Savvy Talk

Savvy Talk

By Maha AboueleneinBusinessEntrepreneurshipCareers
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Savvy Talk episodes

  • 14: Leveling up

    How do you take your communication skills to the next level? This week, Maha shares why everyone should consider having a coach-—to improve the way you communicate, but also to sharpen your skills whether you’re a CEO or an employee. We also have some fun announcements about Maha’s workshops and upcoming news about the show!

    10 min
  • 13: Pitch perfect

    We’ve spoken about previous episodes about good media relationships. One key aspect of this is pitching stories to get coverage for your business or brand. This week, Maha shares her thoughts on what makes a good story, and how to go about developing your pitch.

    9 min
  • 12: Epic PR Fails

    Even the biggest companies make mistakes. This week, Maha shares her lessons & tips on how to avoid these PR pitfalls and what we can learn from brands who’ve made mistakes in the past.

    9 min
  • 11: Working with Agencies

    As every business or brand evolves, you outgrow your internal teams and need to work with a PR agency. This week, Maha helps you understand that tipping point and how to get started onboarding an agency and working with them to ensure a win-win partnership.

    8 min
  • 10: How to grow your audience

    Every business and brand needs an audience to tell their story, to create value and to grow their brand—whether a product or a service. This week, Maha shares her six tips on how to grow your audience, and build a base of consistent and loyal followers.

    8 min
  • 9: How to master media relations

    This week, Maha talks about why developing good media relationships is so important for good Public Relations, and how to get started with some tips on working with reporters & packaging your stories.

    Packaging a story

    Give the journalist all the information for them to understand your brand story and give them assets they need to tell your story. Package your story with information they need to share it! 

    Written Content

    • Your narrative in a press release 
    • Fact Sheet 
    • Infographics
    • Video
    • Visual Content: 

      • Photos/Gallery of Images
      • GIF 
      • BROLL Video (Stock footage with natural sound)
      • Important Links: 

        • Your Website 
        • Social Handles: All of your social media handles and platforms 

        • For more information, email us or DM us on Instagram.

          9 min
        • 8: Working with influencers

          This week, Maha talks about influencers—how to identify the right ones to work with your brand to onboarding and establishing a win-win relationship with them, as well as some potential pitfalls.

          12 min
        • 6: The art of storytelling

          As a brand, how you convey your brand message matters. This week, Maha shares how storytelling leads to communication that is both effective and impactful, and how to tell a great story in the age of speed & noise.

          12 min
        • 5: The power of audio
          This week, Maha shares more about why she believes ‘audio is the new video,’ and everything you need to know about how you can leverage voice for your brand. Plus, some quick tips on how to get started with podcasting.
          You can subscribe in your favourite podcast player by looking for “Savvy Talk” and follow [Digital & Savvy on Instagram](https://instagram.com/digitalandsavvy) for more updates and tips.
          12 min

        About Savvy Talk

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        Savvy Talk is your backstage pass to the stories, strategies, and secrets of the people behind the world’s most compelling brands. Each episode dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who’ve built brands that captivate, inspire, and make an impact. Plus, hear from expert communications specialist Maha Abouelenein as she shares invaluable tips, tricks, and real-world examples of what works when building a personal brand.

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