He's the Tech Media Whisperer. The man to which every journalist responds and to which anyone in tech PR seeks his advice. Come along as we consider whether or not to eulogize tech industry news as we know it with Media Survey's Sam Whitmore .
Sep 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 28
This week we dive deep into the business of tech PR. Hourly vs. retainer client relationships, media strategy, embargoes, and which media are Hot or Not. We also reveal the first guest who ghosted us. Get in here.
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
We’re back! We have a new intro and a new guest. This week we head to the land down under to talk with Richelle Gillett , head cephalopod at Giant Squid, Inc . Join us as we discuss comms in the continent and country of Australia and also hear us play the PR Over/Under Game.
Sep 10, 2021•54 min•Ep. 26
Careers. That's the focus of this episode as our guest Michael Busselen shares his story of going from an account executive at a PR agency to the Chief Communications Officers at a publicly traded company. Now he grows grapes for a major wine label. Lots of goodness here no matter where you are in your career. Give it a whirl...or should I say swirl?
Aug 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 25
The future belongs to our youth. On this episode we invite two teenagers on the show to discuss communications, social media, and news. The problem: they are our kids. Join your "Shawty" hosts Kevin and David as we deal with the mayhem of understanding new slang, gasp at answers to our questions, and wonder if the future is bright.
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 24
It's the Olympic Edition of The Embargoed as your hosts David Oro and Kevin Wolf ask if the Olympics has a PR problem. Whether it's achievement, corruption or mayhem, this discussion brings home the gold. Or so we think. Maybe we didn't even qualify.
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 23
Cancel culture and crisis communications with expert Sara Brady whose experience of critical communication roles in numerous high-profile controversies and tragedies makes this show worth a listen.
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 22
It's a WWE take down as PR vs. Social Media go at it. Our guest this week is Rob Gedarovich, who explains why social media is an important part of any comms strategy. We play the PR Jeopardy game. Join the fun.
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 21
What do clients really think about PR? Listen as Jordan Sher, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at OpsRamp, joins The Embargoed. And find out who he chooses to date to on the PR Dating Game.
Jun 24, 2021•55 min•Ep. 20
Is traditional media in Jeopardy with the launch of Andreessen Horowitz's Future? Segments: Dumb Sh!t PR Agencies Do and Rep, Fire, Refer.
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 19
Professional board member, technology commentator, and ultra endurance athlete Ben Kepes is our guest this week. We talk tech media, PR and being human.
Jun 03, 2021•56 min•Ep. 18
It's a playoff game of communications. Dumb Sh!t PR Agencies Do. Rep, Fire, Refer: Unvaccinated people. Teachers union. Belarusian dictator.
May 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 17
What's it like to go from a journalist to a comms professional? Former Forbes Managing Editor Bruce Upbin joins The Embargoed to share his war stories. Rep, Fire Refer: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Elise Stefanik
May 20, 2021•57 min•Ep. 16
Dumb Sh!t PR Agencies Do, Masks, Bill Gates, Liz Cheney, much more this week on The Embargoed.
May 13, 2021•58 min•Ep. 15
It's the best show yet with guest Mike Maney. Basecamp co-founders David and Jason visit the Messaging Doctor. We cover Trump, Facebook the Death of Free Speech. Rep, Fire or Refer is Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Aaron Rodgers. And why every PR pro should be watching the White House press briefings right now.
May 07, 2021•59 min•Ep. 14
We take Muck Rack’s State of PR Survey 2021, discuss the kerfuffle around BaseCamp, play the game PR Trips & Tics and Rep, Fire or Refer.
Apr 29, 2021•59 min•Ep. 13
This week on " The Embargoed " it's all about the games we play. Also, does a PR accreditation matter?
Apr 08, 2021•47 min•Ep. 10
This week on The Embargoed , how Star Trek and the Federal Trade Commission's newest commissioner relate. On the Messaging Doc, it's Cinnamon Toast Crunch . Rep, Fire, Refer - the Summer Travel Planning Edition.
Mar 25, 2021•38 min•Ep. 9
This week on The Embargoed we touch on Muck Rack's The State of Journalism, introduce the Messaging Doc, and get this job . And as always Rep, Fire, Refer - the Oscar Edition!
Mar 18, 2021•42 min•Ep. 8
This week on " The Embargoed " our special guest is none other than the always irradiant Candace Locklear , co-founder of MightyPR. In this episode we touch on "transactional PR," earned, paid and owned media, and women in tech. And as always Rep, Fire, Refer - the Royal Edition!
Mar 11, 2021•49 min•Ep. 7
Vaccine communications. Our hero venture capitalist Bill Gurley who says you're not investing enough in public relations (call us!). Rep, Fire or Refer: TX Governor Greg Abbott, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, CA Governor Gavin Newsom
Mar 04, 2021•50 min•Ep. 6
It's the All Star Edition with special guest Ben Stricker. And of course, Rep, Fire or Refer (Reefer?).
Feb 25, 2021•56 min•Ep. 5
Rupert Murdoch, Facebook, Google and Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code. As well as the popular Rep, Fire or Refer starring Ted Cruz.
Feb 18, 2021•40 min•Ep. 4
Clubhouse, Working from Home, and Rep, Fire or Refer
Feb 11, 2021•42 min•Ep. 3
Why some reporters are harder to work with than others, Edelman, and the newly launched Rep, Fire, or Refer.
Feb 04, 2021•42 min•Ep. 2
Your hosts Kevin Wolf and David Oro welcome you to their inaugural episode where they discuss why a16z wants to a be a media company, dead industry pubs and more.
Jan 28, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1