PRessing On: Real Life in Public Relations

Join us as we navigate through real life public relations adventures. An unscripted and authentic look at navigating a career in PR. This award-winning podcast takes you on a light-hearted and quirky journey through career insights.

PRessing On: Real Life in Public Relations is a business podcast hosted by Rachel & Liselle, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rachel & Liselle hosts PRessing On: Real Life in Public Relations, a business show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  PR in Transition: How the Industry Is Adapting to a Digital-First Reality

  May 4, 202639 minS0

  <p>Join us for a PRessing On in Public Relations conversation with Matthew Traub. Traub serves as president and chief operating officer at DKC. In addition to being a principal, a member of the executive team and supervising several of DKC’s divisions, he has been a key player in the firm’s technology, media business and crisis management areas. Traub has built and overseen DKC’s work with top tech, media and content brands. He is a primary liaison with some of the tech industry’s most notable venture capital firms and has worked with top CEOs, political leaders and pers...

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  Episode #22

  The Rise of Fact-Checking and Fighting Against Misinformation with Neil Brown

  Feb 26, 202633 minS0

  <p>Join us for a PRessing On in Public Relations conversation with Neil Brown on the rise of fact-checking and fighting against misinformation. As president of The Poynter Institute, a leading organization in journalism education, he has four decades of experience in journalism and media leadership, including nine years on the Pulitzer Prize Board, Brown has a distinguished career that began at The Miami Herald. He rose through the ranks at the Tampa Bay Times, winning six Pulitzer Prizes during his tenure as editor. Under his leadership, Poynter has become home to initiatives like PolitiFact and the International Fact-Checking Network...

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  Episode #21

  PR Career Spotlight: University Professor Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, APR

  Feb 12, 202639 minS0

  <p >Join us for a PRessing On in Public Relations conversation with  Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, university professor at California Baptist University, who has built a career spanning both industry and academia and has helped countless PR students find their footing in the field of public relations. </p> <p>Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, APR, is a leadership communication scholar, practitioner, and mentor with more than 35 years of experience in journalism, public relations, nonprofit work and higher education. She has served for twenty years as a professor of communication, public relations and leadership.</p> <p>She is a co-founder of Honeycomb Le...

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  Episode #20

  Starting Strong: Building a PR Business in 2025 and Beyond with Lindsay Hughes

  Dec 1, 202539 minS0

  <p >Join us for a PRessing On in Public Relations conversation with Lindsay Hughes, founder of Tapped In Public Relations, where she helps water utilities and public agencies build trust and communicate their value to the communities they serve. With over 15 years of experience in strategic communications, Lindsay has led PR efforts across nonprofit, tech, and municipal sectors—most recently spending a decade at North Penn Water Authority, where she built the communications function from the ground up.</p> <p >She's managed crisis communications, launched social media channels, led earned media campaigns, and prepared executives for high-stakes public appearances. Her wo...

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  Episode #19

  Growth, Value, and the Future of PR with Mike Harris

  Nov 12, 202530 minS0

  <p>Join us for a PRessing On in Public Relations conversation with Mike Harris, COO and Partner at UPRoar PR by Moburst, where he helps brands turn bold ideas into breakthrough moments. With over 15 years of experience leading communications and growth strategy, Mike has guided clients ranging from high-growth startups to global consumer brands through everything from product launches to crisis moments.</p> <p>Before UPRoar merged with Moburst, Mike served as President of UPRoar PR, where he built one of the most respected independent PR firms in the U.S.—known for helping emerging companies earn national attention. Today, he...

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