
Stories and Strategies is the podcast for public relations and communications professionals who want substance, not slogans.
The show drops every Tuesday and unpacks what is really shaping modern PR: the changing media landscape, measurement beyond dashboards, leadership, behavioral science, and the ethical principles that keep persuasion honest.
Reaching nearly 10,000 downloads each month, Stor... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 248 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessSociety & CultureMarketing | |||

You know that feeling when you look at your own brand and it somehow doesn’t feel like you anymore? The logo is the same, the words are mostly right, and the message is still “on brand”… but the visuals have started to wander.
A new template here. ... more
What if the best market research started by IGNORING what people say?
What if, instead, you started modeling them based on proven behaviour?
Right down to the regional level?
And what if political polling was done this way too
A new term is show... more
In today’s world, PR leaders need to build and protect their brand’s reputation in an AI-shaped, polarized world, where owned media matters more than ever.
Reputation is no longer a soft metric but an economic multiplier and an insurance policy. Fr... more
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, a... more
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Farzana and Doug are a great team. Very insightful.
Great. I am a bbc fan.
By far the most relevant PR podcast out there today. So many great episodes with insights and strategies for anyone in the industry. Love their consistency too, they never miss an episode weekly. 10 Stars!
Doug is the ultimate host - he is always well prepared and engaged with his guests. You can tell he does his homework, which can be rare in the podcast world. I appreciate all he brings to these episodes. Anyone in PR, communications or marketing should be sure to listen!
Doug is putting some great stories and conversations center stage on this show. Tremendous insight for listeners in all aspects of life and business. I enjoyed my time as a guest talking about the rise and fall of Haliey Welch. Highly recommend checking this podcast out!
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The show targets communications and marketing professionals seeking practical, research-backed insights into modern PR, including data-driven measurement, reputation, crisis management, and ethical persuasion. Episodes regularly explore how AI, social platforms, and multi-channel storytelling influence strategy, with guests ranging from researchers and industry leaders to creative and media strategists. A notable strength is its candid, evidence-based approach and willingness to discuss controversial topics, trust dynamics, and the evolving media landscape, making it useful for listeners who want concrete takeaways and real-world applications rather than hype.
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2. Stephen Hahn
3. Tim Weber
4. Michael Siegers
5. Molly Demellier
6. Alicia Teltz
7. Liz Brooks
8. Roger Nairn
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