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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…

PR’s Top Pros Talk… The Evolution of AI in Healthcare

 Doug Simon speaks with John Duffield about the evolving role of AI in healthcare and the patient experience. John explains how a serious heart condition gave him firsthand insight into the healthcare system. John also shares how AI helped him understand complex medical information and navigate recovery following open-heart surgeries. The discussion also highlights how AI can support patients between clinical visits and improve communication with family members.

PR’s Top Pros Talk… Why Communicators Should Embrace AI

 Jon Harris, Executive Vice President and Chief Communications & Networking Officer for Conagra Brands, joins Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, to discuss how communicators can effectively integrate AI into their workflows. Jon explains how AI can be leveraged to better understand and anticipate the needs of reporters. He also emphasizes that understanding AI platforms can drive professional growth.

PR’s Top Pros Talk… The Evolving Role of CSG

 Rachel Henderson Eliff, EVP, Corporate Social Good at ⁠Fenton⁠, discusses the shifting CSG landscape. She emphasizes the importance of organizations taking a stance on issues, focusing on the reasons behind their position and their audience. Rachel also provides practical guidance on how organizations can prepare to speak out authentically in alignment with their values.