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

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Bloomgarden discusses the evolving landscape of PR, the strategies that drive success in a competitive market, and more.

In this episode of The PR Week, Steve Barrett and Julia Walker welcome Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, to discuss the fir... more

In 1996, Richard Edelman took over his eponymous agency from his father. Now, celebrating its 30th year under Richard’s leadership, the firm’s global revenue is $950 million. It was $85 million when he took the reins. The rousing success of his indep... more

This week’s episode of The PR Week comes to you from the PRWeek Conference in Chicago, focused on navigating the comms revolution.

PRWeek associate news editor Jess Ruderman and reporters Jeremy Sodergren and Julia Walker catch up with leaders from... more

On this week's episode of The PR Week, Andrew Bowins of RestlessUrban joins us in the studio to chat about building a lifestyle brand for adults over 50 and how that demographic’s social media and AI usage is evolving. He also discusses why working w... more

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Valerie Jarrett
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JJ Huggins
Senior manager of media and PR at Patagonia
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Lindsay Kurtz
Director of brand communications at McDonald's
McDonald's
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Kristen Campos
Chief communications officer for Carnival Cruise Line
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Samantha Critchell
Leads communications and impact at E.l.f. Beauty
E.l.f. Beauty
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Megan Anholt
Global social media lead for John Deere
John Deere
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Richard Edelman
CEO of Edelman
Edelman
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Andrew Bowins
Communications veteran and founder and CEO of RestlessUrban
RestlessUrban
Episode: The PR Week: 10.15.26 - Andrew Bowins, RestlessUrban
Nick Ashooh
Senior Director, Corporate and Executive at APCO Worldwide
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Episode: The PR Week, 10.8.2026: Nick Ashooh, APCO

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 38 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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    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 States6 years ago

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Strong mix of agency leadership and hands-on strategy.
Guests bring practical, non-flashy advice for real PR work.
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Guests and hosts keep the discussions grounded in case studies and outcomes.

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The PR Week: 10.22.2026 - PRWeek Conference special
Q: What key qualities are you testing to ensure they, or potentially someone externally, are ready to lead an agency of this scale?
Richard Edelman says a successor needs resilience, a global outlook, equal ability on the brand and corporate sides, and care for the family heritage.
The PR Week: 10.22.2026 - PRWeek Conference special
Q: How can hope be used to overcome fear?
Valerie Jarrett says hope is contagious and that people can foster it through authentic, trustworthy communication and by looking for goodness in others.
The PR Week: 10.15.26 - Andrew Bowins, RestlessUrban
Q: What are your reflections on and maybe how you left the industry?
Bowins describes his career in phases, from agency media relations to data-driven work and then third-party advocacy and storytelling. He says communicators should understand business risks, provide executives with scenarios and earn a seat at the table.
The PR Week: 10.15.26 - Andrew Bowins, RestlessUrban
Q: Tell us RestlessUrban. That sounds like fun. Tell us what that's all about and what you're trying to do.
Bowins says RestlessUrban is a lifestyle media brand for adults over 50, created to explore aging and bring people together around shared experiences, changing priorities and life after 50.
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Q: Joe, what makes you think there might not be a better market leader to discuss risk than you?
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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?

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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