The PR Week
by Steve Barrett, PRWeek
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About this podcast
PRWeek's regular weekly roundup of everything that matters in the worlds of PR and communications.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 408 episodes
- The PR Week, 11.12.2026: Julie Batliner, Padilla · 44 min · Episode 319The president of Padilla joins the show to discuss stepping into her new role, post-midterm political strategies and much more on the latest edition of The PR Week.
- The key to being "discoverable," a podcast sponsored by Hunter · 23 minIn the battle for cultural relevance in the age of AI, brands must rethink their approach to earned media. During this Hunter-sponsored podcast, you’ll get a roadmap on how to do…
- The 2026 AI Deciphered conference preview by Haymarket Media · 24 min · Episode 318To preview the third annual AI Deciphered conference are three editorial leads from Haymarket Media: PRWeek executive editor Frank Washkuch, Campaign managing editor Emmy…
- The PR Week, 11.5.2026: Franz Paasche, Verizon · 46 min · Episode 317Verizon’s EVP of corporate affairs joins The PR Week to talk about working with one CEO across multiple companies, the “midterm bluenami” and much more.
- The PR Week: 10.29.2026 - Kathy Bloomgarden · 41 min · Episode 316Bloomgarden discusses the evolving landscape of PR, the strategies that drive success in a competitive market, and more.
- What the future holds, according to Richard Edelman, a podcast sponsored by Edelman · 30 minDuring a recent interview at the PRWeek Conference, the industry legend, who is celebrating 30 years at the helm of his firm, offered informed predictions for the years ahead.
- The PR Week: 10.22.2026 - PRWeek Conference special · 41 min · Episode 315A recap of PRWeek’s annual conference in Chicago on October 15.
- The PR Week: 10.15.26 - Andrew Bowins, RestlessUrban · 56 min · Episode 314The founder and CEO of RestlessUrban chats about building a lifestyle brand for adults over 50 and much more on the latest edition of ‘The PR Week.’
- The PR Week, 10.8.2026: Nick Ashooh, APCO · 43 min · Episode 313The senior director of corporate and executive communication at APCO chats about the state of the industry, corporate reputation and much more on the latest edition of ‘The PR…
- The PR Week: 10.1.2026 - Jim Weiss, Real Chemistry · 46 min · Episode 312The founder and chairman of Real Chemistry chats about the firm's evolution, “getting hit by the bouncing ball” and much more on the latest edition of ‘The PR Week.’
- The evolving nature of risk, a podcast sponsored by Axis · 25 minInsurance and reinsurance giant Axis was born a quarter-century ago in the aftermath of 9/11. Few understand the nuances of risk better than its chief marcomms officer. This…
- The PR Week: 9.24.2026 - Candace Steele Flippin, Page · 37 min · Episode 311‘The PR Week’ keeps the conversation going about the state of the CCO with Page VP of thought leadership and professional development Candace Steele Flippin.
- The PR Week: 9.17.2026 - Jon Harris · 45 min · Episode 310The chair of jury for the PRWeek US Awards 2027 chats about the changing nature of the chief communications officer role and much more.
- The PR Week, 9.10.2026: Kenny Gold, Edelman · 47 min · Episode 309Steve Barrett returns to the show for a conversation with Edelman’s first chief creator officer.
- The PR Week: 9.3.2026 - Kelly McGinnis · 31 min · Episode 308The recently retired chief communications officer at Levi Strauss & Co. talks about her graduate class at the University of San Francisco, life as an amateur equestrian and the…
- The PR Week: 8.27.2026 - Charlotte West, Lenovo · 44 min · Episode 307The technology giant’s VP of global corporate communications talks about how the company’s World Cup partnership went well beyond traditional sponsorship on the latest edition of…
- The PR Week: 8.20.2026 - Paul Gennaro, New York Life · 25 min · Episode 306This week on ‘The PR Week’: New York Life SVP and chief communications officer Paul Gennaro, an alum of Voya Financial and AECOM and a former public affairs officer in the U.S…
- The PR Week: 8.13.2026 - Grant Toups, Hotwire · 37 min · Episode 305The global CEO of Hotwire talks about his first six months-plus on the job, Cannes and how he and his team use AI and work with influencers and content creators.
- The PR Week: 8.6.2026 - Ann Melinger, Bink · 31 min · Episode 304How important is culture really to an organization? And what’s communications’ role in building and maintaining it? Bink’s Ann Melinger chats about that and her organization’s…
- The PR Week, 7.30.2026: Mike Rush, 360PR+ · 33 min · Episode 303Should PR “own” affiliate marketing? Mike Rush makes the case on the latest edition of The PR Week.
- The PR Week: 7.23.2026 - Taj Reid, Burson · 39 min · Episode 302Burson’s chief creative officer joins the podcast to talk about his agency’s PR Lions Grand Prix-winning work, the future of creativity and much more.
- The PR Week: 7.16.2026 - Jennifer Risi, The Sway Effect · 19 min · Episode 301Risi reflects on what she attributes her 7-year-old firm’s success to; and talks about her Cannes takeaways.
- The PR Week, 7.9.2026: Kevin Dulaney, SourceCode Communications · 31 min · Episode 300It’s an AI-focused episode of The PR Week sprinkled with highlights from two major events: the World Cup and Taylor Swift’s wedding.
- The PR Week: 7.2.2026 - Joe Paluska, Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 41 min · Episode 299Paluska talks about the difference between fusion and fission and much more on the latest edition of the podcast.
- Influence takes center stage, a podcast sponsored by Omnicom Public Relations · 17 minPR becomes the starting point, a conversation at Cannes.
- From side hustle to system: What the creator economy's maturation means for brands, a podcast sponsored by Hunter · 12 minInfluencer marketing has officially grown up.
- The Ripple effect: From story to movement, a podcast sponsored by Chandler Chicco Agency · 27 minWhen one person shares their experience living with a condition, something powerful happens.
- The PR Week: 6.25.2026 - Cannes Lions special · 39 min · Episode 298On November 12th, join hundreds of top marketers in New York City for AI Deciphered, presented by Campaign, MM+M, and PRWeek. Get your ticket here PRWeek.com Theme music…
- AI has become your key stakeholder, a podcast sponsored by RepTrak · 24 minDuring this podcast featuring RepTrak’s chief reputation and strategy officer Stephen Hahn, we tackle how AI has become your most important stakeholder for everything from…
- The PR Week: 6.18.2026 - Mike Neumeier, Arketi Group · 34 min · Episode 297Arketi’s cofounder and CEO talks about going from launching a firm to expanding, embedding AI, the World Cup and much more.
- The PR Week: 6.11.2026 - Jim O’Leary, Penta Group · 30 min · Episode 296The network’s new CEO talks about how he envisions the agency of the future, and much more.
- The PR Week, W6.4.2026: Tyler Perry, Mission North · 41 min · Episode 295Perry joins the podcast to talk about the AI knowledge gap, how her firm is upskilling staffers, her thoughts on Cannes and industry trends and much more.
- The new influencer playbook, a podcast sponsored by Real Chemistry · 26 minThe question is no longer whether brands should work with influencers. It’s about how brands can leverage culturally relevant influencers as part of an integrated digital…
- The power of the prompt, a podcast sponsored by Coyne PR · 30 minDuring this podcast, Coyne PR’s Stacy Bataille, SVP, and Sierra L'Altrelli, VP of PR and analytics, provide a 360-degree master class to help you truly tap into the power of the…
- The PR Week: 5.28.2026 - Alex Myers, Manifest · 42 min · Episode 294The agency founder and CEO talks about breaking through culture across different types of media and much more.
- The PR Week: 5.21.2026 - PRWeek Women of Distinction special · 38 min · Episode 293A recap of this week’s event in New York City recognizing women’s accomplishments in the industry.
- The PR Week: 5.14.2026 - Jim Joseph, FleishmanHillard · 27 min · Episode 292FleishmanHillard’s Jim Joseph gives details about the agency’s newly launched America 250 Unit.
- Creativity means business, a podcast sponsored by Padilla · 26 minCreativity isn’t what you make. It’s how you think.
- The PR Week: 5.7.2026 - Courtney Kasinger, Eli Lilly and Company · 22 min · Episode 291The jury chair for the 2026 PRWeek Healthcare Awards talks inspiring work, influencers and changes she’s seen in healthcare and pharma marketing.
- PRWeek Sports Conference special · 43 min · Episode 290This week’s edition of ‘The PR Week’ captures everything that happened at PRWeek’s Sports Conference, from Breanna Stewart’s opening keynote to preparing for the LA28 Summer…
- The PR Week: 4.21.2026 - Crisis Conference special · 40 min · Episode 289PRWeek returned to Washington, DC, last week for the PRWeek Crisis Conference.
- The PR Week: 4.15.2026 - Adam Sohn, T-Mobile · 40 min · Episode 288The longtime tech industry veteran joins PRWeek’s podcast to talk about the things that derail his day, how his team uses AI and much more.
- The PR Week: 4.9.2026 - Bradley Akubuiro, Bully Pulpit International · 49 min · Episode 287Akubuiro joins the podcast to discuss crisis communications, corporate decision-making and lessons from the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
- The PR Week: 4.2.2026 - Brandon Stanton, Humans of New York · 47 min · Episode 286The 2026 PRWeek Communicator of the Year joins the podcast to talk about how his projects came to life, countries he’s visited and the most surprising things about photographing…
- The PR Week: 3.26.2026 - Rob Longert, Day One Agency · 47 min · Episode 285Fresh off winning Outstanding Midsize Agency at the PRWeek U.S. Awards, Day One Agency’s Rob Longert chats about a decade in business and much more.
- The PR Week: 3.16.2026 - PRWeek Awards US special · 24 min · Episode 284PRWeek’s team talks with the night’s big winners and industry VIPs at the industry’s biggest night of the year.
- The PR Week: 3.12.2026 - Diana Littman, MSL · 44 min · Episode 283MSL’s US CEO joins the podcast to talk about working on cross-agency campaigns as part of Publicis Groupe and discusses the un-retirement of Mr. Clean. Plus, a preview of the…
- Build mental equity, build your brand: a Bader Rutter podcast, a podcast sponsored by Bader Rutter · 27 minAccording to Bader Rutter CEO David Jordan, a brand's ultimate goal should be to become the reflex choice of consumers.
- The PR Week: 3.5.2026 - Jon Harris and Jocelyn Arellano · 41 min · Episode 282Harris, EVP and chief communications and networking officer at Conagra Brands, joins the podcast along with his mentee, Jocelyn Arellano, a senior account supervisor at Zeno Group.
- The PR Week: 2.26.2026 - Armando Azarloza, Axis Agency · 50 min · Episode 281Azarloza talks about Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, the Hispanic market in the U.S. and much more on the latest edition of PRWeek’s weekly podcast.
