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

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Grace Freeman
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Lauren Todd
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Episode: The PR Week: 3.16.2026 - PRWeek Awards US special
Sophie Schacht
Outstanding Student, USC Annenberg
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Episode: The PR Week: 3.16.2026 - PRWeek Awards US special
Adrienne C. Smith
DEI Champion, Coca-Cola/Ogilvy
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Grace Leong
Hunter PR (Grace Leong)
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Lilian or Ellen Ryan Mardix
Chairman of Golan
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Episode: The PR Week: 3.16.2026 - PRWeek Awards US special
David Jordan
CEO of Bader Rutter
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Episode: Build mental equity, build your brand: a Bader Rutter podcast, a podcast sponsored by Bader Rutter
Jon Harris
EVP and Chief Communications and Networking Officer at Conagra Brands
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Episode: The PR Week: 3.5.2026 - Jon Harris and Jocelyn Arellano

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Steve Barrett
Editorial director and recurring host, providing insights into the PR landscape.
Frank Washcook
Co-host and executive editor, sharing knowledge and critical perspectives on industry trends.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Good content

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

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    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 States4 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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The PR Week: 2.26.2026 - Armando Azarloza, Axis Agency
Q: What sparked Axis Agency's pivot from a multicultural focus to a broader full-service model?
Armando explains that the pivot mirrored market realities: demographic shifts and the growing importance of delivering comprehensive, culturally informed strategies beyond a single community, including language considerations and regional differences within the Hispanic market.
The PR Week: 2.19.2026 - Fred Haberman, Haberman
Q: What would your advice be moving forwards to companies?
Companies need to be very aware of community issues and hold true to their values, ensuring timely responses to crises instead of waiting too long which could lead to silence becoming the narrative.
The PR Week: 2.12.2026 - Chris Heywood, Brand USA
Q: What is Brand USA's strategy for countering negative visitor perceptions?
Brand USA's strategy focuses on monitoring market conditions, targeting markets with the most demand, and using PR and earned media to proliferate positive storytelling.
The PR Week, 12.18.2025: Kim Sample, PR Council
Q: What do you expect to see in 2026?
Kim talks about the emphasis on AI transformation, improving measurement and effectiveness in the industry, and fostering creativity in agency work.
The PR Week, 12.18.2025: Kim Sample, PR Council
Q: What are you seeing from procurement and AI?
Kim discusses how procurement is becoming more involved in PR, and the challenges and opportunities AI presents to firms.

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