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Às vezes, a vida nos ensina através de cenas simples…como a de um jardineiro.Um executivo de uma grande empresa contratou, por telefone, um profissional para cuidar do seu jardim.Quando chegou em casa, encontrou um garoto de quinze, talvez dezesseis anos.Mesmo surpreso, deixou que ele realizasse o serviço.O trabalho foi feito com capricho.Antes de ir embora, o menino pediu licença para usar o telefone.Do outro lado da linha, oferecia seus serviços com dedicação:disse que cortava a grama, recolhia o lixo, limpava as ferramentas, era pontual e tinha um preço justo.A resposta era sempre a mesma:“Não preciso. Já tenho um jardineiro — e estou muito satisfeita.”Ao desligar, o executivo comentou:— Que pena… você perdeu a cliente.E o garoto respondeu com tranquilidade:— Não perdi. Eu sou o jardineiro dela.Só queria ter certeza de que ela está feliz comigo.E essa pequena história abre espaço para uma reflexão bonita.No jardim das afeições, o que sustenta as flores não são os grandes gestos,mas o cuidado de todos os dias.É ir retirando, com delicadeza, aquilo que pesa.É não deixar que os resíduos das mágoas se acumulem.É manter vivas as ferramentas da gentileza, da atenção e do respeito.O amor floresce nos detalhes.Como a chuva que chega mansa e fertiliza a terra.Como o sol que aquece sem pedir nada em troca.São esses pequenos cuidados que fazem a vida frutificar em felicidade.
Às vezes, a vida nos ensina através de cenas simples…como a de um jardineiro.Um executivo de uma grande empresa contratou, por telefone, um profissional para cuidar do seu jardim.Quando chegou em casa, encontrou um garoto de quinze, talvez dezesseis anos.Mesmo surpreso, deixou que ele realizasse o serviço.O trabalho foi feito com capricho.Antes de ir embora, o menino pediu licença para usar o telefone.Do outro lado da linha, oferecia seus serviços com dedicação:disse que cortava a grama, recolhia o lixo, limpava as ferramentas, era pontual e tinha um preço justo.A resposta era sempre a mesma:“Não preciso. Já tenho um jardineiro — e estou muito satisfeita.”Ao desligar, o executivo comentou:— Que pena… você perdeu a cliente.E o garoto respondeu com tranquilidade:— Não perdi. Eu sou o jardineiro dela.Só queria ter certeza de que ela está feliz comigo.E essa pequena história abre espaço para uma reflexão bonita.No jardim das afeições, o que sustenta as flores não são os grandes gestos,mas o cuidado de todos os dias.É ir retirando, com delicadeza, aquilo que pesa.É não deixar que os resíduos das mágoas se acumulem.É manter vivas as ferramentas da gentileza, da atenção e do respeito.O amor floresce nos detalhes.Como a chuva que chega mansa e fertiliza a terra.Como o sol que aquece sem pedir nada em troca.São esses pequenos cuidados que fazem a vida frutificar em felicidade.
Trust used to flow upward. To experts, institutions, and authority. Then it shifted to “people like me.” Now even that circle is tightening. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a growing insularity: smaller tribes, hardened perspectives, and a widening mass-class divide driven by whether people believe the system works for them. Persuasion is shifting to trust brokerage, and what communicators, leaders, and businesses can do when trust itself has become the battleground.Listen For3:10 Skip the opening story and go right to the interview with Tim Weber3:47 What does it mean that we've moved from echo chambers to “turtle shells”7:21 Is polarization economic, cultural, technological—or all three?12:35 How can companies blunt fear and become true trust brokers?20:13 Will AI reinforce our biases and deepen our personal echo chambers?Guest: Tim Weber, Managing Director & EMEA Head of Editorial, EdelmanLinkedIn | Instagram | Bio | Website2026 Edelman Trust Barometer DougSubstack | Website | LinkedInFarzanaSubstack | Website | LinkedInAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
00:00 Mais de 1 milhão atrasaram o financiamento00:52 Os números reais (2022 a 2025)01:48 Como funciona a alienação fiduciária02:52 Crescimento dos leilões imobiliários03:13 A vida real: divórcio, filhos, desemprego04:21 A falsa sensação de estabilidade04:55 O sistema é feito para beneficiar os bancos05:39 Regra 01 | Reserva de Emergência06:28 Regra 02 | Seguro Prestamista e Seguro de Vida06:55 Regra 03 | Amortização é o seu melhor investimento07:30 Regra 04 | Estratégia de saída07:52 Conclusão sobre o sonho da casa própria08:31 RC Club vs RC Wealth: Qual escolher?
Márcio Astrini, secretário-executivo do Observatório do Clima, trata dos temas mais relevantes sobre Meio Ambiente e mudanças climáticas. A coluna vai ao ar às 6ªs, 7h45, no Jornal Eldorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
O ator brasileiro ajuda-nos a responder a um homem em crise conjugal e fala sobre a sua nova peça "O Figurante".
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Can a joke really sell a brand? Or save it from sameness?Most campaigns sound the same because they're afraid to sound wrong. Safe language, serious faces, purpose-heavy messages that all blur together. And yet one of the most successful creative agencies in North America has built its reputation by doing the opposite. Zulu Alpha Kilo lives by a simple motto… Fight Sameness… and they do it with humor, sarcasm, and a willingness to say the quiet part out loud.Why does that work? Why does making people laugh end up being the fastest way to earn trust? Why does honesty often land better as a joke than a lecture. Listen For3:01 Fast-forward to the start of the interview5:19 Check out an example of a funny (sarcastic) ad by Zulu Alpha Kilo5:36 Why does ad satire feel so personal to marketers?9:11 What tiny detail annoyed people in that absurd ad? Guest: Michael Siegers, Zulu Alpha Kilo Website | InstagramDougSubstack | Website | LinkedIn FarzanaSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
Hai Wonder Kids, Kembali dalam renungan anak GKY Mangga Besar. Judul renungan hari ini adalah PRIA TELANJANG DI GETSEMANIDiambil dari: Markus 14:51–52 (TB)“Ada seorang muda yang mengikuti Yesus, hanya memakai sehelai kain lenan pada tubuhnya. Mereka menangkap dia, tetapi ia melepaskan kain itu dan lari dengan telanjang.”Wonder Kids, hari ini kita membaca detail kecil tapi penting yang hanya dicatat oleh Injil Markus. Setelah Yesus selesai berdoa di Taman Getsemani, Yudas datang bersama para serdadu untuk menangkap Yesus. Para murid ketakutan. Mereka semua melarikan diri.Markus mencatat bahwa ada seorang pemuda yang juga mengikuti Yesus. Ketika para serdadu mencoba menangkapnya, ia begitu takut sampai meninggalkan pakaiannya dan lari telanjang. Pemuda ini sangat takut. Ia memilih rasa malu daripada tertangkap. Ia memilih lari daripada berdiri bersama Yesus.Yesus sebenarnya sudah memperingatkan murid-murid-Nya. Yesus berkata bahwa semua orang akan meninggalkan-Nya, tetapi orang yang bertahan sampai akhir akan diselamatkan. Sayangnya, pada malam itu, tidak ada satu pun murid yang benar-benar berdiri teguh. Semua melarikan diri.Tetapi kabar baiknya adalah: kita memiliki sesuatu yang tidak dimiliki para murid saat itu.Kita memiliki Roh Kudus yang tinggal di dalam kita. Dengan pertolongan Tuhan, kita bisa berdiri teguh, bahkan ketika kita takut.Wonder Kids, hari ini lakukan ini: Saat kamu merasa takut untuk melakukan yang benar, ingat bahwa Tuhan menyertai kamu. Mintalah pertolongan-Nya untuk tetap setia.Mari kita berdoa: Tuhan Yesus, ketika aku takut, tolong aku untuk tetap berdiri teguh dan setia kepada-Mu. Aku percaya Engkau menolongku. Amin.Wonder Kids, ingatlah: Tuhan menolong kita berdiri teguh, bahkan saat kita takut. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.
" Você sente que está sempre ocupado, mas raramente focado?Que o tempo passa, os dias se repetem , e sua própria vida fica em segundo plano?Neste episódio profundo, você é convidado a parar, olhar com honestidade para si mesmo e assumir algo essencial: ninguém muda de vida sem foco, disciplina e responsabilidade.Este episódio é para quem cansou de se distrair, de adiar decisões e viver no automático.Para quem entendeu que mudar de vida não é um evento, é um compromisso diário."Narrado por Antônio Carlos #foco#disciplina#mudançadevida#desenvolvimentopessoal#consciência#vidaconsciente#mentalidade#positivamenteconscientecontato e parcerias: positivamenteconsciente20@gmail.comInstagram: positivamente _consciente_
You can be the same person across every channel. Your social media accounts. Your YouTube. Your newsletter. Your blog. The same principles. The same voice. Often even the same message. And many of the people following you on LinkedIn are the same people who see you on Instagram, hear you on a podcast, or read your newsletter. Yet those same people can understand you, trust you, and remember you very differently simply because they encounter you in a different place.Not because you changed.Because they did.They arrive with different expectations.Different attention.Different patience.The channel shapes what they notice, what they believe, and what stays with them, even when the words don't change at all. In this episode, we explore how platforms shape perception, why fractured identities are now the norm, and what that means for communicators who already know better but are running out of time and headspace.Listen For4:30 How do you tailor one piece of content for different platforms?6:04 Is it better to master one channel or be on many?7:49 Can AI help create content that still feels human?12:21 What's the right way to use emojis on LinkedIn?16:35 Are we choosing content or are algorithms choosing for us? Guest: Molly Demellier, Sounds ProfitableEmail | Website | Sounds Profitable LinkedInDougSubstack | Website | LinkedInFarzanaSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
OS FILMES de TERROR produzidos por YOUTUBERS ganharam fama nos cinemas este ano, com 2 diamantes que precisam ser comentados.Nos Acompanhe em Nossas Mídias:TWITTERPÁGINA
A Geralda cresceu acreditando no amor e mesmo cercada de avisos, ela se envolveu com Alessandro e enfrentou a desaprovação da família. Ela se casou e achou que o amor iria superar tudo, mas logo o sonho virou um pesadelo cheio de traições, dores e solidão. Por muito tempo, ela ficou casada por amor, pelos filhos e pela falta de apoio. Cansada, ela buscou refúgio na fé e acreditava na mudança do marido, mas depois de descobrir uma traição dele com a própria cunhada, foi a última apunhalada. No fundo do poço, ela decidiu se salvar: voltou a estudar, se reconectou com a arte e recuperou sua identidade. Com o tempo, entendeu que aquilo não era amor, mas sobrevivência. Após 32 anos de sofrimento, ela teve coragem de se separar e de reconstruir a própria vida. Hoje ela é uma mulher livre, grata, fortalecida e verdadeiramente feliz.
You're using LinkedIn wrongNot because you're not smart… you are. It's because you're using yesterday's LinkedIn. The platform is changing fast. The feed has changed, and the rules for reach have changed with it. This episode shows you what's different now, and how to adapt without turning into a “content person.” Listen For3:29 What happens when you hit publish on LinkedIn?7:21 What makes a post perform well—and why does so much content flop?10:23 Should leaders be posting at all, and if so, how?14:49 Why did Alicia double down on LinkedIn as a career focus?20:42 Why are professionals afraid of being visible on LinkedIn?Guest: Alicia Teltz, The Hype DepartmentLinkedIn | Website DougSubstack | Website | LinkedInFarzanaSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
O Flamengo e o BRB negociam uma mudança profunda na parceria iniciada em 2020. Em entrevista, o novo presidente do banco revela o plano de transformar o banco digital ligado ao clube em uma empresa autônoma, com CNPJ próprio, foco em rentabilidade e ambição continental.Neste vídeo, analisamos os bastidores da negociação, o impacto financeiro para o Flamengo, os erros do passado, a nova estratégia do BRB e o que pode mudar até o fim do contrato, em março. Informação, contexto e leitura crítica sobre um projeto que pode reposicionar o clube também fora de campo.QUER FALAR E INTERAGIR CONOSCO?: CONTATO I contato@serflamengo.com.br SITE I serflamengo.com.brTWITTER I @BlogSerFlamengoINSTAGRAM I @BlogSerFlamengo#Flamengo #NotíciasDoFlamengo #BancoDigital
When the streets erupt, the headlines explode, and public pressure hits boiling point… can business leaders still afford to say nothing? In this episode tackle the growing tension between corporate responsibility and political risk. From a CEO letter in Minnesota addressing immigration-fueled violence to Keir Starmer's high-stakes diplomacy in China, we ask: when the world demands clarity, is strategic ambiguity still a safe PR move? Listen For2:08 What is safety in numbers for corporate protest5:03 Is strategic ambiguity a smart way to stay neutral7:12 What is the Business and Democracy Commission9:48 How do leaders speak when policy moves faster than people12:09 Can the UK and EU trade with China and India without angering the USThe Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channelFolgate AdvisorsCurzon Public Relations WebsiteStories and Strategies WebsiteRequest a transcript of this livestream Support the show
Neste 1º episódio do Rabiscos de 2026 (gravado em 2025), um papo com a artista plástica e professora Dalmoni Lydijussi sobre arte, colorismo, identidade racial, passabilidade, medo, criação e urgência de viver. A partir da exposição Para Encontrar a Minha Pele, Dalmoni compartilha memórias, processos, travas e descobertas que atravessam sua trajetória artística e pessoal. Uma conversa profunda sobre tempo, corpo, criação e coragem. Para envio de livros e postagens: Tadeu Rodrigues Caixa Postal nº 129 CEP: 37701-010 - Poços de Caldas - MG Acompanhe, curta, compartilhe! Siga-nos | Instagram: @podcastrabiscos | @tadeufrodrigues | email: podcastrabiscos@gmail.com |
Personal branding is changing in real time. The first impression is no longer a handshake or a conversation. It is a clip you did not choose, a post someone else shared, a comment you left, or a quote that gets passed around without context.What actually builds trust across today's platforms? It's the different channels and how they shape different versions of you. Consistency matters more than polish. Algorithms and AI search now “interpret” your reputation. Today you need to build a personal brand that holds up when you're not in the room. Listen For:22 What if people meet your story before they meet you?4:00 How does media reshape your message?5:23 How do you stay consistent across platforms?8:40 How do algorithms impact your brand?14:34 Why does personal branding really matter?Guest: Liz Brooks, Interview ValetWebsite DougSubstack | Website | LinkedInFarzanaSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
https://lp.marcellocotrim.com.br/dm-ytInscreva-se gratuitamente para o Desbloqueio MentalMuitas pessoas dizem que querem ficar bem, ser felizes e viver em paz.Mas, quando a vida começa a melhorar, algo estranho acontece: insegurança, culpa, medo, sabotagem ou vontade de voltar ao conhecido.Isso não é azar.É o medo de ficar bem.Neste ECOTRIMCAST, Marcello Cotrim explica por que a felicidade pode assustar mais do que o sofrimento — e como experiências antigas fazem o inconsciente associar bem-estar à perda, rejeição ou abandono.Você vai compreender:• Por que o sofrimento pode virar identidade• Como o inconsciente se acostuma ao estado de dor• O medo de perder vínculos quando você melhora• A associação entre felicidade e punição• Por que algumas pessoas só se sentem vistas quando estão mal• A sabotagem inconsciente quando tudo começa a dar certo• Culpa por estar bem quando outros sofrem• O receio de não saber sustentar o bem• A diferença entre prazer momentâneo e bem-estar maduro• Por que ficar bem exige autonomia emocional• Como o ego reage quando perde o controle• O caminho para sustentar estados positivos sem culpaMarcello mostra que ficar bem não é egoísmo, nem abandono do outro.É maturidade emocional.Quem não aprende a sustentar o bem-estar acaba retornando, sem perceber, ao sofrimento conhecido — não porque gosta de sofrer, mas porque é o lugar que o inconsciente reconhece como seguro.Se você sente que sempre que tudo melhora algo desanda, este episódio vai te ajudar a entender o que está atuando — e a começar a sair desse ciclo.Quer começar? Comece pelo CHAMADO DA ALMAhttps://www.lojamotivacional.com.br/produto/curso-on-line-o-chamado-da-alma/Meditações Guiadas:https://www.lojamotivacional.com.br/categoria-produto/cds-digitais
O diretório estadual do MDB de Santa Catarina decidiu, na noite de segunda-feira (26), orientar seus filiados a se desvincularem do governo do Estado, comandado por Jorginho Mello (PL), e iniciar a construção de um projeto próprio para a disputa das eleições ao Governo de Santa Catarina em 2026. A deliberação foi aprovada por unanimidade durante reunião realizada em Florianópolis, com a presença de lideranças partidárias. O reposicionamento político ocorre após a confirmação de que o governador optou pelo prefeito de Joinville, Adriano Silva (Novo), como pré-candidato a vice-governador, descartando o MDB para a composição da chapa — espaço que vinha sendo reivindicado pelo partido para o deputado federal Carlos Chiodini. Em nota oficial, o MDB definiu a “independência” como diretriz partidária e orientou seus filiados a se afastarem das funções que atualmente exercem na administração estadual. A resolução também autoriza o início de conversas com outras legendas, com o objetivo de construir alianças para o próximo pleito. Apesar do rompimento com o Executivo, o partido destacou que a bancada do MDB no Poder Legislativo seguirá apoiando projetos de interesse do Estado, mantendo o compromisso com a chamada “responsabilidade institucional”, independentemente do cenário eleitoral. O ex-prefeito de Orleans e pré-candidato a deputado estadual, Jorge Koch, participou da reunião. Nesta terça-feira (27), ele concedeu entrevista ao programa Cruz de Malta Notícias, onde comentou os encaminhamentos e os desdobramentos da decisão tomada pelo diretório estadual.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stood up in Davos and didn't waste words. He gave a speech that cut through the noise. The room stood. The world noticed. He said, “If you're not at the table, you're on the menu.” People replayed that line like it was a lifeline. This episode of The Week Unspun comes straight from the snowy peaks of Davos, but the questions are sharp and wide-reaching. Can speeches still move people to action? Can we trust the Edelman Trust Barometer, or has its credibility fractured like the world it measures? And as the World Economic Forum eyes cities like Detroit and Dublin, what happens when the name “Davos” no longer fits the map? Listen For:51 What made Mark Carney's Davos speech go viral?6:54 Why do some PR pros hate the Edelman Trust Barometer? 9:38 Are we living in a “retreater” era of trust and communication? 12:40 Should Davos be moved to Detroit or Dublin? 18:15 Is short-form, flashy content reshaping public opinion? The Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channelFolgate AdvisorsCurzon Public Relations WebsiteStories and Strategies WebsiteRequest a transcript of this livestreamSupport the show
O Governo de São Paulo entregou nesta terça-feira (20) as chaves da casa própria a 114 famílias de São José da Bela Vista, na região de Franca, pelo programa habitacional Casa Paulista. Construído pela Companhia de Desenvolvimento Habitacional e Urbano (CDHU), o Residencial Maria Sônia Carvalho S. Faccirolli contou com investimento estadual de R$ 27,1 milhões e parceria com a prefeitura, que doou o terreno para a edificação das moradias.
PR teams are being asked to win attention in a world that barely gives it. The problem is not reach. The problem is what happens after the click, after the view, after the impression. If your audience does not stay, nothing sticks. Not the message, not the trust, not the reputation you are trying to build.In this episode, we unpack why depth beats scale and why time spent is one of the most overlooked drivers of influence. You will hear a fresh way to think about loyalty, attention, and what it means to create content that people actually choose to come back to, even when the feed is endless.Listen For3:42 How do you separate scale from depth in brand storytelling?6:57 What makes podcast audiences stay or leave?10:20 How can stories compete for time in today's distracted world?12:42 Why does audio create such a deep connection with listeners?15:28 Who really listens to podcasts today? And how is that changing?20:03 Answer to Last Episode's Question from Guest Jenny ManchesterGuest: Roger Nairn, Jar Podcast SolutionsWebsite | Jar LinkedIn | Roger LinkedIn | YouTube Doug DownsSubstack | Website | LinkedInFarzana BaduelSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
Siga nosso canal de CORTES: https://www.youtube.com/@IconografiadaHistoria-cortesAJUDE-NOS A MANTER O CANAL ICONOGRAFIA DA HISTÓRIA: Considere apoiar nosso trabalho, participar de sorteios e garantir acesso ao nosso grupo de Whatsapp exclusivo: https://bit.ly/apoiaoidhSe preferir, faz um PIX: https://bit.ly/PIXidhNos acompanhe no Spotify @iconocastSiga ICONOGRAFIA DA HISTÓRIA em todas as redes: https://linktr.ee/iconografiadahistoriaoficialSiga o JOEL PAVIOTTI: https://bit.ly/joelpaviottiApresentação: Joel PaviottiTexto e roteirização: Adriana de PaulaRevisão: Adriana de PaulaCâmera e produção: Fernando ZenerattoEdição: Fernando ZenerattoDireção: Fernando Zeneratto / Joel Paviotti
In this week's The Week UnSpun, the panel takes on three high-stakes stories where influence, identity, and global perception collide. First, the team unpacks the latest flashpoint over Greenland, where the U.S. talks security, Denmark talks sovereignty, and Greenland quietly navigates the space in between. But is this really about narrative control, or something deeper, as David suggests, like the importance of alliances over authorship? Then, the conversation turns to Minnesota, where deadly ICE encounters have sparked a communications crisis over trust, legitimacy, and who gets to define the truth. Finally, the group turns to Davos, joined by 18-year World Economic Forum veteran Joanna Gordon, who lifts the curtain on how the global summit has evolved, and whether it still lives up to its founding ideals. Listen For2:03 Can Greenland Strengthen Partnerships Without Losing Autonomy?3:25 Are Small Nations Heard? Or Just Spoken For?6:43 Is the Real Crisis in Minnesota About Trust?11:45 Has Davos Lost Its Way in the Age of Attention?15:41 Does the World Economic Forum Have a PR Problem?Guest: Joanna GordonLinkedInThe Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channelFolgate AdvisorsCurzon Public Relations WebsiteStories and Strategies WebsiteRequest a transcript of this livestreamSupport the show
It doesn't matter whether you're 25 or 55. If you speak and people listen politely but not seriously, it hurts. Too young to be trusted.Too old to be creative.The message lands the same way. You are not seen. You are not heard. You are not valued.Ageism cuts in both directions and it leaves a quiet bruise that people carry long after the moment passes.How does this happen in Public Relations, a profession built on understanding people? It does. And ageism is a major component of the profession. That's why a Cultural Reset is needed. Listen For4:50 What does a "cultural reset" in PR mean when addressing ageism?7:30 How does ageism quietly impact training and promotion in PR agencies?9:54 Do certain sectors of PR treat older professionals more fairly than others?15:55 Will AI help or hurt age diversity in PR careers?17:25 Answer to Last Episode's Question from Guest Cindy Lang Guest: Jenny ManchesterCentre for Ageing Better Website | LinkedInJenny's Report An age-old problem: What can we do to tackle ageism in PR? Follow Farzana on SubstackFollow Doug on SubstackCurzon Substack Stories and Strategies WebsiteCurzon Public Relations WebsiteAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
A headline-grabbing raid, a revolution-in-the-making, and a “beige” prime minister walk into the attention economy… who wins the story? Farzana and Doug unpack three global flashpoints through a PR and narrative-control lens: the shock capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and the split-screen battle between “law enforcement” framing versus “illegal act of war” backlash; Iran's surging unrest as the rial collapses alongside a fractured top-level message (empathy from President Pezeshkian, crackdown language from Ayatollah Khamenei, and a mobilizing call from exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi); and the UK's debate over Keir Starmer's “beige” leadership, whether voters truly want competent quiet or charismatic spectacle in a 24/7 scroll-and-click media world.Listen For00:37 How did the Maduro raid become a communications battle overnight?01:33 Why did calling Maduro a “narco-terrorist” change the debate?04:57 Does winning the domestic narrative matter if the world disagrees?07:56 How is Iran's leadership sending mixed signals during unrest?13:05 Is quiet leadership still viable in today's attention economy?The Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channelFolgate AdvisorsCurzon Public Relations WebsiteStories and Strategies WebsiteRequest a transcript of this livestream Support the show
This is a special audio time-jump episode. It's an immersive journey ten years into the future to explore how public relations has managed three of the biggest challenges: the rapid rise of AI, the disappearing entry-level job, and the ongoing gender gap in leadership.Doug and Farzana volunteer for a guided “time crossing” to see how the next generation of PR leaders navigated a decade of disruption. What they find isn't just smarter tech, it's smarter systems, layered cities, holographic hosts, and workplaces where AI and humans collaborate with clarity and conscience.This isn't an episode about how will we fix it, it's about how they already did… and what we can start implementing right now.Welcome to 2036 Listen For5:01 How has technology reshaped the world of PR?6:56 What does it feel like to communicate in a city designed to respond?9:57 How does personalized media target people in real time?10:36 What are holographic briefs and how do they change communication?16:31 Are women finally stepping into more leadership roles?17:44 How did society move beyond the culture war over being ‘woke'?12:59 What's changed most in how we communicate at work?14:55 What does it take to guide AI with real nuance?18:18 How is emotional labor being measured, and addressed, in the future?19:02 What are the future rules of ethical communication with AI? DougSubstack | Website | LinkedInFarzanaSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
What happens when protests shake a regime built on control, not consent? We look at Iran's largest wave of unrest since 2022. Fueled by economic collapse and skyrocketing inflation, the protests are no longer just about hardship, they've become openly anti-government, spreading even into rural areas. We break down Iran's unprecedented tone shift in crisis comms, explore the influential role of the Iranian diaspora, and consider how narratives are being shaped despite media restrictions. And we pivot to examine Donald Trump's striking effort to brand U.S. institutions with his name, followed by a look into 2026 with helpful resources for PR pros preparing for global risks. Listen For:47 What's really fueling Iran's latest wave of protests?4:28 How does Iran's diaspora influence global perception?5:39 Can Trump gain political advantage from Iran's instability?6:14 Why is Trump rebranding national institutions with his name?12:46 What tools can help PR pros prepare for global risks in 2026?The Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channelFolgate AdvisorsCurzon Public Relations WebsiteStories and Strategies WebsiteRequest a transcript of this livestream Support the show
Public relations shapes what people believe, how communities respond, and which ideas earn trust. It influences elections, corporate crises, government decisions, reputations, and public sentiment. Yet unlike medicine, law, or engineering, anyone can call themselves a PR professional. No license. No minimum standard. No consequences when things go wrong. What happens when a profession with this much power has almost no guardrails?Some say that freedom is essential for open societies. Others say it leaves the public exposed. What happens if we build those guardrails too strong? In this episode we walk the line of tension between protection and freedom.Listen For4:28 What problem is PR regulation really trying to solve?9:47 Does regulation protect the public, or just PR pros?12:38 Could PR regulation threaten free speech?14:23 Is there a middle ground on PR regulation?18:37 Can licensing and ethics training reshape PR?Rate this podcast with just one click Follow Farzana on SubstackFollow Doug on SubstackCurzon Substack Stories and Strategies WebsiteCurzon Public Relations WebsiteAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Jumat, 26 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Dan janganlah kamu lupa berbuat baik dan memberi bantuan, sebab korban-korban yang demikianlah yang berkenan kepada Allah." (Ibrani 13:16)Renungan: Seorang pria sedang mengendarai mobilnya, ketika dia melihat seorang wanita setengah baya kebingungan di pinggir jalan karena mobilnya mogok. Pria ini melihat dia membutuhkan bantuan. Jadi dia menghentikan kendaraannya. Dia tersenyum saat mendekati wanita tersebut. Dia bisa melihat betapa ketakutannya wanita tersebut, mungkin karena pakaiannya yang lusuh. Dia mencoba menenangkannya, "Saya ingin membantu Anda, jangan khawatir. Saya Bryan Anderson." Ternyata ban mobil wanita itu kempes, jadi dia harus merangkak di bawah mobil untuk memasang dongkrak. Saat mengganti ban, pakaiannya menjadi kotor dan tangannya terluka. Ketika pekerjaannya selesai, wanita itu bertanya berapa yang dia harus bayar untuk bantuannya. Bryan tersenyum dan berkata, "Jika Anda benar-benar ingin membayar saya kembali, lain kali ketika anda melihat seseorang yang membutuhkan bantuan, berikanlah bantuan yang dibutuhkan orang itu. Dan ingatlah akan aku." Pada malam hari yang sama, wanita itu mampir ke sebuah kafe kecil. Dia melihat seorang pelayan, dalam kondisi hamil delapan bulan, sedang menyeka rambutnya yang basah dengan handuk. Pelayan ini memiliki senyum ramah yang manis, meskipun dia telah menghabiskan sepanjang hari untuk berdiri melayani orang-orang. Wanita itu bertanya-tanya di dalam hatinya bagaimana seseorang yang terlihat lusuh, bisa begitu baik, tersenyum ramah kepada para pembeli yang tidak dikenalnya. Lalu dia ingat Bryan. Selesai makan, wanita ini membayar dengan uang seratus dolar. Pelayan pergi untuk mengambil kembalian dan ketika dia kembali, wanita itu sudah pergi. Dia meninggalkan catatan di serbet: "Kamu tidak berhutang apa pun kepadaku. Seseorang pernah membantu saya, sama seperti sekarang saya membantu anda. Jika anda benar-benar ingin membayar saya kembali, jangan biarkan rantai cinta ini berakhir di anda, bantulah orang lain yang memerlukan bantuan." Pelayan itu menemukan empat lembar lagi ratusan dollar di bawah serbet. Malam itu, pelayan itu pulang lebih awal. Dia memikirkan wanita yang baik hati itu dan uang yang dia tinggalkan. Dia bertanya-tanya, bagaimana mungkin wanita itu bisa tahu, betapa dia dan suaminya sangat membutuhkan uang, apalagi sekarang, ketika bayinya akan segera lahir. Dia tahu bahwa suaminya mengkhawatirkan hal itu, jadi dengan senang hati dia menyampaikan kabar baik itu kepada suaminya. Dia mencium suaminya dan berbisik, "Sekarang semuanya akan baik-baik saja. Aku mencintaimu, Bryan Anderson." Firman Tuhan mengingatkan agar kita tidak lupa untuk berbuat baik dan memberikan bantuan. Berilah bantuan kepada orang yang betul-betul memerlukannya. Tapi kita juga harus ingat, jangan memberi bantuan yang dapat membuat orang menjadi malas bekerja dan manja. Berilah kepada mereka yang benar-benar membutuhkannya! Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, jadikanlah hatiku seperti hati-Mu yang senantiasa tergerak untuk membantu siapa saja yang membutuhkan pertolongan, sehingga melalui kehadiranku nama-Mu semakin dimuliakan. Amin. (Dod)
This is not just one podcast. It's a feed with two.First is Stories and Strategies with Curzon Public Relations. A weekly show hosted by Doug Downs and Farzana Baduel. Every Tuesday, we tackle the real work of public relations. The strategy behind the stories. The decisions behind the headlines. No fluff. No profiles. Just the issues shaping modern communications.Also in this feed is The Week UnSpun. A live, weekly look at global news through a public relations lens. Hosted by Doug Downs, Farzana Baduel, and David Gallagher of Folgate Advisors. Streaming every Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern, 3 p.m. UK time. With the audio released later the same day.Two shows. One feed. Follow now, and stay ahead of the story.Support the show
What do you say when there's nothing to say?Most workplaces think they handle grief through policy, a few days of bereavement leave, a checklist, and a quiet expectation that people will return “ready” to work. But grief doesn't follow policy. It walks back into the office with someone long before they're prepared, reshaping their focus, their energy, their confidence and their sense of safety. And while HR manages the paperwork, it's the hallway conversations, the team dynamics, the awkward silences and the well-meaning but painful clichés that shape a grieving person's real experience. That isn't an HR problem. That's a communications problem.And yet almost no one prepares for it. Teams don't know what to say. Leaders fear saying the wrong thing. Colleagues avoid eye contact because they're anxious, not uncaring. In this episode, grief expert Cindy Lang shows why communication is the most powerful support any workplace can offer, and how simple, compassionate language can make the difference between someone feeling invisible and someone feeling understood. Listen For4:11 Why Is Grief First a Communications Issue, Not Just HR's Job?6:45 What Is the “Three-C Model” for Grief-Informed Communication?8:05 How Does Grief Physically and Emotionally Impact a Person at Work?14:51 What Small Act of Kindness Made the Biggest Impact After Loss?19:29 Answer to Last Episode's Question from Marc WhittGuest: Cindy LangWebsite | Facebook | Instagram Rate this podcast with just one click Follow Farzana on SubstackFollow Doug on SubstackCurzon Substack Stories and Strategies WebsiteCurzon Public Relations WebsiteAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
What happens when a top political strategist forgets the rules of media engagement? This episode of The Week UnSpun strikes a nerve for PR professionals as Doug unpacks Susie Wiles' widely criticized Vanity Fair interviews, where a lack of structure, message control, and audience awareness turned rare access into a strategic failure. It's a masterclass in what not to do when the stakes are sky-high. Then, the conversation pivots to a claim that's rippling through the industry in the UK. Sir Martin Sorrell declared on BBC Radio that PR no longer exists, prompting fierce pushback from Farzana. The team's defense of the industry is both impassioned and insightful, raising a critical question for anyone in communications. Is PR losing ground, or is it finally stepping into its own power?Listen For1:23 What went wrong in Susie Wiles' interviews?4:10 What are the 8 media mistakes she made?6:51 Is PR really dead, as Martin Sorrell claims?10:34 Why can't PR pros explain what they do?12:09 Is PR losing ground or evolving fast?The Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channelFolgate AdvisorsCurzon Public Relations WebsiteStories and Strategies WebsiteRequest a transcript Support the show
Nonprofits often describe themselves with a strange sense of pride: “We're the best kept secret.” But in an era where funding is shrinking, donor expectations are shifting, and public trust must be earned every single day, staying a secret is no longer a virtue. It's a liability. So why do so many NGOs still hide behind humility, overwhelm, or the hope that their good work will somehow speak for itself?It's same problem everywhere. Leaders who underestimate the power of strategic communication. Teams overwhelmed by tactical delivery. Fundraisers separated from PR staff. And organizations with extraordinary missions that remain invisible. In this episode, how nonprofits can step out of the shadows, communicate their value with confidence, and build the visibility they need to survive and serve.Listen For5:11 Why doesn't good work speak for itself anymore?10:12 How can NGOs attract top talent without top salaries?18:52 What are the first PR steps for nonprofits to grow visibility?21:04 Answer to Last Week's Question from Cindy LangGuest: Marc WhittWebsite | Email | LinkedIn | XRate this podcast with just one click Follow Farzana on SubstackFollow Doug on SubstackCurzon Substack Stories and Strategies WebsiteCurzon Public Relations WebsiteAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Senin, 15 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Hai istri, tunduklah kepada suamimu seperti kepada Tuhan. Hai suami, kasihilah istrimu sebagaimana Kristus telah mengasihi jemaat dan telah menyerahkan diri-Nya baginya." (Efesus 5:22, 25)Renungan: Ada sebuah kisah nyata yang terjadi di India. Seorang pria terjangkit penyakit polio saat kecil, sehingga ia tidak bisa berjalan. Sepanjang masa hidupnya, ia hanya duduk di atas kursi roda. Namun ia tidak pernah merasa berbeda dari orang-orang yang lain. la selalu mempertahankan sikap hidup yang positif karena arahan dari ibunya. Dia bahkan mendapat pekerjaan di sebuah bank dengan posisi yang bagus. Suatu ketika saudara laki-lakinya mendaftarkannya di kolom mencari jodoh untuk penyandang disabilitas: Seorang pria berusia 37 tahun dengan pekerjaan di sebuah bank mencari pasangan hidup. Kasta tidak menjadi masalah. Merespons iklannya, datanglah seorang wanita bersama keluarganya. Pada pertemuan pertama mereka, wanita itu menyatakan bahwa dia ingin menikah dengan pria itu. Tangan wanita itu cacat dan dia selalu menutupinya dengan selendang atau 'dupatta'. Dia tidak pernah membiarkan tangannya terlihat di foto mana pun. Mereka pindah ke rumah mereka sendiri setelah mereka memiliki seorang anak. Pria itu berkata, "Jika kami harus berlari di belakang putri kami atau saya perlu meraih sesuatu di rak, dia adalah penyelamat saya dan jika dia membutuhkan bantuan dengan surat-suratnya, tugas bank atau memotong sayuran, saya yang akan ambil alih. Perlahan-lahan, kami bersama-sama membangun hidup kami yang sederhana dan indah." Suatu ketika mereka melakukan perjalanan ke luar negeri yang pertama kali, yaitu ke Swiss. "Istriku sangat ketakutan saat pesawat lepas landas dan mendarat sehingga dia mencengkeram lenganku erat-erat sepanjang waktu. Saya menikmati saat-saat ini setiap menitnya! Jadi kunci dasar dari sebuah pernikahan yang berbahagia adalah: kepercayaan, cinta, dan rasa hormat. Dan kami sudah menjalaninya selama 29 tahun dengan menjadi bagian yang saling melengkapi satu terhadap yang lain. Jadi kalian harus mempercayai kata-kata saya ini!" Kunci rumah tangga yang berbahagia menurut pasangan ini adalah: kepercayaan, cinta dan rasa hormat! Percaya kepada pasangan kita, bahwa dia mengasihi kita dengan tulus dan tidak hanya berlaku manis di depan kita saja. Sang istri percaya bahwa suaminya adalah tempat perlindungan yang aman. Sang suami siap berkorban demi istri dan anak-anaknya. Kasihilah pasangan kita bagaikan kita mengasihi diri kita sendiri dan hormatilah pasangan kita dengan tidak merendahkan kekurangannya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, berkatilah keluargaku. Hadirlah di tengah-tengah keluargaku sehingga kami saling mengasihi satu dengan yang lain. Amin. (Dod).
Who's Really Writing the Stories That Shape Our World?This week, we dive into the high-stakes power play unfolding in Hollywood as Netflix and Paramount battle to take over Warner Bros. What looks like a blockbuster business deal is, in fact, a global struggle over who gets to shape the stories that define how we think, feel, and remember.Farzana explores the soft power implications of the deal, asking what happens when control of cultural narratives shifts to private or even foreign-backed hands. Doug examines the potential impact on creators, especially if Netflix, known for tight content licensing, wins control of vast historical archives. David brings in insider chatter from Hollywood, where some fear the deal could spell the end of cinema as we know it.Also in this episode, we unpack why the UK is launching a legal PR offensive to keep English law as the gold standard for global deals and how Singapore is emerging as a serious contender.Plus, is the US hurting its tourism brand with new visa requirements demanding access to social media history? And what can Australia's ban on under-16s using social media teach us about digital policy and parental reality? Listen For3:53 How would this merger reshape global storytelling and soft power?6:58 Why is the UK promoting English law as a global standard?10:12 What makes Singapore law a serious competitor to English law?15:39 Will new US visa rules scare away global travelers and harm tourism?The Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channel Folgate AdvisorsCurzon Public Relations WebsiteStories and Strategies WebsiteRequest a transcript of this livestreamSupport the show
In every corner of the world the public mood is shifting, sometimes quietly and sometimes all at once. Climate anxiety, pandemic fears, economic pressure, geopolitical tension and a surge in concern about data security have all reshaped what people expect from companies. For organizations trying to build trust across borders the rules keep changing. What mattered in 2019 did not matter in 2021. What mattered last year may not matter next year. And unless communicators understand these shifts they will miss the signals that determine whether a message lands or falls flat.That is why this conversation with Steve Shepperson-Smith is so valuable. Drawing from Vodafone's 75,000+ annual reputation data points and RepTrak's million-strong global dataset, Stephen shares compelling insights on the critical 60/40 split between capability and character, and why the latter matters more than ever in polarized, politicized times.Listen For4:37 What does global data say about what drives reputation today?6:52 Have public views on social and environmental issues shifted?8:41 Are ESG and DEI labels now hurting more than helping?10:57 Why is data security now a top consumer concern?16:38 How can brands stay local in a divided global landscape?20:40 Answer to Last Episode's Question from Andy WestGuest: Steve Shepperson-Smith, VodaphoneLinkedInRate this podcast with just one click Follow Farzana on SubstackFollow Doug on SubstackCurzon Substack Stories and Strategies WebsiteCurzon Public Relations WebsiteAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
Most agencies can tell you how their clients are doing but ask how they are doing and the room gets quiet. The truth is that even the best run firms skip their own checkups. Margins thin out, teams burn out, and culture drifts while the spotlight stays fixed on the next pitch. But what if agencies treated their operations the way a doctor treats a patient, tracking vital signs, diagnosing problems early, and prescribing real solutions before things spiral.From hidden symptoms to running a full-scale agency fitness test, in this episode we look at what separates a healthy firm from one that just looks good on paper. Listen For3:56 What vital signs show if your agency is healthy or just surviving?5:25 Are agency leaders really surprised by their own problems?8:57 Is AI a threat or a tool for agencies to grow?12:25 What four pillars make an agency profitable and strong?18:15 What aha moment helped an agency turn things around?20:03 Answer to Last Episode's Question from Lionel ZetterGuest: Andy West, West of CenterWebsite | Email | LinkedIn | X | Substack Rate this podcast with just one click Follow Farzana on SubstackFollow Doug on SubstackCurzon Substack Stories and Strategies WebsiteCurzon Public Relations WebsiteAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
This week, we look into the murky ethics of media leaks and their growing role in shaping political, corporate, and cultural narratives. From leaked peace plans that spark international diplomacy to budget details released minutes before parliamentary debate, we dissect whether leaks are ethical whistleblowing or manipulative PR tactics. Farzana argues that leaks often reveal broken internal cultures, while Doug, from a journalistic perspective, explores how leaks are used to test narratives and steer public perception. Also in this episode, David wonders if written reports are becoming relics in a world obsessed with video and visual storytelling. And we ask: Can AI help restore strategic thinking in PR? And should public relations finally be regulated like other professions? Watch/Listen For1:45 How will AI reshape PR, tactically or strategically?5:36 Should PR be regulated like law or finance?9:28 Are media leaks ethical, or just PR strategy?14:33 Can visual storytelling replace traditional comms?22:04 Are algorithms killing media access for everyone?The Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channelFolgate AdvisorsCurzon Public Relations WebsiteStories and Strategies WebsiteRequest a transcript of this livestream Support the show
Trust isn't built in boardrooms or over Zoom. It's built in the quiet moments. A conversation that lingers, a promise kept, a drink shared between people who still believe words matter. In this episode, we explore how the foundations of influence have shifted from handshakes to hyperlinks, and what that means for anyone trying to shape opinion or policy in a world that's forgotten how to connect.You'll hear stories from inside the world of public affairs, where relationships once forged in the late hours of party conferences now play out on screens and social feeds. We unpack why the human side of persuasion still decides who gets heard, who gets trusted, and who gets left behind. Because in the end, every message, every movement, and every bit of influence still comes down to people.Listen For6:42 Can you build real relationships online?9:13 Is polarization killing cross-party lobbying?12:52 Are autocrats on the rise?15:00 How is public affairs different from stakeholder work?16:05 Answer to Last Episode's Question from Guest Nick UsborneGuest: Lionel ZetterWebsite | X | LinkedIn Lionel's new book The Lobbyist Rate this podcast with just one click Follow Farzana on SubstackFollow Doug on SubstackCurzon Substack Stories and Strategies WebsiteCurzon Public Relations WebsiteAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episode Support the show
What happens when PR meets scandal, tech chaos, and gender bias? This episode of The Week UnSpun is a whirlwind of explosive headlines. The trio of David Gallagher, Doug Downs, and guest host Miranda Mitchell look into the renewed Epstein files controversy and its potential to dominate headlines well into 2025. They unravel Cloudflare's swift crisis response and debate the alleged gender bias in LinkedIn's algorithm. Add a healthy dose of Cracker Barrel branding blunders and viral live-TV moments, and you've got a jam-packed show.Listen For2:03 What's coming with the Epstein files and who could be impacted?6:57 How could media coverage of the Epstein case harm innocent people?10:46 How did Cloudflare's apology turn disaster into a win?13:27 Does LinkedIn's algorithm favor male voices?18:47 Is AI helping or hurting your brand voice? Watch For2:10 What will the release of the Epstein files reveal, and who gets hurt?6:00 Should we worry about innocent people in raw investigative data dumps?13:21 Is LinkedIn's algorithm biased against women, and how do we know?20:02 Will AI kill or save PR agencies in the era of LLMs and brand drift?26:09 Did Cracker Barrel's rebrand backfire, and what's the PR lesson?Guest Host Miranda Mitchell, PretailWebsite | LinkedIn | ContactThe Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channelWe publish the audio from these livestreams to the Stories and Strategies podcast feed every Friday until Sunday evening when it's no longer available.Folgate AdvisorsCurzon Public Relations WebsiteStories and Strategies WebsiteRequest a transcript of this livestreamSupport the show
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AI can imitate your voice, your words, even your face, but it can't steal your story. What happens when companies hand their storytelling to machines that don't understand who they are? As businesses race to automate, they risk losing the very thing that makes them distinct: the human truth that built their brand.Listen For3:15 How are story, narrative, and voice different?7:00 What is brand drift and how does AI cause it?10:04 Why do people distrust AI-generated content?11:33 How does story protect brand identity?14:54 How can you fight disinformation about your brand?15:25 Answer to Last Episode's Question from Guest Jessica HopeGuest: Nick UsborneWebsite | Email | LinkedIn | Instagram | Link to Nick's CoursesFollow Farzana on SubstackFollow Doug on SubstackCurzon SubstackStories and Strategies WebsiteCurzon Public Relations WebsiteAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show
Is the BBC losing its grip on journalistic credibility? Or is it being pushed? This episode of The Week Unspun unpacks a chaotic week in media and politics with sharp insight from PR veterans Farzana Baduel, David Gallagher, Doug Downs, and special guest Adrian Monck. The BBC's controversial editing of a Donald Trump speech for Panorama sparks a fierce debate on ethics, institutional accountability, and media governance. From internal BBC politics to the broader implications for press freedom, the team dissects why this incident led to resignations at the highest levels. The conversation then pivots to the political circus of the U.S. government shutdown and the erosion of trust in public institutions, before exploring the branding brilliance behind Dubai's appeal to wealthy expatriates fleeing taxation and uncertainty in the UK. Audio Chapters4:06 Should One Edit lead to Top BBC resignations?13:49 Are Governments Held to the Same PR Standards as Corporations?17:45 Why are UK Tech Billionaires Fleeing to Dubai?20:58 Is the UAE Winning the Global Nation Branding Game? Video Chapters2:02 What did the BBC really edit out of Trump's speech, and why does it matter?4:06 Should one error lead to top BBC resignations?13:49 Are governments held to the same PR standards as corporations?17:45 Why are UK tech billionaires fleeing to Dubai?20:58 Is the UAE winning the global nation branding game?Guest: Adrian MonckWikipedia | Website The Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at Noon ET/5pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channel We publish the audio from these livestreams to the Stories and Strategies podcast feed every Friday until Sunday evening when it's no longer available. Folgate AdvisorsCurzon Public Relations WebsiteStories and Strategies WebsiteRequest a transcript of this livestreamSupport the show
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Dr. Pria Anand joins Google to discuss her book, "The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains." The book demonstrates the compelling paradox at the heart of neurology; that even the most peculiar symptoms can show us something universal about ourselves as humans. Dr. Anand is a neurologist at the Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.
Você vai morrer, mas até lá, vai viver de verdade ou só sobreviver?Joel fala sobre coragem, propósito e liderança pessoal: se você não lidera a si mesmo, não lidera ninguém.
Sua marca própria não decola? Os fundadores do Brand Legacy, Carol Viudes e Dom Barros, revelam o método que os fez escalar 14 marcas para um faturamento de R$ 1 bilhão. Descubra os erros clássicos que te impedem de crescer e o passo a passo para escalar com velocidade e lucro.Capítulos do Episódio:00:00 - O Beabá Para Escalar uma Marca Própria 04:08 - A Jornada de Dom e Carol: Do Zero ao Faturamento Milionário 11:10 - Os Pilares de uma Marca Própria de Sucesso 15:23 - O Segredo da Escala: A Marca Como um Sistema Interligado 22:28 - Os Erros Clássicos que Impedem Sua Marca de Crescer 28:02 - A Fórmula da Catástrofe: Investir Sem Ter o Domínio do Setor 36:20 - O Ciclo de Vida de uma Marca e a Importância do Conhecimento 42:53 - O Futuro do E-commerce: Personalização, LTV e Marketplaces 49:33 - O Conselho Para Quem Quer Começar (e Para Quem Quer Escalar) 58:54 - Perguntas da Plateia: Propósito, Dinheiro e Empreender em Casal 1:08:33 - A Mensagem Final: O Caminho Para Construir um Legado