Best Open Pixel Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Icehouse Punk & DIY: Open House + Artist Meetup - LVAP: Backstage 1:06:08

2M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast team had the pleasure of hosting an in-person episode at the Icehouse Punk & DIY: Open House + Artist Meetup on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 1-4 pm at the Ice House (56 River St. Bethlehem, PA). While there, we got to sit down with a few of the vendors, attendees, and artists! This event was in partnership with Eli…

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Basement Poetry: A Conversation with Chloe Cole-Wilson and Special Guests Khalid Taylor and Robin Gow 1:04:47

3M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

On this episode, Elise and podcast alum Robin Gow (@robin_gow_poet) sat down with Chloe Cole-Wilson from Basement Poetry (@basementpoetry) and special guest Khalid Taylor (@khalidantonio). Basement Poetry is an organization dedicated to empowering diverse communities through the performing arts and poetry. They create opportunities for cultural par…

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Composing for the Mind’s Eye: A Conversation with Damian Appiotti 1:28:20

3M ago1:28:20

1:28:20

This week, we interview Damian Appiotti. Damian Appiotti is a multi faceted musician and educator who has been playing the guitar for about as long as he can remember. He grew up with parents who both have musical backgrounds, and has had a life surrounded by music, film, and art at large. The style that Damian often works in is referred to as Prog…

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Planet Infamy - A Conversation with Doug Boehm and Josh Berk 1:02:09

4M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

In this episode, Ben sits down with Doug Boehm and Josh Berk of PLANET INFAMY. PLANET INFAMY is an art rock collective of Lehigh Valley musicians playing innovative original compositions and irreverent improvised jams. The group features Josh Berk and Bryan Lazewski on guitar, Doug Boehm on bass, "Big Dom" Haberstumpf on drums, Shaun Adickes on key…

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Tumbleweed Photographer - A Conversation with Derick Fiedler 1:07:26

5M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

This episode, Ben and Elise talk with Derick Fiedler. Growing up, Derick never saw his father without a camera in his hand. His Father’s passion for photography inspired him to become a photographer himself. After graduating from College, Derick made backpacking throughout the world a priority. He took with him his Fathers Olympus mirrorless camera…

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Soft Guts Collective - An Interview with Oliver Reilly and Becca Maye 1:06:25

7M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

This week, Ben, Elisabeth and Elise all got to sit down at the start of this episode to both catch up about what they've been doing and talk about a few events and opportunities they're excited about. That includes the Pennsylvania Playhouse looking for directors for their upcoming season, Allentown Art Museum's 2024 Cocktails and Collecting's Sund…

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The Gang ALLEGEDLY Steals a Parking Meter - A Conversation with We're From Antarctica 1:19:57

7M ago1:19:57

1:19:57

On this week's episode, Ben sat down with We're from Antarctica! Easton, Pennsylvania’s very own indie quintet, We’re From Antarctica, emerged onto the scene in late 2018 through a series of serendipitous events that would lead Carlos “Paco” Brown (Vocals, Rhythm guitar), Jessie Rae (Vocals, Keys), Jon Blanco (Lead guitar), Mackenzie Kressley (Bass…

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054 - SLAE - Lindsay Knowler at Eat Your Peas 22:43

9M ago22:43

22:43

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, Kathryn and Will welcome Lindsay Knowler at Eat Your Peas, a collaborative effort among…

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053 - Jennie & Kaci at Mothers of Mograph 38:54

10M ago38:54

38:54

In this episode, we're joined by Kaci Smith and Jennie Davis, co-founders of the Mothers of Mograph community, to discuss the unique challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood and a career in the creative industry. They share insights into their organization's aim to helpi mothers navigate the complexities of the creative industry. The episode…

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052 - POVs - The Rules for Collaboration 17:35

10M ago17:35

17:35

In this episode of Behind the Pixel, Will and Kathryn dive into a thought-provoking discussion inspired by a well-composed anonymous post on LinkedIn. The episode centers on key principles for improving collaboration and creativity between clients and creators. They both reflect on their own experiences at Open Pixel Studios, emphasizing the import…

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051 - SLAE - Julian Curi at Righteous Robot 25:36

10M ago25:36

25:36

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, Will and Kathryn sat down with, Julian Curi, also known as Righteous Robot, a filmmaker…

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De Colores, Agua y Luz - A Conversation with Daniel Djuro-Goiricelaya 1:04:22

10M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

This week, Ben talks with Daniel Djuro-Goiricelaya. Daniel, a native of Maracaibo, Venezuela, was the second of three sons of a Cuban Basque mother and first generation Ukrainian/Russian Father. He was raised in a colorful, multicultural home where different languages were spoken, and traditions upheld; opening the windows of his imagination and aw…

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050 - BYB - Using Templates in Your Work 22:38

10M ago22:38

22:38

Will and Kathryn are back to celebrate their milestone 50th episode by diving into the topic of using templates in animation. They discuss the pros and cons of templates, highlighting their potential to save time and money while also pointing out their limitations, such as inflexibility and lack of originality. This special episode combines valuabl…

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049 - SLAE - Matt Schultz at Mass FX Media 22:50

11M ago22:50

22:50

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Schultz, Executive Creative Director and co-owner of Mass FX Medi…

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Creative Versatility - A Conversation with the Multitalented Michael B. Judkins 1:07:10

11M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

This week, we interviewed the multitalented Michael B. Judkins. Michael B. Judkins is creating stories that reach, teach, and empower. He has 10+ years of experience in the creative industry as an independent Creative Director, Screenwriter/Writer, Content Creator, and Mental Health Advocate. Michael believes that art can truly change lives! He hol…

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Bonus - Updates May 2024 18:40

11M ago18:40

18:40

Kathryn and Will give some updates as to what they've been up to and also answer a Pod Question from a special guest.By Open Pixel Studios

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Two Ships - A Conversation with Danny Finocchio 1:15:47

12M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

In this episode, Ben talks with Danny Finocchio. Danny Finocchio is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Easton, PA. A designer by trade, Danny has enjoyed a long career producing graphics, apparel, and footwear for brands like Mitchell & Ness, Reebok, and La Colombe. Danny meshes his diverse design experience and a love of experimentation within h…

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048 - SLAE - Mike Morris at BlueOwl 21:20

12M ago21:20

21:20

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, Mike Morris, the Creative Director at BlueOwl, provides insider insights into the mind …

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Poetry as Promised - A Conversation with Florence-Susanne Reppert and Daulton Reppert 1:11:48

1y ago1:11:48

1:11:48

In this episode, Elise talks with Florence-Susanne Reppert and Daulton Reppert from Poetry as Promised. Florence-Susanne Reppert (@schizo_trash_poet) is a neurodivergent, nonbinary poet/photographer from the Lehigh Valley. They run Nowhere as Promised open mic at Nowhere Coffee Co (@nowherecoffeeco), and they are the founder of Poetry as Promised L…

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047 - SLAE - Chaz Walgamott at Digital Gravy 34:31

1y ago34:31

34:31

Welcome to the SLAE episodes. These are podcasts we recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode we chat with Chaz Walgamott, the owner of Digital Gravy in Salt Lake City, Utah. We chat …

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046 - Mark Cernosia - Prøfanity Creative - Creative Communities 48:05

1y ago48:05

48:05

Kathryn and Will sit with Mark Cernosia founder of Prøfanity Creative to have a no bullsh*t discussion on client-side communication, project budgets, what issues freelancers are facing today, and what his camp is all about. Camp Mograph Tickets drop this Saturday (4/20/24)! Learn more here: https://www.campmograph.com/ More info on Monday Meeting: …

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Food Truck - A Conversation with Miles Hiebsch, John Mackey and Ryan Flynn 50:11

1y ago50:11

50:11

This week, Ben sat down with the band Food Truck. Food Truck is an indie/alternative trio formed in 2017, based out of Bethlehem, PA. They are comprised of Miles Hiebsch on guitar and vocals, John Mackey on bass and vocals, and Ryan Flynn on drums. You can follow Food Truck on Instagram at @foodtruck and check out their music through their linktree…

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045 - Amy Scott at Wild Apple - Websites, Design and Motion 42:53

1y ago42:53

42:53

Open Pixel gets creative with Amy Scott, the founder of Wild Apple Design Group to discuss the relationship between websites and design. What motion can do to help create successful brands and campaigns online. We explore a little bit of A.I. and it's impact on the web as well as how everything is now on the cloud. Wild Apple is an award-winning an…

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044 - Rachel Murray at Inclusion Geeks (formally She+ Geeks Out) - DEI 49:01

1y ago49:01

49:01

Kathryn and Will chat with former client Rachel Murray, the Co-CEO at She+ Geeks Out, to talk to us about how they utilize the medium of animation in different ways within their organization, how D.E.I. is changing, and how to best use long form and short form content. She+ Geeks Out offers a variety of services to support you in your journey to ab…

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This Too Is Not A Pipe - A Conversation with Danny Moyer 2:14:12

1y ago2:14:12

2:14:12

This week, Ben interviews Danny Moyer (@dannymoyer.artist). Danny is an artist, teacher, administrator, father, and so much more. He was born in northeast Philadelphia and raised in central Connecticut, but Easton, Pennsylvania is where he has called home for most of the last 25 years. Through his studio practice, he wants to make Art that makes pe…

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Bonus - Updates March 2024 7:27

1y ago7:27

7:27

Quick updates from Will and Kathryn in Salt Lake City. They talk a little about what's to come and apologize for not having done enough. More episodes to drop soon.By Open Pixel Studios

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Lehigh Valley Music Industry Information Share (presented by Icehouse Punk & DIY) - LVAP: Backstage 24:50

1y ago24:50

24:50

In this very special LVAP: Backstage episode, we went to the Lehigh Valley Music Industry Information Share presented by Icehouse Punk & DIY. While there, we chatted with a few of those in attendance. Follow Ice House Punk & DIY for info on when the next LV Music Industry Information Share will be held! Here is a list of those interviewed in this e…

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The Cryptid, The Witch, and The Poet - A Conversation with Robin Gow (Author of Dear Mothman) 51:05

1y ago51:05

51:05

This week, Elise interviews author and poet Robin Gow. Robin Gow (it/fae/he & él y elle) is a critically acclaimed trans poet from rural Pennsylvania. He is the author of several poetry collections, an essay collection, and Middle-Grade and YA novels. Faer novels include Ode to My First Car, A Million Quiet Revolutions, and Dear Mothman. Fae works …

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043 - BYB - Generative A.I. in Creative Sales 19:32

1y ago19:32

19:32

Will and Kathryn discuss using Gen AI in creative sales pitching, how it can hurt your production and what questions to ask of us, (creative partners, artists, freelancers) when being presented with new creative direction that has utilized generative AI tools. Will also tries his best to give a very broad definition of how Generative AI works. Will…

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Always Creating! - A Conversation with Brandon Dominguez (Creator of Brian and Moonie) 52:44

1y ago52:44

52:44

This week, Ben interviews Brandon Dominguez. Brandon Dominguez is a boundary-pushing contemporary artist navigating the realms of abstract and pop art. At the heart of his creative universe are the iconic characters Brian(the Brain) and Moonie(the Moon), who take center stage in his vivid compositions. Dominguez masterfully employs vibrant colors, …

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042 - POVs - Pitching For Free 23:28

1y ago23:28

23:28

Will and Kathryn discuss the act of pitching for free, through a petition, which they've signed. They talk about what creative pitching is and describe the different ways we circumvent the classic pitch process. If you want to check out the petition, click here. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.open…

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041 - Jeremy Brown at CU Denver - What is VFX? 46:37

1y ago46:37

46:37

Join us for a insightful conversation with Jeremy Brown, the Senior Instructor and Director of the Digital Animation Program at the University of Colorado Denver, as we delve into the captivating world of VFX. Uncover the realities behind visual effects – what it truly entails, its contemporary applications, and invaluable insights on gearing up fo…

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The Accessible Stage - An Interview with Larry Mason 1:40:51

1y ago1:40:51

1:40:51

This week, Elise and Elisabeth interview Larry Mason. Larry Mason, is a writer, musician, Theatre Artist, and Disability Advocate. He works within the theatre world to try to build shows that talk honestly about his history with Disability, and how to build a more accessible theatre experience. To follow Larry Mason on Social Media, you can check o…

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040 - Bonus - Will and Kathryn at CU Denver 56:28

1y ago56:28

56:28

Will and Kathryn spend some time with the seniors from the College of Arts and Media at CU Denver. They chat about what it was like to land their first jobs and give their expert advice on how to get the most out of networking opportunities, what they look for in interviews as hiring managers, and they may expect as the economy shifts. If you have …

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039 - Hack - What are Video Production Source Files 15:57

1y ago15:57

15:57

Source Files. What the heck are they and why do they hold all of the superpowers? Will and Kathryn discuss problems surrounding source files of original artwork, why folks charge for releasing them and why marketers and communication professionals need to access them. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: ww…

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Arta Through the Looking Glass - A Conversation with Arta Brito 1:09:24

1+ y ago1:09:24

1:09:24

This week, Elise interviews the incredible Arta Brito. Arta Brito is a classically trained oil painter who has studied with various professional artists in New York City. She’s worked for the world renowned Jeff Koons studios from 2014-2016, has had several group and solo exhibitions throughout the U.S. and is in the permanent collection of the Hun…

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038 - POVs - Financial Transparency 26:55

1+ y ago26:55

26:55

The Open Pixel Team is back with a new episode focused on financial transparency. They hit on multiple facets of finance, be it your personal year-end financial posts, a client's budgetary disclosure, or our own financial numbers. If you love talking about transparency, this one's for you. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠yo…

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037 - POVs - Contractor Expectations 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

24:04

Will and Kathryn welcome the new year with a slightly new format. Opinions on LinkedIn fly in all sorts of directions. Instead of hate commenting on someone's post, we decided to breakdown an anonymous opinion on Contractor Expectations. If you're working with contractors directly, you should take a listen. We also share some of our plans for this …

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036 - End of the Year Wrap 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

25:01

As the year and the season come to a close, Will and Kathryn say goodbye, for now, but not before revisiting some of their favorite advice and insights from this year's wonderful guests and giving us one last bad idea. Please be sure to check out more episodes of Behind The Pixel. Thank you to all our guests (in order of appearance): Myke Connolly …

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035 - Panel - How to Give Better Feedback on Sound 55:58

1+ y ago55:58

55:58

Will and Kathryn sit down with our very first panel of experts to talk about all things sound! We’re joined by Stephen Frost, Creative Director and founder at Stereo Couture: Music + Sound; Voiceover Actress, Communications, and Marketing Professional Michelle Betton, and Seth Bowser, Freelance Composer and Music Teacher at the Altadena Music Acade…

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034 - Production - Sound - What To Listen For 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

29:27

Will and Kathryn review the main sound stages: voiceover, music, and sound effects. They’ll walk through how each of those stages works, how to give better feedback during those stages and advise on the best time to introduce the conversations about sound during production. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it …

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033 - Hack - Running Better Production Meetings 16:13

1+ y ago16:13

16:13

Do you attend a lot of meetings? We don't. Kathryn explains how we run our meetings, keep them short, and keep productions moving in this new hack! Also stick around till then end to hear an impromptu bad idea. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more about t…

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032 - Hack - Ways To Avoid Too Many Cooks 12:58

1+ y ago12:58

12:58

Will and Kathryn describe four great ways to avoid too many cooks in the creative kitchen, a very common problem among marketing teams working with creative agencies. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymously here: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more about this podcast here⁠⁠: https://ww…

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Bonus - Apology Updates 6:01

1+ y ago6:01

6:01

What are we up to? Where have you been in the last two weeks? Will and Kathryn hint at what's been up, what they're doing, and why you haven't heard from them. Also, Will is testing some new A-eye technology. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymously here: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn …

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031 - 1-on-1 - Joel Pilger at RevThink 50:32

1+ y ago50:32

50:32

The team welcomes Joel Pilger from RevThink to chat about running a creative business, unpacking the roles of the people who make the work happen, and giving advice on building trust with your creative partners. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more about …

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030 - 1-on-1 - Janice and Anne at The Inform Group 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

36:29

The team chats with Janice (Miller) Greenberg and Anne (Reichert) Guthrie of The Inform Group to break down how they go about creating concise language for very technical videos, how they use animation for increasingly technical and complex subjects, and how pen and paper is still their preferred method for revising scripts. The Inform Group works …

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029 - Hack - How To Post-Mortem 18:41

1+ y ago18:41

18:41

In this hack episode, Will and Kathryn go scriptless, and walk through the post-mortem process to give a few tips on how Open Pixel runs through Post-Mortems on different project sizes they complete. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymously here: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more abou…

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Bonus - What is Camp MoGraph? 16:50

1+ y ago16:50

16:50

Where did we go!? You may have noticed we haven't been around, and that's because we were on vacation in Colorado for two weeks and attending our first-ever Camp Mograph! What is Camp MoGraph? Listen and find out. If you want to learn even more about Camp MoGraph, click here. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit i…

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Jazzing Up Paper - A Conversation with Sharpie Marker Maestro Doug Trachtman (Lava Lamp Bebop) 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

44:21

This week, Elise talks with jazzy drawing artist Doug Trachtman. Doug Trachtman is a 26 year old artist, musician, and food pantry coordinator. He grew up in Allentown, Pa, went to school at Temple University and is now living in the Lehigh Valley area. Doug began making art as a child and drew frequently until high school when he took drawing clas…

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028 - 1-on-1 - Samantha Hamilton at PHIWMA 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

37:45

Open Pixel Studios chats with Samantha Hamilton, Director of Coalition Building & Community Engagement at The Public Health Institute of Western Mass (PHIWMA), to chat about their organization and how they utilized the medium of animation to inform their stakeholders, engage their communities, and get their energy initiative to next level with the …

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