The D S Simon Media mission includes sharing best practices with the PR community. Our award-winning podcast “PR’s Top Pros Talk…” features conversations with industry leaders. Its 300+ episodes have been featured in a top industry trade publication. We are currently the 11th ranked PR podcast according to monitoring firm Million Podcasts.
Rina Foster, CEO and Founder of 84 Communications, talks to Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, about how AI is impacting risk management. She shares expert guidance on protecting your reputation, preparing for potential crises, and managing fear with confidence.
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.
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.
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/
Sean Layton, Executive Vice President of Earned Media at Zeno Group, discusses the communications trends shaping the year ahead with Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media. He explains how AI-driven search results are impacting earned media strategy and emerging media’s important role in the mix.