Passion is Key for Communicating Quantum

With the growing momentum and investment in the quantum sector, now is the time to tell a clear and compelling story about this powerful technology. That's the advice from HKA Marketing Communications leaders Cierra Lunde, Director, Strategic Content, and Mike Kilroy, Executive Vice President, who explain why the key to success is passion for quantum. In this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, Cierra describes her path to quantum tech and the strategies she uses to make quantum computing understandable for everyone. While Cierra has become a world-class communicator in a relatively short period of time, Mike weighs in based on his three decades in tech PR, including the last 7 years of quantum at HKA.

00:00 Welcome to Quantum Spin

00:34 Meet the New Director

01:25 Why Now for Quantum

03:15 Cierra’s Quantum Journey

05:16 Stories the Public Needs

07:08 Humanizing the Science

09:15 Multi Platform Strategy

12:13 GEO and Website Basics

14:48 How HKA Helps Now

16:11 Trends to Watch

18:52 Advice for Quantum Companies

21:49 Wrap Up and Where to Listen

Mike Kilroy is the Executive Vice President of HKA Marketing Communications and a veteran PR executive with decades of experience in leading award-winning communications programs for top-tier, mid-sized and emerging technology companies. Mike was instrumental in the agency transitioning to representing the quantum industry back in 2019. He leads the team and oversees the strategic direction and tactical execution for all clients.

Cierra Lunde is the Director of Strategic Content at HKA Marketing Communications, a deep tech journalist, a data analyst and a passionate advocate for deep tech.

She created The Daily Qubit newsletter and founded Universum Labs, a platform that uses emerging technologies to drive scientific discovery and innovation with open-access tools. Cierra is a founding member of the Quantum and AI Learning and Innovation Alliance. She has carved her own path in science and technology and believes that access to science and discovery is a fundamental right.

Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients at HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 15 years.

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