47: Rick Smith – Content Syndication 101

September 10, 2021 0 Comments

On the show this week, April and Laura welcome Rick Smith, Founder and CEO at NewsUSA and NewsCanada. He’s here to discuss his experience in the content syndication business, including the differences between a press release and a mat release, how video syndication can complement a company’s marketing strategy and where the future lies for …

46: Jenn McManus-Goode – Managing Clients, Accounts and Tough Conversations

August 27, 2021 0 Comments

This week on the show, our hosts welcome Trust Relations’ own Senior Vice President, Jenn McManus-Goode! Having worked with in-house teams and agency clients alike, Jenn is here to share her best advice for client management, including tips for a successful up-sell and advice for navigating major client transitions with grace. April and Laura also …

45: Allison Ullo – Master Media Maneuvers & All About Affiliate

August 13, 2021 0 Comments

April and Laura are sitting down this week (virtually, of course!) with Trust Relations’ own Lifestyle Group Director, Allie Ullo! Together, they dissect recent changes in the modern media landscape as Allie delivers an in-depth lesson on her favorite under-the-radar PR tricks and tactics. Together, they cover everything from affiliate programs, to effective subject lines, …

44: Susan Prekel – The Intersection of Product, PR and Brand Promotions

July 30, 2021 0 Comments

This week, hosts April and Laura welcome guest Susan Prekel, owner of Done & Done Branded Goods, to discuss her background in event production and planning, and her journey into the branded product industry. Together, they’re chatting about the intersection of PR and product, the brand collaboration process, and why today’s branded goods are a …

43: Laura Schooler’s Official Guide to In-House vs. Agency PR

July 16, 2021 0 Comments

This week’s guest on the PR Wine Down is our very own Laura Schooler! April White is putting her co-host in the interview seat, for an impromptu interview to discuss the differences between working in-house and at a PR agency — and what Laura has learned from her years of experience in doing both. Our …

41: Cristina Dennstedt – Pandemic Branding Pivots & the Remote Work Reckoning

June 18, 2021 0 Comments

This week’s episode features guest Cristina Dennstedt, the Director of Marketing Communications + Brand Experience at Vorwerk, LLC – Thermomix USA, to discuss the lessons she learned while managing PR initiatives for a world-class kitchen brand amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosts April and Laura also bring a bit of PR news into the mix, and …

39: From the Directors’ Chair: Behind the Scenes of INFLUENCE with Diana Neille & Richard Poplak

May 18, 2021 0 Comments

Today on the PR Wine Down, hosts April and Laura welcome special guests Diana Neille and Richard Poplak, directors of the industry-exposé documentary film, “INFLUENCE: the Rise and Fall of the World’s Most Dangerous Public Relations Company.” Together, the award-winning investigative journalists take our hosts behind the scenes to discuss the creation of the film, …

38: Stephanie Rudnick – Athletes, Agencies and Adapting Your Career Path

May 7, 2021 0 Comments

Today’s guest on the podcast is Stephanie Rudnick. As a seasoned PR and brand marketing professional, Stephanie wears many hats in her career, including: Head of Global Communications and GM of hospitality and events at MKTG Sports & Entertainment in Australia; Head of PR at Angel City Football Club in Los Angeles; and Director of …

37: Olu Green – Brand Marketing in the Big Leagues

April 23, 2021 0 Comments

This week, April and Laura are joined by Olu Green, director of sports & entertainment marketing at Rogers & Cowan PMK. Having worked with big name brands like the NFL, ESPN, Beats by Dre, Stance Socks, Call of Duty and more, Olu gives our hosts an inside look at what the cool kids want in …

36: Brian Garrido – Discussing Diversity in PR & Advertising

April 9, 2021 0 Comments

Welcome back to the PR Wine Down podcast! This week, our hosts welcome Brain Garrido, Marketing Department Specialist at Meticulous Design + Architecture (MD+A). They’re discussing diversity in the advertising and PR industries today, and touching on the state of tourism, wine and hospitality amid the changing landscape of the pandemic. April and Laura also …