PR’s Top Pros Talk…Satellite Media Tours – Doug Simon



Why are satellite media tours growing in importance as a must use public relations tool? What are best practices? Host Doug Simon interviewed Doug Simon, Founder & CEO, D S Simon Media. They discussed the significant rise in demand for satellite media tours and the increased importance for organizations to communicate with their stakeholders through the media. He offers insights from Nielsen and local TV producers on recent viewership trends. Doug and Doug also shared the benefits of conducting satellite media tours remotely, making them more efficient and authentic.

 

PR’s Top Pros Talk…Travel – Kristen Vigrass



Kristen Vigrass, President, The Brandman Agency, shares insights on the challenges of travel communications during COVID and transitioning into a post-pandemic environment. She breaks down how to navigate messaging for different organizations in the industry. Kristen also dives into the Brandman Agency Partner Program that her team developed to provide opportunities for experienced PR professionals to join the Agency’s network.

 

PR’s Top Pros Talk…Travel – Ali Lundberg



Ali Lundberg, President, J Public Relations, shares best practices for maintaining culture in the workplace while being remote and spread out. She offers advice on how to gradually revive the travel and hospitality space that has been severely impacted by the pandemic. Ali anticipates a strong return for aspirational travel stories as we transition into a post-COVID environment.

 

PR’s Top Pros Talk… Women Leaders – Ashley Miles



Ashley Miles, Founder & CEO, Franklyn West, and President, New York Women in Communications, breaks down some of the challenges faced by women and women of color in the workforce as a result of the pandemic. She offers advice for organizations to tackle these issues with a focus on retaining and growing existing talent while reengaging those women who exited the workforce. Ashley also shares tips for women looking to advance in their careers in the current environment.

 

PR’s Top Pros Talk… Women Leaders – Terri Sanders



Terri Sanders, SVP, Enterprise Marketing & Communications, HIMSS, discusses how to navigate communications for different sectors within healthcare. She emphasizes the increased need for transparency and leveraging data. Terri also stresses the importance for creating a diverse environment in the workplace and shares advice for people of color in leadership roles.

 

PR’s Top Pros Talk… Women Leaders – Joanna O’Connell



Joanna O’Connell, VP and Principal Analyst, Forrester Research, dives into the shifting trends in the relationship between consumers, brands and content publishers. She discusses the challenges of navigating these changes as a communicator. Joanna emphasizes the importance of looking at different communications and marketing channels as a whole, rather than separate entities. She also highlights the increased need for data transparency and using data for value creating experiences.

 

PR’s Top Pros Talk… Women Leaders – Karen Clyne



Karen Clyne, Head of Global Communications, BlackBerry, sheds light on BlackBerry’s journey from handhelds to cybersecurity software and rebirthing a post-peak brand. She shares insight on evolving brand perception among key stakeholder groups and audiences to build advocacy. Karen also highlights the company’s initiatives and opportunities for women, including advice for the next generation.