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A panel of industry experts discuss the issues the latest news and hot topics you need to know in PR and communications.

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Latest Episodes

PRWeek speaks to Sarah Lester, editor at Manchester Evening News (MEN), for the Future of the Media series. 

Among other things, Lester discusses what stories work, and how that has shifted PR and media relations; the rise of fake ‘experts’; whether... more

PRWeek speaks to Adam Leyland, editor-in-chief at The Grocer, for the Future of the Media series.

Among other things, Leyland discusses PR and media relations; the grocery trade title's social media strategy; how journalists use AI; and how PR can h... more

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The Apprentice contestant and PR specialist Lawrence Rosenberg and Andrew Bloch, the PR adviser to Lord Alan Sugar, are guests on this week’s PRWeek Beyond the Noise podcast episode.

Lawrence Rosenberg discusses his background in communications and ... more

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How can PR overcome its ageism problem? That’s the topic of PRWeek’s latest podcast.

Joining us this week is Madeleine Weightman, co-founder of The Work Crowd, which co-produced a recent studyshowing that comms is among the most-affected industries ... more

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David Higgerson
Chief Content Officer at Reach
Reach (publisher of The Mirror, The Daily Express, OK! Magazine)
Episode: Fake AI ‘experts’ – how is Reach hitting back?
Conrad Egbert
Based in Dubai, heads up the PRCA's operations in the MENA region
PRCA
Episode: PR in UAE: ‘Don’t discuss business, just be helpful’
Sam Adlen
Co-CEO at Space Solar
Space Solar
Episode: Why the business of space is everyone’s business
Anushka Sharma
Runs the Space Academic Network
Space Academic Network
Episode: Why the business of space is everyone’s business
Nick Shave
UK Managing Director
Astroscale UK
Episode: Why the business of space is everyone’s business
Esther Carder
Partner at the accountancy firm Moore Kingston Smith
Moore Kingston Smith
Episode: Are agency bosses overpaid?
Karolina Throssell
Freelancer specializing in B2B tech PR
Episode: Freelancers: what do they want from PR employers?
Kate Lam
Freelancer with experience in consumer PR and agency contracting
Episode: Freelancers: what do they want from PR employers?
Rohan Shah
Co-founder of Reuben Sinclair
Reuben Sinclair
Episode: Recruitment: what do PR employers want? PRWeek podcast

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Siobhan Holt
Deputy Editor at PRWeek UK / Host of Beyond the Noise
John Harrington
Editor of PRWeek UK

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Recommended for anyone in Communications

    A very good collection of discussions and insights. Typically well edited.

    I’ve found that most episodes bring up points or perspectives which help enhance my work in comms or which I’ll share with colleagues and contacts who are tackling issues addressed on the show.

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    fitzdavid
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Recommended for anyone in Communications — A very good collection of discussions and insights.
Typically well edited.
I've found that most episodes bring up points or perspectives which help enhance my work in comms or which I'll share with colleagues and contacts who are tackling issues addressed on the show.

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Joe Wicks: ‘I’m proud of all the brands I’ve said no to’ – PRWeek podcast
Q: Are there any pitfalls that you'd advise PR teams against when working with a celebrity or influencer on a campaign?
It's crucial to trust the influencer's understanding of their audience and to allow them to guide the content for better engagement.
Joe Wicks: ‘I’m proud of all the brands I’ve said no to’ – PRWeek podcast
Q: What kind of dynamic do you prefer when you're working with a brand?
Joe prefers collaborations that are organic and allow for authentic storytelling, rather than scripted interactions.
Joe Wicks: ‘I’m proud of all the brands I’ve said no to’ – PRWeek podcast
Q: How selective are you with the brands that you work with and what criteria do you use to decide?
Joe explains that he has been conscious about the brands he partners with, often turning down lucrative offers that do not align with his values of promoting cooking and health.
Freelancers: what do they want from PR employers?
Q: How do you find work in the industry? Did you find it a challenge when you started out?
Initially, I found it straightforward due to contracting avenues, but seeking personal clients required more proactivity.
Freelancers: what do they want from PR employers?
Q: What makes you think, I really want to work with this agency or PR team?
I look for exciting projects and chemistry in the working relationship.

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What is Beyond the Noise about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program features industry experts and practitioners discussing the latest developments in public relations and corporate communications, with a mix of strategic, operational, and health/wocus themes. Episodes frequently tackle social platforms, regulatory changes, influencer partnerships, agency economics, talent trends, and crisis communications, offering practical insights for PR teams, in-house communicators, and agency professionals who must navigate a fast-moving landscape. Notable throughlines include a emphasis on ethics and transparency in communications, the impact of AI on services and careers, and the importance of authentic, audience-focused storytelling in campaigns. The show often blends case studies, policy implications,... more

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