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Sean’s analysis and insights have been featured on numerous podcasts, and he has served as an analyst/speaker for numerous organizations, including, the Consumer Federation of America, the International Dairy Foods Association, Moss Adams, the School Nutrition Association, the American Frozen Food Association and the International Food Information Council.

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What do Indie Rocker John Mayer and Institutional Public Relations Have in Common?

The Delta Between Science and Rhetoric is a Problem for Food Addiction Theorists

The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition & Health: Food Policy Dud or Gamechanger?

Lessons Learned: 21 Days of COVID-19 Communications in the Consumer Goods Sector

The Long and Short of It: Are Food Companies that Placed Enormous Bets on Values-Based Food Production About to See a Big Payoff?

Paradigm Shift: Defining a New Role for Food Trade Groups in an Era of Disruption

Are We About to Reach the Third Wave of Food Consumerism?

Red, Yellow or Green? Score-carding Your Advocacy Communications Capabilities

Data and Time: An Interesting Paradox for Food Interventionists

How a “Fail Fast, Fail Often” Culture Can Sink Your Trade Association

A Clear View of Food Transparency Starts with an Honest Conversation

Great Communicators Find a Way to “Slow the Game Down”

"Selfish" Consumers & Ruthless Competition: Cause and Effect of Today's Unpredictable Food Landscape

Intrepidness: The Foundation of Effective Strategic Communications

Posture, People and Platforms: The Three P’s of Effective Communication

Transparency and Consumer Trust: Success Hinges on Execution Far More than the Idea

The Big Miss: Trade Association Branding & Reputation Management

Are you a “Ross Perot” or a “Problem Solving Sherpa” within Your Organization?