The PR Podcast

The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators to share ideas and strategies to tell impactful stories that make a difference. Host Jody Fisher has spent 30 years in news, first as a radio reporter and anchor in New York City and then in PR representing clients across a variety of industries including healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast.

The PR Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Jody Fisher, with 260 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.

Jody Fisher hosts The PR Podcast, a business show with 260 episodes published.

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  Episode #260

  260. Dan Landson, Ascension Communications, on Aviation PR and Storytelling on Deadline

  Aug 17, 202632 minS1

  What does communication really look like when an airline incident is unfolding in real time? In this episode of The PR Podcast, host Jody Fisher talks with Dan Landson, founder of Ascension Communications and a strategic communications veteran with more than 20 years of experience in news, aviation, and transportation. After beginning his career as a television news producer, Dan spent more than a decade at Southwest Airlines and later led domestic communications at American Airlines. He shares lessons from managing high-pressure crises, building communications strategies around new business initiatives, navigating major infrastructure projects and recognizing the human stories that can have an extraordinary impact. The conversation also explores how PR professionals can balance speed with accuracy during a crisis, why communications needs to be tied directly to business goals, and how AI and emerging technology are changing the skills communicators need to succeed. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity that drive business goals. Host ⁠⁠Jody Fisher⁠⁠ is the founder of Jody Fisher PR and works with clients who want to tell their story and engage with audiences across healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profits. Dan Landson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-landson/ Ascension Communications website: https://www.ascensioncomms.com The PR Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePRPodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/ThePRPodcast1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprpodcast_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprpodcast?

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  Episode #258

  258. Scott Baradell, Idea Grove, on Trust in the age of AI

  Jul 13, 202628 minS1

  Scott Baradell is the founder and CEO of Idea Grove, a nationally recognized PR and digital marketing agency that helps B2B organizations build visibility, credibility, and trust. Since launching the agency in 2005, Scott has advised startups, growing companies, and global brands on communications, reputation, and growth strategy. He is the author of Trust Signals: Brand Building in a Post-Truth World, a contributor to Entrepreneur, and a frequent speaker on trust, PR, search, and AI. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity that drive business goals. Host ⁠⁠Jody Fisher⁠⁠ is the founder of Jody Fisher PR and works with clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals. Scott Baradell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baradell/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BHJN435V/about?ccs_id=cf9754bf-b4cb-4c65-96af-f3e6a5e1a928Twitter: https://x.com/DallasInbound Idea Grove Website: https://www.ideagrove.com/services The PR Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePRPodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/ThePRPodcast1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprpodcast_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprpodcast?

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  Episode #257

  257. Jody Fisher on Summer PR and Prepping for the rest of the year

  Jul 6, 202620 minS1

  Summer may feel like the slow season in PR, but smart communicators know it can be one of the best times to build visibility and prepare clients for what comes next. In this episode of The PR Podcast, host Jody Fisher breaks down practical ways PR people can use the summer months to maximize exposure, strengthen media relationships and get ready for the busy fall season. From finding timely summer story angles and pitching strong visuals to checking in with reporters, reviewing what worked, cleaning up media lists, building an expert bench and preparing clients for faster turnaround, this episode offers a strategic roadmap for turning a quieter season into a competitive advantage. Because when September hits, the PR people who prepared in July and August are the ones who move faster, pitch smarter and win more often. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity that drive business goals. Host ⁠⁠Jody Fisher⁠⁠ is the founder of Jody Fisher PR and works with clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals. The PR Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePRPodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/ThePRPodcast1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprpodcast_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprpodcast?

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  Episode #256

  256. Cyndee Woolley, C2 Communications, on Nailing the Message in a Crisis

  Jun 29, 202634 minS1

  What does it take to communicate clearly when the stakes are high, the audience is overwhelmed, and every message matters? In this episode of The PR Podcast, host Jody Fisher talks with Cyndee Woolley, founder and CEO of C2 Communications, a strategic communications firm that helps government agencies, businesses, and community leaders cut through the noise and connect with the people they need to reach. With 25 years in public relations and 16 years as an entrepreneur, Cyndee has led communications efforts across traditional media, digital platforms, social channels, public information campaigns, and major crises, including Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Ian. Her work spans local communities and international markets, including the Caribbean, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The conversation explores what works in crisis communications, how public information campaigns can change behavior, why authenticity matters in personal and corporate branding, and how communicators can earn attention and trust in a crowded media landscape. Cyndee is also the host of Cutting Through the Clutter and the author of Building Brand You, bringing a practical, real-world perspective on communications strategy, leadership, and the evolving role of PR today. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity that drive business goals. Host ⁠⁠Jody Fisher⁠⁠ is the founder of Jody Fisher PR and works with clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals. Cyndee Woolley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndeewoolley/ C2 Communications Website: https://www.c2-com.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/c2-communications-llc/ The PR Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePRPodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/ThePRPodcast1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprpodcast_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprpodcast?

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  Episode #255

  255. Leah Nurik, Brandi AI, on What You’re Teaching AI and How To Do It

  Jun 22, 202629 minS1

  AI learns from what you tell it. So what are you saying? Leah Nurik is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brandi AI, a brand intelligence and AI visibility platform that helps brands understand and improve how they show up in generative AI search. With more than 25 years of experience in B2B tech PR, brand marketing, and strategic communications, Leah has built companies and strategies at the intersection of technology, growth, and visibility. She previously founded Gabriel Marketing Group, an award-winning agency that worked with more than 400 high-growth technology companies.Today, through Brandi AI, Leah is helping marketers, PR leaders, and brands navigate the next big shift in discovery: how companies are found, described, and trusted in AI-first channels. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity that drive business goals. Host ⁠⁠Jody Fisher⁠⁠ is the founder of Jody Fisher PR and works with 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. Brandi AIWebsite: https://mybrandi.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mybrandi/ Leah Nurik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahgabriel/ The PR Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePRPodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/ThePRPodcast1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprpodcast_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprpodcast?

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