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      <itunes:summary>Omari Souza is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Texas State University. In his Talk with Thompson, he discusses the need for diversity in the design field, the need to separate advertising and propaganda from reality, and more. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Spencer Norman Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>38</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[Spencer Norman is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at California University of Pennsylvania. In his Talks with Thompson, he chats about the moment he realized he had to be a designer, going to grad school, and what inspired him to come to the United States.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Spencer Norman is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at California University of Pennsylvania. In his Talks with Thompson, he chats about the moment he realized he had to be a designer, going to grad school, and what inspired him to come to the United States.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Spencer Norman is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at California University of Pennsylvania. In his Talks with Thompson, he chats about the moment he realized he had to be a designer, going to grad school, and what inspired him to come to the Unit</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Jennifer van Alstyne Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>37</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[Jennifer van Alstyne is the Owner and Strategist of The Academic Designer. In her Talks with Thompson, she talks about her life and career in academia and how her consulting practice helps academics enhance their profile and reconnect with professional practice. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Jennifer van Alstyne is the Owner and Strategist of The Academic Designer. In her Talks with Thompson, she talks about her life and career in academia and how her consulting practice helps academics enhance their profile and reconnect with professional practice. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2686</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Jennifer van Alstyne is the Owner and Strategist of The Academic Designer. In her Talks with Thompson, she talks about her life and career in academia and how her consulting practice helps academics enhance their profile and reconnect with professional practice. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jennifer van Alstyne is the Owner and Strategist of The Academic Designer. In her Talks with Thompson, she talks about her life and career in academia and how her consulting practice helps academics enhance their profile and reconnect with professional pr</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Elizabeth Moon Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Elizabeth Moon Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8379909</link>
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        <![CDATA[Elizabeth Moon is the Marketing &amp; Digital Content Specialist in the Career Center at Stony Brook University. In her Talk with Thompson, she discusses her career in higher ed, the interdisciplinarity of higher ed marketing, brand journalism, and more! ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Elizabeth Moon is the Marketing &amp; Digital Content Specialist in the Career Center at Stony Brook University. In her Talk with Thompson, she discusses her career in higher ed, the interdisciplinarity of higher ed marketing, brand journalism, and more! ]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2371</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Elizabeth Moon is the Marketing &amp;amp; Digital Content Specialist in the Career Center at Stony Brook University. In her Talk with Thompson, she discusses her career in higher ed, the interdisciplinarity of higher ed marketing, brand journalism, and more! </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Elizabeth Moon is the Marketing &amp;amp; Digital Content Specialist in the Career Center at Stony Brook University. In her Talk with Thompson, she discusses her career in higher ed, the interdisciplinarity of higher ed marketing, brand journalism, and more! </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Brandon Etheredge Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Brandon Etheredge Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f03bb171</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Brandon Etheredge is the Director of Multimedia Services at Auburn University. In his Talk with Thompson, Brandon talks about the importance of his interdisciplinary team, Drainkitties, and more! ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Brandon Etheredge is the Director of Multimedia Services at Auburn University. In his Talk with Thompson, Brandon talks about the importance of his interdisciplinary team, Drainkitties, and more! ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2669</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Brandon Etheredge is the Director of Multimedia Services at Auburn University. In his Talk with Thompson, Brandon talks about the importance of his interdisciplinary team, Drainkitties, and more! </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Brandon Etheredge is the Director of Multimedia Services at Auburn University. In his Talk with Thompson, Brandon talks about the importance of his interdisciplinary team, Drainkitties, and more! </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Katy Spencer Johnson Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Katy Spencer Johnson Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2133636</link>
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        <![CDATA[<p>https://twitter.com/katyb_spencer</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>https://twitter.com/katyb_spencer</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3215</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Katy Spencer Johnson is a Social Media Strategist and in her Talk with Thompson, she emphasizes the need for professional development and the multi-disciplinary awesomeness of the Higher Ed Social Media industry.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Katy Spencer Johnson is a Social Media Strategist and in her Talk with Thompson, she emphasizes the need for professional development and the multi-disciplinary awesomeness of the Higher Ed Social Media industry.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Maria DeCabooter Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Maria DeCabooter Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Maria DeCabooter is the Social Media Strategist at Northern Arizona University. In her Talk with Thompson, Maria talks about how she entered higher ed marketing, her background in law, and her social media inspirations. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Maria DeCabooter is the Social Media Strategist at Northern Arizona University. In her Talk with Thompson, Maria talks about how she entered higher ed marketing, her background in law, and her social media inspirations. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2164</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Maria DeCabooter is the Social Media Strategist at Northern Arizona University. In her Talk with Thompson, Maria talks about how she entered higher ed marketing, her background in law, and her social media inspirations. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Maria DeCabooter is the Social Media Strategist at Northern Arizona University. In her Talk with Thompson, Maria talks about how she entered higher ed marketing, her background in law, and her social media inspirations. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Michele Dye Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>32</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Michele Dye Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0461d25e</link>
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        <![CDATA[Michele Dye is the Chief Strategist of Dyenamic Media. In her Talk with Thompson, Michele discusses her entry into higher ed marketing, graduating with her masters, and marketing entrepreneurship. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Michele Dye is the Chief Strategist of Dyenamic Media. In her Talk with Thompson, Michele discusses her entry into higher ed marketing, graduating with her masters, and marketing entrepreneurship. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2357</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Michele Dye is the Chief Strategist of Dyenamic Media. In her Talk with Thompson, Michele discusses her entry into higher ed marketing, graduating with her masters, and marketing entrepreneurship. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Michele Dye is the Chief Strategist of Dyenamic Media. In her Talk with Thompson, Michele discusses her entry into higher ed marketing, graduating with her masters, and marketing entrepreneurship. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Rakitha Perera Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Rakitha Perera Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/69f119bf</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Rakitha Perera is a Graphic Designer and Media Specialist for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. In his Talk with Thompson, Rakith tries to defend comic sans, emphasizes the importance of critiques, and rapid changes in the design industry.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Rakitha Perera is a Graphic Designer and Media Specialist for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. In his Talk with Thompson, Rakith tries to defend comic sans, emphasizes the importance of critiques, and rapid changes in the design industry.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2709</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Rakitha Perera is a Graphic Designer and Media Specialist for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. In his Talk with Thompson, Rakith tries to defend comic sans, emphasizes the importance of critiques, and rapid changes in the design industry.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Rakitha Perera is a Graphic Designer and Media Specialist for the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. In his Talk with Thompson, Rakith tries to defend comic sans, emphasizes the importance of critiques, and rapid changes in the design industry.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Chas Williams Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Chas Williams Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/519b25ea</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Chas Williams is a Digital Media Recruiting Strategist at Clemson University and in his Talk with Thompson he discusses his entry into higher education marketing. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Chas Williams is a Digital Media Recruiting Strategist at Clemson University and in his Talk with Thompson he discusses his entry into higher education marketing. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/519b25ea/c723e24e.mp3" length="31520608" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1967</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Chas Williams is a Digital Media Recruiting Strategist at Clemson University and in his Talk with Thompson he discusses his entry into higher education marketing. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Chas Williams is a Digital Media Recruiting Strategist at Clemson University and in his Talk with Thompson he discusses his entry into higher education marketing. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Carrie Viohl Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Carrie Viohl Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/94a257ae</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Carrie Viohl is a Marketing Specialist at Southern Regional Technical College and in her Talk with Thompson she discusses the creative professions, entrepreneurship, and creative problem solving. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Carrie Viohl is a Marketing Specialist at Southern Regional Technical College and in her Talk with Thompson she discusses the creative professions, entrepreneurship, and creative problem solving. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2702</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Carrie Viohl is a Marketing Specialist at Southern Regional Technical College and in her Talk with Thompson she discusses the creative professions, entrepreneurship, and creative problem solving. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Carrie Viohl is a Marketing Specialist at Southern Regional Technical College and in her Talk with Thompson she discusses the creative professions, entrepreneurship, and creative problem solving. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Jeff Swartz Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Jeff Swartz Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Jeff Swartz, President and Founder of Ethic Advertising, talks about getting his start in advertising, mentorship, and entrepreneurship. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Jeff Swartz, President and Founder of Ethic Advertising, talks about getting his start in advertising, mentorship, and entrepreneurship. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2594</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Jeff Swartz, President and Founder of Ethic Advertising, talks about getting his start in advertising, mentorship, and entrepreneurship. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Amy Nell Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Amy Nell Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a33fdd9</link>
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        <![CDATA[Amy Nell is the Creative Director at Benedictine College. In her Talk with Thompson, she talks about her start in graphic design, entrepreneurship, and working with academic departments as "clients."]]>
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        <![CDATA[Amy Nell is the Creative Director at Benedictine College. In her Talk with Thompson, she talks about her start in graphic design, entrepreneurship, and working with academic departments as "clients."]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3242</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Amy Nell is the Creative Director at Benedictine College. In her Talk with Thompson, she talks about her start in graphic design, entrepreneurship, and working with academic departments as "clients."</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Amy Nell is the Creative Director at Benedictine College. In her Talk with Thompson, she talks about her start in graphic design, entrepreneurship, and working with academic departments as "clients."</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Art Brown Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Art Brown Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8db3475</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Art Brown is an Assistant Professor of Communications at Milligan College and in his Talk with Thompson, he details his entry into graphic design, love for comic books, show the COVID-19 outbreak has affected his students. This episode begins season 2! ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Art Brown is an Assistant Professor of Communications at Milligan College and in his Talk with Thompson, he details his entry into graphic design, love for comic books, show the COVID-19 outbreak has affected his students. This episode begins season 2! ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e8db3475/2ca0e1ac.mp3" length="36966726" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2308</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Art Brown is an Assistant Professor of Communications at Milligan College and in his Talk with Thompson, he details his entry into graphic design, love for comic books, show the COVID-19 outbreak has affected his students. This episode begins season 2! </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Art Brown is an Assistant Professor of Communications at Milligan College and in his Talk with Thompson, he details his entry into graphic design, love for comic books, show the COVID-19 outbreak has affected his students. This episode begins season 2! </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Pat Sehn Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Pat Sehn Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fee88d7</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Pat Sehn is the Co-Founder of Steady State Media in Pittsburgh, PA. In his Talk with Thompson, he discusses his entry into video production, content marketing, advice for students interested in video, and virtual graduations.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Pat Sehn is the Co-Founder of Steady State Media in Pittsburgh, PA. In his Talk with Thompson, he discusses his entry into video production, content marketing, advice for students interested in video, and virtual graduations.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:author>RJ Thompson</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Kirby Hassemann Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[Kirby Hasseman is the CEO of Hasseman Marketing and author of the "Give First Economy." Tune in as Kirby Talks with Thompson about marketing entrepreneurship.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Kirby Hasseman is the CEO of Hasseman Marketing and author of the "Give First Economy." Tune in as Kirby Talks with Thompson about marketing entrepreneurship.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Kirby Hasseman is the CEO of Hasseman Marketing and author of the "Give First Economy." Tune in as Kirby Talks with Thompson about marketing entrepreneurship.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Paul Bellantone Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[Paul Bellantone is the President of Promotional Products Association International, an advocacy organization representing the 27 billion dollar-a-year promotional products industry. In his Talk with Thompson, he discusses PPAI, careers in promotional products, branding, and more.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Paul Bellantone is the President of Promotional Products Association International, an advocacy organization representing the 27 billion dollar-a-year promotional products industry. In his Talk with Thompson, he discusses PPAI, careers in promotional products, branding, and more.]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3080</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Paul Bellantone is the President of Promotional Products Association International, an advocacy organization representing the 27 billion dollar-a-year promotional products industry. In his Talk with Thompson, he discusses PPAI, careers in promotional products, branding, and more.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Paul Bellantone is the President of Promotional Products Association International, an advocacy organization representing the 27 billion dollar-a-year promotional products industry. In his Talk with Thompson, he discusses PPAI, careers in promotional prod</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Margaret Kelly Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Margaret Kelly Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Margaret Kelly is the Principal of Mgk Design and an Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design at Henry Ford College. In her Talk with Thompson, she discusses women designers, design history, and the need to stay true to your creative vision in times of uncertainty.   ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Margaret Kelly is the Principal of Mgk Design and an Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design at Henry Ford College. In her Talk with Thompson, she discusses women designers, design history, and the need to stay true to your creative vision in times of uncertainty.   ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>2543</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Margaret Kelly is the Principal of Mgk Design and an Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design at Henry Ford College. In her Talk with Thompson, she discusses women designers, design history, and the need to stay true to your creative vision in times of uncertainty.   </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Margaret Kelly is the Principal of Mgk Design and an Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design at Henry Ford College. In her Talk with Thompson, she discusses women designers, design history, and the need to stay true to your creative vision in times of uncert</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Chris Askew Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Chris Askew Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Chris Askew ("ask you") is the Founder of TILT Marketing
and Host of Tag! Sales &amp; Marketing Podcast. In his #TalkwithThompson, we touch on working with clients, skill development, and more. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Chris Askew ("ask you") is the Founder of TILT Marketing
and Host of Tag! Sales &amp; Marketing Podcast. In his #TalkwithThompson, we touch on working with clients, skill development, and more. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2325</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Chris Askew ("ask you") is the Founder of TILT Marketing
and Host of Tag! Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Podcast. In his #TalkwithThompson, we touch on working with clients, skill development, and more. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Chris Askew ("ask you") is the Founder of TILT Marketing
and Host of Tag! Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Podcast. In his #TalkwithThompson, we touch on working with clients, skill development, and more. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Jared Bundy Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[Jared Bundy
Jared Bundy is the Director of Digital Marketing at Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau. In his #TalkswithThompson, he discusses his entry into marketing via higher ed, transitioning to tourism marketing, and advice for graduating seniors.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Jared Bundy
Jared Bundy is the Director of Digital Marketing at Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau. In his #TalkswithThompson, he discusses his entry into marketing via higher ed, transitioning to tourism marketing, and advice for graduating seniors.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2743</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Jared Bundy
Jared Bundy is the Director of Digital Marketing at Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau. In his #TalkswithThompson, he discusses his entry into marketing via higher ed, transitioning to tourism marketing, and advice for graduating seniors.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jared Bundy
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      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Vinicius Lima Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[Vinicius Lima is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Grand Valley State University. In his Talk with Thompson, he shares his entry point into graphic design from architecture, job outcomes in the post COVID-19 economy, and the ultimate portfolio. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Vinicius Lima is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Grand Valley State University. In his Talk with Thompson, he shares his entry point into graphic design from architecture, job outcomes in the post COVID-19 economy, and the ultimate portfolio. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2687</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Vinicius Lima is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Grand Valley State University. In his Talk with Thompson, he shares his entry point into graphic design from architecture, job outcomes in the post COVID-19 economy, and the ultimate portfolio. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Vinicius Lima is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Grand Valley State University. In his Talk with Thompson, he shares his entry point into graphic design from architecture, job outcomes in the post COVID-19 economy, and the ultimate portfolio. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Scot Rutledge</title>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Scot Rutledge</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Scot Rutledge is the Director of Marketing &amp; Digital Media Services at Community College of Beaver County. Listen in as he Talks with Thompson about design, marketing, and breaking into higher education.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Scot Rutledge is the Director of Marketing &amp; Digital Media Services at Community College of Beaver County. Listen in as he Talks with Thompson about design, marketing, and breaking into higher education.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2078</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Scot Rutledge is the Director of Marketing &amp;amp; Digital Media Services at Community College of Beaver County. Listen in as he Talks with Thompson about design, marketing, and breaking into higher education.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Scot Rutledge is the Director of Marketing &amp;amp; Digital Media Services at Community College of Beaver County. Listen in as he Talks with Thompson about design, marketing, and breaking into higher education.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Mackenzie Farone Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Mackenzie Farone Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Mackenize Farone is a Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Greiner Bio-1 and a board member and past-president of Pittsburgh Young Professionals. In this episode between two friends from high school, professional development, language learning, and more are discussed. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Mackenize Farone is a Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Greiner Bio-1 and a board member and past-president of Pittsburgh Young Professionals. In this episode between two friends from high school, professional development, language learning, and more are discussed. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2588</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Mackenize Farone is a Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Greiner Bio-1 and a board member and past-president of Pittsburgh Young Professionals. In this episode between two friends from high school, professional development, language learning, and more are discussed. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Tim Rodman Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[Tim Rodman is the Marketing Supervisor at Schroeder Industries LLC. Tim and I talk a lot about tech school education, careers in the trades, and more. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Tim Rodman is the Marketing Supervisor at Schroeder Industries LLC. Tim and I talk a lot about tech school education, careers in the trades, and more. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2369</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Tim Rodman is the Marketing Supervisor at Schroeder Industries LLC. Tim and I talk a lot about tech school education, careers in the trades, and more. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Tim Rodman is the Marketing Supervisor at Schroeder Industries LLC. Tim and I talk a lot about tech school education, careers in the trades, and more. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Karan Saggi Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Karan Saggi Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d549a86b</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[Karan Saggi is the Manager of Digital Operations for Canada at Rouge Media. In this episode, Karan talks about his entry into the marketing field and offers advice for students ready to enter the job market. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Karan Saggi is the Manager of Digital Operations for Canada at Rouge Media. In this episode, Karan talks about his entry into the marketing field and offers advice for students ready to enter the job market. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1441</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Karan Saggi is the Manager of Digital Operations for Canada at Rouge Media. In this episode, Karan talks about his entry into the marketing field and offers advice for students ready to enter the job market. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Karan Saggi is the Manager of Digital Operations for Canada at Rouge Media. In this episode, Karan talks about his entry into the marketing field and offers advice for students ready to enter the job market. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Harrison 'Soup' Campbell Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Harrison 'Soup' Campbell Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Harrison 'Soup' Campbell is the Director of Product Marketing and Brand Development with ZeeMee. Listen in as we discuss our mutual backgrounds in higher education, the startup life, and moving beyond a single career track. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Harrison 'Soup' Campbell is the Director of Product Marketing and Brand Development with ZeeMee. Listen in as we discuss our mutual backgrounds in higher education, the startup life, and moving beyond a single career track. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2591</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Harrison 'Soup' Campbell is the Director of Product Marketing and Brand Development with ZeeMee. Listen in as we discuss our mutual backgrounds in higher education, the startup life, and moving beyond a single career track. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Jenn Strang Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Jenn Strang Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Jenn Strang is the Vice President of Marketing &amp; Communications at Printing Industries of America. Listen in as Jenn talks about settling in Pittsburgh, her work with PIA, and branching out into her own consulting practice. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Jenn Strang is the Vice President of Marketing &amp; Communications at Printing Industries of America. Listen in as Jenn talks about settling in Pittsburgh, her work with PIA, and branching out into her own consulting practice. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>2144</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Jenn Strang is the Vice President of Marketing &amp;amp; Communications at Printing Industries of America. Listen in as Jenn talks about settling in Pittsburgh, her work with PIA, and branching out into her own consulting practice. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jenn Strang is the Vice President of Marketing &amp;amp; Communications at Printing Industries of America. Listen in as Jenn talks about settling in Pittsburgh, her work with PIA, and branching out into her own consulting practice. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Sophia Basaldua-Sun Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Sophia Basaldua-Sun Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[Dr. Sophia Basaldua-Sun is a New York City-based academic researcher. In this episode, we talk about comparative literature, storytelling, and the use of language in communications. ]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[Dr. Sophia Basaldua-Sun is a New York City-based academic researcher. In this episode, we talk about comparative literature, storytelling, and the use of language in communications. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>RJ Thompson</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3091</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Dr. Sophia Basaldua-Sun is a New York City-based academic researcher. In this episode, we talk about comparative literature, storytelling, and the use of language in communications. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Sophia Basaldua-Sun is a New York City-based academic researcher. In this episode, we talk about comparative literature, storytelling, and the use of language in communications. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>business, marketing, design, social media, storytelling, communications</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Yvonne Hudson Talks with Thompson</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Yvonne Hudson Talks with Thompson</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[Nadine Nocero-Tye is the Vice President of SyncShow. In this episode, Nadine talks about her entry into the marketing profession, working remotely, and offers advice for soon-to-be graduates. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Nadine Nocero-Tye is the Vice President of SyncShow. In this episode, Nadine talks about her entry into the marketing profession, working remotely, and offers advice for soon-to-be graduates. ]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[Alyssa Fox is the Senior Director of Partner Marketing for cybersecurity firm Alert Logic. In this episode, she talks with RJ about transitioning her career from technical communications to marketing. NOTE: there were some technical issue with this episode. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Alyssa Fox is the Senior Director of Partner Marketing for cybersecurity firm Alert Logic. In this episode, she talks with RJ about transitioning her career from technical communications to marketing. NOTE: there were some technical issue with this episode. ]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Alyssa Fox is the Senior Director of Partner Marketing for cybersecurity firm Alert Logic. In this episode, she talks with RJ about transitioning her career from technical communications to marketing. NOTE: there were some technical issue with this episode. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[Dr. Kasandrea ("Andrea") Sereno is the Founder of HigherEdSocial and in this episode she chats with RJ about what inspired her to start her career in marketing and academic advising. ]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[Ashley B. Jones is the Assistant Director of Marketing at Longwood University and in this episode she talks about Higher Ed marketing and how she broke into the field. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Ashley B. Jones is the Assistant Director of Marketing at Longwood University and in this episode she talks about Higher Ed marketing and how she broke into the field. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Daniel is a Masters of Marketing Degree student at Clemson University and talks with RJ about his atypical path to a marketing career. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Daniel is a Masters of Marketing Degree student at Clemson University and talks with RJ about his atypical path to a marketing career. ]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[Hillary Smith is a Social Media Specialist and Master of Marketing graduate student at Clemson University. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Hillary Smith is a Social Media Specialist and Master of Marketing graduate student at Clemson University. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Athena Liao is a Marketing &amp; Business Strategy Consultant. In this episode, she talks with RJ about her career in marketing and offers advice for students ready to graduate. ]]>
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      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[Madeline Grimes, Director of Marketing for REACH, discusses marketing in the startup world. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Deanna Hinsz, Principal of Sassy Girl Media, talks with RJ about entrepreneurship in marketing. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Deanna Hinsz, Principal of Sassy Girl Media, talks with RJ about entrepreneurship in marketing. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Some light swearing but mostly nonsense rambling from two old friends.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Some light swearing but mostly nonsense rambling from two old friends.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>2551</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Neil Ward, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Drake University, long time friend of RJ, and spirit animal for many design educators across the country, Talks with Thompson about entering the design field and becoming a teacher. RJ was the first guest on Neil's podcast "Tell It To Neil", so it's time he returned the favor. </itunes:summary>
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