The PR Podcast

Karin Venegas knows the power of art to move people — and how the right story can move entire communities.    As Vice President of Arts & Culture at anat. PR in New York, she helps museums, theaters, and cultural institutions craft narratives that drive action and amplify impact.    Hear how she’s redefining what it means to communicate with purpose in the world of arts and culture.   The PR P...

How can podcasting help you raise your profile, connect with the right audiences, and truly engage in ways other media can’t? In this episode of The PR Podcast, we sit down with James Colistra, founder of Wonderfish and creator of the Podcast Power Circuit™, to explore the power of podcast guesting. With a background in marketing and media at outlets like Forbes and The Economist, James brings dee...

This week on The PR Podcast, we’re joined by Eileen Wixted, a nationally recognized crisis communications strategist and the founder of Wixted & Company. Eileen started her career as an Emmy-winning broadcast journalist before moving into corporate communications, where she built a reputation for guiding leaders through some of the most high-stakes situations imaginable—from nuclear energy and...

In this episode of The PR Podcast, we sit down with Scott Powell , President of Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC , to explore the art and strategy of corporate storytelling in today’s global capital markets. Scott brings a front-row perspective on how companies can stand out in an increasingly crowded media and investor landscape. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. W...

This week on The PR Podcast, we sit down with Evan Boyer, founder and CEO of Leaders PR, to talk about what it really takes to make the leap from big agency executive to independent shop owner. After years in senior leadership at FleishmanHillard and other top firms, Evan launched his own consultancy in 2025, driven by the rise of AI, seismic shifts in the agency landscape, and a personal convicti...

In this episode of  The PR Podcast , we sit down with  Stephanie Scott-Bradshaw , Founder & CEO of  First and Last PR , a leading public relations and digital marketing agency specializing in beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. A former beauty editor and global marketing director, Stephanie launched her agency in 2012 from a one-bedroom apartment and has since grown it into a thriving Jers...

Want to land more stories? There are rules. In this solo episode, host Jody Fisher lays out the 10 Commandments of Pitching Media — the hard-earned rules every PR pro should follow if they want to break through the noise and get reporters to pay attention. From crafting the perfect subject line to building real relationships with journalists, this episode is packed with actionable advice for begin...

This week on The PR Podcast, we’re turning the tables — and the questions are coming straight from Reddit. Host Jody Fisher dives into a wild mix of PR questions from entrepreneurs, professionals, and the downright frustrated. No fluff. No jargon. Just real answers to real problems. 🔍 We tackle: - What PR a founder, startup, or small biz actually needs (and what’s a waste of time) - How to tell y...

"Give 'em the old razzle dazzle!" once said a wise marketer. Al Schuster and Heather Johnson of Polaris Brand Promotions talk about their nationwide promotional staffing and experiential marketing agency that helps brands across industries—from alcoholic beverages and consumer package goods to tech products and services —creating unforgettable experiences for their audiences. They sp...

Summer in the Hamptons is all about what's hot and new. And no one does it better than WordHampton PR. Nicole Castillo is President of WordHampton Public Relations , the premier PR agency in The Hamptons and ranked one of the top 50 PR firms in New York by O’Dwyers. Specializing in restaurants, lifestyle and beauty businesses, non-profits and events, WordHampton has trademarked the terms We Sp...

About our guest:   ⁠Dana Arschin⁠  is a 3-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and the first-ever Storyteller for the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.   She spent six years reporting and anchoring at Fox 5 News and previously worked at News 12 The Bronx/Brooklyn, where she earned her first Emmy and multiple New York Press Club awards.    Today, as The Local Reporter, Dana sh...

Host Jody Fisher recently spoke with a class of communications and arts students at Montclair State University.. dishing on everything from PR to career paths and what the future holds for young people. Listen to this special episode taped live in the classroom of Professor Tim Scheld, formerly News Director at WCBS-AM, Newsradio 880. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk...

Do GenZ and hustle culture in PR mix? Tawanda Carlton is Chief Operations Officer and CoFounder of BrandSavor Media + Marketing, based in Atlanta, GA. As an “old-school” millennial, she’s built her career on persistence, long hours, and relentless relationship-building. Today she sees a new generation of professionals approaching PR with a different mindset—sometimes brilliantly, but often missing...

What does it take to launch an agency or a brand? Jennifer Kaplan is the founder and CEO of Evolve Public Relations and Marketing , a premier PR agency she established in 2010 to help businesses and professionals authentically tell their stories. With a communications degree from Arizona State University and an entrepreneurial spirit, Jennifer has dedicated her career to elevating brands, building...

Serving specialized industries takes specialized skills! Ben Brugler is the CEO and president of Akhia, an agency focused on supporting manufacturers in both the b2b and b2c industries. Ben has been in the industry for 25 years, with 24 of those spent at Akhia as he worked his way up from entry level account coordinator to his current role as CEO. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets m...

Doug Simon is the Founder & CEO of the award-winning company DS Simon Media . Growing his company from self-funded startup with just $2,000 from his father’s life insurance policy, DS Simon Media is now a multi-million-dollar company serving top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, consumer goods, entertainment, retail, non-profits and others. Doug has testified in the...

Networking and influencer relations are two essential pieces of good PR! Kate Marlys is Founder of PhillyPRGirl based in Philadelphia, where she turned a successful blog into a thriving agency. She talks about how she works with influencers to punch through the media noise and how to network effectively to build awareness and connections. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We t...

Political PR isn’t just about elections! Erika Gulija is VP at New Heights Communications where she works with clients to navigate the political process. She talks about how messaging and media relations never stop translating between clients who want to tell stories and the stories reporters want to tell. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporte...

When media call, be ready to answer! Liz Reilly is a Senior Manager at Next PR, based in Denver, CO. She's won the "Rising Star 30 under 30" award from PRNEWS and has been named a grand prize finalist for Ragan's Media Relations "Professional of the Year." Her bread and butter is getting home run media placements for clients, including strategy for launches, funding ann...

It's always more fun with friends! Listen to this special rebroadcast of the March 7 edition of the #PRLunchHour podcast with hosts Tonya McKenzie & Tamara Sykes as they bring Jody on as a guest to talk all things #PR! They talk about crisis, brand strategy, reputation and more. Listen to #PRLunchHour every Friday @ noon ET/9a PT on LinkedIn. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news get...

What are your PR questions? Jody goes to the Reddit /publicrelations subreddit to answer random questions from posters. Today's questions: ​ "Going from PR to Journalism. Can it be done?" ​ "How do I get into crisis PR?" ​ "Some PR firms give writing tests to interns and potential candidates, what should I expect?" ​ "I have a red carpet tomorrow, how can I make the most of it?" ​ "Respect." Liste...

Put yourself in the reporter’s shoes to get hits! Alexandra Elich-Burr is a former reporter who is now Director of Communications & Media Relations for Mother Bear , formerly Kingston Marketing Group, a fully remote, national agency based in Charlotte, NC. She talks about how her prior TV news reporter background helps her serve her clients. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets mad...

Artificial Intelligence is becoming more widely adopted in PR and can be a powerful tool to help us do our jobs better. Rajesh Kari of AI-powered media monitoring platform, AlphaMetricx has over two decades of experience with well-known global brands including Nike, McDonalds, Energizer, and more. Driven by a passion for combining human expertise and AI to generate transformative insights, Rajesh...

Seth Donlin is founder of Awen A/F , where he helps clients identify and tell amazing stories about themselves and how they help solve problems for clients. He talks about how teaching is a critical component of a good story.  The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity t...

Hally Wax is SVP at RH Strategic Communications where she provides strategic counsel to tech clients. Her two decades of experience in enterprise technology, cyber security, financial services, and more includes mergers and acquisitions, organizational rebrands, high-profile launches, and high impact IT and business media relations. In 2018 Hally was named one of the Top Women in Public Relations...