On Top of PR with Jason Mudd

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Basch joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the common media mistakes publicly traded companies make. Tune in to learn more! Meet our guest: Our episode guest is Mark Basch, a seasoned business journalist with decades of experience covering publicly traded companies. He provides insights on economics, business trends, manufacturing, real estate, and unemployment,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jamie Shibley, CEO of The Expressory joins host Jason Mudd to discuss how to strengthen relationships through thoughtful, strategic corporate gifting. Tune in to learn more! Meet Our Guest: Our episode guest is Jamie Shibley, CEO of The Expressory, a strategic engagement agency helping businesses strengthen relationships through thoughtful, relationship-first stra...

Send us Fan Mail Our Guest: Our episode guest is Amy Dunham, chief communications officer at Habitat for Humanity International. Overseeing the organization’s global brand, marketing, and communications strategy, she helps reach audiences across all 50 U.S. states and more than 70 countries. Amy is a seasoned communications leader passionate about using market insights to shape strategy and streng...

Send us Fan Mail In this solocast episode, On Top of PR host Jason Mudd discusses why 95% of AI citations come from PR content and how brands can lead with media relations in the age of AI. Tune in to learn more! Five things you’ll learn from this episode: 1. Why 95% of AI citations come from PR-driven content 2. The six types of content AI trusts most for brand visibility 3. How earned media, tho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Serena Ehrlich joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss how AI-powered search engines take data from press releases, and how they decide on what to show their users. Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Our episode guest is Serena Ehrlich. She’s the go-to-market director at Notified, the parent company of GlobeNewswire, which provides global press release distri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of On Top of PR with Jason Mudd, we welcome Matt Dzugan, senior director of data at Muck Rack, to unpack the findings from Muck Rack’s new report, “What Is AI Reading?” Together, they explore how generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini rely heavily on earned media coverage — especially journalistic content — to shape their responses. Learn why timely, credi...

Send us Fan Mail Daniel Mendez of Collective Measures shares how the importance of early and active networking. Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Our episode guest is Collective Measures’ Daniel Mendez, vice president of earned and owned media. He is a seasoned public relations and corporate communications professional with more than 17 years of experience leading global strategies in employee eng...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, M.J. Clark joins host Jason Mudd to discuss how PR pros can manage stress and thrive under pressure by adopting better leadership practices. Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Our episode guest is M.J. Clark, vice president at Integrated Leadership Systems. With more than 15 years of experience as an executive coach and leadership consultant, she specializes in hel...

Send us Fan Mail In this solocast episode, On Top of PR host Jason Mudd discusses why “guaranteed media” isn’t earned and how to protect yourself from misleading PR firms. Tune in to learn more! Five things you’ll learn from this episode: 1. What “guaranteed media coverage” really means — and why it’s rarely earned 2. The differences between earned, placed, contributed, and sponsored content 3. Ho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, HireMyMom’s Lesley Pyle joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss how remote work is transforming the modern workforce Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Our episode guest is HireMyMom’s Lesley Pyle, founder and CEO of the platform. She has been connecting small businesses with skilled remote professionals since 2007 and brings over two decades of experience in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Chris Hackney joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to learn how to track, interpret, and leverage media coverage. Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Our episode guest is Chris Hackney, chief product officer at Meltwater. He brings more than 25 years of experience in B2B SaaS, specializing in media intelligence, PR technology, and communications strategy. At Meltwater...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jessica Pantages joins host Jason Mudd to explore how AI is reshaping storytelling and public relations Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Our episode guest is Jessica Pantages, Egnyte’s chief communications officer. With more than 20 years of experience in aerospace, construction, consumer tech, and agriculture, Jessica leads the global corporate marketing team at...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Vannyda Thach joins host Jason Mudd to discuss expert strategies for media pitching and journalist relationships Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Vannyda Thach is the Head of Media Success at Qwoted. With a background in media relations and digital communications, Vannyda helps journalists find trusted sources and build meaningful relationships through the Qwoted...

Send us Fan Mail In this solocast episode, On Top of PR host Jason Mudd discusses what every company must know about media relations before hiring a public relations firm.  Tune in to learn more!  Five things you’ll learn from this episode: 1. Media relations is just one part of strategic public relations 2. What makes a story newsworthy 3. What journalists really care about when evaluating your p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bill Zimmerman joins host Jason Mudd to discuss how the creator economy is transforming public relations and marketing strategy. Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Our episode guest is Bill Zimmerman, a professor in the College of Communications at Penn State University. With a background in journalism and public relations, he recently authored a textbook on the cr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Linda Zebian joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the challenges journalists face in maintaining work-life balance and how PR professionals can better support them. She shares industry insights from Muck Rack, explores newsroom pressures, and offers strategies for improving media relations. Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Linda Zebian is the senior director of commu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Brooke Kruger joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss the latest hiring trends in PR and communications, the importance of networking, and strategies for standing out in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re a job seeker or a hiring manager, Brooke shares expert insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape of talent acquisition. Tune in to l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Riggs joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss how brands can build stronger relationships with their PR agencies, set clear expectations, and maximize their agency partnerships Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Our episode guest is Mark Riggs, CEO and lead strategist at Pemberton, a consultancy helping PR and marketing agencies achieve organic growth. W...

Send us Fan Mail In this solocast episode, On Top of PR host Jason Mudd discusses how the top 20 mistakes companies make with social media and how to fix them Tune in to learn more! Five things you’ll learn from this episode: 1. How to properly resource your social media department 2. The importance of platform-specific content optimization 3. How to effectively incorporate user-generated content...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nicole Scarbrough joins host Jason Mudd to discuss data analytics for social media growth Tune in to learn more! Our guest: Our episode guest is Nicole Scarbrough, a social media analyst at Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics. Nicole produces and manages organic social media content across platforms including...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jennifer Radke joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss the evolving landscape of social media marketing careers, professional certification benefits, and strategies for combating burnout in the industry. Tune in to learn more! 🤔 5 things you’ll learn during the full episode: 1. Social media marketing trends 2. The importance of analytics, content management...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shel Holtz joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss AI in corporate communications. Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Shel Holtz leads communications innovation at Webcor, a premier commercial construction firm. As Webcor’s senior director of communication, Holtz pioneers AI integration in corporate communications. He brings over two decades of Fortune 400 ex...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyra Tutor joins host Jason Mudd to discuss career longevity, leadership tips, marketing strategies, and remote work trends.  Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Our episode’s special guest is Tyra Tutor, president and CEO of TAD PGS, Adecco Group's government solutions subsidiary. Tyra’s Adecco Group career spans 27 years, with roles leading investor relations...

Send us Fan Mail In this solocast episode, On Top of PR host Jason Mudd responds to a fan letter about tips for pitching to podcasts.  Tune in to learn more! Five things you’ll learn from this episode: 1. Do your research — know the show 2. Pitch uniqueness and expertise 3. Follow up 4. Avoid common mistakes 5. Preparation and promotion matters   Quotables “It’s ultra-important to consume the podc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bibie Wu joins On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss how Del Monte Foods balances innovation and tradition in its PR strategies. Tune in to learn more! Our Guest: Our episode guest is Bibie Wu, chief communications and technical development officer at Del Monte Foods. She leads marketing, corporate communications, investor relations, product and packaging resear...