The PR Podcast

Hosted by Jody Fisher

BusinessInterviews guests

Website RSS feed

Episodes

262

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

About the show

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.

Listen to episodes

60 recent

August 31, 2026Episode 26228 min

262. Vishakha Mathur, SKDK, on getting AI to tell your story

Vishakha Mathur is a Vice President at SKDK and a strategic communications leader with more than eight years of experience helping major institutions shape how they are seen, understood, and trusted. She has led communications campaigns for Ivy League institutions, healthcare systems, major philanthropic organizations, and nonprofits, with expertise spanning media relations, issues management, stakeholder engagement, and reputation building.With a background in journalism and a master’s degree from Emerson College, Vishakha brings a reporter’s perspective to reputation and narrative strategy. Most recently, she co-authored a piece in PRNEWS examining how AI-powered search can pull together years of scattered information and criticism to create authoritative-sounding narratives about organizations — fundamentally changing how communicators need to think about reputation management. 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. Vishakha MathurLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishakha-mathur/PR News Article: https://www.prnewsonline.com/ai-search-is-rewriting-your-companys-reputation-here-is-what-you-can-do-about-it/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?

August 24, 2026Episode 26132 min

261. Wanda J. Herndon, W Communications, Author of “Working Class to Breaking Glass”

Wanda J. Herndon is an award-winning communications executive, author, and trailblazer best known as the first senior vice president of global communications for Starbucks Coffee Company. Raised in a working-class African American family in Flint, Michigan, she became one of the first in her extended family to attend college and went on to build a groundbreaking career at Dow Chemical, DuPont, and Starbucks. Her memoir, Working Class to Breaking Glass, explores her journey through race, gender, leadership, belonging, and the power of claiming a seat at the table while opening doors for others. 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. Wanda J. Herndon Website: https://wcommgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wandajherndon/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Working-Class-Breaking-Glass-Womans-ebook/dp/B0HCDY3N7C?ref_=ast_author_mpb 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?

August 17, 2026Episode 26031 min

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

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?

July 27, 2026Episode 25928 min

259. Liz Brooks, Interview Valet, on building authority through podcasting

Liz Brooks brings a rare combination of traditional PR training and frontline podcast marketing experience to every client she serves. Having worked with blue-chip agencies including Allison PR and Ketchum, and with clients ranging from global B2B tech companies to health and wellness brands, Liz understands how media strategy actually moves the needle. She came up in the industry introducing thought leadership campaigns to journalists and was one of the first on her teams to recognize that podcasting belonged in every single one of them. In her role as Client Account Manager at Interview Valet, Liz helps SMEs and brand leaders identify the right shows, shape the right stories, andreach the audiences most likely to convert. Her approach is grounded inthe same fundamentals that drive great PR: know your audience, find the angle, and protect your client’s voice, applied to the intimacy and reach of podcast interview marketing. For hosts, she delivers guests who are prepared, purposeful, and ready to add real value to the conversation. 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. Liz Brooks website: www.interviewvalet.com/liz linkedin: www.linkedin.com/lizgbrooks 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?

July 13, 2026Episode 25828 min

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

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?

July 6, 2026Episode 25719 min

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

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?

June 29, 2026Episode 25633 min

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

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?

June 22, 2026Episode 25529 min

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

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?

June 1, 2026Episode 25435 min

254. Jennifer Moss, JAR Podcast Solutions, on Building a Better Podcast

What makes a podcast feel authentic? In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Moss, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of JAR Podcast Solutions, one of the world’s leading branded podcast agencies. Jennifer has helped organizations ranging from Amazon and Cirque du Soleil to Wharton create podcasts that do more than promote a brand—they tell stories that audiences genuinely want to hear. The conversation explores why so many brand podcasts fail to connect, what separates great storytelling from corporate messaging, and how brands can create audio content that builds trust, engagement, and long-term audience relationships. Jennifer also shares her perspective on the growing role of AI in content creation, why human-centered storytelling matters more than ever, and what she has learned leading creative teams at the forefront of the podcast industry. 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. JAR Podcast Solutions website: https://jarpodcastsolutions.com 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?

May 25, 2026Episode 25325 min

253. Jody Fisher on Jody Fisher on Summer Get Ready Season

Summer is not downtime for PR professionals — it’s opportunity season.In this Memorial Day special episode of The PR Podcast, host Jody Fisher talks about why the summer months are one of the most overlooked opportunities in public relations and marketing. While many organizations slow down between Memorial Day and Labor Day, smart brands use the season to build momentum, create content, strengthen media relationships, and prepare for the crowded fall news cycle.In this episode:• Why summer is a great time to create news• How to strengthen media and business relationships• The importance of stockpiling content before fall• Why smart PR teams prepare for September during the summer• How staying visible all summer helps your brand long-termWhether you work in PR, marketing, media relations, nonprofit communications, or business leadership, this episode offers practical strategies to help you make the most of the summer season.Subscribe to The PR Podcast for conversations about media, storytelling, branding, and how the news gets made.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?