PR’s Top Pros Talk
The D S Simon Media mission includes sharing best practices with the PR community. D S Simon Media is a recognized innovator in broadcast public relations and the creator of the industry’s first AI-Powered Broadcast Media Tour™. Our award-winning podcast “PR’s Top Pros Talk…” features conversations with industry leaders. We have posted over 350 episodes. We are currently the 7th ranked PR podcast according to monitoring firm Million Podcasts. If you or someone on your team would like to be featured on the show, reach out to us at prstopprostalk@dssimonmedia.com.
Allyson Park, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Walmart, joins Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, for a conversation on leadership, continuous learning, and building a career with purpose in today’s rapidly evolving environment. Drawing on her experience helping lead communications for one of the world’s largest companies, Allyson shares perspectives on the importance of creating a culture where people can learn in every direction. She also discusses what it…
Megan Kessler, Chief of Integrated Marketing and Strategy for PAN Communications, talks to Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, about why some companies appear in less than 5% of AI-generated answers. Megan explains how earned and owned media work together to improve visibility. They also discuss how communications teams can take a more proactive role in shaping brand perception.
Shira Fine, Partner and Head of Strategic Communications at Bryson Gillette, joins Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, to discuss why it’s important to learn how to build tools with AI. She shares examples of tools her team has built and how they improve efficiency. The conversation also explores what seasoned communicators can learn from younger generations about adapting to new technology.
Darryl Sparey, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Hard Numbers, talks to Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, about the commitments communicators should embrace to drive meaningful organizational impact. They discuss how PR professionals can bring the most value to clients. They also dive into the importance of earned media and its influence on GEO.
Doug Simon, Founder and CEO of D S Simon Media, shares what communicators need to know about how stories are selected and discovered for TV news.
Jennifer Tramontana, President and Founder of The Fletcher Group, joins Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, to discuss how agencies can find a niche and evolve alongside it. Jennifer shares how to build a company culture that authentically reflects and supports your team. Doug and Jennifer also explain why earned media is more important than ever in an AI-driven landscape.
