PR’s Top Pros Talk… How To Create Opportunities Through Networking

 Monique Kelley, Associate Professor of the Practice at Boston University’s College of Communication, shares insights from her new book, Redefining Networking: How to Lead with Your Unique Value. Monique and Doug explain why giving matters more than getting, how anyone can communicate their value authentically, and how to build professional relationships that truly last. This episode offers fresh and practical approaches to networking for anyone in their career.

PR’s Top Pros Talk… How Brand Love Influences Brand Demand

 Theresa Bertrand, Head of Strategy at Zeno Group, speaks with Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, about key insights from Zeno Group’s Brand Love + Demand Study. She discusses why brand loyalty is critical to long-term success and explores how different generations connect with brands. She also explains how generative AI can help brands reach a wider audience by increasing visibility and fostering conversation.

PR’s Top Pros Talk… Why Protecting Your Brand Matters More Than Ever

 In this episode of PR’s Top Pros Talk, Doug Simon and Melanie Roussell Newman, Chief External Affairs Officer at Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, have an insightful conversation on brand resilience in a highly polarized media landscape. They discuss communications strategy, building trust, and maintaining credibility. Melanie shares how audience-focused messaging helps organizations communicate effectively and respond quickly when issues arise. Support Planned Parenthood: ⁠https://www.plannedparenthood.org/⁠

Making Brands Discoverable in the AI Age

 2026 is the year of AI search discoverability. How can you make your brand more discoverable? In this interview, Angela Miles, host of the syndicated business show, Business First, spoke with Doug Simon, CEO at D S Simon Media, on the growing importance of GEO and how earned media can play a key role. Angie also discussed D S Simon’s launch of the AI-Powered Broadcast Media Tour™. The program aired on 97 stations across…