Todd Merkow – Unpacking the Trends in Today’s News Media

October 16, 2020 0 Comments

Hosts April and Laura chat with Todd Merkow to dissect the problems with today’s news landscape and trends in media consumption. They also cover advice for working with publicly traded companies, dish about some of the latest big-name brand collaborations and share a Silicon Valley PR horror story from an anonymous listener. Have an anonymous …

Be Bold, Not Bland – How Design Plays Into Branding and PR

October 9, 2020 0 Comments

Our hosts welcome Natalie Sharma, senior web designer at Trust Relations and founder & creative director of Pixetal design studio, to discuss modern trends in branding and design and how to find the right designer for your business. April and Laura also deliver their weekly PR news update, share an anonymous listener story and chat …

Agency Basics: An Inside Scoop on Teamwork, Ethics & Getting Ahead

October 2, 2020 0 Comments

April White and Laura Schooler are talking one-on-one this week to dive into the realities of agency PR, with advice on handling ethical dilemmas at work and how thinking creatively can set the entire team up for greater success. They also chat about tips to avoid sounding “Clueless” during client calls and putting your best …

Christopher Tompkins – How to Marry PR with Digital Marketing

September 25, 2020 0 Comments

This week, April and Laura welcome Christopher Tompkins, CEO of The Go! Agency and online marketing specialist. Together, they dive into the elements of a successful digital marketing strategy and discuss how social media and PR can amplify each other. They also dish about their firsthand experiences working with clients and colleagues across the gamut …

Beth McRae – MBA or MB-Nay?

September 18, 2020 0 Comments

This week, Beth McRae joins April and Laura this week to break down the value of a MBA as a public relations professional, the difference between working with small agencies and large agencies and small clients versus big clients. April and Laura also talk about KFC’s “finger lickin’ good” campaign, The FDA’s blood plasma PR …

When Worlds Collide – The Intersection of Social Media and PR

September 11, 2020 0 Comments

On this week’s episode of the PR Winedown, April and Laura discuss the intersection of PR and social media, when to know what you don’t know, the genius social media play by Planter’s Peanuts and the importance of staying engaged in social media discussions – especially those around your brand. Have an anonymous PR horror …

Danielle Arceneaux – Breaking Through a Busy News Cycle

September 4, 2020 0 Comments

Communications consultant Danielle Arceneaux joins April and Laura this week to chat about the current state of the media, managing client expectations, the reality of placing content behind paywalls and how to break through a busy news cycle. Your favorite hosts also talk about how to regain trust within your organization’s culture and what to …

Abel Flint – Pivoting Your Marketing and PR Strategy

August 28, 2020 0 Comments

April and Laura are joined this week by Suzy Senior Brand Manager Abel Flint. Together they discuss the importance of being able to quickly pivot your marketing and PR strategy to adapt to the changing world around you, how to use market research to create products that resonate with customers, how to get on the …

Paul Rosengren – A Government Affair

August 21, 2020 0 Comments

Paul Rosengren joins April and Laura on the show to give an insider perspective of government communications and how it can be used to influence legislation. April and Laura also have discussions around the Trader Joe’s controversy, racial sensitivities and what Matel is doing to push the brand towards the future. Have an anonymous PR …

Joaby Parker – What Exactly is a Fractional CMO?

August 14, 2020 0 Comments

This week, April and Laura chat with Fractional CMO and Co-Founder of Cover3 Creative Joaby Parker about what it means to be a fractional CMO and how to avoid conflicting interests. They also get into discussions around the importance of media training, knowing that anyone can be listening at any time and how to handle …