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How To Control Your Institution's Narrative Before It Controls You - with Karla Jo (KJ) Helms, Founder & CEO, JOTO PR Disruptors

Karla Jo Helms

Dec 23, 2025 43 min
How To Control Your Institution's Narrative Before It Controls You - with Karla Jo (KJ) Helms, Founder & CEO, JOTO PR Disruptors

What this conversation answers

  • 01

    How does crisis management & PR help higher education institutions control their narrative in the court of public opinion?

  • 02

    What are the media algorithms that drive news coverage, & how can institutions use them ethically to communicate their solutions & good works?

  • 03

    Why should presidents, provosts, & communications leaders download JOTO PR’s 5-Minute Guide to Managing AI & Reputation Risks in Higher Ed?

Show notes

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Karla Jo (KJ) Helms, Founder & CEO, JOTO PR Disruptors

In this episode, sponsored by the ⁠⁠⁠ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR cohost is Dr. David Hatami, Managing Director & Chief Policy Officer, EduPolicy.ai

YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠

  • How does crisis management & PR help higher education institutions control their narrative in the court of public opinion?
  • What are the media algorithms that drive news coverage, & how can institutions use them ethically to communicate their solutions & good works?

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