Comms and Coffee

We sat down with the brilliant and incredibly talented Kari Hernandez! Kari explains PR agency life, from Madmen style years to the modern era. The skill of storytelling withstands the test of time. Kari created one of the most elite PR agencies in the business and continues to be a dominant force in the world of communications. Her expertise and experience are hard to match. She explains the secr...

Paul Corliss, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs and Internal Communications for the University of Michigan, pulls back the curtain on sports and higher education communications. He gives an insider look on navigating high profile industries that demand transparency and accountability. #publicrelations #strategiccommunications #mediarelations #communications #podcast 00:00 - Introduction...

Tony Ortiz's journey to journalism is one of the most unique stories you will ever hear. Driven by a daily desire to speak truth to power, Tony pulled back the curtain on Current Revolt—evolving a quiet, anonymous blog into one of the most disruptive forces in the state. Often describing his outlet as the "TMZ of Texas Politics," Tony explains how breaking massive legislative scandal...

Even he can't believe it, but it's now been 30 years since my friend Scott Braddock dropped out of high school to start a full time career in media. He started as a small town Texas disc jockey in Brenham and worked his way up to prominent positions in some of the state's top newsrooms in Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. Now, in Austin, he runs the essential news outlet for Texas politic...

Is local journalism dying, or just evolving? Former Spectrum News anchor Karina Kling joins us to discuss the 'age of rage' in media and her transition from the anchor chair to the world of political communications. 0:00 Intro & Coffee Order 3:12 Meet Karina Kling: Communications Director at Hillco Partners 5:06 The "Why" Behind Journalism: From Kansas to Graduate School 7:14...

Political reporter Patrick Sviteck talks politics, media relations, and the future of the media. He recently worked for The Washington Post, covering campaigns and breaking political news. Before that, he covered Texas politics for nearly a decade. You do not want to miss this conversation!#publicrelations #newsmedia #communications #podcast #mediarelations #journalism #strategiccommunication #str...

Emmy award winner, Brittany Eck, joins us on the show to discuss communications after a natural disaster. Additionally, we discuss how her team at the GLO, under Commissioner Bush, received an Emmy Award for its public service announcement regarding flood insurance purchases. This achievement marks only the second time a state agency has earned this award. Brittany Eck is the Director of Communica...

Merrill Davis is the Vice President of Communications at Texas 2036, the nonpartisan organization using data and storytelling to help Texans prepare for the future — in our schools, our workforce, and our water supply. She worked her way from an entry-level role to senior leadership at Public Strategies, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, and Mercury Public Affairs, leading major campaigns for Fortune 500...

Incredible conversation with James Barragan , who anchors Capital Tonight for Spectrum News. He tells his story from LAX to ATX. James gives great insights into the financial challenges of the media. He also explains the past, present, and future of the media dealing with politics. hashtag#communications hashtag#publicrelations hashtag#mediarelations hashtag#media hashtag#strategiccommunication ha...

Marjorie Clifton details her over two decades of experience in communications, public relations, and media relations. Her experience gives her a front seat to the changing environment during the modern era of communication and messaging. Marjorie has her own firm that guides clients through a vastly diverse portfolio of issues. https://cliftonconsultingllc.com/team... Her latest project https://ww...

Preeminent Texas political reporter, Brad Johnson, breaks down issues with the media and what the future holds. #communicationstrategies #communications #strategiccommunication #publicrelations #media #policy #politics

"In the age of rage and disinformation, Comms and Coffee goes to the frontlines to find the truth. Join us as we interview the unsung heroes and brightest minds to learn how to move policy, inform the public, and make a real impact—not just an impression." Series Premiere on Jan 5, 2025 #communications #strategiccommunications #publicrelations #media #politics #policy