Best of CASE District VI Award
 

Institution: University of Denver

Title of entry: Voices of Experience podcast

About this entry: When a popular Daniels College of Business speaker series was forced to go dormant during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Voices of Experience (VOE) podcast was created to take its place. Each month, the podcast interviews CEOs and other senior business leaders, exploring topics at the intersection of business and the public good—one of the college's most important values. The two episodes included in this entry exemplify the podcast's intentions: creating a connection between Daniels and the Denver community, fostering engagement with alumni, and discussing the business world's most interesting and relevant issues. Each guest is selected in consultation with the college's Advancement and Corporate and Community Relations teams, intending to reward highly engaged alumni and build corporate partnerships. Episodes are recorded on the University of Denver campus, engineered with the help of media students, and distributed through the college's social media platforms. Now in its third season, the Voices of Experience podcast has reached thousands of listeners in 53 countries, expanding the college's influence. Engaging promotional graphics and tags on social media have provided a connection to students, alumni and business leaders that are invested in the college's success.