This week’s guest on The PR Week is Susan Howe, CEO of The Weber Shandwick Collective. She talks about her first six months as Weber’s chief executive after succeeding Gail Heimann, as well as her firm’s award-winning bowl-game work for Pop-Tarts and the adjustment to another hectic Trump-driven news cycle. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress , financial results from Edelman and Stagwell and Finn Partners’ latest ...
Mar 06, 2025•46 min•Ep. 228
In this week’s episode, PRWeek senior reporter Jess Ruderman takes you inside PRWeek’s inaugural Sports Conference , featuring highlights from Wednesday’s event in New York City and off-stage insight from industry leaders. You’ll hear from our opening keynote presentation, plus exclusive conversations with communications pros from national athletic organizations and clients about what to expect in sports PR in 2025 and beyond. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join l...
Feb 27, 2025•54 min•Ep. 227
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Beth M. Foley, VP and chief communications officer for Edison International and Southern California Edison. She talks about Southern California’s recovery from wildfires that ravaged the region early this year, and how authorities can ensure their messages remain front and center amid a hectic news cycle. She also discusses the importance of internal comms and reaching different audiences. Plus, PRWeek senior reporter Jess Ruderman on the biggest market...
Feb 20, 2025•37 min•Ep. 226
Super Bowl LIX has come and gone, and amazingly the city of Philadelphia is still standing after the Eagles won the Vince Lombardi Trophy for the second time. But on to the real main event: the ads. For this special edition of The PR Week , Steve Barrett and Frank Washkuch are joined by the top editors at Campaign US and MM+M, Luz Carona and Jameson Fleming, respectively, for their takes on the top ads and flops during the Big Game and the halftime show. Also on the agenda: the biggest marketing...
Feb 13, 2025•53 min•Ep. 225
In today’s episode, we take you inside PRWeek’s big day in New York City, featuring highlights from PRDecoded, the PRWeek Healthcare Conference and the PRWeek Healthcare Awards. You’ll hear from our two keynote presentations, plus exclusive off-stage conversations with industry leaders, hosted by PRWeek’s Frank Washkuch, Diana Bradley and Julia Walker. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversatio...
Feb 06, 2025•47 min•Ep. 224
Even with a new president, the future of TikTok is still uncertain . One bidder for the app is Project Liberty, which is mounting what it calls a “people’s bid” for the ByteDance-owned video-based social media network. If the organization, which was founded by businessman Frank McCourt, is successful, it could place the platform under U.S.-based ownership, satisfying the law that banned TikTok in its current structure. Joining The PR Week podcast this week is Tomicah Tillemann, president of Proj...
Jan 30, 2025•37 min•Ep. 223
Chris Foster is ready to be bullish about 2025. In conversation with PRWeek VP, editorial director Steve Barrett at the World Economic Forum, the CEO of OPRG discusses a new U.S. administration, AI advancement, the rise of “local” and how PR has been getting ready for the huge change this year will bring — and how the discipline will benefit because of it. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused convers...
Jan 27, 2025•20 min
Join PRWeek VP, editorial director Steve Barrett as he sits down with Weber Shandwick global president and North America CEO Jim O’Leary in Davos to discuss the modern agenda for corporate leaders — and how they can navigate the volatility of 2025. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strate...
Jan 23, 2025•22 min
PRWeek VP, editorial director, Steve Barrett is in Davos this week for the World Economic Forum. For this special edition of The PR Week podcast , he talks with Edelman CEO Richard Edelman, GLAAD president Sarah Kate Ellis, Omnicom PR Group CEO Chris Foster, Weber Shandwick Collective North America CEO Jim O’Leary and Infosys CMO Sumit Virmani. Plus PRWeek’s Frank Washkuch and Diana Bradley bring you the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, from the inauguration of President Do...
Jan 23, 2025•55 min•Ep. 222
The first guest on The PR Week podcast for 2025 is Rochelle Ford, long one of the most prominent academic voices in PR and now the CEO of Page , the industry group supporting chief communications officers and other top comms executives. Ford talks about her plans for the organization and discusses the top marketing and communications news of the week, including President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, the possible end of TikTok and the tragic California wildfires . AI Deciphered is back—live...
Jan 16, 2025•51 min•Ep. 221
The incredibly busy news year of 2024, punctuated by a major agency holding company acquisition in December, has turned the page to 2025. And with Donald Trump returning to the White House, Elon Musk somewhere nearby and emerging technologies like AI everywhere, 2025 promises to be no less hectic. PRWeek’s team of journalists joins the first edition of The PR Week of 2025 to talk about their expectations for the next 12 months, and to recap the biggest news of the first week of the year. AI Deci...
Jan 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 220
PRWeek takes a look back at our podcast conversations throughout 2024, including conversations with Edelman CEO Richard Edelman, Weber Shandwick Collective CEO Gail Heimann and the late Barbara Hunter, founder of the eponymous agency, a pioneer for women in PR and the public relations industry as a whole. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, an...
Dec 26, 2024•38 min•Ep. 219
The PR Week podcast ends 2024 with a big name as White House communications director Ben LaBolt sits for the final interview of the year. He talks about the changing nature of the White House press shop, the evolving media landscape and the challenges it presents for Democrats, the Biden administration’s long-term impacts and much more. Plus the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as leadership appointments at The Weber Shandwick Collective , President-elect Donald Trump’...
Dec 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 218
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Anthony D’Angelo, who leads the public relations practice at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. He gives listeners insight into how colleges and universities are training students for a future in which AI is an even more integral part of their professional lives. D’Angelo also weighs in on the historic holding company merger bringing together Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group and what it could mean for clients, agenci...
Dec 12, 2024•43 min•Ep. 217
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Greg Galant , cofounder and CEO of earned media platform Muck Rack. He chats about the rapidly changing world of media relations, including the new mix of traditional media with influencers and content creators, and why teams should be eager to work with both. Plus, his take on how long a podcast should run. Also on the agenda, the top marketing and communications news of the week, including layoffs at Edelman , a new chairman at Allison and RF|Binder’s...
Dec 05, 2024•41 min•Ep. 216
This special edition of The PR Week was recorded live at the PRWeek Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York City. Six incredible industry luminaries joined the hall this year, and Eli Lilly and Company’s Kathryn Beiser was recognized with the David Finn Award . In this episode, you’ll hear sounds from the stage, including speeches from the honorees, and conversations with inductees prior to the ceremony. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands,...
Nov 25, 2024•30 min•Ep. 215
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Michael Kaye, head of brand and director of brand marketing and communications at Archer and OkCupid. He talks about why dating apps shouldn’t try to be everything to everyone, why he enjoys teaching and how he overcame his fear of public speaking. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including people moves at Racepoint Group and Burson , the return of edible mascots and the best Thanksgiving campaigns . AI Deciphered is back...
Nov 21, 2024•37 min•Ep. 214
In a world that demands innovation but still experiences resistance to change, communications is a critical factor in the successful adoption of emerging technologies across industries. Kathy Beiser, chief communications officer of Eli Lilly & Company, and 2024 recipient of the David Finn Award is joined by Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, and Steve Barrett, VP, editorial director of PRWeek, to explore the evolution of market shaping in an era where personalized news and empowered consu...
Nov 18, 2024•28 min
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Ben Smith, cofounder and editor-in-chief of Semafor . He talks about the new media outlet’s unique take, which Smith describes as transparent and welcoming of a range of views instead of partisan, and discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. Also on the agenda: the changing state of media, the Trump team’s relationship with the press and much more. It’s also a big week for healthcare content, with a profile of Johnson & Johnson’s Vanessa Br...
Nov 14, 2024•44 min•Ep. 213
Tara Reid has been CEO of Havas Formula since 2023 , leading the firm that is part of the Havas network. She talks about the agency’s work, and discusses the biggest marketing and communications story of the year: the 2024 presidential election and Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Plus, industry news such as PRSA’s CEO stepping down and major people moves at Takeda , FleishmanHillard and PRWeek’s parent company, Haymarket Media . AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November...
Nov 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 212
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Michael Nyman, who split from PMK-BNC in 2018 to found the Acceleration Community of Companies. He’s since built the network by acquiring agencies, including a majority stake in New York-based PR firm DKC . Nyman talks about why he calls Acceleration a “doing company” rather than a holding company, and about the top marketing and communications news of the week, including the closing pitches by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Tr...
Oct 31, 2024•54 min•Ep. 211
Axicom’s Brian Snyder is the latest guest on The PR Week podcast. He talks about Axicom’s place in the Burson network and how it stands out in the wider agency word. Plus the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as Donald Trump’s McDonald’s stop, quarterly earnings from Interpublic Group and WPP and Intuit’s very awkward post-podcast conversation with The Verge. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms...
Oct 24, 2024•37 min•Ep. 210
Eric Carlson, COO for product, operations and finance at Notified, is the latest guest on The PR Week podcast. He joins the show to talk about the newest developments in the communications platforms and technologies space and other hot topics. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as Omnicom’s Q3 earnings , FEMA fighting disinformation and marketing crises at Heinz and Bath & Body Works . AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join lead...
Oct 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 209
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Courtney Walker, chief growth officer at MMC and RXMosaic. She talks about interesting campaigns, including the Susan Toothbrush effort for Philips Sonicare and a tasty Discover Puerto Rico collaboration, as well as other work. Plus, PRWeek’s Diana Bradley talks about the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as disinformation about Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Airheads’ Halloween campaign . AI Deciphered is back—live in New Yo...
Oct 10, 2024•23 min•Ep. 208
Donna LaVoie joins The PR Week podcast to talk about her team’s work across biopharma, medical devices and other important health areas, as well as her firm's specialities in PR, marketing, IR, digital and creative. Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as PayPal’s communications reorganization , a new top comms exec at eBay and reactions to the vice presidential debate. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agenc...
Oct 03, 2024•33 min•Ep. 207
Nancy Elder was a mid-season acquisition for the New York Mets in 2022. Since then, she’s served as the team’s chief communications officer, handling much more than beat writer relations for the Major League Baseball team. She talks about the club’s down-to-the-wire playoff push , promoting food and drink options at Citi Field and this season’s memeable moments , including those starring Grimace . Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including AI Deciphered , U.N. Gen...
Sep 26, 2024•39 min•Ep. 206
With the 2024 U.S. elections fast approaching, PRWeek's Gideon Fidelzeid sits down with Sachs Media's Ryan Cohn to explore the high-stakes intersection of politics and communications. Through real-world examples, they unpack the risks and rewards of taking political stances, how to talk about key issues without alienating stakeholders and the art of proactive brand storytelling with lawmakers. Cohn also shares why an employee advocacy program may be the missing piece to your internal communicati...
Sep 25, 2024•25 min
The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is none other than Chris Foster , CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group, the network that contains agencies including Ketchum , FleishmanHillard and Porter Novelli . He talks about how his company sees hot-button issues such as AI, broader market conditions, competing with private equity and other issues. Plus the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including PRWeek’s special report on AI , Amazon calling office workers back in five days...
Sep 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 205
This week’s guest on The PR Week podcast is none other than Helena Maus, CEO of Next Fifteen agency Archetype and the Marker Collective . She explains the rapidly changing world of technology comms, the PR scene in the Bay Area, the debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris and much more. Plus the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as the detainment of Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill and a new marketing leader at X . AI Deciphered is b...
Sep 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 204
There’s no shortage of PR and communications stories to talk about on the latest edition of The PR Week . Special guest Jeff Hahn joins the podcast to talk about his unique agency, based in Austin, Texas, as well as how his skills helped him survive his own crisis . He also discusses the unique position of the NFL — read PRWeek’s profile of league comms leader Katie Hill — which kicks off its season this week. Hahn also talks about the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such ...
Sep 05, 2024•42 min•Ep. 203
