PR Episodes

Discover the fascinating journey of Mickie Kennedy, the visionary behind eReleases, as we explore the evolution of PR and media relations over the past 25 years. Mickie shares his experience in creating an affordable national distribution service for small businesses through PR Newswire, recounting memorable collaborations with Shark Tank companies and highlighting a life-saving press release for a Russian immigrant. Learn how eReleases has been instrumental in helping startups and authors gain ...

Send us a Text Message. If executives don't have credibility then no one believes anything they say. In today's episode we tackle the topic of mastering credibility. Credibility is a critical part of a professional brand. How do you get credibility? In this episode, Mitchell Levy, an author of 65 books, two time TEDx speaker, and global expert in credibility, shares insights from his vast experience in Silicon Valley, where he started 20 companies and published 750 books. Levy discusses the imp...

Over 3 million non-fiction books are published every year. How do authors come up with the right launch strategy and successfully market their book? In this episode of the podcast, Eric interviews Paul Edwards, the co-founder and CEO of Emissary Publishing, a boutique independent publisher focused on helping founders, executives, and entrepreneurs share their stories. Paul discusses the importance of integrating marketing strategies with literary talent to meet authors' expectations and identif...

How can you get 300 PR placements including spots in national media? In this episode, Heather, founder of Publicity for Good and a seasoned publicist with over 12 years of experience, shares her journey and passion for public relations (PR). She discusses the transformative power of media coverage for businesses and how her agency specializes in helping mission-driven brands amplify their message. Heather recounts a successful campaign for a popcorn brand, highlighting the strategic steps tak...

In this episode, Lauren Cockerell, president and founder of a PR and marketing agency in Texas, shares her journey in the industry for over two decades. She discusses the inception of her agency in 2017, her podcast 'The Impatient Entrepreneur', and the importance of patience in entrepreneurship. Lauren highlights a case study showcasing her agency's cross-channel PR and marketing approach, emphasizing the impact of nurturing relationships with the media and strategic pre-announcement activities...

In this episode, our guest Jordanne, who has over 15 years of experience in PR and runs her own agency, Julep Publicity, shares her journey in the field. She details her work with brands that aim to make an impact, particularly in female, family, and food sectors. Highlighting a successful campaign for Post Pamper, San Diego's first postpartum retreat, Jordanne explains how she utilized a multifaceted PR approach, combining media relations, event marketing, influencer engagement, podcasting and ...

In this episode, bestselling author Mike Capuzzi, who has penned over 20 books, shares his journey from an engineer to a marketing expert and eventually to an author. Mike discusses his transition from technical roles to embracing his passion for marketing, leading him to start his own consulting company at the height of the .com bubble. He highlights his achievements in publishing and emphasizes the impact of books on readers, sometimes in ways authors might never know. Mike takes pride in help...

In this episode, Alex Love, VP of Marketing at RIVA Solutions, shares an inspiring marketing story. After winning a major government contract (BOSS), and facing an 18-month delay due to litigation, Love's team had to quickly establish their presence once the contract resumed. They unexpectedly created a highly successful campaign based on a Bruce Springsteen-inspired idea, culminating in a viral 'Office' parody video that resonated deeply within the government sector. This campaign not only set ...

In this episode, Samantha Carroll, CEO of Once Upon a Brand, shares insights on strategic communications with healthcare, education, and tech industries. She discusses a notable project with a $100M nonprofit hospital, highlighting the role of storytelling in increasing visibility, brand awareness, and community impact. Carroll emphasizes the importance of narrative transportation and engagement through storytelling for memorable marketing strategies. The episode concludes with a special offer f...

Find out how to get to new customers when they are in "buying mode" by using the combination of content marketing, SEO and PR.