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.
The first episode of our series “How PR is Promoting AI” features Chris Hook, Senior Group Director of Communications and Marketing at Cadence Design Systems. Chris describes how he tested the messaging for the launch of the first AI powered supercomputer for design. Chris also shares how communicators can effectively tell stories about AI being used in products and services.
Laura Brusca, Chief Communications Officer at Forbes, discusses her team’s strategies for success when promoting and protecting the brand. Laura talks about her involvement with New York Women in Communications. Laura also explains the important role of relationship-building.
Steve Hirsch, CEO and Co-Founder of Hirsch Leatherwood, shares his insights on how top-of-the-funnel content can make a big impact on clients, audiences, and stakeholders. He discusses what makes a successful communications leader and what to look for in new hires. Steve also shares the importance of messaging.
Brandi Sims, Founder & CEO of Brandinc PR, shares her top tips for creating a winning collaboration between a celebrity and a brand. Inspired by her own internship experience, Brandi discusses how she started a program to help others break into the industry. Brandi also emphasizes the importance of being a mentor as well as a mentee.
Jen Fuhrman-Kestler, Managing Director of Health Services at Ketchum, discusses how the changing health ecosystem will affect communications. Jen shares the importance of keeping audiences front of mind when collecting and analyzing data. Jen also talks about some of the trends health communicators might see throughout 2024.