The Digital PR Podcast

What makes the perfect client relationship? It’s a question almost as old as agency land itself, and one that every PR has a different answer to. This week, Steve sits down with Digital PR Director and industry veteran Stephanie Finch, who’s put together a list of client red and green flags to look out for. We talk early signs of a good client, behavioural patterns and breaking down how the PR wor...

The working world has changed immeasurably over the past 5 years. When the pandemic launched us from Mon-Fri 9-5 office hours to fully remote, no one could have predicted what things would look like down the line, and it feels like every agency is doing things differently. Steve is joined by Digital PR Manager Alessandra Carriban, to talk about all of the ways in which the Propellernet team keep m...

In this Minisode, join Digital PR Director, Abi Bennetts and PR Creative Director, Richard Paul as they have a bumper conversation about PR personalities and managing your mental health. They delve into burnout red flags, conscientiousness and why sometimes, the best thing to do to protect your mental health at work is to walk away. Enjoy! 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast Welcome to the Digi...

A lifestyle reporter for The Daily Star, Katie-Anne shares her journey from Wales Online to The Daily Star, where she covers a diverse range of topics including health, beauty, fashion, and real-life stories. We delve into Katie-Anne’s typical working day, exploring her shift patterns, story pitching processes, and how she finds inspiration for her articles. She emphasises the importance of topica...

For this minisode with the Propellernet Digital PR team, we're taking it all the way back to basics with the age old question - what is Digital PR? To give you all the answers, we call on Digital PR Director Steph Finch, who has been in the game since link building was even called link building. Hailing from a totally digital background, and bringing over 10 years of experience to the table, Steph...

We're joined by Mary Hickey, Senior Digital PR Manager at North and Rich Leigh, Founder and CEO of Radioactive PR. The episode dives into the ongoing debate about remote work versus in-office work, particularly in the context of the post-pandemic world. Throughout the episode, we explore the pros and cons of different working arrangements, the impact on creativity and collaboration, and the challe...

On this week's minisode, Steve is joined by Richard Paul, Propellernet's PR Creative Director. This time it's all about ideas, with conversation topics including creative campaigns, how to overcome an ideas block, and what Richard does in the shower that Steve does in the car... 00:00:05 - Introduction to the Digital PR Podcast: Louise introduces the new season of the podcast, featuring mini episo...

Louise & Steve welcome Isa Lavahun, a seasoned freelance search strategist with 15 years of experience in digital PR, content, social media and influencer marketing. Isa shares her journey from working at Propellernet to becoming a freelancer, highlighting the pros and cons of each role she has taken on, including her experiences in both agency and client-side positions. 00:00:07 - Welcome: Lo...

Everyone knows that PR calendars flow on a combination of current events, awareness days, pop culture and seasonality. Sometimes, though, it can be tricky to find an in for your client to get their voice heard above the noise, especially if their offering is seemingly unrelated. This week, Steve is joined by Digital PR Director Maddie Davies, for a chat about how tapping into your client's niche c...

Lou & Steve welcome Andy Barr, the CEO of the award-winning agency 10 Yetis Digital. With nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, Andy shares his insights on digital PR, crisis communications and the evolution of the field. We kick off the conversation by discussing Andy’s diverse background, which includes stints in political analysis and financial services before he ventured into the...

For this week's minisode, Lou grabs a quick chat with Propellernet's resident AI whizz, Digital PR Executive Raquel Pinto. Raquel uses AI throughout her work practices, from planning to campaign ideation, and is a huge advocate for AI experimentation across her various social media channels. If you're looking for some great AI insights, you've found the right place. 00:00:01 - Introduction to the...

Amy Smithers, Head of Communications at GetAgent , shares her extensive background in journalism & digital PR, particularly within the property sector, and explains her transition from agency to in-house roles. We discuss the challenges and rewards of collaborating with agencies, the significance of quality over quantity in PR results, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. 00:00:07 - In...

For the first mini episode of the season, Lou catches up with Digital PR Director at Propellernet, Abi Bennetts. They discuss the pros and cons of using Twitter or X for Digital PR, building your personal brand and tips and advice for using the platform in your day-to-day. 00:00:05 - Introduction to the Minisode Louise introduces the new mini episodes of the Digital PR Podcast featuring members of...

This week we're discussing digital PR in the US with Bri Godwin Huyke, noting that it is still developing compared to the UK, with many clients lacking a foundational understanding of its benefits. We touch on the differences in pitching styles between US and UK journalists and explore the significance of relevance in link building & differences in client expectations. 00:00:07 - Introduction...

In this episode we welcome the Director of Strategy at Propellernet, Sophie Coley, to discuss the intricacies of digital PR strategy. With over 15 years of experience at Propellernet, Sophie shared her journey from a PR intern to a strategic leader. We discussed the significance of client collaboration in developing effective strategies, noting that clients with a strong strategic appetite tend to...

Steve and Lou welcome PR Creative Director Mark Perkins! With nearly 25 years of experience in agency life, Mark shares his insights on the evolving landscape of digital PR, particularly focusing on the nuances of new business pitching. We dive into the complexities of what makes a successful pitch, emphasising that while creative ideas are crucial, they are not the sole factor in winning a client...

We had the pleasure of speaking with Gisele Navarro, co-founder of Neomam, renown for exceptional hero content. As we delved into the topic of relevancy in digital PR, Gisele shared her insights on how the concept of relevance has evolved over the years, particularly in the context of link building and content creation. Throughout our conversation, we explored the challenges of defining relevance,...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Luke Cope, co-founder of Bottled Imagination. He shared insights into how he approaches company culture as a start-up agency, emphasising the importance of creating a culture based on values and employee input rather than just superficial perks. We discussed the work-life balance and motivation strategies for employees. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Digital PR Podc...

We chat all things reactive PR and newsjacking with experienced digital PR specialist and SEO speaker, Sophie Rhone. The episode dives into the critical importance of putting clients at the very heart of conversations and explores strategies to reach a larger audience through timely, relevant, and engaging content. We delved into the benefits of reactive PR, such as engaging with trending topics a...

Digital PR expert, Mark Rofe is known for his creative and unconventional campaigns. He shared his insights on creativity and highlighted some of his favourite campaigns, such as the Duolingo tattoo translation service and the German rail network's Doppelganger Destinations campaign. Mark's perspective on creativity and problem-solving provided valuable insights for both new and experienced profes...

Louise Parker and Steve Baker have both been working in the digital PR space for over 10 years now and, in the last few years, they have seen the industry explode along with a lot of interesting conversations. So, we wanted to introduce The Digital PR Podcast to cover just that, what Lou and Steve chat about each day and introduce some amazing guests across the series to cover all the big topics!...