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Gray Cat Unleashed Episode 12: Communications Plan

Dec 10, 2024
 

Amazingly, many companies do not think about communications – both internally and externally – until it is a necessity. A crisis occurs, a reaction follows, and, in many cases, they do not necessarily put the best foot forward.

Even small companies can have an effective communications strategy that enables them to articulate company news efficiently. You may have a website that acts as the key repository of “everything”, and all news information gets broadcast to Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

Timing and sequencing of topics are critical to having your audience “stay with you”.

This course helps you identify and organize relevant information and helps to create a cohesive, proactive communications strategy – even for a small company.

John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!