70: Agency Reset: Navigating Issues in Workplace Culture and Client Management

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Agency Reset: Navigating Issues in Workplace Culture and Client Management On this show this week, April and Laura are chatting one-on-one about the latest news and trends impacting PR. Tune in as they discuss the role of alcohol in agency culture as Americans reduce their alcohol consumption. They also analyze the latest public backlash against …

69: Sharon Taylor – Audio Ads: Maximizing Your Audience Exposure

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69: Sharon Taylor – Audio Ads: Maximizing Your Audience Exposure Episode 069 On this show this week, your favorite co-hosts welcome Senior Vice President of Podcast Strategy & Product Operations at Triton Digital, Sharon Taylor. With her, April and Laura discuss the rising popularity of audio ads and how brands can get the most out …

71: David Oates – Crisis Communications Crash Course

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David Oates – Crisis Communications Crash Course On this show this week, April and Laura welcome crisis PR expert David Oates. He’s the founder of PR Security Service and has served as an officer in the US Navy, with over 25 years of experience in the field. He’s here to break down the most essential …

73: Brendan Kumarasamy: Strategies to Improve Your Communication Skills

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Brenden Kumarasamy: Strategies to Improve Your Communication Skills This week on the show, hosts April and Laura welcome Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of MasterTalk. He’s here to share tips, tricks and strategies that any executive can adopt to become a better presenter, speaker and interviewee. They also analyze the recent social media controversy over Cracker Barrel’s …

72: Veronica Yip – An Inside Look at Podcast Production and Development

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Veronica Yip – An Inside Look at Podcast Production and Development Our guest on today’s episode comes from behind the scenes! April and Laura are pleased to welcome our very own podcast producer, Veronica Yip. She’s the integrated marketing and communications manager at Trust Relations, here to share a behind-the-scenes look at the concepts and …

74: Heather Willett: PR Strategies for an Increasingly Polarized Media Landscape

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Heather Willett: PR Strategies for an Increasingly Polarized Media Landscape Hosts April and Laura welcome Heather Willett to the show this week. Heather is the founder of Willet PR, here to analyze the state of the media landscape today and share her best tips for helping clients to navigate the murky waters of public opinion. …

75: Andy Lutzky: Finding Power in Your PR Career

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75: Andy Lutzky: Finding Power in Your PR Career Episode 075 Hosts April and Laura welcome Andy Lutzky, an influencer marketer and professor at the University of Southern California. He joins the show this week to discuss his article, “Why Public Relations Professionals Feel Powerlessness, and What to Do About It.” April and Laura also …

77: PR Career Stories: Celebrating Our Military Spouses on Staff

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PR Career Stories: Celebrating Our Military Spouses on Staff In today’s special episode for Veteran & Military Families Month, hosts April and Laura chat with two of our military spouses on staff. Briana Cusimano is a senior account executive at Trust Relations, whose spouse serves in the U.S. Army. Veronica Yip is our integrated marketing …

76: Halloween Special: Facing Your Fears in Media, Crisis and Career

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Halloween Special: Facing Your Fears in Media, Crisis and Career Welcome back for our annual PR Wine Down Halloween Special! Hosts April and Laura are getting into the spirit of the season this week, with a spooky twist on your favorite PR topics. They’re discussing some industry news that’s sure to send a shiver down …

78: HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Unwrapping April & Laura’s Essential Tips for PR Success

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Unwrapping April & Laura’s Essential Tips for PR Success Happy Holidays from the PR Wine Down team! In our annual Holiday Special, hosts April and Laura have a roster packed with PR stocking-stuffers featuring their top tips for PR success in 2023, with advice for PR veterans and rookie practitioners alike. This year, …