Media Coffee Podcast

In this episode of Media Coffee Podcast, host Sami Saad is joined by Jody Fisher (Founder & CEO of Jody Fisher PR) to cover the importance of responsiveness in PR communications, the value of an active newsroom or blog on org websites, the value of AI in PR workflows, and more.   Social links for Jody Fisher: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jody.fisher Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodyfisher In...

In this episode, host Sami Saad is joined once again by Melissa Bill, Journalist and Host of The Business Roundup ( Website, LinkedIn, YouTube ) to discuss tailroing your pitch to a journalist's needs, building relevant media lists, knowing the right times to use a press release, and more.  

In this episode of Media Coffee, host Hafira Patel is joined by Thibaut Bruttin, Director-General, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) to discuss Journalism in a changing world. Topics covered include press freedom, the impact of AI on journalism, keeping audiences engaged, and the future of quality journalism. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thibaut-bruttin-5b1b4a13/?originalSubdomain=fr X: @Th...

In this episode of Media Coffee, host Sami Saad is joined by Melissa Bill, Journalist and Host of The Business Roundup. As a PR Newswire publishing partner, Melissa has direct access to a vast database of breaking news and major announcements, which helps fuel her editorial process and surface potential stories. Topics covered include emerging technologies in journalism, advice for up-and-coming j...

In this episode, host Nareeman Dosa speaks with Vikram Kharvi, CEO at Bloomingdale PR about the evolving journalism and PR dynamics in India. Topics covered include crafting relevant pitches, setting client expectations, understanding newsrooms, and the importance of localization over simple translation.

In this episode, host Sami Saad speaks with Janna Graber, Founder and Managing Editor at Go World Travel Magazine on the topic of getting your story covered in travel publications.   Janna Graber is the founder and managing editor at Go World Travel Magazine, a digital magazine for world travelers (also syndicated to MSN.com). An experienced journalist, her work has appeared in dozens of top publi...

In this episode, Sami Saad and new co-host Hafira Patel are joined by PR Newswire's own Nicole Eberhardy (Vice President of Product Management and Design) and Joe Faller (Senior Product Manager) to cover Amplify from PR Newswire. Amplify allows companies to distribute press releases quickly and efficiently across multiple channels while maintaining control over messaging. The platform emphasises t...

In this episode, host Sami Saad speaks with Sara Kopamees, Editor-in-Chief, Best Practice Canada. Sara Kopamees is a Canadian journalist and editor with two decades of experience in business and brand storytelling, entrepreneurship communications, B2B publishing, and CSR/sustainability reporting. She has interviewed hundreds of notable Canadian business leaders, political figures (former Prime Min...

In this episode of Media Coffee , well-being coach, author, and podcaster Valeria Koopman  shares how she built a thriving media platform for her nonprofit Fit for Joy . She discusses creating authentic content, engaging niche audiences, and transforming purpose-driven storytelling into a sustainable media brand within the wellness industry.

In this episode, host Nareeman Dosa chats with Steven Downes ( Group Content Director, BizClik | Editor-in-Chief, Sustainability Magazine) about sustainability metrics, energy security and the role of AI, and how organizations can make meaningful changes to their environmental track record.   X:  @BizClik_ | @SustainabltyMag

In this episode of Media Coffee, host Sami Saad is joined by Alida Hernandez , Editor-in-Chief of Spanglish Entertainment LLC. We cover Latin American entertainment outlets looking to highlight culture, connection, and community impact, the importance of featuring emerging artists and entertainers with authentic stories, the need for a short English Summary with Spanish pitches, and the need for a...

In this episode, host Nareeman Dosa is joined by Yazan al-Saadi, the international desk edit or for The New Arab.   Yazan is a writer, researcher, critic, and comic zealot and has been published and/or cited on various platforms such as The Nib, Jadaliyya, Al-Jumhuriya, The New Arab, Al-Hudood, Al-Akhbar English, Linus, The Public Source, and more. He is based in the alluring city of Beirut; he ha...

In this episode, host Sami Saad is joined by Hannah Lutz to discuss how to engage automotive reporters. Hannah Lutz is the Director of the Technology and Innovation team at Automotive News. Lutz primarily covers the electric vehicle ecosystem. Lutz has covered some of the biggest industry trends and largest automakers and dealership groups, including General Motors and AutoNation, since 2014. She...

In this episode, host Sami Saad is joined by PRENEWS' Nicole Schuman to cover tips and best practices for pitching your press release to journalists.    

In this episode of Media Coffee, host Nareeman Dosa is joined by Manjula Subhash, Marketing & Corporate Communication Strategist to discuss tips for navigating media in India.

Marc C. Whitt, Director of Media and Strategic Relations at the University of Kentucky joins host Sami Saad to discuss staying relevant in your field, the biggest challenges face by PR professionals in higher ed, reflecting your organization's values in PR campaigns, and more. Marc invites the PR community to connect with him on LinkedIn , X , and Bluesky . 

Media Coffee Podcast hosts Nareeman Dosa and Sami Saad take a look back at the year in interviews with highlights of some of their favorite and most memorable moments with guests.

In this episode, host Sami Saad (Media Research Analyst, PR Newswire) is joined by the Retail Doctor Bob Phibbs to discuss the power of personal storytelling, how fresh content can improve search results, and more. 

    In this episode, PRNewswire's Glenn Frates (RVP - North America Distribution) and Fouzia Hussain (Senior Client Services and Operations Manager - EMEA) join Nareeman Dosa for a roundtable discussion covering insider tips on press release distribution.

    In this episode, PRNewswire's Glenn Frates (RVP - North America Distribution) and Fouzia Hussain (Senior Client Services and Operations Manager - EMEA) join Nareeman Dosa for a roundtable discussion covering insider tips on press release distribution.

In this episode, we sit down with Vipul Sipani, Founder of Business Upturn, to discuss his experience in establishing his publication during COVID, the gap between PR professionals and media agencies, and the benefits of working with distribution companies like PR Newswire. @SipaniVipul

In this episode, host Nathan Walker is joined by David Hill of VYRE Network to discuss the etiquette for crafting a press release, covering topics including formatting, the golden rule of press releases, and the importance of correct contact info.    

Host Nareeman Dosa chats with the Head of Benzinga Pro's Breaking Newsdesk,  Steve Krause , covering best practices for sending press releases for financial news to journalists.

In this episode, Nathan Walker is joined by Melissa Ambers (Founder - Savvy Media Group) to discuss pitching to, following up with, and building relationships with journalists.    @melissaambers

In the first episode of season two, host Nareeman Dosa from Cision/PR Newswire is joined by Tom Allen (Founder -The AI Journal) and Gelu Sulugiuc (Founder - PLX AI and Director at Thomson Reuters) to discuss the future of AI in media and journalism. @gelusulugiuc @TheAIJournal1