3CMA COMMcast

3CMA COMMCAST 047: Arlington Revisited Oct 01, 2024

3CMA COMMCAST 047: Arlington Revisited - Take a brief stroll down Nolan Ryan Expressway to relive the highlights of the 2024 3CMA Annual Conference at the Loews Arlington Hotel. There are about 300 photos here so chances are your face is in one of them!

3CMA COMMCAST 046a: Career Interrupted (Audio Only) Aug 27, 2024

What happens when a promising or established career in local government communications is suddenly interrupted by politics, budgets, or other outside factors? Hear from one 3CMA member who abruptly lost her job earlier this year and what she’s done to now call that turn of events “a gift.”

3CMA COMMCAST 046: Career Interrupted Aug 27, 2024

What happens when a promising or established career in local government communications is suddenly interrupted by politics, budgets, or other outside factors? Hear from one 3CMA member who abruptly lost her job earlier this year and what she’s done to now call that turn of events “a gift.”

3CMA COMMCAST 045a: Audio Only Member Profile of 3CMA President Jennifer Bennerotte Jul 24, 2024

Find out how 3CMA President Jennifer Bennerotte sometimes moonlights at the King of Pop, the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Woman and Harley Quinn, among others in this insightful and informative 3CMA Member Profile of one of the most experienced and progressive professionals in our business.

3CMA COMMCAST 045: Member Profile of 3CMA President Jennifer Bennerotte Jul 24, 2024

Find out how 3CMA President Jennifer Bennerotte sometimes moonlights at the King of Pop, the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Woman and Harley Quinn, among others in this insightful and informative 3CMA Member Profile of one of the most experienced and progressive professionals in our business.

3CMA COMMCAST 044a | Audio Only: Conference Preview in Five Minutes Flat Jun 18, 2024

3CMA COMMCAST 044a: 2024 Conference Preview in Five Minutes Flat - If you needed any encouragement to come to Arlington for the 2024 3CMA Annual Conference, take five minutes out of your day for this edition of Commcast! And, yes, it’s five minutes flat.

3CMA COMMCAST 044: Conference Preview in Five Minutes Flat Jun 18, 2024

3CMA COMMCAST 044: 2024 Conference Preview in Five Minutes Flat - If you needed any encouragement to come to Arlington for the 2024 3CMA Annual Conference, take five minutes out of your day for this edition of Commcast! And, yes, it’s five minutes flat.

3CMA COMMCAST 043a | AUDIO ONLY: Got State Associations? Want One? Apr 22, 2024

While many 3CMA members also benefit from the many robust state associations of government communicators around the nation, others are hoping to form such groups. Hear from three states that are doing it well, how they serve their members and what you can do to get involved in your state.

3CMA COMMCAST 043: Got State Associations? Want One? Apr 22, 2024

While many 3CMA members also benefit from the many robust state associations of government communicators around the nation, others are hoping to form such groups. Hear from three states that are doing it well, how they serve their members and what you can do to get involved in your state.

3CMA COMMCAST 042: The Savvy Show Mar 28, 2024

It’s Savvy Season! Find out the TOP FIVE factors that can help put your Savvy entry over the top. NOW AVAILABLE IN BOTH VIDEO AND AUDIO FORMATS (also on Apple Podcasts).

3CMA COMMCAST 042a: The Savvy Show | Audio Only Mar 28, 2024

It’s Savvy Season! Find out the TOP FIVE factors that can help put your Savvy entry over the top. NOW AVAILABLE IN BOTH VIDEO AND AUDIO FORMATS (also on Apple Podcasts).

3CMA COMMCAST 041a: Generation Gap (Audio Only) Mar 09, 2024

3CMA COMMCAST 041: Generation Gap - If you’re new at the job, ever wonder what kind of wisdom can be gleaned from our more seasoned members. How about what the youngsters among us could teach those of us that actually once used a typewriter? This episode of Commcast bridges that generation gap with a great conversation between members on each end of that spectrum - Our millennial is Josh Gonzalez from the City of Kent WA while our boomer is Ann Tennes, recently retired from the City of Skokie IL.

3CMA COMMCAST 041: Generation Gap Mar 09, 2024

3CMA COMMCAST 041: Generation Gap - If you’re new at the job, ever wonder what kind of wisdom can be gleaned from our more seasoned members. How about what the youngsters among us could teach those of us that actually once used a typewriter? This episode of Commcast bridges that generation gap with a great conversation between members on each end of that spectrum - Our millennial is Josh Gonzalez from the City of Kent WA while our boomer is Ann Tennes, recently retired from the City of Skokie IL.

3CMA COMMCAST 040: Dr. Joe Serio unveils the secret to time management Feb 07, 2024

Dr. Joe Serio unveils the secret to time management.

3CMA COMMCAST 039: Holiday Edition 2023 - Memories & Guilty Pleasures Dec 18, 2023

The 3CMA Board of Directors and Staff share their reflections on 2023 as well as their secret holiday indulgences and guilty pleasures. And not one of them mentioned Hallmark movies (although Taylor Swift did come up).

Take 10 minutes and enjoy!

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from 3CMA!

3CMA COMMCAST 038: Messaging Maui Nov 16, 2023

We all have emergency communications plans, but what happens when the plan goes out the window in the face of a previously unimaginable crisis? Lauren Henrie is the Comms Specialist for Maui Rescue Mission and tells us about messaging Maui during the deadly August wildfires.

3CMA COMMCAST 036: Orlando Revisited Oct 16, 2023

3CMA COMMCAST 036: Orlando Revisited

The 2023 conference is in the books as the biggest and best gathering of public sector communicators in 3CMA’s 35 year history. Whether you were there to help shape the experience, or especially if you weren’t able to join us, please enjoy this retrospective look back at Orlando as we simultaneously look forward to 2024 in Arlington, Texas. BONUS POINTS: Not counting crowds there are 158 faces featured in the various clips and pix. Extra credit if you find yourself (literally or existentially).

3CMA COMMCAST 032: Hear from Your Fellow Members, What’s Up with This CPC Program? Aug 09, 2023

3CMA COMMCAST 032: It may a brisk 102 outside, but the Communications Plans being written at the Certified Public Communicator Program are very cool. Commcast goes to CPC in this installment of the non-award-winning podcast.

3CMA COMMCAST 031: Orlando Annual Conference Preview Spectacular! Jul 14, 2023

3CMA COMMCAST 031: Orlando Annual Conference Preview - Everything You Ever Needed to Know about Coming To Orlando in September … And Then Some.

Do you like theme parks, roller coasters, palm trees, warm breezes, good food, good friends, excellent networking and the best professional learning experience of the year? Yes? Well, we've got you covered.

April Michael and Kelly Allen from the City of Orlando tell us all the reasons we want to be in central Florida while the 3CMA Staff - Scott, Cathryn and Michelle - fill us in on what’s happening at the conference.

3CMA COMMCAST 029: Member Profile Ari Lyksett May 24, 2023

3CMA COMMCAST 029: Member Profile Ari Lyksett of Chanhassen MN. Have you wondered if the future of our profession is in good hands? Are you not sure if our newer members fully comprehend the nuance of the business? Meet Ari Lyksett of Chanhassen MN and rest easy with this member profile of an up-and-coming leader in local government comms.

3CMA COMMCAST 028: Savvy Winners - How’d They Do It? Apr 19, 2023

3CMA COMMCAST 028: HOW’D THEY DO IT? Hear from 10 of last year’s Savvy Winners about what make their entry stand out, what was the secret sauce? Plus Savvy Chair Jennifer Bennerotte fills everyone in on the nuts and bolts of the program. Must-See TV for Savvy Season!

3CMA COMMCAST 027: Kicking Off Cohort 4 with an Update Direct from Germany Mar 23, 2023

3CMA COMMCAST 027: ANNOUNCING CONNECT COHORT 4 WITH A MENTORSHIP UPDATE - Hear how 3CMA Legacy Melody Mileur is faring with her 3CMA Connect-inspired job connection in Germany.

3CMA COMMCAST 026 - Member Profile: Decatur GA’s Renae Jackson Mar 08, 2023

3CMA COMMCAST 026 - Member Profile: Decatur GA’s Renae Jackson. Find out what a Community Engagement Manager is and why Decatur once had a popsicle war on the square in this COMMCAST Member Profile of Renae Jackson.

3CMA COMMCAST 025: Headline News - Keep Up with What’s Going Down Feb 13, 2023

3CMA COMMCAST 025: Headline News - There’s a lot going on at 3CMA in 2023, find out about conferences, awards, scholarships, training, webinars mentorships and nuclear physics … OK, all but one of those.

3CMA COMMCAST 024 -The 3CMA Board Weighs in on What They Will Remember About 2022 Dec 23, 2022

3CMA COMMCAST 024 - What do you remember most about 2022 and what are you looking forward to in 2023? The 3CMA Board of Directors and staff share their thoughts in this special year-end podcast.

3CMA COMMCAST 023 - Communicator of the Year Kara Roberson Member Profile Nov 22, 2022

3CMA COMMCAST 023: What happens when you actively resist a career in government communications and wind up 3CMA’s Communicator of the Year? Meet the wonderful paradox that is Wentzville MO's Kara Roberson in this member profile.

3CMA COMMCAST 022 - FIRE & ICE: Dealing with Wildfires and Record Snowfall in South Lake Tahoe Oct 25, 2022

3CMA COMMCAST 022 - FIRE & ICE: How A Local Government Communicator went from evacuating an entire City ahead of a wildfire, to record snowfall taller than she is. Meet PIO Lindsey Baker of South Lake Tahoe, California.

3CMA COMMCAST 021 - Member Profile 3CMA Prez-Elect Kathy Gilwit Aug 30, 2022

Heading to Portland? Meet 3CMA President-Elect Kathy Gilwit in this special Member Profile … and say “hi” to her in Portland. And find out what Carl Reiner has to do with all this.

3CMA COMMCAST 019b: Member Profile - Thomas Bunn Part II Jul 14, 2022

When asked what the “weirdest” event of your career has been, and the answer involves Snoop Dogg, that makes this 3CMA Member Profile “Must See TV” with Thomas Bunn, Part II.

3CMA COMMCAST 019a: Member Profile - Thomas Bunn Jul 07, 2022

What do you do when your hometown team is driving to win the Super Bowl but you need pix of your Council reacting? You get the shot! Hear the story of Inglewood CA’s Thomas Bunn in this insightful 3CMA Member Profile.

3CMA COMMCAST 018: MENTORSHIP = Career Abroad Jun 08, 2022

Find out in this 3CMA CONNECT TESTIMONIAL how our MENTORSHIP program translated to a new job in Europe for one of our members.

3CMA COMMCAST 017: Headline News May 23, 2022

Got five minutes? Get caught up with all things 3CMA as we head into summer, 2022.

3CMA COMMCAST 016: 3CMA GOES TO GSMCON! Apr 18, 2022

And here's what our members had to say about the state of social media in 2022. Featuring:

Jeff Montgomery | Athens-Clarke County GA
Ben Hayle | Blaine MN
Mitch Beaumont | LaVista NB
Kristen Waggener | Bryan TX
Chelsea Sawyer | Chatham County GA
Molly Fox | Bedford TX (w/ a special appearance by Abby Aldrich)
Kara Roberson | Wentzville MO
Kyle Moore | SeaTac WA
Patti Belle | Kent WA
Rachel Reynolds | Keller TX
Jacob Board | Jacksonville Beach FL

3CMA COMMCAST 015: What’s the Secret Sauce that Makes for a Great Savvy Entry? Apr 05, 2022

Find out from two veteran 3CMA members, and repeat Savvy winners, how to go about preparing the best entry possible for Savvy Season 2022 - with Pier Simeri of Avondale AZ and Jay Warren or Arlington TX.

3CMA COMMCAST 014: Member Profile - Pam Solomon | Weston FL Mar 08, 2022

What happens when you take a rock solid and consistently steady career in local government communications, mix in some Kardashians and a dash of “Star Search? You get the tried and true 3CMA Communicator Pam Solomon from Weston, Florida. Come meet Pam in this Member Profile edition of 3CMA CommCast.

3CMA COMMCAST 013: Got COVID Fatigue? Feb 09, 2022

Five members from across the country share their experience of preaching Coronavirus prevention for two years, then falling victim to Omicron themselves. The firsthand experience brings it home. Literally.

3CMA COMMCAST 012: Holy Moley, there’s a 3CMA CPC Scholarship?!? Jan 20, 2022

Commcast checks in with the Certified Public Communicator Program at TCU and hears from 3CMA members about the program and what its like to study in this game-changing curriculum.

3CMA COMMCAST 011: Reflections on 2021 Dec 20, 2021

3CMA Officers, Board Members and Staff offer their take on the year that was and what gratitude could be gleaned from it.

3CMA COMMCAST 010: Imposter Syndrome Dec 08, 2021

Do you ever feel like a fraud? Like you have no business doing what you do and you’re going to be found out at any moment? You’re not alone. Hear from two self-professed “imposters” and get a better idea of how to deal with “Imposter Syndrome.”

3CMA COMMCAST 009: 3CMA - The Next Generation Nov 03, 2021

Half of the crowd in St. Louis was made up of first-timers - young, enthusiastic local government communicators who are energetically paving the way for the future of our profession. In this episode of 3CMA COMMCAST, we begin to meet some of these dynamic personalities that will take 3CMA into the future in what we’re calling a periodic series - 3CMA: The Next Generation.

3CMA COMMCAST 008: Return to St. Louis - 2021 Conference Sights & Sounds Oct 05, 2021

With more faces than Facebook, COMMCast remembers the 2021 3CMA Annual Conference with this look at the sights and sounds of St. Louis.

3CMA COMMCAST 007: Exec Director Scott Lehtonen talks all things St. Louis Aug 18, 2021

With the 2021 Annual Conference just a few weeks away, 3CMA Executive Director Scott Lehtonen talks about what's coming up in St. Louis and the latest info that members need to know. Members can also find out why they need to know what City in the U.S. has a volcano in its limits ... Hmmmm.

3CMA COMMCAST 006: Member Profile - Prez-Elect Marnie Schubert Aug 11, 2021

Find out how Marnie transitioned from a tropical climate in Florida to a desert landscape in Arizona and what Sean Connery had to do with her name.

3CMA COMMCAST 005: Member Profile - 3CMA President Patty Prince Jun 22, 2021

Manassas, Virginia’s Patty Prince is many things - an accomplished communicator, a dedicated leader of her peers in 3CMA and … a hedgehog enthusiast?!?! Find out as we probe deep into the psyche of 3CMA President Patty Prince in this installment of 3CMA COMMCAST.

3CMA COMMCAST 004: "Meet Me in St. Louis!" 2021 Annual Conference Site Preview May 19, 2021

After a COVID-induced year off, the 3CMA Annual Conference is back in 2021! City of Wentzville MO's Kara Roberson traveled to the host hotel in St. Louis to give us a sneak peak and show us around!

3CMA COMMCAST 003: This Is How to Win a Savvy May 03, 2021

Now that we have your attention, this REALLY IS how to find out about the 3CMA Savvy Awards program with Awards Committee Chair and Extraordinary Human Being Jennifer Bennerotte, from the City of Edina, Minnesota. Then, hang on for the force of nature that is City of Round Rock, Texas’ Will Hampton with some golden advice for submitting your work for Savvy consideration.

3CMA COMMCAST 002: Member Profile - Katie Smith | Joliet IL Apr 01, 2021

How do you juggle a communications job for the third largest city in the state with a husband and three small kids? What’s it like to work for your hometown City government? And, what is a degree in “Metals & Jewelry?” Meet 3CMA Member Katie Smith from the City of Joliet, Illinois.

3CMA COMMCAST 001: Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful Mar 03, 2021

Valentine's Day weekend 2021 will be remembered for so much more than Hallmark and chocolates. In Texas, it will be remembered for the unprecedented deep freeze that Texas is not built for. Hear from 3CMA Members, at different ends of the state - Belinda Willis in Mansfield and Brian Ligon at Mont Belvieu - to find out more about communicating with residents in a weather emergency when many are without power.

COMING SOON: The Official 3CMA Podcast Feb 22, 2021

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