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PRWeek's regular weekly roundup of everything that matters in the worlds of PR and communications.

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Recent Guests

Monica Caponigro
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Anna Khersonsky
Managing Director, Chandler Chicco Agency
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Kerry O'Keefe
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Wendy Lund
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Episode: The PR Week: 6.25.2026 - Cannes Lions special
Amy Bonotatibus
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Doug Thornell
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Ray Day
Representative from Stagwell/Allison
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Stephen Hahn
RepTrak's Chief Reputation and Strategy Officer
RepTrak
Episode: AI has become your key stakeholder, a podcast sponsored by RepTrak

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Steve Barrett
Editorial Director / Host of the weekly roundup

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Good content

    Good content, but for the love of God turn off your music after the intro. It makes it incredibly distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Listener855
    United Statesa year ago
  • Make time for this

    This podcast is a smart way to get a macro view of the PR industry. Great guests. Great insights. I recommend it to my PR students every semester.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMD in CO
    United States5 years ago
  • A booster shot

    I love listening each week. It’s a great booster shot for PR pros wanting to stay sharp. Steve, Frank and the weekly guest always provide engaging content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chad D P
    United States5 years ago

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Sometimes the intro music can be distracting, but content is consistently strong.
Well-curated guest roster with actionable PR insights.
Strong mix of agency leadership and media perspectives—great for networking.

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The PR Week: 6.11.2026 - Jim O’Leary, Penta Group
Q: How are clients typically engaging with your AI-enabled approach—governance, automation, or strategic evolution?
Clients come to us for real-time intelligence, rapid insights, and AI-enabled recommendations wired into one platform, with experts who have navigated high-stakes issues to help implement and execute on those insights.
The PR Week: 6.11.2026 - Jim O’Leary, Penta Group
Q: When you sat down to design the firm of the future, what would it look like and how does Penta embody that design?
It would be senior, technically deep across major sectors, powered by predictive analytics and proprietary data, and increasingly AI-enabled. Penta is built to be a single, integrated solution rather than a patchwork of services, delivering high-value, tech-enabled expertise in one platform.
The PR Week: 5.28.2026 - Alex Myers, Manifest
Q: What are the most important skills for agencies to be taking on right now, or where are you ahead of the pack?
Innovation as a creative service, a shift from relying solely on traditional media to building media ecosystems, and valuing people who can craft authentic, culturally relevant work across hybrid and global teams.
The PR Week: 5.28.2026 - Alex Myers, Manifest
Q: What would you say is the elevator pitch for Manifest Group, for maybe some people over here who aren't as familiar with it, or if you were meeting somebody new?
Manifest is the cultural impact agency that builds brands designed to change the world, measuring success by cultural influence rather than just commercial metrics, and using a blend of earned, social, and experiential media to move culture.
The PR Week: 5.14.2026 - Jim Joseph, FleishmanHillard
Q: What are the top tips on what a brand should or should not do around America 250?
Brands should start with their own authentic brand equity and find a genuine connection to America 250; avoid participating in a way that isn't true to the brand, and opt for reserved participation if the connection isn't meaningful.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The PR Week

What is The PR Week about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers a weekly roundup of the PR and communications world, featuring up-to-date industry news, agency leadership perspectives, and in-depth interviews with senior practitioners. Episodes often explore crisis communications, measurement and storytelling in modern campaigns, and the evolving media landscape, with practical takeaways for practitioners responsible for corporate reputation, campaigns, and agency growth. Notable strengths include high-caliber guest lineups from major brands, agencies, and media, plus candid discussions about leadership, AI's role in PR, and how to navigate fast-moving communications challenges. The sponsorships and industry context provide useful angles for brands looking to align with trusted PR disc... more

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