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

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She talks about her first six months as Weber’s chief executive after succeeding Gail Heimann, as well as her firm’s award-winning bowl-game work for Pop-Tarts a... more

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Susan Howe
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Episode: The PR Week: 3.6.2025 - Susan Howe, The Weber Shandwick Collective
Kirsten Corio
Chief Commercial Officer of the United States Tennis Association
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Episode: The PR Week: 2.27.2025 - Sports Special
Brendan McIntyre
Head of Communications at the United States Tennis Association
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Episode: The PR Week: 2.27.2025 - Sports Special
Samantha Roth
Vice President of Communications at the NFL
NFL
Episode: The PR Week: 2.27.2025 - Sports Special
Bruno Garcia
Vice President of Marketing for Oakley in North America
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Episode: The PR Week: 2.27.2025 - Sports Special
Alison Walsh
Executive Director, Communications with Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
Episode: The PR Week: 2.27.2025 - Sports Special
Justin Edelman
SVP of Corporate Partnerships at RWJ Barnabas Health
RWJ Barnabas Health
Episode: The PR Week: 2.27.2025 - Sports Special
Chris Jones
Vice President of Communications for FanDuel
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Episode: The PR Week: 2.27.2025 - Sports Special
Beth M. Foley
CCO and VP of Corporate Communications at Edison International and Southern California Edison
Edison International
Episode: The PR Week: 2.20.2025 - Beth Foley, Edison International and Southern California Edison

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Steve Barrett
Host and editorial director, focusing on public relations strategies and industry trends.
Frank Washgurt
Co-host and editor, discussing the evolving landscape of public relations and communications technology.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 32 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 States2 months 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 States3 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 States4 years ago

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The PR Week: 2.20.2025 - Beth Foley, Edison International and Southern California Edison
Q: How do you take a look at everything happening out there in the news cycle and decide what do you need to make a statement on?
There isn't a playbook; we need to gauge our stakeholders and address issues as they arise, maintaining integrity in our responses.
The PR Week: 2.20.2025 - Beth Foley, Edison International and Southern California Edison
Q: How do you think that the region, or the state, or organizations can sort of keep this in front of people and get the region the help it needs to rebuild?
We need to work together, utilizing both traditional and social media to keep engaging the public on the recovery efforts from the wildfires.
The PR Week: 1.30.2025 - Tomicah Tillemann, Project Liberty
Q: Is Project Liberty a non-profit or is it a business?
Project Liberty has both a non-profit and a commercial component to balance public goods with the need for commercial viability.
The PR Week: 1.30.2025 - Tomicah Tillemann, Project Liberty
Q: What would happen if you were successful with your bid?
The hope is for a seamless transition, with significant changes in how TikTok operates, especially concerning the algorithm and advertising model.
The PR Week: 1.30.2025 - Tomicah Tillemann, Project Liberty
Q: Just tell us about Project Liberty for anybody who doesn't know what it is.
Project Liberty is an unusual enterprise founded to give people back control of their digital lives through more choice on data usage and input on platform operations.

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The content provides a comprehensive overview of current trends, challenges, and insights within the public relations (PR) and communications industries. Recurring themes include the intersection of technology and communication, the evolving role of PR professionals, and the impact of political dynamics on media coverage and public relations strategies. Noteworthy discussions also focus on significant figures in the industry, groundbreaking innovations, and the critical role of communication in diverse sectors, including healthcare and political contexts. Highlighting expert guests from various sectors, episodes tend to offer firsthand insights into contemporary PR practices, making it particularly appealing for professionals seeking to sta... more

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