Michael Melling

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A newsletter for Canadian communications pros navigating modern news media

By Michael Melling December 2, 2025
Canadians are concerned about online misinformation & the ways your organization can navigate
Three red flags that key messages are weak | Michael Melling
By Michael Melling December 2, 2025
Three red flags that key messages are weak | Michael Melling
By Michael Melling December 2, 2025
One big thing often missed in planning for an interview and why it’s important to train for it
The five audience motivators | Michael Melling | StratOak
By Michael Melling November 4, 2025
The five audience motivators | Michael Melling | StratOak
How solid is your key message plan? | Michael Melling | StratOak
By Michael Melling October 2, 2025
How solid is your key message plan? | Michael Melling | StratOak
By Michael Melling September 18, 2025
5 reasons why your organization can’t afford to put off media and key message training
By Michael Melling May 8, 2025
“I’m sorry, but you can’t believe everything you read in the Globe and Mail.” – PM Mark Carney
By Michael Melling February 24, 2025
Focus where trust is high 
By Michael Melling February 24, 2025
Shouting reporters push back at Pearson plane presser
Michael Melling | News
By Michael Melling June 26, 2024
Canadian Medical Assocation study shows Gen-Z's top source of news is social media, but that doesn't mean they trust it
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