Donna Papacosta

Current

Chief Podcaster at PodcastYourConference.com (Sole Proprietorship)
Host at Trafcom News Podcast (Sole Proprietorship)
Content Creator, New Media at Advantis Communications Inc.

Writing workshop leader at Trafalgar Communications (Sole Proprietorship)
Principal at Trafalgar Communications

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Education

Ryerson University
New York University
Iona College

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Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

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Donna Papacosta’s Summary

I love to communicate. My early career was in systems analysis, but I soon realized that I preferred the communications aspect of the job over the techie part. So I left the world of systems behind in 1985 to study journalism and to start my own business, Trafalgar Communications. Soon after, I was writing for trade journals, then consumer magazines, and finally corporate clients. These days, most of my writing involves internal communications for $1B+ corporations. I also do marketing communications for medium and large companies. In the last few years, I've developed a penchant for communicating via multimedia.

Since September 2005 I've been producing the Trafcom News Podcast, which is a show for "people who care about communicating." I also help organizations develop their own podcasts, produce conference podcasts (as well as the Conference Success Podcast) and lead Webinars on podcasting. What could be more fun that this?

Donna Papacosta’s Specialties:

Internal podcasting, external podcasting, conference podcasting, corporate/employee communications, newsletters, Web content, blogs, marketing communications, writing workshops, speaking, multimedia, social media

Donna Papacosta’s Experience

Chief Podcaster
PodcastYourConference.com (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

August 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)

PodcastYourConference.com helps organizations to generate buzz before an event and to create lasting value afterward. We can produce interviews with key speakers before your conference or symposium, as well as compelling audio content of the event itself. Take advantage of the power of the human voice to make your next event unforgettable.
Host
Trafcom News Podcast (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Marketing and Advertising industry)

September 2005 — Present (4 years 3 months)

Produce a podcast about better communications in person, in print and online.
Content Creator, New Media

Advantis Communications Inc.

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

April 2005 — Present (4 years 8 months)

Contribute to the success of this agency by writing marketing copy, executive bios and newsletter articles, and producing podcasts and other audio content.
Writing workshop leader
Trafalgar Communications (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Writing and Editing industry)

1987 — Present (22 years )

Lead workshops in writing, editing and podcasting for business communicators.
Principal

Trafalgar Communications

(Writing and Editing industry)

August 1985 — Present (24 years 4 months)

For 20 years, I've been working with large corporations, mid-sized firms, government agencies and non-profit organizations to improve their internal and external communications. Clients rely on me to produce crisp, compelling articles and newsletters, marketing copy, employee communications and much more in both print and online formats. Over the last few years, I've added the human touch of audio and video to the communications mix and have developed an expertise in podcast production.

Donna Papacosta’s Education

Ryerson University

Certificate , Magazine Journalism , September 1985 — December 1987
New York University

MPA , Public Administration, International , January 1978 — June 1979
Iona College

BA , International Studies , September 1973 — June 1977

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Donna Papacosta’s Interests:

Podcasting, reading, fitness, cooking, networking

Donna Papacosta’s Groups:

International Association of Business Communicators, Halton-Peel Communications Association (past president), Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Third Tuesday Toronto, Podcasters Across Borders, MyRagan