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CSOM – From Arizona to Africa: Global PR Trends & Kenyan Culture at the PRGN Conference in Nairobi
Abbie Fink | Nov 6, 2025
Abbie Fink reflects on her recent trip to Nairobi, Kenya, for the Public Relations Global Network conference in a new Copper State of Mind episode. She shares how global collaboration creates meaningful change by connecting cultures through personal experiences and inspiring conversations on AI, trade dynamics and other important industry topics. Read more!
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CSOM – Honesty and Integrity for PR Pros in the Post-Truth Era
Abbie Fink | Oct 23, 2025
In this episode of Copper State of Mind, Abbie Fink is joined by Samantha Villegas, APR Fellow PRSA to discuss ethics and communication in a post-truth era and how to stay grounded in honesty when deception has become the norm. Read more and listen here!
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CSOM – Casualties in the War on Truth
Abbie Fink | Oct 9, 2025
From late-night hosts to journalists, more and more voices are being silenced for truth. In this Copper State of Mind, Abbie Fink talks the growing threats to press freedom and why we should all care.
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CSOM – What Do a Pop Star, a Football Player and Cracker Barrel Have in Common?
Abbie Fink | Sep 18, 2025
From the Taylor and Travis engagement to kisscam scandals and Cracker Barrel, Abbie Fink breaks down the recent buzzworthy headlines keeping PR professionals talking in this episode of Copper State of Mind. Tune in!
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CSOM – Where Do Leaders Come From?
Abbie Fink | Aug 28, 2025
What does leadership look like at every age? On the latest Copper State of Mind, physical education teacher Sandra Fink joins Abbie Fink to share how the WEB program helps students see that everyone has the potential to lead. From middle school to the boardroom, explore more on leadership in this blog post.
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CSOM – The Knight Center for the Future of News: Move fast, make a difference
Abbie Fink | Aug 14, 2025
This episode of Copper State of Mind welcomes Dean Battinto Batts and Professor Julia Wallace from Arizona State University to talk about the recent launch of the Knight Center for the Future of News at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The Center will foster innovation, research and collaboration to ensure a sustainable future for journalism. Read more on this from Abbie Fink!
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CSOM- Public Relations is Alive and Kicking
Abbie Fink | July 17, 2025
Public relations used to be all about press releases, but now it’s so much more. In this episode of Copper State of Mind, Abbie Fink explains why thoughtful, connected communication is more important than ever for achieving business goals and overcoming challenges. Learn more!
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CSOM – Silence Is Not a Strategy in Times of Change and Uncertainty
Abbie Fink | July 3, 2025
Crisis or not, your internal comms matter. In a new Copper State of Mind episode, Abbie Fink is joined by Nikki Little of Detroit-based PRGN partner agency Franco to discuss how leaders can build a culture of trust and transparency that empowers and engages your team. Listen in!
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CSOM – Help Save Public Television
Abbie Fink | June 10, 2025
Public media brings trusted news, educational programming, emergency alerts, culture, and more into our homes. With proposed federal funding cuts on the table, Alice Ferris joins the Cooper State of Mind podcast to discuss the potential negative effects, why protecting these services matters, and how we can show our support. Listen and learn more in this post from Abbie Fink.
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CSOM – Education Solutions Focus of News Collaborative Initiative
Abbie Fink | June 5, 2025
What happens when local journalism gets the resources it needs? This week on Copper State of Mind, hear from Chris Kline of the Arizona Media Association on a major initiative that is boosting education reporting in 15 Arizona newsrooms. Read more from Abbie Fink in this post and listen here!
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#CSOM The Value of Lifelong Learning
Abbie Fink | May 22, 2025
What does it really mean to keep learning throughout your career? In this episode of Copper State of Mind, Abbie Fink discusses the value of both formal and informal learning, shares her own experiences with continuing education, and talks how curiosity, practical skills, and critical thinking can support professional growth. Tune in!
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CSOM – Would You Rather Hire a Robot or Recent College Grad?
Abbie Fink | May 8, 2025
Can today’s workplace evolve to meet the mindset of tomorrow’s workforce? In this episode of Copper State of Mind, Abbie Fink discusses recent college graduates, the generational divide reshaping workplace culture, the role of remote work in skill-building, and how employers can adapt without losing top talent. Listen here!
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