Episode 86

Are Public Sector Leaders Failing Public Sector Marketing Pros?

Welcome to Episode 86 of the Public Sector Marketing Show!

In this episode, I am diving deep into a thought-provoking question: "Are public sector leaders unintentionally letting down their marketing professionals?" Yes, it's a bold claim, and we're not afraid to explore it!

Now, before you worry about me getting "cancelled," let me be clear—I hold immense respect for public sector leadership. Many of them are devoted lifers, driven by a genuine vocation for public service. However, as the digital waves reshape the landscape of communication, tensions are emerging.

This week, during a captivating social media masterclass with public sector pros, I asked about their #1 social media challenge. The resounding answer? Staying current amidst the ever-changing digital media landscape. If our seasoned marketers grapple with this challenge, it's only logical to ponder whether senior leaders, juggling myriad priorities, might lack the knowledge or understanding needed to fully support the digital transformation of communications.

So, the burning question arises: Are public sector leaders inadvertently hindering the potential of marketing pros to scale digital communications, fostering openness, transparency, and accountability?

Tune in to this episode as I unravel the layers and explore how to bridge the gap for a more connected and effective public sector marketing strategy.

About the Podcast

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Public Sector Marketing Show
Hosted by Joanne Sweeney

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Joanne Sweeney

Joanne Sweeney is a two-time author, founder of the Public Sector Marketing Institute and host of Ireland’s only Public Sector Digital Marketing Summit.

Specialising in digital communications for government agencies, Joanne's books are used by police forces, universities and public sector bodies across the world to instruct them how to communicate in the Digital Age.

Her latest book Public Sector Marketing Pro was named in the best new PR Books of 2020 by Book Authority and was a finalist in the 2002 British Book Awards for Best International Business Book.

She has also developed her own suite of online certified training programmes.

Joanne is also a trainer and consultant and works directly with government agencies across the world. Most recently with national and local Government in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. She is the preferred social media trainer for the EPP Group in the European Parliament who have 181 MEPs from across 27 member states. She is also a trainer for Google.
Joanne is also a podcaster and vlogger and host of the Public Sector Marketing Show.

Find out more at www.publicsectormarketingpros.com.