The WordBirds Podcast with Chris Willis
By Chris Willis
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Episodes: 78
Description
Words build relationships, ignite interests, and power epic journeys in the business world.
Why it matters: Effective communication is like the secret sauce for strengthening brands, reinforcing viewpoints, and generating revenue. It's about savoring quality and making an impact with every word.
- Words are the magical glue between your business and your customers, capturing interest and driving action.
- Great communication opens doors to opportunities and builds stronger connections.
The big picture: Tune into each episode of WordBirds podcast where we shine a light on the power of impactful messaging, featuring executives, experts, and thought leaders.
- Discover the art of personalization and the need for standout, engaging messaging.
- Learn how to sprinkle some magic into your communication, engaging employees and attracting loyal customers.
What’s next: This season, we're taking a deep dive into corporate communications with insights from CCOs and communication leaders.
- Get the lowdown on strategies to elevate communications and position pros as strategic partners.
- Host Chris Willis, Axios HQ’s Chief Marketing Officer, and his guests share valuable tips on reigniting your impact with fun, actionable discussions.
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New Year, Same Challenge: The Business Case for Internal Communications
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Frontline Comms: Your Unfair Advantage or Your Silent Killer
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Make It Land: How Product Is Communications
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Communication as a Force Multiplier: Inside Capital Rx’s Growth Strategy
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Unreplicatable: How Internal Comms Can Survive (and Thrive) in the Age of AI
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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The Trust Fix: Why Better Communication Is the Only Way Forward
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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The Operator Mindset: Elevating the CMO/CCO role with an owner's approach
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Emergency Episode: How to Actually Get Hired in Comms Right Now
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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How to Listen: Oscar Trimboli's Method to Better Communication
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Plan for the Best, Prepare for the Worst: Mastering Proactive vs Reactive Comms
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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It's Now or Never: Six Fundamentals to Winning Back Trust
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Say Less to Say More: How Smart Brevity is Changing the Way We Communicate
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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You’re Not Alone: Expanding Internal Comms by Engaging the Business
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Surviving the Comms Crunch: Lessons in Strategic Positioning
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Align to Thrive: Unlocking the Business Power of Internal Communications
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Future-Proofing Communications: Staying Ahead in a World of Constant Change
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Engagement Redefined: Moving Beyond Clicks to Real Alignment
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Cutting Through the Buzz: How Plain English Drives Real Communication Impact
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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AI Takes the Mic: Key Insights From the First Half of Season 6
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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From Tactics to Strategic Influence: How Communicators Can Drive Real Business Impact
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Measuring the Impact: Why Internal Comms Needs Hard Data to Thrive
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Bridging the Gap: Communicating Across Generational Divides in the Workplace
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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AI and the Future of Internal Communications: Enhancing Strategy and Influence
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Messaging That Matters: How Strategic Communications Drive Brand Success
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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The Strategic Path: Becoming a Chief Communication Officer
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Innovative Internal Communications: A Curious Route
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Communicating in a Crisis: Leading with Clarity & Purpose
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Reimagining Communications: From Tactical Function to Strategic Powerhouse
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Beyond Favors: Tactics for Customer Marketing
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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From Web Pages to Prompt Fields: The Future of Digital Content Experiences
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Synchronizing PR and Marketing: A Blueprint for Newsworthy Messaging
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Championing Success: Strategies for Unlocking Customer Stories and Advocacy
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Marketing, Partners, and the Community-First Content Nexus
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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The Art of Brand Recognition: Consistency in Content
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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The Content Conundrum: Is Long-Form Losing Its Luster?
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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AI-Driven Content: From Guesswork to Governance
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Brand Building: Why Marketing Should Report to Communications
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Beyond Gating Content: The Thought Leadership Approach to Demand Gen
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Why 'Good Enough' Might Be Your Best Marketing Strategy
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Maximizing Your Reach: How To Get People To Share Your Content
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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The Continuum of Content Strategy and the Impact of Generative AI
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Why You Should Invest in Content Marketing
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Rolling Out Brand Voice Guidelines at HubSpot With the BethBot
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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How Paychex Rebuilt Their Website
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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The Role of Generative AI and Content Governance in Marketing Unity
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Pain Points Over Personas and B2B Community Building at Sales Hacker
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Ableism in Language: Why Enterprises Need to Prioritize Inclusivity
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Creating A Balanced Content Marketing Strategy at Fiserv
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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How Okta Measures Content Success and Why Okta Uses TikTok
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Content Marketing and Storytelling: How Salesforce Makes Content Magic
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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How HPE Is Revolutionizing Customer Experience With Content
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May 30, 2023 |
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How Brewdog Uses Content and Voice To Stand Out From the Crowd, With Richard Innes
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May 23, 2023 |
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How to Build a More Findable Website, with Mordy Oberstein
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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How to Use Content to Tackle Your Competitors, with Melissa Rosenthal
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Don’t Just Create Content, Rethink How You Deliver Information to Make it Valuable, with Scott Abel
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: The Future of Enterprise Content in the Era of AI
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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How to Actually Track Content Performance, with Lisa Spinelli
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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How Technical Documentation Helps You Build a Successful Business, with Michael Khmelnitsky
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Reinventing the College Experience Through Content, With Kyle Martin
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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The Journey From Content Writer to Content Strategist, with Sheri McLeish
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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The Power of Content Reuse, with the Founder of DITA Michael Iantosca
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Why Content is Always Part of the Solution and How to Prove its Value, with Katya Allison
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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The Future of AI-Generated Content, with Ryan Sargent
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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How to Attribute Content Value, with Sam Chapman
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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The Key to Learning and Development Content Consumption, with Jackie Wolf
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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How to Create, Manage, and Measure Enterprise Tone of Voice, with Mischa Vaughn
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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The Importance of Simple Content and How to Be a Better Storyteller, with Monique Hayward
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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If You Don't Care About Content, You Don't Care About Your Customers, with Robyn Collinge
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Speech Recognition Technology and UX: How Consistent Content Powers Both at Riot Games, with Cheryl Platz
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Creating Content Your Audience Loves to Read at Constant Contact, with Dave Charest
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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How Enterprise Content Harmony Drives Better Business Results, with Colleen Jones
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Technical Content Creation at Microsoft, with Josh Duffney
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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How to Develop Content that Builds Trust and is Based on Audience Need, and Why Words Matter, with Rebecca Gillett
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Ecommerce And Content: The Link That Powers Product Sales, With Bryce Widelitz
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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How GoFundMe Became a Household Name with its Content, with Brittany Cabriales
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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The State of Content Creation: How to Create and Optimize "Good Content", with Robert Rose
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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A Closer Look at the New UK Consumer Duty and How it Impacts Your Business Content, with Anne Godbold from Accenture
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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The Secret to Content Success at Wayfair, with Megan Nixon
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Oct 25, 2022 |