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The Public Relations Podcast

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Former journalist, broadcaster, news editor and current PR, explores PR ("public relationship" marketing, not just "press relations") techniques that actually work for serious startups and growing organisations. The show is a mix of short insights, sometimes from the field of PR work itself, sometimes discussions with other people, all talking about techniques you can try in bite-sized episodes of... more

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Launching a company from stealth sounds exciting. In reality, it’s usually messy, rushed, and full of competing voices.

In this episode, Richard Midson is joined by Andrew Healey from Water & Wall (New York) to unpack a real fintech launch that had ... more

Most AI conversations in PR are theoretical.

They talk about where things are going and what you might need to prepare for.

This conversation is about what is happening in AI today and how to use it today.

In this episode of The Public Relations... more

There is a growing gap between what people think PR jobs need and what agencies and in-house comms teams actually hire for.

In this episode, I pause the usual interview format to share some early findings from the research behind our sister show Ge... more

Most PR and comms teams say they are “data-driven” Very few actually are.

In this episode, Richard Midon is joined by Komal Lath from Tute Consult in Mumbai to talk through how PR work changes when you stop relying purely on instinct and start using... more

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Andrew Healey
Executive at Water & Wall, specializes in fintech and PR for innovative companies
Water & Wall
Episode: Launching a stealth company and training AI
Ben Jacobson
Chief Content Officer at Inbound Junction
Inbound Junction
Episode: AI in 2026: How PR Actually Influences AI Search and Why Earned Media Matters
Karen Sutherland
Senior Lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast and speaker on artificial intelligence in strategic communication.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Episode: AI Insight: How PR teams actually use AI without breaking trust or quality
Brooke Kruger
Experienced recruiter and strategic communications expert at KC Partners.
KC Partners
Episode: How do you get a comms job (or a better job) in 2025?
Neha Bahri
From Bconnect Communications, with nearly two decades of experience in the communications domain.
Bconnect Communications
Episode: Is "AVE" dead in PR?
Kourtney Jason
Expert in books and authors, focusing on book promotion and public relations
Pacific & Court
Episode: Guest: PR for personal branding in books
Jeroen Bos
Technologist and founder of pr.co
pr.co
Episode: AI: The Future Belongs to Comms People Who Dare
Komal Lath
Runs a communications advisory firm called Tute Consult
Tute Consult
Episode: INSIGHT: Why PR Still Gets Treated Like It's 1985 – and How To Fix It
Tarunjeet Rattan
Runs a reputation advisory firm called Nucleus PR
Nucleus PR
Episode: INSIGHT: Why PR Still Gets Treated Like It's 1985 – and How To Fix It

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Richard Midson
Host of The Public Relations Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Very Helpful Podcast

    Richard is a consummate professional and provides terrific insights and invaluable perspectives to anyone interested in learning about the PR world.

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    United States3 years ago
  • Taylor

    As a new PR graduate this Podcast is a tremendous help.

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    Christy Huntington Beach,CA
    United States4 years ago

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The host delivers practical, actionable PR insights that feel attainable for real campaigns.
The show helps listeners understand how AI and data can improve PR work without losing humanity.
Guests bring credible, in-the-trenches perspectives on B2B and tech PR.
Great for newcomers and veterans looking for timestamp-ready tactics.

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Guest: PR for personal branding in books
Q: How do you measure the success of your PR campaigns?
Success is measured by client satisfaction rather than just numerical outcomes like media placements.
Guest: PR for personal branding in books
Q: What role does local media play in PR campaigns?
Local media is vital for new authors to build their credibility and establish connections in the community.
Guest: PR for personal branding in books
Q: How did you transition your client from a life coach to a friendship expert?
We used a client questionnaire to identify unique strengths and positioned her in a niche market focusing on combating loneliness.
Guest: PR for personal branding in books
Q: How is book publicity changing?
It's changing drastically with new formats like e-books and audiobooks, and campaigns are adapting to new realities in media.
AI: The reality of AI in Public Relations – from someone building it
Q: Where are you going to go with AI?
We're planning to enhance our AI tools, focusing on content generation and making lives easier for PR professionals.

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What is The Public Relations Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show covers practical PR and communications tactics for serious startups and growing organizations, with a strong emphasis on earned media, strategic media relations, and data-driven outreach. Episodes often blend field insights, client case studies, and discussions about adapting traditional PR to today's tech and AI-enabled landscape, including B2B sectors like fintech and data analytics. A notable thread is how to balance storytelling, stakeholder management, and measurable outcomes—while exploring tools and methods that help smaller agencies compete with larger teams. The format tends to be concise, focused on actionable ideas, and accessible to listeners seeking immediate, implementable strategies.

What stands out is the blend of ... more

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1. Andrew Healey
2. Ben Jacobson
3. Karen Sutherland
4. Brooke Kruger
5. Neha Bahri
6. Kourtney Jason
7. Jeroen Bos
8. Komal Lath

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