The Pivot with Ken Evans
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S8:E5: Supporting Newcomers to Canada with Ruth Javier Friesen of the Mennonite New life Centre
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09/10/24 • 22 min
In this episode of #ThePivot, Ruth and Ken discuss some of the challenges newcomers to Canada face in seeking employment in the media communication sector. Listen to learn more on how to build your professional presence, use the power of storytelling, and relevant strategies on how to navigate the job market of today and tomorrow. Ruth draws on her professional experience as an employment counsellor and her personal journey.
Ruth Javier Friesen is a Career Development Professional with more than five years of experience working with post-secondary students, women, and newcomers. In this time, Ruth has provided employment advice, settlement assistance, and facilitating connections to services and organizations. Ruth is also skilled in one-on-one career coaching, motivational training, workshop design and facilitation.
A guest speaker at IABC/Toronto and George Brown College, Ruth is passionate and dedicated to working with people, especially newcomers, to assist them with their professional development journey.
S7:E8 Year-round Pride and Allyship with Dean Lobo of The 519 (he/him)
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06/27/23 • 28 min
Dean is a seasoned communications specialist with a decade's experience across radio, television production, print and digital news, strategic communications, and media studies facilitation.
During his journalism years, Dean reported extensively about issues impacting LGBTQ+ communities, bringing that same passion for community to his communications role now at The 519 - Canada’s most prominent 2SLGBTQ+ multi-service centre and a City of Toronto agency. He recently presented the Communicator’s Guide to Gender Diversity and Inclusion at the IABC World Conference 2023 in Toronto.
Dean continues to explore how his South Asian roots and queer identity interact with his life now as a settler, and for that, he finds himself turning to writing, art, and music.
Want to learn more about The 519 and their work? Check out the links below.
See their main website here and some of their resources and advocacy work below. Click here to donate to or support The 519.
- The 519's Army of Lovers advocacy work: Anti-2SLGBTQ+ extremists are escalating their attacks on our communities – in Toronto, across Canada, and the world. Generations of 2 Spirit, queer and trans people have fought for our right to live in the light with pride and dignity. This Pride season, let’s get one thing straight: we’re an Army of Lovers, and we won’t back down.
- The 519 Media Reference Guide: Co-created by The 519 with 2SLGBTQ+ community activists and leaders, the guide is informed by community conversations and will support anyone who wants to produce better journalism, champion inclusion, and expand their learning and allyship.
- Creating Authentic Spaces: A Gender Identity and Expression Toolkit: This resource is designed to support screen readers. Our Creating Authentic Spaces toolkit and education program is part of our efforts to challenge transphobia and to foster environments that are inclusive of gender identity and gender expression.
- Follow The 519 on social media:
Want to connect with Dean Lobo? You can find him on Linkedin here or Instagram here.
Season 7 Greatest Hits with Ken Evans, Jelena Lazarević and Jacob Robinson
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11/17/23 • 24 min
...and that's a wrap on Season 7! Our end of week treat features our Greatest Hits throughout this season, where we reflect on a season filled with salient moments, from inclusion in sport and out-of-home advertising to AI disruption and crisis communication.
What were some of your favourite moments from the season? Comment below or DM us.
Catch us in the new year when we return with season 8!
S7:E9 Bill C-18 and News in Canada: A Closer Look
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09/20/23 • 18 min
In this timely episode of the Pivot, Ken and Ethan dive into the Bill C-18 (Online News Act)/tech giant conflict and what it means for Canadians and newsrooms. Also offering a closer look and exploration of the media business as a whole, alternative approaches to regulatory sanity, and how we can explore different avenues of news.
Season 6 is a wrap!
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04/07/22 • 14 min
And it’s a wrap! What started in 2018 as a bit of an experiment is now in its 6th season. In this series of episodes, The Pivot engaged in conversations with a variety of compelling guests who truly embodied the meaning of Pivot ─ from municipal politicians to mental health scholars. Season 6 has been about showcasing not only the work and creativity of marketers but the parts of everyday life that can impact their practice and careers. Stay tuned for season 7 where we delve back into a full marketing and brand reputation series of shows.
Join us in this episode of the Pivot to wrap up an exciting season and talk about some salient episodes from this season.
S7:E5 Writing the Book on AI with Mohit Rajhans
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03/07/23 • 29 min
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be at the epicentre of many conversations. We see it changing how people work, create and explore, but it comes with many questions. For instance - what could be the unintended consequences of AI? How can we effectively coalesce and harness real knowledge in our teams and organisations while leveraging intelligent evolving tools? What about untapped information, lessons and space, which still have yet to come into the pipeline?
Dive into Ken and Mohit’s thought-provoking conversation as they dissect all of this and much more, through an added lens and deeper thinking of the good, the bad and the ugly.
S8:E4 Human-Animal Bond with Lucas Solowey
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07/30/24 • 18 min
For over a decade, Lucas Solowey has built relationships with communities, non-profits, changemakers, entrepreneurs, athletes, celebrities, politicians, authors, and ethical brands.
Toronto Humane Society is more than an animal shelter - they are an educational resource and support system, a leading voice in animal welfare and accessible care. The organization is also a centre of excellence, a space where best practices and boundary-pushing knowledge meet with unyielding optimism and a love for animals to create something special. Toronto Humane Society is like no other.
S8:E3: Designing Customer Experiences with Dr. Markus Giesler
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06/18/24 • 34 min
If you’re seeking clarity on how to creatively shape customer experience design – this is the podcast episode for you.
Up next on The Pivot, we chat with Dr. Markus Giesler, renowned consumer researcher and Professor of Marketing at the Schulich School of Business. We explored many themes, from the data experience dialectic and notion of the paradox to bigger-picture questions and the power of social science.
Dr. Markus Giesler also shares what led him to customer experience design, along with his experiences with the Kellogg School of Management and Columbia Business School. Tune in now!
Roku: The Next Frontier of Advertising
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03/03/22 • 34 min
On our TVs, our laptops, and even on our phones, we can stream almost anything anywhere. Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve been streaming more and more. As marketers continue to find ways to reach audiences where they are, how can we tap into these moments where many are already paying attention? In this episode Ken is joined by two experts from Roku, an APEX PR client, to discuss the state of streaming in Canada, including the rapid decline of traditional linear TV, and the streaming opportunities that are available to advertisers, marketers, publishers, and content producers. Listen in and hear from Mary-Anne Taylor, Head of Content Distribution – Canada, Roku Inc., and Christina Summers, Regional Sales Manager, Roku Canada.
Since recording this episode, Roku is now the #1 Streaming Platform in Canada and has well over 100 FAST channels in TRC.
S8:E6 Luxury Retail Marketing with Wes Wolch, SVP Marketing at Holt Renfrew
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11/19/24 • 26 min
In this latest installment of The Pivot, we sit down with Wes Wolch to explore the essence of luxury retail marketing, and the moves Holt Renfrew is making to transform the consumer experience. An expressive dialogue that helps us rethink how we should define and drive marketing of today and tomorrow.
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How many episodes does The Pivot with Ken Evans have?
The Pivot with Ken Evans currently has 75 episodes available.
What topics does The Pivot with Ken Evans cover?
The podcast is about News, Marketing, Cmo, Business News, Research, Risk, Podcasts, Business and Canadian.
What is the most popular episode on The Pivot with Ken Evans?
The episode title 'S8:E3: Designing Customer Experiences with Dr. Markus Giesler' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Pivot with Ken Evans?
The average episode length on The Pivot with Ken Evans is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Pivot with Ken Evans released?
Episodes of The Pivot with Ken Evans are typically released every 14 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of The Pivot with Ken Evans?
The first episode of The Pivot with Ken Evans was released on Jan 16, 2019.
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