Welcome to Stories and Strategies, the world’s most listened to Public Relations podcast according to Podchaser, Goodpods, and data from Rephonic.
Hosted by award-winning PR professionals Doug Downs in Canada and Farzana Baduel in the UK, this weekly podcast offers you bold ideas, sharp insights, and honest conversations about the future of public relations, strategic communications, and marketin... more
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 209 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessMarketingSociety & Culture |
The call for better measurement in public relations is not new. For decades, leaders in the field have warned that counting impressions, likes, and advertising value equivalents is not enough. Yet here we are, still leaning on the same empty numbers ... more
Farzana Baduel, David Gallagher, and Doug Downs tackle everything from President Trump’s militarized immigration crackdown to what brands can (and shouldn’t) learn from his relentless communication machine.
The trio explore how symbolism, messagin... more
Search is changing faster than most PR professionals realize. For years, SEO was about keywords and backlinks. Now, with AI-driven tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity shaping how people find information, the game is shifting to AEO (Answer Eng... more
This week on The Week UnSpun, the trio of Farzana Baduel, Doug Downs, and David Gallagher dive headfirst into a whirlwind of global news through a comms lens, touching on everything from the chaos and opportunity of the UN General Assembly, to Keir S... 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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This podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of the public relations landscape, focusing on contemporary challenges and innovations within the industry. Each episode features engaging discussions led by experienced hosts aiming to unpack a multitude of topics ranging from AI technologies and media relations to gender dynamics in PR and reputation management. By inviting a variety of expert guests, the podcast aims to provide actionable insights and strategies that can be directly applied by public relations professionals, communication strategists, and marketing leaders. Its succinct format and commitment to addressing real-world issues set it apart as a vital resource for those seeking to enhance their understanding of the evolving comm... more
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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 209 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Jonathan Mast
2. Susana Mendoza
3. Amy Pate
4. Jackson Wightman
5. Heather Blundell
6. Fred Cook
7. Ayeni Adekunle Samuel
8. David Gallagher
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