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

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It’s definitely something on the minds of in-house communications execs: How is the chief communications officer position changing? Does it matter if it reports to the CEO? Is it shrinking in importance? The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hil... more

It’s a very special episode as Steve Barrett makes his return to The PR Week.

The guest on the September 10, 2026, edition of The PR Week is Kenny Gold, who was appointed this year as Edelman’s first chief creator officer.

He talks about the chan... more

Kelly McGinnis has worked across technology and consumer PR, most recently as chief communications officer at Levi Strauss & Co. Now, she’s teaching students about having a seat at the table in a graduate course at the University of San Francisco.

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The latest guest on The PR Week is Charlotte West, VP of global corporate communications at Lenovo.

She talks about how Lenovo’s role as official technology partner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was much more than a sponsorship, improving operations an... more

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Kenny Gold
Global Chief Creator Officer at Edelman
Edelman
Episode: The PR Week, 9.10.2026: Kenny Gold, Edelman
Kelly McGinnis
Retired Chief Communications Officer, Levi Strauss & Co; former chair of PRWeek Awards
Levi Strauss & Co; USF; Penta Group
Episode: The PR Week: 9.3.2026 - Kelly McGinnis
Frank Shaw
Chief Communications Officer at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: The PR Week: 9.3.2026 - Kelly McGinnis
Charlotte West
Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications at Lenovo
Lenovo
Episode: The PR Week: 8.27.2026 - Charlotte West, Lenovo
Paul Gennaro
Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, New York Life
New York Life
Episode: The PR Week: 8.20.2026 - Paul Gennaro, New York Life
Grant Toups
Global CEO of Hotwire
Hotwire
Episode: The PR Week: 8.13.2026 - Grant Toups, Hotwire
Ann Melinger
CEO of Bink, leadership advisory firm grounded in communications
Bink
Episode: The PR Week: 8.6.2026 - Ann Melinger, Bink
Mike Rush
Partner and Chief Growth Officer at 360PR+
360PR+
Episode: The PR Week, 7.30.2026: Mike Rush, 360PR+
Taj Reid
Global Chief Creative Officer at Burson
Burson
Episode: The PR Week: 7.23.2026 - Taj Reid, Burson

Hosts

Frank Washkoch
Host of the PRWeek podcast; long-running PR industry host with executive-level exposure
Diana Bradley
News editor and co-host across episodes; provides newsroom perspective
Gideon Fittleside
Editorial/host role; background in PRWeek programming and Haymarket Studios
Jim O'Leary
CEO of Penta Group; subject-matter expert on corporate affairs and AI-enabled PR

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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.

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    4
    Listener855
    United States2 years 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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Guests bring practical, non-flashy advice for real PR work.
The show consistently covers AI and its impact on PR in a thoughtful way.
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The PR Week, 9.10.2026: Kenny Gold, Edelman
Q: What does a chief creator officer do and why now?
The role centers on listening and coordinating with a global network of creator specialists, shaping how creator voices are integrated into client work, and balancing promotion with protection to maintain trust and effectiveness in campaigns.
The PR Week: 8.13.2026 - Grant Toups, Hotwire
Q: Grant, how are you taking advantage of AI in your day-to-day workflow as a CEO?
He outlines a global deployment of AI tools, using a news debriefing prompt, and a centralized financial brain to quickly understand problems and opportunities, while maintaining strict data separation between agency-wide and client data. He stresses productivity, decision support, and enabling teams to focus on higher-value work.
The PR Week: 8.6.2026 - Ann Melinger, Bink
Q: How should companies measure culture beyond surveys, and what should communicators actually do with these findings?
Measurement should extend to behaviors, not just statements. Build a scorecard or dashboard tracking behavior alignment with stated values, use one-on-one and skip-level meetings, focus groups, and spot checks in communications to see how messages land. It's essential to tie culture metrics to business results like retention and financial performance and ensure leadership accountability and authority to address identified gaps.
The PR Week: 8.6.2026 - Ann Melinger, Bink
Q: What are the four mindsets you identified in the study, and what do they tell us about PR/corporate culture professionals?
The four mindsets are Blocked Advocates, Culture Activators, Strategic Believers, and Reluctant Realists. They reveal how people in organizations perceive culture and whether they see it in action or feel empowered to act on it. The most representation of communicators was among Blocked Advocates, who strongly believe in culture but feel blocked from making progress. Culture Activators are those who see clear alignment between what leaders say and do, offering a contrast to the others.
The PR Week, 7.30.2026: Mike Rush, 360PR+
Q: How is AI influencing your approach to affiliate marketing and PR at 360PR+?
AI acts as a thought partner for strategy and guardrails, helping update content, test concepts, and ensure brand alignment while accelerating execution and reducing typos and errors.

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

This show provides a weekly, practitioner-focused look at public relations, marketing, and communications, with a steady mix of industry news, strategic storytelling, and in-depth interviews with agency leaders, brand marketers, and technology experts. Recent episodes highlight leadership culture, AI's impact on PR, creator economy strategies, healthcare communications, and practical case studies from high-profile brands. A notable strength is its ability to blend hands-on tactics (earned media, influencer programs, and AI-enabled workflows) with industry news, Cannes insights, and real-world client stories, making it a useful resource for PR pros, marketers, and agency executives evaluating trends and tools.

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