3CMA COMMcast

3CMA COMMCAST 063: What Wants to Be a Mentor!!

When you were coming up as a young government communicator, was there someone you could count on for advice or someone to bounce ideas off of? Those of us that were lucky to have mentors can credit them with showing us the career path in the myriad duties that comprise this job.

Is that something you're up for?

In this episode of 3CMA COMMCAST, four members share their insights into the 3CMA CONNECT Mentorship Program.

And, BTW, we need good MENTORS!!

In this episode of 3CMA COMMCAST, we explore the continued value of printed newsletters in an increasingly digital communication landscape. While many municipalities rely heavily on online tools, print remains a trusted and effective way to reach residents—especially those who may not engage through digital channels.

 

This conversation features Kim Overholt (Loveland, CO), Ben Hayle (Blaine, MN), and Laura Shepard (Vancouver, WA), who share how printed newsletters continue to support accessibility, visibility, and community trust. They discuss when and why print still works, how it complements digital strategies, and what they’ve learned by maintaining a balanced communications approach.

 

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AUDIO ONLY: Find out in this Member Profile how your current 3CMA President, Chris Floore, runs almost as fast as he reads. During this in-depth discussion, Chris will share his perspective on the role of government communicators as storytellers and outline some of the extreme measures his team has taken to tell the story of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.

Catch up with what's going down at 3CMA as autumn kicks in across the country. From mentoring opportunities to webinars, Government Comms Day, and even info on next year's conference and Savvy competition, we've got it here. Be sure to stay tuned for a special preview of the "2025 Las Vegas Annual Conference Recap" coming soon.

So many of our colleagues are venturing into the wonderful world of podcasting, many with really good results in connecting with their communities. Three municipalities in different parts of the country share the story of their podcast journey, from Santa Clarita CA to Franklin County NC with a stop along the way at Montgomery Township PA.