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.
Ken Kerrigan, Senior Vice President and Co-Lead of the Business & Professional Services Practice at The Bliss Group, and Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, engage in a compelling conversation about PR trends. They discuss how local TV news remains a trusted and highly effective media outlet for reaching audiences. Ken emphasizes the critical factors communicators should consider before launching a campaign. He also opens up about his passion for shaping the…
Roger Bolton, Former CEO of the Arthur W. Page Society and Doug Simon, Founder & CEO of D S Simon Media, engage in a thoughtful conversation about effective leadership practices. With so much external pressure to take a stand on every issue, Roger explains why companies should focus on staying true to their core values. He shares his collaborative approach to decision-making, ensuring that everyone in the organization is working toward a shared vision.…
Sean Layton, Executive Vice President of Earned Media at Zeno Group, shares key trends shaping the media landscape and Zeno’s strategy for looking beyond legacy media for great opportunities. He explains how to select the right spokespeople and messaging considerations.
What’s ahead for communicators in 2025? We asked 14 of PR’s Top Pros to share their key insights in this episode of What To Watch for in 2025.
Shauna Keough, President of U.S. Public Relations at Syneos Health, shares how she applies behavioral science to build stronger client relationships. Shauna emphasizes the importance of understanding key factors like risk and work-life balance to gain deeper insights into client mindsets. Shauna also explains how she leverages these insights to strengthen her partnerships and drive success.
