
Every organization has a story people believe about it. Most leaders didn't choose that story. They inherited it, stumbled into it, or lost control of it somewhere along the way.
Stories and Strategies is the podcast that changes that.
Host Doug Downs talks with the communicators, executives, and strategists who understand that narrative isn't a marketing function. It's a leadership one. Each ep... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 266 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingSociety & CultureBusiness | |||

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As a communications professional you’re operating in the most complex information environment in history. Misinformation. Disinformation. AI generated deepfakes of exec... more
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Communications has always been built around a sender mentality. We decide what people need to know, we package it, we push it out. That model came from journalism and b... more
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Every communications campaign you have ever built had a choice architecture inside it. The order you sequenced your calls to action. The option you listed first in a pe... 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 leans into practical, human-centered strategies for public relations and marketing, with a strong emphasis on leadership, measurement beyond dashboards, behavioral science, and ethical persuasion. Across recent episodes, topics like crisis risk and agency, color's cultural impact, effective networking, high-stress communication, nudges, room dynamics, and pricing for outcomes surface repeatedly, offering listeners concrete frameworks, real-world anecdotes, and actionable takeaways for improving communications, branding, and reputation management. Notably, guests span crisis experts, historians, behavioral scientists, leadership coaches, and senior practitioners, giving the show a distinctive blend of rigor, storytelling, and practi... more
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