The PR Week
PRWeek's regular weekly roundup of everything that matters in the worlds of PR and communications.
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The PR Week: 8.20.2026 - Paul Gennaro, New York Life
From public affairs officer in the U.S. Navy to leading communications at New York Life and previously Voya Financial, Paul Gennaro has had a career spanning major organizations. He talks about that and how New York Life is implementing AI on the latest edition of The PR Week.
Also on the agenda this week: PRWeek’s 2026 Hall of Fame class. And PRWeek’s Jess Ruderman talks about the biggest market
The PR Week: 8.13.2026 - Grant Toups, Hotwire
The latest guest on The PR Week is Grant Toups, global CEO of Hotwire.
Toups talks about his first days and weeks on the job after stepping into Hotwire’s top role more than six months ago, as well as how his agency uses AI and works with influencers and creators. He also chats about his inspirations from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Plus, PRWeek’s Julia Walker discusse
The PR Week: 8.6.2026 - Ann Melinger, Bink
The latest guest on The PR Week is Ann Melinger, CEO of Bink, which works with biotech and life sciences companies on organizational culture, employee engagement and change management.
She talks about Bink’s new Culture at Work Study and its key findings about how some companies fail to produce winning cultures while others thrive.
Plus, PRWeek’s Diana Bradley on the biggest PR and communication
The PR Week, 7.30.2026: Mike Rush, 360PR+
What area of marketing is best positioned to be in charge of affiliate marketing? Mike Rush, EVP and partner at 360PR+, makes the case that it’s PR on the latest edition of The PR Week.
Rush also talks about the Boston PR market and what it’s like having a lettuce client in the current news cycle. Plus the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as PRWeek’s Power List 2026, We
The PR Week: 7.23.2026 - Taj Reid, Burson
In beautiful Cannes, France, one of the most interesting places during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is actually a basement — because that’s where the shortlisted campaign case studies are.
The latest guest on The PR Week, Taj Reid, global chief creative officer at Burson, talks about that and much more, including how Burson and VML won the PR Lions Grand Prix for their wo
The PR Week: 7.16.2026 - Jennifer Risi, The Sway Effect
The latest edition of The PR Week features Jennifer Risi, founder and president of The Sway Effect.
Risi founded The Sway Effect, a New York-headquartered global marketing and communications agency, exactly seven years ago on July 16. In 2025, The Sway Effect reported revenue of $4.9 million, up 11% from the same period a year prior, according to PRWeek’s latest Agency Business Report.
Risi discu
The PR Week, 7.9.2026: Kevin Dulaney, SourceCode Communications
The latest edition of The PR Week features Kevin Dulaney, EVP of innovation and integrated marketing at SourceCode Communications and a top agency strategist on AI.
He talks all about AI — from where it’s most useful for agencies and their clients to where it’s overhyped — and discusses what he thinks is coming next.
Plus, the biggest PR and communications news of the week with PRWeek news edito
The PR Week: 7.2.2026 - Joe Paluska, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
The latest guest on The PR Week is helping explain fusion to the world and why it might soon be a part of people’s everyday lives.
Joe Paluska is chief marketing officer of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, which spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is now the world’s largest fusion company. He talks about making a complicated technology understandable to the public and explains h
Influence takes center stage, a podcast sponsored by Omnicom Public Relations
“PR is no longer that last mile. We’re the starting point in many initiatives.” Chris Foster, CEO of Omnicom Public Relations (OPR), spoke those words as he sat down with PRWeek in Cannes. This was evident in the many PR-led Cannes Lions award victories. It was equally apparent as Foster discussed his main takeaways from his time on the Croisette. These included a notable shift from ad influence t
From side hustle to system: What the creator economy's maturation means for brands, a podcast sponsored by Hunter
Influencer marketing has officially grown up. What was once a fragmented landscape of one-off deals and experimental budgets has evolved into a sophisticated marketing channel defined by rising creator compensation, faster execution cycles and stronger long-term partnerships. Monica Caponigro, MD at Bobbie and co-author of a new study analyzing six years of creator partnership data, discusses the
The Ripple effect: From story to movement, a podcast sponsored by Chandler Chicco Agency
When one person shares their experience living with a condition, something powerful happens. Empathy spreads, understanding grows and change follows. Motivated by this belief, Chandler Chicco Agency created Ripple, which closes the gap between brands and the real patients they serve. The story behind this revolutionary offering, the incredible results already achieved and the lessons brands in eve
The PR Week: 6.25.2026 - Cannes Lions special
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AI has become your key stakeholder, a podcast sponsored by RepTrak
So much conversation around AI has centered on its power as a tool to change how communicators operate. And it’s all valid. However, the realization has become inescapable: AI is no longer just a productivity enabler or touchpoint of amplification. During this podcast featuring RepTrak’s chief reputation and strategy officer Stephen Hahn, we tackle how AI has become your most important stakeholder
The PR Week: 6.18.2026 - Mike Neumeier, Arketi Group
This week’s guest on The PR Week podcast is Mike Neumeier, cofounder and CEO of Arketi Group.
In a wide-ranging interview, Neumeier talks about everything from the Atlanta PR market to making AI an effective part of an agency’s workflow. He also chats about the firm’s aggressive expansion strategy and what it looks for in prospective deals.
Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of
The PR Week: 6.11.2026 - Jim O’Leary, Penta Group
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 Play
The PR Week, W6.4.2026: Tyler Perry, Mission North
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.
The new influencer playbook, a podcast sponsored by Real Chemistry
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 i
The power of the prompt, a podcast sponsored by Coyne PR
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-d
The PR Week: 5.28.2026 - Alex Myers, Manifest
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
The PR Week: 5.21.2026 - PRWeek Women of Distinction special
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 e
The PR Week: 5.14.2026 - Jim Joseph, FleishmanHillard
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 mar
Creativity means business, a podcast sponsored by Padilla
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
The PR Week: 5.7.2026 - Courtney Kasinger, Eli Lilly and Company
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 agenc
PRWeek Sports Conference special
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 panel
The PR Week: 4.21.2026 - Crisis Conference special
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 Lau
The PR Week: 4.15.2026 - Adam Sohn, T-Mobile
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 cons
The PR Week: 4.9.2026 - Bradley Akubuiro, Bully Pulpit International
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
The PR Week: 4.2.2026 - Brandon Stanton, Humans of New York
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.
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The PR Week: 3.26.2026 - Rob Longert, Day One Agency
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 communica
The PR Week: 3.16.2026 - PRWeek Awards US special
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 Hum
The PR Week: 3.12.2026 - Diana Littman, MSL
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 a
Build mental equity, build your brand: a Bader Rutter podcast, a podcast sponsored by Bader Rutter
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 t
The PR Week: 3.5.2026 - Jon Harris and Jocelyn Arellano
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.
Al
The PR Week: 2.26.2026 - Armando Azarloza, Axis Agency
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
The PR Week: 2.19.2026 - Fred Haberman, Haberman
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 Win
Building a Best Place to Work in PR — insights from the MDs that made it happen
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.Mos
The PR Week: 2.12.2026 - Chris Heywood, Brand USA
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The PR Week: 2.5.2026 - Storm Tussey, Discover Puerto Rico
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 holdin
The PR Week: 1.29.2026 - Nick Kalm, Reputation Partners
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
Live from Davos: Unlocking the $7 trillion reputation economy, a podcast sponsored by Burson
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 av
The PR Week: 1.22.2026 - Davos special edition
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 Sha
The confidence gap narrows, a podcast sponsored by Weber Shandwick
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
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The PR Week: 1.15.2026 - Jonathan Adashek, IBM
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. P
The PR Week: 1.8.2026 - The PRWeek editorial team’s 2026 predictions
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 th
The PR Week: 12.19.2025 - Year in review
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.
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The PR Week, 12.18.2025: Kim Sample, PR Council
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 oth
The PR Week: 12.11.2025 - Dan Bartlett, Walmart
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
The PR Week, 12.4.2025: Omnicom-IPG acquisition special
It’s a seismic change for several industries. Omnicom Group closed its $9 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group last Wednesday. In the days since, the deal has resulted in many job reductions as Omnicom tries to reach promised cost savings. For the PR sector, the deal means former Interpublic agencies Golin and The Weber Shandwick Collective are joining Omnicom PR, which includes FleishmanHilla
The PR Week: 11.26.2025 - Hall of Fame 2025
Welcome to a special edition of The PR Week podcast from a very special night. PRWeek’s Julia Walker chats with every member of the 2025 PRWeek Hall of Fame Class: Torod Neptune, Kathy Bloomgarden, Vanessa Broadhurst, Pat Ford, John Saunders and Jim Weiss. The 2025 Hall of Fame class was honored last Thursday night at a ceremony in New York City, including video tributes to all of the new inductee
The PR Week: 11.20.2025 - Paul Cohen, Attention Comms
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Paul Cohen, CEO of Attention Comms. Cohen launched the firm this year after it spun out of U.K.-based Milk & Honey PR. He talks about U.K.-headquartered firms expanding to the U.S. with varying degrees of success, as well as the trends he’s seeing in the current economic and political environment. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the
The PR Week: 11.13.2025 - Paul Wood, Cohen Veterans Network
This week’s guest on The PR Week podcast is Paul Wood, an alum of Ketchum and the chief marketing and communications officer at the Cohen Veterans Network. He gives us the lowdown on why his nonprofit was founded to help post-9/11 veterans and how it provides mental health services to veterans when they return from active-duty service. Wood also discusses breaking the stigma of embracing mental he
Haymarket Media’s 2025 AI Deciphered conference preview
AI Deciphered is back for a second year!On Thursday, November 13, three Haymarket Media publications – PRWeek, Campaign and MM+M – will reunite for a daylong conference focused on the ongoing AI revolution.Attendees will get to hear from leaders across a variety of industries and sectors about how AI is impacting their work and what the future holds for these innovations.The opening keynote will f
The PR Week, 11.6.2025: Steve Barrett visits Seattle
PRWeek VP and editorial director Steve Barrett is back in New York after meeting with top PR and communications leaders last week in Seattle, where he had the chance to chat with Dominic Carr of Starbucks and Katie Townsend of the Seattle Kraken. He also spoke at a LaGrant Foundation event with Frank Shaw of Microsoft and Amazon’s Drew Herdener. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news
The PR Week, 10.30.2025: Beth Cleveland, Praytell
We only have treats for our listeners on this Halloween edition of The PR Week podcast. This week’s guest is Beth Cleveland, the new CEO of Praytell. She talks about transitioning into the top role at the agency, the changing worlds of both the media and PR firms, how her shop is using AI and much more. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including third-quarter earnin
Keeping score, a podcast presented by Allison Worldwide
Featuring:Shane Arman, SVP, head of US Sports, Allison WorldwideIn 2010, many comms pros studied “The Decision” — LeBron James’ highly anticipated announcement of which team “he’d be taking his talents to.” Fifteen years later, he had everyone on pins and needles awaiting “The Second Decision,” which ended up being the launch of an ad campaign with cognac brand Hennessy. Many had opinions on this,
The state of PR: A heavyweight conversation, a podcast sponsored by Edelman and Omnicom PR Group
Featuring:-Richard Edelman, CEO, Edelman-Chris Foster, CEO, Omnicom Public Relations Group“PR has never been more important than it is today.” Those words were expressed by Omnicom Public Relations Group CEO Chris Foster during a riveting session at PRDecoded on October 16 in Chicago. Fellow guest Richard Edelman, CEO of his eponymous agency, concurred, noting that now is the opportunity for PR to
The PR Week: 10.20.2025 - PRWeek’s PRDecoded conference special
This week’s episode of The PR Week podcast comes to you from PRWeek’s PRDecoded conference in Chicago, which took place on October 16 and was themed around navigating uncertainty.PRWeek news editor Diana Bradley catches up with Bespoke Beauty Brands CEO Stacey Tank right before she took to the stage to share her journey from the comms office to the boardroom. Bradley also speaks with Feeding Ameri
The PR Week: 10.15.2025 - Matt Brown, PR Newswire
Is the press release back and better than ever? Some experts are making that case, thanks to the emergence of AI and large language models as a search tool. Joining the podcast this week to talk about that topic and much more is Matt Brown, president of PR Newswire, who discusses the marked increase in PR pros using AI for their jobs, which has benefitted press releases as an authoritative source
The PR Week: 10.9.2025 - Jason Abrams, Amtrak
On this latest edition of The PR Week podcast, we’re joined by Jason Abrams, senior PR manager at Amtrak, who talks about how his organization measures success and prepares for the unexpectedAlso on the agenda: a major leadership shift at Edelman, State Farm’s first chief communications officer, the rise of creator-led agencies and the effects of the government shutdown. Plus, PRWeek’s Salary Surv
The PR Week: 10.2.2025 - Bill Imada, IW Group
This week’s guest on The PR Week podcast is Bill Imada, PRWeek Hall of Famer and chairman and chief connectivity officer at IW Group. He talks about the just-published Civility Paradox report, which shows that while most Americans decry incivility in public life, they consider themselves civil. He also talks about the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including a BBQ-flavored
The PR Week: 9.25.2025 - Mark Truby, Ford Motor Company
This week’s guest on The PR Week podcast is Mark Truby, chief communications officer at Ford Motor Company. Truby talks about some of his company’s initiatives, from electric vehicles to the renovation of Michigan Central Station and other ways his company is investing in Detroit. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, from Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night, the U.N. Ge
The PR Week: 9.18.2025 - Jon Harris, Conagra Brands
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is one of the best-networked people in all of business: Conagra EVP and chief communications and networking officer Jon Harris. Harris, who is about to be awarded the Harold Burson Award from the Public Relations Society of America’s New York chapter, joins The PR Week to talk about everything from his Chicago network of PR executives to his decade-long tenu
The PR Week: 9.11.2025 - Ines Rodriguez Gutzmer, Aflac
The guest on the latest edition of The PR Week is Ines Rodriguez Gutzmer, SVP and chief communications officer at Aflac. She takes us behind the scenes of Aflac campaigns from the newly launched Check for Cancer initiative to the long-running efforts including the world-famous Aflac Duck. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week with PRWeek news editor Diana Bradley, from PR
The PR Week: 9.4.2025 - Dr. Jamila Cupid, Pepperdine University
Dr. Jamila Cupid is the co-author of Who's in the Room: A Guide to Public Relations from the Black Professional Perspective with Myescha Joell, as well as a professor at Pepperdine University’s Seaver College.Cupid joins the latest edition of The PR Week podcast to discuss her experiences as a Black PR practitioner and the state of diversity in the industry when DEI is under attack. Also on the ag
Influence on a whole new level, a podcast sponsored by Spectrum Science
The word “impression” is a very intriguing one in the world of marcomms. As a savvy brand, you certainly want to make an impression. However, as a savvy brand, you also understand that an impression is no longer that Holy Grail metric to which your efforts should aspire.During this podcast, Spectrum Science’s Bryan Blatstein (EVP and head of media) and Allie Golden (Group SVP, client services) dis
The PR Week: 8.28.2025 - Aaron Kwittken, PRophet Global
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Aaron Kwittken, founder and CEO of PRophet Global. The former founder and chairman of KWT Global discussed building PRophet, Stagwell’s AI-powered SaaS platform, the evolving landscape of PR and communications with the integration of AI and the importance of brand safety in influencer marketing.Kwittken also gave his thoughts on the biggest marketing and
The PR Week, 8.21.2025: Torod Neptune, University of North Carolina
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Torod Neptune, a veteran of prominent in-house and agency roles from Medtronic to Waggener Edstrom. Neptune is also a member of the 2025 PRWeek Hall of Fame class, announced just this morning, alongside other industry heavyweights. Now a member of the faculty of the University of North Carolina, Neptune talks about PR and communications in academia, as we
The PR Week: 8.14.2025 - Ron Berkowitz, Berk Communications
In this episode of The PR Week, Steve Barrett and Frank Washkuch sit down with Ron Berkowitz, founder and CEO of Berk Communications, to discuss his career in sports and entertainment PR, from working for George Steinbrenner to an era when athletes are also global influencers. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, from Shamrock Capital’s acquisition of the Penta Group to
The PR Week: 8.7.2025 - Sarah Jenkins, Grindr
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Sarah Jenkins, head of creative brand initiatives at Grindr and an alum of agencies including The Romans and Freuds. She talks about using creativity and brand initiatives to foster community, how Grindr’s audience challenges brands to be creative, and marketing faster than the speed of what’s trending. Also on the agenda: the biggest marketing and commun
The PR Week: 7.31.2025 - Cheryl Overton, Cheryl Overton Communications
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Cheryl Overton, founder of Cheryl Overton Communications and an alum of agencies including Egami Group, Zeno Group, PMK*BNC and Edelman. She talks about the growing appreciation for earned media and its versatility, why brands are wise to focus on consumers over the age of 50 and the changing nature of DEI at corporations. Overton also discusses the bigge
The PR Week: 7.24.2025 - JJ Carter, FleishmanHillard
On this edition of The PR Week, we're thrilled to welcome JJ Carter, who took the helm as CEO of FleishmanHillard last October.Join us as he discusses the agency's evolution, particularly in light of Omnicom Group's pending acquisition of rival Interpublic Group. Plus, we'll dive into the week's biggest marketing and communications news, including IPG’s Q2 earnings, Real Chemistry’s latest acquisi
The PR Week: 7.17.2025 - Pam Jenkins, Shatterproof
Pam Jenkins recently left Weber Shandwick, where she spent the last two decades, to join nonprofit Shatterproof as its CEO. The organization works to reduce the burden of substance use disorder in the U.S. by increasing access to treatment, expanding education and driving public policy change. Jenkins talks about her previous work with Shatterproof at Weber and her plans for the nonprofit.Plus, th
The PR Week: 7.9.2025 - Philip Nardone, PAN
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is PAN president and CEO Philip Nardone. He talks about the evolution of tech PR and media over the last three decades, as well as recent changes at major agencies. Also on the agenda is the departure of Sally Susman from Pfizer, CEO Mike Doyle leaving Ketchum, WPP’s profit warning and a spotlight on the brands responding to tragic flooding in Texas.
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The PR Week: 7.3.2025 - Luz Corona, Campaign
Before you fire up the grill and crack open an adult beverage for the Independence Day long weekend, hear from the latest guest on The PR Week podcast, Luz Corona, U.S. editor of Campaign. She talks about her first trip to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, which was full of insights but also a few controversies. Other topics on the agenda: layoffs at We. Communications, Pam Je
The PR Week: 6.26.2025 - Jonathan Heit, Allison
The guest on the latest edition of The PR Week podcast is the global CEO of Allison, Jonathan Heit. He talks about the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, where Allison’s holding company, Stagwell, held Sports Beach and other activations. Also on the agenda: Allison’s collaboration with other agencies for Go Daddy and what clients are looking for halfway through 2025. Plus, the biggest ma
Perspectives from Cannes: Transformation time, a podcast sponsored by Omnicom PR Group
This is truly a moment of immense transformation for the comms industry — “and Cannes just accelerates that.” So believes Omnicom PR Group CEO Chris Foster. In this conversation with PRWeek VP and editorial director Steve Barrett, Foster highlights what he deems to be wake-up calls for the sector. Of course, there was much that energized him during his week on the Croisette, including some particu
The PR Week special edition: Adrianne Smith, FleishmanHillard
On this special edition of The PR Week podcast, VP, editorial director, Steve Barrett talks with FleishmanHillard chief inclusion and impact officer Adrianne Smith about the growth of Inkwell Beach at Cannes and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the creative industry. Smith reflects on her journey to make the festival more inclusive, the challenges and misconceptions about DEI,
The PR Week: Cannes Lions PR jury president Tom Beckman
PRWeek VP and editorial director Steve Barrett caught up with PR Lions jury chair and Weber Shandwick chief creative officer Tom Beckman in Cannes this week for a wide-ranging discussion.Beckman talks about standout work and other trends from this year’s Cannes Lions in the latest edition of The PR Week podcast.
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The PR Week special edition: Stagwell CEO Mark Penn at Cannes
On this week’s first live-from-Cannes special edition of The PR Week, PRWeek editorial director Steve Barrett interviews Stagwell CEO Mark Penn, who discusses the Stagwell Sport Beach at Cannes, the role of sports in marketing and the positioning of Stagwell as a challenger in the holding company landscape. Penn highlights the importance of collaboration among creative agencies and shares insights
The future of your corporate reputation, a PRWeek podcast sponsored by Allison Worldwide
“You build a brand. You earn a reputation.” Just one of a myriad pearls of wisdom Ray Day, executive chair at Allison Worldwide and vice chair at Stagwell Group, shared with PRWeek’s Gideon Fidelzeid during this podcast. Reputation has always been among every company’s most important assets and every brand communicator’s most vital responsibilities. The associated challenges, though, have never be
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