Shoff Chats Archives

March 8, 2023

Telling the Stories of Black Women and Girls

3 minute read

Occasionally, you meet someone and think, “Wow, that person is really going places.” You can see them rising in the ranks of our community’s corporate, political or leadership structure, or rising to a role in a national organization and making waves across the country. That was my reaction when I first heard Tamara Winfrey-Harris speak at a Women’s Fund of Central Indiana event. Her content and presentation style gave the feeling she breathed rarefied air, and we were blessed to be in her presence. There was no arrogance or ego, just the sense that we would all benefit from listening.

December 16, 2022

Small Businesses, Significant Connections

2 minute read

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and often the best answer to our business needs. But studies show that one in five small businesses fail in their first year of business, and the numbers get worse over time. Many times, those failures happen because business owners are overwhelmed or underprepared to deal with the challenges of financial management, marketing, and labor challenges, especially among minority-owned, women-owned or first-time business owners.

October 26, 2022

Art in the City

2 minute read

Public art, placemaking and the use of art in business settings are not new concepts but in recent years, a new push to include diverse artists in these efforts and deeper integration of the arts into the community has emerged. It’s a trend arts community leaders and artists alike are celebrating. But greater use of art in the community has real impact for brands who embrace the trend, too.

September 26, 2022

TikTok Trends for Brands

4 minute read

TikTok has emerged as one of the hottest platforms today, with more than 1 billion users worldwide. In the US alone, there are more than 80 million active users, and 60% of those users are Gen Z.

July 7, 2022

Igniting Employee Engagement Through Social Impact

2 minute read

Employee engagement is at an all-time low. The Great Resignation is taking its toll. As we move from pandemic to endemic stage, how do we recapture the culture and connection that we’ve lost in the workplace over the last two years?

May 31, 2022

Why Audio Matters in Storytelling

2 minute read

When it comes to the finished sound of a story told through video or audio broadcast, there’s a huge difference between “ok” and “great!” Our most recent Shoff Chat guests shared their insights on the power of audio and how to get the most from the audio portion of your storytelling tactics. The team at Earshot Audio Post in Indianapolis has nearly a century of collective experience and a keen understanding of the classic as well as the cutting-edge in this area. Our guests from Earshot included Brice Bowman, Rick Such and Ben Ericsen.

April 27, 2022

Trends and Truths About Local News Media Coverage

2 minute read

The news media landscape continues to change and with those changes come new challenges and opportunities for journalists and for those seeking to tell their stories through the media.

January 12, 2022

Digital Media Buying Trends in 2022

1 minute read

Many media budgets declined in 2021 as the pandemic continued to create uncertainty in the marketplace. The trend may continue in 2022, which means identifying creative ways to reach target audiences efficiently will continue to be vital. In our latest Shoff Chat, Borshoff digital media and analytics leader Jordan Overton and Q1 Media’s Ryan Blute shared upcoming trends in digital strategies that are helping marketers stay fresh and effective in the ever-changing media landscape.

October 25, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Crisis Mode

2 minute read

Communicating well in a crisis is critical to maintaining good relationships with stakeholders, but what happens when the crisis is born out of diversity, equity and inclusion issues? Our most recent Shoff Chat guests shared their experience counseling clients who had to rebuild trust after a DEI crisis.

September 3, 2021

Doing Content Marketing Right

2 minute read

Everyone is talking about content, but why is it valuable and how do you ensure you’ve developed the right strategy and processes for generating good content? On a recent Shoff Chat, our guest Andi Robinson, Global Digital Content Leader for Corteva Agriscience, shared her perspectives on content marketing and the keys to building an effective content strategy, no matter how big or small your organization.

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Small Businesses, Significant Connections

Art in the City

TikTok Trends for Brands

Igniting Employee Engagement Through Social Impact

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Crisis Mode

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