The PR Pace Podcast

Ahead of Thanksgiving + the busy travel week, we have a great travel PR episode for you. Up first is Lee Abbamonte, the youngest person in the world to have traveled to every country on the earth. We helped launch his PR efforts and he's got a great story. Next is Paula Froelich, intrepid travel reporter + former Page Six gossip columnist. She's got insightful tips for those of you trying to pitch...

We are totally fan-girling out right now and totally humbled that Liz Claman, Fox Business anchor and host of the Claman Countdown, joins us today as our spotlight interview. Liz is generous with her time and insights into her daily routine of hosting the top 3pm business news show and what she thinks makes a great guest + pitch ... very unique tips for us publicists. Enjoy!

Longtime PPR client John Hart is our first guest this week. As a staunch conservative, John has thrown himself into the climate change debate, offering smart solutions from a conservative perspective on how to fight climate change. We discuss how certain issues just shouldn't be partisan ... and how we have more in common than we all may realize. OAN Executive Producer Chris Boyle also stops by wi...

Pace PR client Dr. Tina Saw stops by the podcast this week to discuss her new, direct-to-consumer oral health kit, Oral Genome. In just a few days, a simple swap that you mail back for processing at a dental facility gives you a deep dive into your oral health- how prone you are for cavities, bad breath, gingivitis and more. Oral Genome gives you the power to take control of your mouth's health. D...

Buckle up, folks, this week's episode brings TONS of energy + info to those wanting an inside look at how PR can aide in brand awareness for startups. Stakester CEO Tom Fairey joins to discuss how the pandemic helped catapult their platform to the masses. He shares his experience working with Pace PR and how, even as a new business, they are putting a premium on employees health, mental + physical...

This week, PPR client fave Capri Cafaro joins the podcast to talk about her incredible journey from politics to cooking! She's been so fun to work with and we love to hear how PR has aided in her overall brand awareness. Longtime friend to PPR, radio producer Crissy Whalin, also stops by to talk about the art of pitching radio and why radio is here to stay!

This week I'm pleased to have two incredible PR pros join me on the podcast, both with expertise in running global accounts. Pragya Dubey is the VP of Global Services & Media Analytics at Agility PR Solutions and Mike Maynard runs Napier, a UK based tech PR firm. Their insights into pitching globally and supporting global clients is invaluable.

In this episode, we interview a new client and an immediate fave, Gotham Quilts. Co-founded by two extraordinary women, Gotham Quilts is a store-front in midtown Manhattan selling all things quilting and offering classes. To say they had to pivot during the pandemic would be an understatement. Their story is inspirational and I hope you'll enjoy it. Radio host + producer Tim Burg also stops by to...

This week, we interview the host of the very popular "Fascinating Entrepreneurs" podcast, Natasha Miller, who gives us stellar advice on how to pitch your client to be a guest on her show. Dear friend Leigh Harrington also stops by to talk about her transition from in-house comms for various think tanks to now running her own PR shop.

This week's episode is FUN you guys! PR guru Jeremy Murphy stops by to chat about his hilarious new book, "F*ck Off, Chloe! Surviving the OMGs! and FMLs! in Your Media Career." It's a real hoot, but Jeremy also gives us the real-real on what working in agency life is like. Also, one of PPR's all time favorite clients, Andrew Stoltmann, stops by. He's the king of one-liners on cable news. You don't...

I'm honored this week to interview Bill Griffeth of CNBC fame. Bill was an anchor at CNBC for decades and a veteran, class act in the field of business broadcast TV. He shares his experiences behind the camera and what he's up to now. PPR client Jay Young also stops by to talk about his business of investing in the oil + gas industry.

In this episode, Nick Primola of the ANA (Association of National Advertisers) stops by to discuss the work he's doing, specifically with the Growth Council + its upcoming Global Day of Learning. As client of PPR, it's an interesting conversation about the intersection of PR + advertising. Medical reporter Lynn Allison of Newsmax Health also stops by and talks about her journey as a reporter and r...

As the delta variant rages on, we speak with PPR friend + client Dr. Angela Rasmussen about her meteoric rise to media fame on the heels of the pandemic. She shares with us the good, the bad and the ugly about being in the media spotlight. Science writer Tara Haelle also drops by and she fills us in on the process of fact-checking when it comes to in-depth scientific pieces. She also offers great...

Pace PR is proud to work with Trivium Packing, a leader in aluminum packaging. You probably don't think about who makes the can for the canned goods you buy, or your shampoo bottle, etc. Chances are high that Trivium Packaging is the one behind it! What you also many not know is that certain materials, like aluminum, can be recycled endlessly, making it a much more sustainable choice. I speak with...

If you love jewelry, accessories + luxury -- this is the episode for you! We interview beloved client Gina Feldman Love, founder of Auvere, a direct-to-consumer 22+24 karat gold jewelry brand. Her pieces are incredible and so is she, inside and out. We talk about her career path and how PR has helped to boost her brand. Harman Pradhan also stops by. Harman has an illustrious career covering access...

We're honored this week to be joined by Eric Yaverbaum, author of "Public Relations for Dummies." He's such a fun interview and is in the throws of an epic PR career. My good buddy Jay Jones also stops by. Jay and I go way back from the Geraldo days and now he runs Always On PR, helping his clients get on TV.

This week we're joined by PPR client Michaela Milano, who runs Mobile Meraki, a brand new mobile spa on Long Island. We talk about how PR has helped her new business and what's ahead for their company. Also joining us this week is Bold TV producer, Cheyenne Reid, who talks to us about this fun and insightful TV network.

This week, PPR client Eva Yazhari stops by to talk about her new book "The Good Your Money Can Do" and her life's work + passion in the space of conscious investing. Francesca Conti, intrepid producer with Cheddar TV, joins as our FIRST in-person podcast guest + offers insights into pitching day-of-news producers.

This episode we talk to longtime freelance journalist, Michael Stahl. Michael has written for every publication under the sun like Rolling Stone, Vice, Huffington Post and more. He goes deep into what makes a pitch great and what just doesn't work -- he even reads two on air! PPR friend Susan Lindner also stops by -- Susan helps her clients with story telling ... something she calls Innovation Sto...

We kick off this parenting episode with Pace PR client Jen Mendelsohn, co-founder of Braintrust, a platform that connects parents with teachers available for tutoring. Also joining us is Susan Borison, editor of Your Teen, a magazine with all sorts of great advice for parents of teenagers.

It's the cannabis episode! This week we talk with client Joe Schrank of The Heavenly Center, a new rehab in LA that's using cannabis (yes, cannabis) to medically treat patients with opioid addictions. Controversial, for sure, but proving to work. Jeremy Berke from BI also stops by to share with us how he likes to work with publicists and some best practices for pitching.

This episode *will* leave you inspired! Our first guest is entrepreneur Sheila Marmon, the founder + CEO of Mirror Digital, an interactive media + advertising company. Sheila is heavily involved in DEI issues and I was so honored to interview her. David Meltzer also drops by. If you don't know who David is, you WILL! He is an entrepreneur, coach and LinkedIn Live + podcast host who *will give you...

This week we focus on the conservative perspective. Pace PR client, T.W. Shannon joins us, to discuss his role as the CEO of the Chickasaw Community Bank and conservative political commentator. Journalist, TV host and think tank fellow Carrie Sheffield also stops by to talk about the media and how right/left journalism has progressed.

Security firms need PR, too! And in many ways, this sector needs even more thoughtfulness when promoting to the public, based on the sensitive nature of the industry's clients. We talk with PPR client Monica Palmer of Concentric about her role as Marketing Manager and how PR has helped spread the word about their company. Veteran CBS reporter and anchor Susan Koeppen also stops by to talk about lo...

Poetry is having a moment! Check out this super interesting interview with our client, poet Aaron Poochigian -- he reads a pandemic poem to me and it's SO good!! Anjalee Khemlani also stops by. She is a healthcare reporter for Yahoo! Finance and we have a great chat about the future of media (hint: it may be TikTok!).