The PR Podcast

How did Ben Affleck (and Jennifer Lopez) come to star in that Dunkin' commercial? Bonnie Taylor of Talent Resources spills the tea and more in this insightful episode. Hear about how you can leverage working with celebrities and other talent in your PR efforts. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host ⁠Jody Fisher⁠ has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @ThePRPodcast.

Carmen Fields is a career PR professional and an Emmy Award-winning broadcast news journalist. She used her PR and storytelling talents on her new book, "Going Back to T-Town: The Ernie Fields Territory Big Band," which brings us the untold story of her father, Ernie Fields, a highly influential jazz musician who made significant contributions during the earliest days of jazz and swing. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host ⁠Jody Fisher⁠ has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @ThePRPodcast.

Claire Mason is the Thought Leadership Publicist working with founders, coaches, and solo entrepreneurs to their grow visibility, credibility, and opportunity pipelines using her proven LinkedIn and media strategies. She has landed clients in Forbes, CNBC, and Wall Street Journal, and earned her own bylines in The Guardian, Marie-Claire, and The Sunday Times. Her work has been showcased as an example of best practice by HubSpot and she’s a regular contributor to Business2Community (USA), Digital Doughnut (UK), Thrive Global (USA), and CoFounders Town (India), where she writes on how content marketing can move the needle for B2B brands. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host ⁠Jody Fisher⁠ has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @ThePRPodcast.

Barrie Cohen is CEO of BC Public Relations based in Denver, where she and her firm guide clients in crafting strong and authentic stories for brands founded on creativity, customization, and collaboration. Her passion for positive publicity and storytelling has created countless opportunities for her clients including features in Cosmopolitan, Muscle & Fitness Magazine, Huffington Post, and more. She’s worked with large private practice physician groups, small business owners, as well as World Champion MMA Fighter Georges St-Pierre. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host ⁠Jody Fisher⁠ has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @ThePRPodcast.

Heather Wagner Reed is the Founder + CEO of Juice Consulting, a boutique PR and marketing firm based in Austin TX that was just named "Austin’s Premiere PR and Marketing Agency" by SPIN Magazine. She's worked with clients including Gloria Gaynor and Erykah Badu. Before starting Juice in 2007, Heather was Senior Product Manager for Beyoncé, handling her day-to-day management and global marketing coordination for five years as part of Music World Entertainment/Sanctuary Records. In 1999, she was named an “Honorary Alumna” of the MBA program at Nyenrode University where she handled PR and alumni relations. During her time abroad, she picked up some Dutch and French and became well-versed in working with a variety of cultures. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host ⁠Jody Fisher⁠ has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profits. Join the conversation on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @ThePRPodcast.

Dr. Kerry O’Grady is an associate professor of public relations and communications based in New York City. She’s been teaching for 14 years and currently is working at Columbia University, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and Campus.edu, to name a few. A Self-described savage truth-teller and fearless advocate of PR education, she helps universities with systemic improvement and updating curricula to meet employer needs. A thought leader and sought-after pundit, she’s frequently featured in the media discussing the realities of the PR profession. She is passionate about preparing the next generation of practitioners for success in the field. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host ⁠Jody Fisher⁠ has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @ThePRPodcast.

Tieja MacLaughlin is the founder of her namesake firm based in Toronto, the first of its kind to integrate restorative justice techniques into the practice of issues management. She is a former reporter and a regular keynote speaker recognized for her candid authenticity, sharp wit, and effortless adaptability that connects with a range of audiences. Prior to her current role, Tieja worked in the sports industry including various roles with Hockey Canada, Rogers Sportsnet, the Ottawa Senators (NHL), and the Kitchener Rangers (OHL). The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host ⁠Jody Fisher⁠ has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @ThePRPodcast.

Sam Patchett is Director at Profile, a 12-person PR agency based in London. He started his career in New Zealand, working as a political advisor and press secretary for MPs and Ministers at New Zealand’s Parliament. After working for boutique Wellington PR outfit SweeneyVesty, he moved to the UK. In the UK, he has held corporate communications roles at the asset management firm Aegon and the PR agency Grayling. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host ⁠Jody Fisher⁠ has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @ThePRPodcast.

If you work in PR, you know the name Gini Deitrich, and if you don't.. well.. get out your notepads because class is in session! Dynamic and insightful, Gini is the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, author of "Spin Sucks" (the book and the blog), and host of the "Spin Sucks" podcast. She is the creator of the PESO Model™ and has crafted a certification for it in partnership with Syracuse University. She is the co-author of "Marketing in the Round," co-host of "Inside PR," and co-host of "The Agency Leadership" podcast. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host ⁠Jody Fisher⁠ has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @ThePRPodcast.

Cristina Suarez Krumsick is a progressive marketer who has worked with companies of all sizes, from start-ups to enterprise, leading teams and campaigns with a comprehensive and analytical approach that challenges the status quo. With in-house and agency experience at Simon & Schuster, Workman Publishing, and Baltz & Company, she has a solid understanding of client/agency relationships and how the good ones can really make waves. In 2019 she founded Isetta, an integrated marketing agency that tells stories through positioning, design, and public relations to enable cross-functional efficiencies and catapult client exposure. Their client portfolio is made up of best-in-class, scalable food & beverage, home & design, and wellness brands led by good people on a mission to make the world a better place. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host ⁠Jody Fisher⁠ has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @ThePRPodcast.