FCM in the News
Our C-level executives share their thought leadership in strategic communications within the workforce, education and entrepreneurship sectors.
Interview
The Spot Magazine
CEO Celina Shands reveals the remarkable journey she undertook to become the "go-to person" in the workforce development industry in an interview with Crystal’s Spot Mag. Dive into her inspiring article to discover how Celina transformed from a small-town girl into an unstoppable force in her field.
Interview
Where It Begins Magazine
FCM CEO Celina Shands was featured in Where It Begins Magazine's June-July 2023 edition! Read the full interview for insights on Celina's career journey as a communications expert and to learn about FCM's current and upcoming projects.
Webinar
Your Brand Is More Than Your Logo with Anika Jackson
FCM’s VP of PR and Operations shares the fundamentals of effective branding with actionable strategies, game-changing tips, & real-world case studies.
Interview
The Great Resignation – The Future of Work
Skills-based Hiring as the Gold Standard — Will employers shift to skills-based hiring versus the focus on degrees?
Webinar
Integrating Marketing & Communications for PR Pros
Why silo these practices when you can integrate them to meet your objectives?
Interview
A Story of Hope – Meet Author Celina Shands
Mentorship can make all the difference in your entrepreneurial journey. FCM’s CEO, Celina Shands, shares her story as a testament to that for National Month of Hope. Learn how she found the right people to support her, embraced setbacks positively, and built a thriving business.
Interview
Interview
The Spot Magazine
CEO Celina Shands reveals the remarkable journey she undertook to become the "go-to person" in the workforce development industry in an interview with Crystal’s Spot Mag. Dive into her inspiring article to discover how Celina transformed from a small-town girl into an unstoppable force in her field.
Interview
Where It Begins Magazine
FCM CEO Celina Shands was featured in Where It Begins Magazine's June-July 2023 edition! Read the full interview for insights on Celina's career journey as a communications expert and to learn about FCM's current and upcoming projects.
Interview
The Great Resignation – The Future of Work
Skills-based Hiring as the Gold Standard — Will employers shift to skills-based hiring versus the focus on degrees?
Interview
A Story of Hope – Meet Author Celina Shands
Mentorship can make all the difference in your entrepreneurial journey. FCM’s CEO, Celina Shands, shares her story as a testament to that for National Month of Hope. Learn how she found the right people to support her, embraced setbacks positively, and built a thriving business.
Your Brand Amplified
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FCM’s VP Operations hosts a podcast with 30,000 monthly listeners and more than 500 5-star reviews.
Welcome to Your Brand Amplified®. The podcast where we interview marketers, publicists and brands to learn their stories, what makes them tick, and tips and tricks that make a difference. More.
Webinar
Webinar
Your Brand Is More Than Your Logo with Anika Jackson
FCM’s VP of PR and Operations shares the fundamentals of effective branding with actionable strategies, game-changing tips, & real-world case studies.
Webinar
Integrating Marketing & Communications for PR Pros
Why silo these practices when you can integrate them to meet your objectives?
Podcasts
Connect with a larger community and these informative podcasts.
Podcasts
Your Brand, Your Impact with Anika Jackson
In a world inundated with profiles, your brand is critical to your message. The impact space is no different: whether you are running a for-profit or non-profit organization, clearly defining your beliefs and approach is key. Anika Jackson shares insights into crafting meaningful impact and navigating the intricacies of the industry.
Podcasts
How To Manage A Team Remotely, ft. Celina Shands | Sales & Cigars Ep. 139
Embrace the future of work with FCM CEO Celina Shands, a seasoned leader in remote team management for over 20 years. Whether you're fully remote or navigating a hybrid setup, discover nuggets of wisdom for effective leadership in the evolving workplace.
Podcasts
NonFiction Brand #229: “You can’t let somebody else get you out of alignment…” ft. Anika Jackson
USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism professor Anika Jackson joins host DP Knudten for a discussion about the intersection of PR and brand, and how the first step toward amplifying your brand is to actively identify the authenticity within it.
Podcasts
Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino Ft. FCM CEO Celina Shands
Join Joe Dimino in an interview with FCM Founder/CEO Celina Shands. From her roots in North Carolina to being crowned Female Athlete of the Year in college, discover how Celina's journey has shaped her unique approach to business leadership.
Podcasts
Empowering Cause-Drive Entrepreneurs
Anika Jackson shares her inspiring journey, from her role at Full Capacity Marketing to her mission-driven work with The Brand Amplifier. Discover how she empowers cause-driven businesses and entrepreneurs to amplify their impact in the world.
Podcasts
The Success Chronicles #343 – Celina Shands
In this episode of The Success Chronicles, host Chip Baker sat down with FCM’s Founder and CEO, Celina Shands to discuss her background, her path to success, and her mission to create positive change in the world.
Podcasts
How Nonprofits Can Position Their Brand To Solidify Their Niche with Celina Shands
A strong brand not only attracts supporters but also ensures long-term sustainability and success in fulfilling its mission. Celina Shands from Full Capacity Marketing, Inc. and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss how nonprofits can establish a strong brand identity that sets them apart.
Podcasts
Pretty Powerful Podcast Ep. 67
The Pretty Powerful Podcast is a platform that celebrates exceptional women and their stories. In this interview, Celina delves into her journey – from discovering true love to navigating the intricate world of entrepreneurship- and offers vital resources for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Podcasts
Entrepreneurship Unleashed: The Importance of Adult Education
Diversity of thought is going to create a better product and service hands down anytime.” -FCM CEO Celina Shands. Discover the secrets behind her 20-year journey in building a diverse and thriving remote workforce and the game-changing impact of entrepreneurship.
Podcasts
Women Empowerment 2023 (Better Lifestyle Podcast)
Listen to the powerful stories of 6 incredible women as they share their journeys of strength, resilience, and success on an episode of the "Welcome to a Better Lifestyle" Podcast. Featuring FCM’s CEO Celina Shands, this special edition on Women Empowerment is packed with actionable tips for embracing setbacks, building your skillset and expertise, and unlocking your true potential.
Podcasts
Integrated Marketing Strategies, but First, Brand
VP of PR and Operations Anika Jackson explains the benefits of integrating your marketing efforts across channels and the different strategies for each channel in the PESO model: paid, earned, shared, and owned. She also shares tips and insights on establishing an authentic brand identity, thought leadership, and building relationships in PR.
Podcasts
What Do You Need To Get Hired In Today’s Corporate Job Market?
No Woman Left Behind Podcast Host Rosie Zilinskas interviews FCM’s CEO as to what companies are doing to hire these days as they grapple with the world’s ever-changing landscape, and how workers can advance their careers.
Podcasts
The Lost Traveler Podcast with Henry-Cameron Allen
FCM’s CEO Celina Shands shares her incredible backstory, including how education and mentorship helped her gain a basketball scholarship that changed the trajectory of her life, starting three companies, including 21-year old Full Capacity Marketing.
What’s New
Thought leadership articles on marketing and communications
What’s New
Full capacity marketing earns 8 davey awards
Who won 8 international awards for their 2021 workforce and education campaigns?
What’s New
Cultivating Business Partnerships
FCM will deploy a Behind Every Employer campaign for College of the Canyons.
What’s New
The Future of Auto Tech
FCM receives another round of funding to support Bay Area regional colleges in CTE equity enrollment for NextGen Auto.
Recent Blog Posts
Get the latest advice from FCM on how to elevate your brand.
Recent Blog Posts
Getting Down to Business: Advocating for Small Businesses on Capitol Hill
FCM’s VP of Operations, Anika Jackson is a member of the Intuit Small Business Council which represents over 10 million small businesses. She recently had the privilege of participating in a visit to Capitol Hill to brief policy makers on the challenges facing small business owners and advocate for policies that support their growth and success. Here is Anika’s account of the visit.
Recent Blog Posts
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education: A Case Study in Effective Storytelling
People love a good story. Stories create emotional connections. They make information memorable. Read on to learn why you should pause to ask: What’s my organization’s story, and how are we telling it?
Recent Blog Posts
Lead Generation Got You Down?
Is college worth it? That’s a question more and more people are asking themselves – and that is creating a need to rethink lead generation campaigns and take a step toward building greater brand awareness for your college.
Recent Blog Posts
Coordinating Employer Engagement Regionally
Businesses and workers across the country have been nothing if not resilient over the past two years, as they worked to overcome unprecedented challenges brought on by the pandemic. Businesses in California’s Santa Cruz County are no exception. A recent report by the Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board (SCCWDB) highlights the major issues businesses face within
Recent Blog Posts
3 Marketing Trends to Embrace in 2023
If you jumped into the new year without much chance to focus your marketing efforts in 2023, don’t worry. FCM reviewed this year’s predicted marketing trends and compiled some of the top trends in the list below to guide (or refine) your planning.
Recent Blog Posts
Join the National Movement #MoveAheadWithAdultEd
College enrollment nationwide dropped 30% during the fall of 2020, as they scrambled to take their...
Recent Blog Posts
Website Maintenance – What Does it Mean?
Launching a website can feel like the culmination of a long journey! You have likely spent months working with a team on strategy, user...
Recent Blog Posts
San Francisco Bay Area colleges re-brand “Auto”
The Current COVID-19 Trends In Education Have Had A Significant Impact On The Methodology And Approach Organizations Need To...
Press Releases
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Meet the FCM Team
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