich answers your questions about the new program on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks podcast.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Are you tired of all the misinformation, disinformation, and mal-information in the media? Gini discusses what each type of information is and gives communicators tips for combatting the bad actors.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Media relations has been turned on its head in the last few months. Due to media outlets closing or being acquired and revenue down, causing layoffs, the pool of journalists has shrunk considerably. Even as challenging as media relations has gotten, earned media is still an important strategy to build credibility and authority. On this episode of t…

SEO has come a long, long way since the first search engines started using it to organize results, and Chat GPT is changing the game again. Today on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich talks about how SEO is working now, the role of communications in it, and what we need to know to take advantage of AI to make sure the right people are finding yo…

Data interpretation and communication is critical to help translate your efforts to outcomes. This week on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking about Coverage Impact, a powerful tool that can help you interpret, visualize and share your data and correlate them to organizational goals.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Measuring the results of your PR efforts is far more challenging than linking to the likes and clicks you get on your social media accounts. Gini discusses measuring PR success with outcomes vs. outputs, using AI effectively in a PR campaign, and the future of PR measurement.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

The PESO model has become a foundational element of the communications industry. The industry isn't static, and neither is the model. Today on the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is talking us through the changes to the model and graphic, and what it means for communicators around the world.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is reviewing the PESO model for any of you listening who aren't familiar with it yet, and providing some extra tips and insights for those who are.Av Gini Dietrich, Founder of Spin Sucks

Contributed Content is one of the unsung heroes of communications. While it isn't always the easiest to create, especially if content creation is outside your scope of worth, its a strategy that can pay huge dividends. On this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, Gini Dietrich is explaining why you should be considering contributed content, wh…

As far as we've come, there is a long way to go when it comes to being a woman in the workplace... and the world. Professionally, women can be sidelined, diminished, talked over and infantilized by even the best-intentioned of men. And sometimes women help them do it. There is a long way to go and on this week's episode of the Spin Sucks Podcast, G…