CAPIO Chirp

In this episode, Kristina Werner from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife shares her experience with environmental incident response, crisis management, and effective communication during oil spills and other emergencies. Learn how agencies coordinate, respond quickly, and communicate complex information clearly to the public. View Episode on YouTube here

Join us for Episode 31 where we hear from CAPIO members Sarah Kreig (Town of Apple Valley) and Tom Christensen (County of San Diego) as they talk about what makes a good presentation for the CAPIO Annual Conference. Learn how to capture the crowd's attention and provide insightful take-aways for your fellow PIOs. WATCH EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE

In this episode, Emily Popek, APR, VP of Strategic Communications for Nichols Strategies, discusses the importance of web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) for government agencies, the deadlines for compliance, and practical steps for implementation. As accessibility becomes a priority, it’s time for public information professionals to embrace these changes and lead the way in creating inclusive digital environments. For a deeper dive into these insights and more, listen to the full episode of the CAPIO Chirp.
Links:
Nichols Strategies’ Digital Accessibility Professional Learning Community (PLC) - A virtual learning community for school communications professionals looking to enhance the accessibility of their communications.
Section508.gov - Provides technical assistance to help federal agencies comply with Section 508 requirements, and ensure that covered ICT is accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities.
WebAIM.org – WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) has provided comprehensive web accessibility solutions since 1999. These years of experience have made WebAIM one of the leading providers of web accessibility expertise internationally. WebAIM is a non-profit service center at Utah State University.
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Ready to transform your LinkedIn game?
In our latest CHIRP episode, we dive into how public communicators are shifting their strategies on LinkedIn from an afterthought to a strategic asset.
Listen as Chris Gray Garcia and Eric Palmer share their insights on creating valuable content that resonates with different audiences—from employees to community influencers.
Why does this matter? It’s time to rethink how we engage on platforms where professional growth and collaboration thrive!

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The countdown is on! ⏳ The annual CAPIO Conference returns the week of May 11 in San Diego! Are you ready to make some waves?
In this episode of the CAPIO Chirp, we preview what’s ahead in conversation with CAPIO President-Elect Sonja Dosti, APR. Conference highlights include sessions on AI, social media, emergency response, media relations, and building public trust. Plus networking opportunities, tips for first-time attendees, and updates to this year’s EPIC Awards celebration.
Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired.
We also have some bonus material for you. At the conference, be sure to connect with our sponsors/vendors. We had an opportunity to talk with a couple of them at last year’s conference in Napa.
📅 Register by April 27 at capio.org