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This week's guest on The PR Week podcast is Jim O'Leary, an alum of Edelman and Weber Shandwick who recently joined Penta Group as CEO. O'Leary talks about why he switched firms and what the agency of the future looks like. Plus, the biggest PR and communications news of the week, including the completed Golin Ketchum merger, a new healthcare leader at Allison Worldwide and an interesting NBA Playoffs campaign starring Chipotle and Timothée Chalamet. And it wouldn't be The PR Week podcast without some banter about the start of the World Cup, so tune in to see who PRWeek's staff is supporting.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

‘If you're talking about brand reputation, this World Cup is probably the most important comms and strategy campaign for nations and for an organisation (FIFA) that we've ever seen… and it's fraught with dangers,' says MSQ Sport & Entertainment's co-founder Steve Martin, on a World Cup Special podcast by PRWeek.Speaking on the latest episode of Beyond the Noise, MSQ Sport & Entertainment co-founder Steve Martin, the most influential Sports Agency professional in PRWeek's 2026 Power Book, argues that “PR is having an extraordinary renaissance” with this World Cup, bearing in mind both the amount of earned-media-led brand campaigns and the level of reputation management required in what is proving a highly politicised tournament.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest communications and PR issues. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.In this episode, Martin was joined by fellow sports comms expert Sarah Hartwell, executive director for sports entertainment consultancy 50 Sport, who is also a proud Canadian.Hosted by PRWeek editor-in-chief Danny Rogers, Martin and Hartwell discuss successful brand campaigns from Nike, Adidas, Irn-Bru, Duracell, Lego, Burberry and others.They also talk about some of the damaging stories that are impacting the reputation of FIFA and the United States, as well as the opportunities for fellow host nations Canada and Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does every technology client now need to be able to tell an AI story?  Tyler Perry, co-CEO of Mission North, tries to answer that question and much more on this latest edition of The PR Week podcast.  Perry also chats about:  -How her firm makes sure employees are upskilled on the latest technology.  -Mission North's status as a Benefit Corporation, and how it balances that with servicing clients.  -Her expectations for the PR agency sector.  Also on this episode: PRWeek's Jess Ruderman talks about the 2026 edition of PRWeek's Pride in PR list, as well as trends she's reporting on as major brands pull back from public Pride sponsorships.  Plus, Edelman names its first global chief creator officer and T.J. Maxx has a cheeky response to being made the object of fun in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a Pride Month special, PRWeek UK speaks to two prominent LGBTQ+ PR professionals on the comms industry's progress, as well as analysing what ‘corporate pride' looks like in 2026.Christina Peach, director at FleishmanHillard and head of comms for London Pride 2026, is our guest on this week's podcast, alongside Josh Wheeler, founder of Be Broadcast PR and head of comms at InterComms, the network for LGBTQ+ PR professionals.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest communications and PR issues. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or on your favourite platform.The guests dissect the finding that the majority of LGBTQ+ comms professionals do not feel there are visible or vocal role models within the industry, and about half believe LGBTQ+ practitioners become less open about their identity as they become more senior.Speaking to PRWeek deputy news editor Evie Barrett, Peach and Wheeler also discuss the effects of big businesses scaling back their DEI initiatives, giving examples of organisations that they believe engage authentically with Pride Month.The guests offer tips to employers on being more inclusive, as well as advice to PR professionals struggling to be open about their identity in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do people in the space sector think they have a comms problem and yet the public at large think space is sexy? Should we stop evangelising about the technology that gets stuff into space rather than the core marketing message? After all, KFC is about the chicken not the trucks that deliver it.What are the leadership opportunities in the UK from launch in Scotland and what is the “environmental conscience” behind that endeavour? And how did we end up with kids in St Austell working on global lunar space missions on the back of a famous “failure”?Join Alice, Jess Ratty from Halo Global and John Harrington UK editor of PR Week, as they confront the introspection of space and figure out better ways of confounding British understatement and amazing a world of would-be investors.Contributors:Alice Bunn, President of UKspace Dr Alice Bunn OBE FIMechE FRAeS CEng | LinkedInUKspace: Overview | LinkedIn Jess Ratty, Founder and Leader, Halo GlobalJess Ratty | LinkedInJohn Harrington, UK Editor, PR WeekJohn Harrington | LinkedInPR Week UKKey topics covered:CommunicationsMarketingLeadership opportunitiesSaxa Vord launchEnvironmentSpaceport CornwallVirgin Orbit's “Start me Up” mission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The question is no longer whether brands should work with influencers. It's about how brands can leverage culturally relevant influencers as part of an integrated digital ecosystem that drives brand impact while building trust, brand equity and advocacy, all while staying compliant within industry regulations. Healthcare brands face some of the toughest such regulations, which is why this sector is so helpful to examine in this regard. That is why the counsel offered on this podcast from Real Chemistry's Erin Bittner, president of integrated communications, and Bayer's Courtney Ambrosi, director of consumer integrated marketing strategy, women's healthcare, is so valuable. During this conversation, the two discuss why cultural relevance and authenticity matter more than reach. They provide a blueprint for integration in a digital ecosystem. Help in measuring both the hard and soft value of influencer marketing is provided. And they make a compelling case for why compliance is a catalyst, not a constraint, for stronger influencer partnerships. If you want to learn how to work with influencers in a manner that will drive deeper credibility, connection and business impact, you've found the right podcast. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Alex Myers, founder and CEO of Manifest, who joins the show to talk about the growth of his firm and what he's learned along the way. Among those lessons, how to break through across types of media, whether paid, earned or owned.  Also on this week's show, the biggest PR and communications news of the week, such as major people moves at Lumen Technologies and Duolingo, World Cup campaigns and mass transit madness and Charmin's fast reaction to an NBA cultural moment.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As brands race to understand how they show up in generative AI and measure their visibility, many make strategic decisions based on incomplete data. A smart prompt framework can be the main ingredient for uncovering key narratives, filling visibility gaps and gaining share of answer. During this podcast, Coyne PR's Stacy Bataille, SVP, and Sierra L'Altrelli, VP of PR and analytics, provide a 360-degree master class to help you truly tap into the power of the prompt. They counsel on how to achieve the right language, tone and intent in all your prompts. They lay out the risks of having too narrow a set of prompts. They help you move beyond raw AI outputs to glean insight you can act on immediately. To top it all off, they lead an exercise in which a prompt is crafted on the spot — putting all the lessons on display for you to follow. The ability to prompt effectively will become — if it hasn't already — one of the most important skills a PR pro can master. This conversation will be a huge step in that direction for you.   PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In each episode of the new podcast series Am I the PR A***hole? (AITPRA), PRWeek will read out your anonymous PR confessions and our judges – Lynn Advisory founder Shayoni Lynn and Hoffman Agency UK co-MD Richard Fogg – will decide whether an ethical line has been crossed. Confessions can be submitted via this link.This week's confessions include:Purposely uploading unflattering images to a press portalPitching the same ‘exclusive' to two rival newspapersAsking juniors to sort travel adminAnd finally… booking a destructive thrash techno band for a credit card launch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode of The PR Week podcast was recorded on the ground at our 2026 Women of Distinction event in New York City, which was held on May 19. This year, PRWeek honored 27 Women of Distinction and 13 Women to Watch.  Hear highlights from the day's panels, which included sessions on “How to Thrive as Communications Intensifies” and “The Future of the Corporate Affairs Organization.” The event's keynote speaker, NHL senior executive Kim Davis, also spoke about leading as a woman of color and the vision behind the league's Heated Rivalry strategy.  PRWeek news editor Diana Bradley and reporter Julia Walker share their takeaways from the event.  Additionally, listen to off-stage interviews with Women of Distinction honorees such as United Airlines' Nicole Carriere and LaForce's Olita Mills; and Women to Watch honorees including DNA Communications' Sara Jane Baker and Anthropologie Group's Kate Haldy. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How should public affairs and political comms in the UK navigate political upheaval? PRWeek's latest podcast takes a look.This week's episode of Beyond the Noise features Damion Potter, executive chairman, public affairs in the UK, at H/Advisors; Emily Fermor, partner at Hanbury Strategy and chair of the PRCA Public Affairs Professional Board; and Fraser Raleigh, MD, public affairs and government relations, at SEC Newgate.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.As Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces his first proper challenge as Labour leader since coming to office, our guests discuss how their workload has changed since the crisis began following the elections on 7 May.They talk about what clients have been looking for specifically in this period of uncertainty and how they know which politicians, spads and civil servants to target in particular.Speaking to PRWeek UK editor John Harrington, they discuss whether they think the expected leadership challengers are likely to be more or less amenable to businesses and lobbying should they come to power. How the Starmer government has differed from expectations from a public affairs perspective, and how this has changed over time, is also examined.The guests also give their perspective on how they think the political crisis might end – and whether Starmer will last the distance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The agencies performing best right now are not always the biggest or the most specialized. They are the ones figuring out how to evolve alongside their clients, lead with conviction, and build something that lasts. And that includes actively reflecting on the lessons of leadership learned along the way.Anne Green sits down with Beth Cleveland, CEO of Praytell, and Laura Tomasetti, CEO and founder of 360PR+, to mark their shared recognition on PRWeek's 2026 Women of Distinction list. The three trade lessons learned across decades of leadership – from what feels familiar versus what feels genuinely new in the agency world right now to the rise of AI as a value-creating catalyst. They share stories of the mentors who shaped them, why "walk around" leadership still matters in a hybrid world, and how celebrating small wins is critical for teams in danger of burning out on constant change. The conversation closes with practical leadership advice for anyone earlier in their career, including the case for active listening, leaning into your authentic strengths, and not traveling “too light” when it comes to maintaining the relationships you build along the way.In this episode:Why the best agencies today are operating partners, not just service providersHow to balance the pace of change with sustainable, healthy team cultureWhat active listening, authenticity, and curiosity unlock for emerging leadersThe case for thinking like a counselor early in your career, not just an executor

The special guest on this week's episode of The PR Week podcast is Jim Joseph, global head of brand impact at FleishmanHillard.  Joseph talks about the launch this week of FleishmanHillard's America 250 Unit, a specialized offering designed to help brands and organizations navigate the opportunities and complexities surrounding the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week is discussed, such as PRWeek's Agency Business Report 2026; the return of Haymarket Media's AI Deciphered conference in New York in November; a new reputation management and crisis consultancy launched by two Edelman vets; and a promotion on Uber's comms team. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jaime Hunt sits down with Abbigail Tumpey, Vice President for Institute Communications at Georgia Tech, to unpack how AI in higher education is reshaping the future of enrollment marketing, communications strategy, and institutional leadership. From synthetic audience testing to AI-powered workflow optimization, Abbigail shares how Georgia Tech is embedding artificial intelligence into the fabric of its communications culture. The conversation explores what it actually looks like to operationalize AI across a university marketing team — not just experiment with it. If you're wondering how higher education marketers can move beyond AI hype and start building smarter systems, this episode offers one of the most practical and visionary conversations in higher education podcasts today. Guest Name: Abbigail Tumpey, Vice President for Institute Communications at the Georgia Institute of Technology Guest Social: LinkedIn Guest Bio: Abbigail Tumpey is the vice president for Institute Communications at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she leads the Institute's marketing and communications strategy. As Chief Communications Officer, she oversees brand and reputation management across media relations, events, research communications, marketing and internal communications, executive communications, creative services, and digital strategy. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Abbigail spent 25 years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including 21 years in senior communication leadership roles. She served as head of communications from March 2021 to March 2022, overseeing the agency's communication efforts during the COVID-19 emergency response. In that role, she reimagined CDC's communications function and led the agency's largest communications reorganization in more than a decade.  During her tenure at CDC, Abbigail expanded clinical outreach capacity and built public-private partnerships and coalitions that advanced patient safety and public health initiatives. She spearheaded numerous national and international campaigns, including serving as one of the founders of the World Rabies Day initiative in 2007 and overseeing CDC's antibiotic resistance communications from 2009–2016. She also played lead communication roles during major outbreak responses, including the 2012 multistate fungal meningitis outbreak, the 2014–2015 Ebola outbreak, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2023 mpox response. In 2016, Abbigail was named one of 36 Champions of PR by PR Week magazine for their inaugural Hall of Femme. In 2021, she was recognized as a PRWeek Health Influencer for shaping the national dialogue around the COVID response, vaccine distribution, booster efforts, and improving health outcomes. Abbigail earned a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and a Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida. She is married to influenza researcher Terrence Tumpey and is the proud mother of two sons. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Creativity isn't what you make. It's how you think. And organizations that treat it as a department — rather than a discipline —are leaving serious competitive advantage on the table. In this episode, we challenge one of business' most frustrating and persistent myths: that creativity belongs to a certain type of person in a certain type of role. We make the case that creativity is not an output but a behavior: a way of thinking, questioning and problem-solving that drives measurable impact. We explore how creative thinking has been systematically stripped from our institutions and culture, and what that's costing organizations today. For PR, communications, marketing and advertising leaders, the conversation focuses on what it actually takes to build a genuinely creative culture — from a foundational philosophy of why you exist, who you hire and why the agencies that will win the next decade are the ones brave enough to stop selling work and start selling thinking. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's guest on The PR Week podcast is Courtney Kasinger, executive director of communications at Eli Lilly and Company and jury chair for the 2026 PRWeek Healthcare Awards.  She talks about standout work from this year's awards program and other trends she's seeing in healthcare and marketing communications.  Plus the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as major agency acquisitions and a new role for one of the sports world's most prominent communicators. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does PRWeek's UK Top 150 Consultancies project tell us about the agency world in 2026 and beyond? PRWeek's latest podcast takes a look.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform. This week, PRWeek journalists Danny Rogers (editor-in-chief), John Harrington (UK editor) and Siobhan Holt (deputy editor) delve into some of the main findings from PRWeek's flagship UK Top 150 Consultancies project, which went live this week.They look at how agencies are increasingly having to run to stand still, especially given the pressure on margins, despite the agency sector overall being in growth.The trio discuss what agency leaders are saying about trading in 2025 and so far this year, and look at trends across different sectors, including consumer, health and tech PR.The journalists also discuss trends such as the apparent deprioritisation of media relations and the growing importance of AI, and look at changes in headcount, redundancies and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Ross Goldstein is an award-winning public relations and marketing practitioner. He spent a decade building communications and content programs for top-ranked communications firms, and then founded Press Record Communications, which is generating success through innovating public relations, content development, and thought leadership campaigns. Justin is a frequent commentator on trending news, appearing in premier media outlets like Forbes and PR Week. Justin was voted an Exceptional Under 35 by the Public Relations Society of America and served on the Board of Directors of PRSA's New York chapter. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Justin Goldstein:Website: https://pressrecord.co *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Recorded live at the PRWeek Sports Conference in New York City, this is The PR Week podcast. From the rise of women's sports leagues and the road to the World Cup and the Olympic Games, sports is the ultimate consumer powerhouse. On today's show, you will hear from leaders in sports and communications, beginning with keynote speaker and multi-time WNBA champ Breanna Stewart.  Plus, hear from panelists such as Anna Lingeris of Hershey, Cynthia Martinez of the U.S. Soccer Federation and Taylor CEO Maeve Hagen.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PRWeek speaks to Sarah Lester, editor at Manchester Evening News (MEN), for the Future of the Media series. Among other things, Lester discusses what stories work, and how that has shifted PR and media relations; the rise of fake ‘experts'; whether press releases are getting worse; the advantage of video content and social media channels for news; how MEN journalists use AI; misinformation in the media and how to stop it; the future of the media and how she feels about the publishing industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PRWeek speaks to Adam Leyland, editor-in-chief at The Grocer, for the Future of the Media series.Among other things, Leyland discusses PR and media relations; the grocery trade title's social media strategy; how journalists use AI; and how PR can help with the UK's HFSS (high in fat, salt, or sugar) legislation.Stay tuned for more interviews with editors, as part of the Future of the Media, which will be published on the podcast feed soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PODCAST EPISODE | An Analog Brain In A Digital Age With Marco Ciappelli The United States spends 18.7% of its GDP on health — two to three times what countries like Italy spend. Italy has a longer life expectancy. So what exactly are we paying for? Gil Bashe, Chair of Global Health & Purpose at FINN Partners, former combat medic, and author of Healing the Sick Care System: Why People Matter, joined me on An Analog Brain In A Digital Age to talk about what happens when a system designed to heal people forgets that people exist. This is not a rant. It's a diagnosis — from someone who has seen the system from every angle: the battlefield, the boardroom, the pharmaceutical lobby, and the bedside of his own child.

The Apprentice contestant and PR specialist Lawrence Rosenberg and Andrew Bloch, the PR adviser to Lord Alan Sugar, are guests on this week's PRWeek Beyond the Noise podcast episode.Lawrence Rosenberg discusses his background in communications and public affairs, as well as his experiences on the BBC reality show The Apprentice.On the show, the public affairs professional was looking to impress Lord Sugar and secure his mentorship, as well as a £250,000 investment in his business plan. He reached the final five candidates of the show. Andrew Bloch, PR adviser to Lord Alan Sugar, co-founded and led Frank PR as managing partner for 20 years before stepping back in 2020 to launch Andrew Bloch & Associates. He also works as an adviser to several firms in the PR and communications industry. Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest communications and PR issues. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or on your favourite platform.Rosenberg talks about what influenced him to take part in The Apprentice, what comms skills he used to maximise the opportunity, and chats about what PR skills have come in useful after appearing in the show.Bloch explains how he first met Sugar, how he got involved in The Apprentice, and shares his insights from over the past 20 years.Rosenberg responds to the criticism he received for his business plan, which was to launch a PR firm using AI technology. He also explains his future plans after the show. Bloch shares his view on Rosenberg's business plan, and discusses how he is assisting the show's winner, Karishma Vijay. Other topics discussed include reality TV stars becoming influencers and the biggest comms lessons Rosenberg has taken away from the experience. Bloch offers his advice to Rosenberg on how to monopolise on the comms and PR opportunities. Joining Rosenberg and Bloch on this episode is PRWeek UK deputy editor Siobhan Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week's PRWeek Crisis Conference in Washington, DC, had a who's who list of speakers and attendees.  On this podcast, hear from Kristin Cabot, who talks about taking back the narrative after the Coldplay KissCam incident went viral.  Also hear from attendees and speakers Chuck Todd of the Chuck Toddcast and Noosphere's Sunday Night with Chuck Todd, Marli Collier of Airlines for America and Lauren Odell of Gladstone Partners. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Adam Sohn, VP of communications at T-Mobile, and a veteran of communications roles at companies including Microsoft, Amazon and Lockheed Martin.  He talks about a day in the life of a tech sector PR executive, how his team uses AI and what the Seattle PR scene is like. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, from the “rise of consultancies” to the latest on how Nutella maximized its big moment in space.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How can PR overcome its ageism problem? That's the topic of PRWeek's latest podcast.Joining us this week is Madeleine Weightman, co-founder of The Work Crowd, which co-produced a recent studyshowing that comms is among the most-affected industries when it comes to age discrimination.Our other guest is Ginny Paton, founder and MD of Ready or Not and president of Women in PR, which has also looked at the issues.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen in the browser above or on your favourite platform.Speaking to PRWeek UK editor John Harrington, our guests discuss the main findings of the report, which was produced with Hanson Search and surveyed more than 200 senior industry leaders.They look at some of the stereotypes about older workers in comms and discuss why they persist, and why our industry doesn't appear to value experience more.The guests discuss why ageism can affect women more than men. They offer advice for employers, and to employees who may have been affected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Bradley Akubuiro, head of the corporate communications practice at Bully Pulpit International and a veteran of companies such as Boeing and United Technologies and organizations such as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.  He talks about crisis communications, and why it often flummoxes organizations, as well as memories of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.  Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including Artemis II, and why it was a major opportunity for one brand; Martin Sorrell's thoughts on the state of the industry and holding companies; Publicis Groupe's acquisition of 160over90; and a major account win for Edelman amid executive departures at the firm.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brandon Stanton is a photographer, influential social media content creator and author — and now he's also PRWeek's Communicator of the Year for 2026.  Stanton joins the latest edition of The PR Week podcast to talk about the different countries and cultures he's visited, from places as varied as Iran to Queens, New York. He also chats about approaching a subject and surprises he's encountered.  Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including a major communications hire at Nike, a new co-CEO at Kekst CNC, Therabody's new PR AOR and how KitKat responded to the theft of thousands of its chocolate bars in Europe. Also on the agenda: takeaways from PRWeek's latest Salary Survey .  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Rob Longert, cofounder and managing partner of Day One Agency. He talks about the agency's heritage in other PR firms and how it puts earned media at the center of the work it does for clients.  Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including controversies involving ABC's The Bachelorette and Chappell Roan, a new chief communications officer at Lockheed Martin and the “death of the metaverse.”  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the biggest night in PR. The PRWeek Awards U.S. took place in New York City on Thursday, and all of the industry's stars were out.  PRWeek's reporters chatted with the executives whose agencies, companies, organizations or campaigns won awards, as well as other big names who joined in the celebration.  Plus, hear from PRWeek's communicator of the year for 2026, Brandon Stanton, creator of Humans of New York.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is none other than Diana Littman, U.S. CEO of MSL.  She talks about her goals for the agency, seven years into its top role, and what it's like working on client assignments with other agencies from Publicis Groupe and other networks. She also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the un-retirement campaign for Mr. Clean.  Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as Omnicom PR relocating agencies, the fortuitous timing of Wendy's chief tasting officer job ad and Cup Noodles' special celebrity collaboration product launch in Asia.  It's also the biggest week of the year on the PR calendar, with the PRWeek Awards U.S. set for Thursday night in New York City.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

According to Bader Rutter CEO David Jordan, a brand's ultimate goal should be to become the reflex choice of consumers. The ultimate way to achieve that is by establishing mental equity. Think of it as an equation: Belief + Behavior = Mental Equity. During this discussion, Jordan highlights two recent campaigns — including a 2026 PRWeek Awards finalist in the Best in B2B category — to illustrate this innovative marketing approach, one that has reaped impressive and measurable benefits to the brands involved. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How can young PR pros and recent graduates connect with mentors? And what should both sides get out of the relationship?  Those are a few questions answered on the latest edition of The PR Week podcast, starring Jon Harris, EVP and chief communications and networking officer at Conagra Brands, and his mentee, Zeno Group senior account supervisor Jocelyn Arellano, a 2025 NextGen Awards honoree.  Also on the agenda: the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including WPP's Q4 2025 and full year earnings;  a shift at the top of PRWeek's 2025 U.S. agency rankings; the decision by Levi Strauss & Co.'s chief communications officer to retire and much more.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Armando Azarloza, CEO of Axis Agency.  He talks about the Hispanic market in the U.S. and why it must be a focus of any brand marketing campaign and not just an afterthought. He also discusses Bad Bunny's performance at Super Bowl LX and his time working for the late first lady Nancy Reagan.  Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including Omnicom's first earnings report since acquiring Interpublic Group, Alexis Williams' promotion at Target and the 2026 PRWeek Communicator of the Year.  We also pay tribute to sports PR pioneer Alan Taylor, who passed away this month.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Fred Haberman, cofounder and CEO of Minnesota-based agency Haberman and one of the authors of an op-ed calling for deescalation by federal agents operating in the Twin Cities. Haberman talks about what the situation on the ground in Minneapolis is like, and how it's affected both residents and members of the business community. He also chats about the Winter Olympics and a decidedly non-Olympic competition: pond hockey. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including earnings from Havas and Dentsu; an executive move at Weber Shandwick and a look back at the life and career of Jesse Jackson.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is a difference between being a good, perhaps even great, place to work and being the very best. And that difference can make all the difference on so many levels, recruitment and retention of the best talent among them.Everyone appreciates how important a “good culture” is to establishing the ultimate workplace, but few truly grasp the tactics necessary to achieve and/or improve upon it.Most understand that leadership sets the tone when it comes to your workplace environment — whether in-office, remote or both — but many don't realize that every person in the organization has a crucial role to play in this equation.Being a “Best Place to Work” takes exactly that — work. It doesn't happen by accident. It takes a plan. And this podcast will go a long way toward helping you devise that plan.And our secret ingredient:One leader each from three organizations that were named 2025 PRWeek Best Places To Work, all of whom are under the umbrella of our podcast partner, Syneos Health Communications.Our featured guests:   -Arwen Evans, MD, Chamberlain Healthcare Public Relations   -Anna Khersonsky, MD, Chandler Chicco   -Alina Worth, MD, Biosector 2The best way to learn how to do something is to hear from those who have done it. This event presents you that precise opportunity — and we look forward to you joining us for it. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PRWeek.com Theme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSIC Jaymes - First One   Follow us: @PRWeekUS Receive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Public Perception of Engagement: A 2024 Pew Research Center study across 24 countries found that a median of 74% of citizens believe elected officials do not care what people like them think, while only 26% believe they do. Studies on professional communications indicate a very high level of consensus—over 80%—among professionals (which includes political communications) regarding the importance of PR for their organizations.   Dr. Stuart Thomson Chart.PR is a communications and public affairs consultant helping clients navigate politics, government, the media, and Brexit. He won 'Online Influencer of the Year, 2020' in the current affairs category by Vuelio. He advises clients on all elements of their public affairs strategies, including corporate communications and reputation management issues. His work has included legislative lobbying, profile-raising, planning communications, and he has also worked on several high-profile media relations and crisis communications programmes for clients across a range of sectors. Stuart has also dealt with health and safety incidents, high-profile corporate announcements, government reports, and consumer TV investigations. Stuart graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a degree in Economics and Politics before completing a Ph.D. from the same institution. His thesis, 'The Social Democratic Dilemma', went on to form the basis of a book published by Macmillan. His book, 'New Activism and the Corporate Response' was rated as one of the Top 100 management books of 2004 by the Australian Financial Review, and a book that "every aspiring business leader should read" according to MIS Asia. Stuart is an honorary research fellow in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen. He is a member of the practitioner panel for the Interest Groups and Advocacy journal, and is a former associate editor of Renewal: the Journal of Labour Politics. Stuart was listed as one of the Top 100 Public Affairs Consultants by Total Politics and has been a judge for the Public Affairs News Awards and PR Week awards. He was shortlisted for the prestigious IoD and CIPR Director of the Year award. Stuart has devised and runs several specialist courses on public affairs for the CIPR and PRCA. For More Information: https://stuartthomson.co.uk/ LinkedIn: @StuartThomson Listen: https://stuartthomson.co.uk/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Storm Tussey, chief marketing officer for Discover Puerto Rico, joins The PR Week's latest episode as Puerto Rico is getting ready to celebrate Bad Bunny's performance headlining the Super Bowl LX halftime show. Also on the agenda: the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including Publicis Groupe reporting positive quarterly earnings during a tough week on Wall Street for holding companies, the first message from Target's new CEO to employees and the next Cannes Lions PR jury leader.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guest on the latest edition of The PR Week podcast is Nick Kalm, founder and CEO of Reputation Partners, a firm he launched in 2002 after working at Edelman. Kalm talks about the corporate reaction to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal agents, and whether a letter signed by dozens of Minnesota-based companies accomplished its goals. Plus, the early marketing storylines for Super Bowl LX, a Danone communications executive joins PVH and major agency moves by Confidant and Ruder Finn.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Swiss Alps providing a backdrop for global discussions on transformation and growth, they explore the discovery of a $7 trillion global reputation economy. The conversation covers how reputation has officially graduated from a soft concept to a measurable financial asset, the critical insights from their roundtable session on the workplace in the age of AI and the massive opportunities available for leaders who treat reputation as a driver of shareholder value. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The World Economic Forum in Davos brings together many of the most important political and business leaders in the world, and it's also a who's who gathering of some of the biggest names in the PR industry. PRWeek VP and editorial director Steve Barrett was on the ground in Switzerland this week, chatting with executives including Edelman CEO Richard Edelman, Burson CEO Corey duBrowa and Weber Shandwick North America CEO Jim O'Leary.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join PRWeek VP, editorial director Steve Barrett as he sits down with Weber Shandwick CEO, North America and global president Jim O'Leary in Davos to discuss why CCOs have gained ground in the past year — and how they can continue to navigate the new stakeholder economy. PRWeek.com Theme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSIC Jaymes - First One   Follow us: @PRWeekUS Receive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is one of the best-known in-house communications executives in the industry: Jonathan Adashek, senior vice president of marketing and communications at IBM. He talks about how IBM's leadership set a clear course for the company in areas such as AI and technology at large and why former CEO Louis Gerstner has been rightly credited with “saving” the company. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including people moves at Carnival Cruise Line, Avoq and Merck; an intriguing midsize agency acquisition and Bombas' reaction to being made a joke at the Golden Globes. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's episode of The PR Week podcast features 2026 predictions from our editorial team: Editorial director Steve Barrett, news editor Diana Bradley, associate news editor Jess Ruderman and reporter Julia Walker. They talk about what's in-store for the year ahead in relation to consumer marketing trends, agency dynamics and the impact of AI.PRWeek executive editor Frank Washkuch also joins the podcast remotely from CES in Las Vegas. He shares his insights and snippets of conversations he had with PR pros on the ground at the event, such as Jennifer Hartmann, John Deere's global director of corporate reputation and brand marketing; Sona Iliffe-Moon, Yahoo's chief communications officer; and Joseph Gallo, PayPal's director of communications and head of communications for crypto and PayPal Ads.The team also discusses the biggest industry news of the week, including Allison Worldwide hiring Wendy Lund as global CEO; ICR appointing Anton Nicholas as CEO; Chris Chiames' retirement from his role as Carnival Cruise Line's chief communications officer; Universal Music Group naming James Steven as EVP and chief communications officer; and WPP launching Agent Hub on its AI marketing platform WPP Open.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Another year has come and gone for The PR Week podcast, and this year has once again been filled with top guests and key insights. Check out this highlight reel of some of the year's best episodes, including leaders from top agencies such as The Weber Shandwick Collective and in-house teams such as Walmart and Ford.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guest on the latest edition of The PR Week podcast is Kim Sample, president of the PR Council, a national trade organization that works on behalf of agencies. As a year of massive change for the agency landscape wraps up, Sample talks about what her industry partners are thinking while entering 2026. She also chats about the effects of Omnicom's acquisition of Interpublic Group, as well as other industry and economic trends. Plus the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, from a range of high-level people moves at organizations from OpenAI to Intel and Netflix to reaction to Vanity Fair's profile of the White House staff.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guest on the latest, wide-ranging edition of The PR Week podcast is Dan Bartlett, executive vice president of corporate affairs at Walmart. He joins the podcast during an important week for Walmart, after the retail giant eschewed the New York Stock Exchange for the Nasdaq. Bartlett talks about that and discusses the communications skills and preparation ethic of Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. He also reflects on his time crafting the public communications strategy of former President George W. Bush. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as the latest from Omnicom's acquisition of Interpublic Group, Publicis Groupe's 100th birthday celebration, the affordability debate and new communications leaders at Duolingo and Insulet.  PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“The goal is to have a good vibe.” This week we have, Melissa Rosenfield, the dynamic founder of IFP Communications and former "Director of Vibe" at Viceroy Hotel Group. Our conversation delved into Melissa's remarkable journey of being in debt to running a 7-figure company in 18 months and her path from the corporate world to the exhilarating—and sometimes daunting—realm of entrepreneurship. The turnaround includes winning an award of the “Best Places to Work” by PR Week.Melissa shares her challenges, such as managing through the COVID-19 pandemic, which led her to restructure her business with the help of a consultant. The result? A lean, loyal and resilient team.In this episode you will learn:How to make a buzz-worthy event - 10:47How Melissa went from debt to 7-figures - 15:16How to focus on growth by prioritizing a healthy environment - 21:41How to define ROI by your goals: brand awareness, sales, or market entry - 30:28How to value your relationships and friendships in business - 35:23Her advice to others - 41:27- Get On Camera with Kim's brand new 7-Day On-Camera Challenge -FREE DOWNLOAD: 10 Tips to Make Better Video In Less Time (To Grow Your Revenue) click here -Follow host Kim Rittberg on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.