75: Andy Lutzky: Finding Power in Your PR Career

August 30, 2024 0 Comments

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 …

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

August 30, 2024 0 Comments

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 …

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

August 30, 2024 0 Comments

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 …

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

August 30, 2024 0 Comments

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, …

CROSSOVER SPECIAL: The PR Wine Down X Trust Relations: The Podcast (Feat. Doug Spong)

August 30, 2024 0 Comments

CROSSOVER SPECIAL: The PR Wine Down X Trust Relations: The Podcast (Feat. Doug Spong) Welcome to our first-ever crossover episode! In this podcast special, the hosts from The PR Wine Down and Trust Relations: The Podcast team up to deliver advice, insights and hot takes for brands and integrated marketing professionals. Today’s episode also features …

80: Carin Warner & Carly Martinetti: The Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Notably PR (Part 1)

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Carin Warner & Carly Martinetti: The Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Notably PR Today on the show, hosts April and Laura welcome guests Carin Warner and Carly Martinetti to the virtual recording booth. Tune in as the co-founders of Notably PR discuss their unique business story, from managing client expectations to launching a successful family-owned brand. They …

81: Carin Warner & Carly Martinetti: Agency Expansions & Operations (Part 2)

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Carin Warner & Carly Martinetti: Agency Expansions & Operations (Part 2) This week, our hosts are wrapping up a two-part interview with Carin Warner and Carly Martinetti, co-founders of Notably PR. They’re chatting with April and Laura about client management challenges and contract development, with advice for agency owners and freelancers seeking to expand their …

PR Agency Culture & Crisis Communications (with Guest Host Doug Spong)

August 30, 2024 0 Comments

PR Agency Culture & Crisis Communications (with Guest Host Doug Spong) This week’s episode features a surprise guest host appearance from April’s personal friend, mentor and former colleague: Doug Spong! Tune in as April and Doug discuss the recent Tik-Tok-inspired social media crisis, the “Kia Boyz Challenge.” April and Doug address this news with their …

83: Agency Management: Strategies for Sales and In-Person Events (with Guest Host Ronjini Joshua)

August 30, 2024 0 Comments

Agency Management: Strategies for Sales and In-Person Events (with Guest Host Ronjini Joshua) For today’s special guest host episode, we’re welcoming Ronjini Joshua! She is the CEO of the Silver Telegram PR agency, and the podcast host and author behind “The PR Playbook.” Ronjini also appeared in episode 57! In the PR News segment, April …

84: Peter George: Public Speaking Essentials for PR Pros

August 30, 2024 0 Comments

Peter George: Public Speaking Essentials for PR Pros This week, the PR Wine Down is back to our regularly-scheduled programming! Your favorite co-hosts, April and Laura, are back in the virtual recording booth. Today’s guest is Peter George, author of “The Captivating Public Speaker” and CEO of Peter George Public Speaking. He’s here to cover …