{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5dcc39baa20b6b9503a07b26/66a99352dcc0b601b358972f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Whale Training to Press Releases with SeaWorld's Chuck Cureau","description":"<p>Chuck Cureau is a former marine mammal trainer and current director of PR at Sea World San Antonio and an in-game host for the San Antonio Spurs. He’s also a sought-after emcee in the San Antonio area and has worked as an actor, with roles in \"Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World\" (2011) and \"The Life of David Gale\" (2003). Here, he shares his journey from the dolphin stadium to the PR office and gives tips on connecting with large audiences. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>- Chuck's journey from marine mammal trainer to the PR office</p><p>- The art of speaking to large audiences</p><p>- How to communicate an environmental message</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Timeline:</strong></p><p>1:30 Tod recalls hanging with Chuck and some orcas on a recent trip to San Antonio</p><p>4:45 How Chuck changed careers from a marine mammal trainer to a PR pro</p><p>7:30 Chuck started in PR at the San Antonio Zoo</p><p>9:45 Chuck’s early PR lessons</p><p>11:15 SeaWorld's 60th-anniversary campaign</p><p>15:30 Communicating SeaWorld's sustainability and rescue mission</p><p>17:30 SeaWorld's rescue animals</p><p>19:30 How to speak to large audiences</p><p>24:00 Improvising in front of a large audience</p><p>27:00 Chuck's favorite SeaWorld animal story</p><p>29:30 PR is all about relationships</p><p><br></p><p>This episode’s guest:</p><p><br></p><p>•&nbsp;<a href=\"https://chuckcureau.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chuck Cureau's website</a> </p><p>•&nbsp;Chuck on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chuckcureau/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ChuckCureauEmceeActorHost/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p>•&nbsp;<a href=\"https://seaworld.com/san-antonio/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SeaWorld San Antonio</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe and leave a 5-star review: </p><p>https://pod.link/1496390646</p><p>Contact Us!</p><p><br></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Join the conversation by leaving a comment!</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!</p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>","author_name":"Global Results Communications"}