Florence Quinn, President and Founder of Quinn PR, offers expert insight into the evolving travel landscape. She shares her advice on how to make travel stories stand out. She also highlights strategies for engaging a broad spectrum of travelers, including luxury consumers.
Richard Dukas, CEO and Founder of Dukas Linden Public Relations (DLPR), emphasizes the importance of strategic media coverage that drives impact for clients. He explains how earned media can deliver extended value when amplified across social media and other owned platforms. Richard also details how the agency consistently secures coverage in top-tier outlets by combining an in-depth understanding of the ever-changing news cycle with strong relationships with producers and reporters.
Rachel Catanach, General Manager and Senior Partner of New York and Boston at FleishmanHillard, talks about the challenges brands face today. She explains how synthetic audiences can be a valuable tool for message testing. She also shares valuable resources companies can use to prepare before launching a campaign.
Tyler Perry, Co-CEO of Mission North, highlights findings from the agency’s annual Brand Expectations Index survey, diving into some of the most pressing issues faced by communicators today: AI and DEI. Tyler explores how AI companies should communicate in a way that builds trust and protects against reputational risk. She also reflects on the role communicators play in driving meaningful change across the industry, particularly with inclusivity and representation.
Mathew Shearman, Global Chair of the Health Practice at APCO, shares key insights from APCO’s Pulse Check Study: “Bridging the Gap: Tackling the Health Trust Challenge in a New Era.” Mathew discusses the role of trust in navigating misinformation. He outlines how organizations can proactively prepare for a range of crisis scenarios. He also highlights the importance of strategic communication in shaping the future of healthcare.