Meet the NextUP Co-Hosts

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Tel: 212.736.2727 news@dssimonmedia.com NextUP is a new video series produced by D S Simon Media and Ragan Communications featuring young leaders in communications. Every NextUP episode gathers advice and experiences through conversation from professionals with under ten years of experience in the industry. Watch the NextUP series here. Meet the NextUP Co-Hosts Sarah Joyce is an Account Executive for Client Services at D S Simon Media. She supports both the sales and marketing teams. She graduated…

Next Up

NextUP – Promo Video

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 D S Simon Media is excited to announce NextUP, a new series produced by D S Simon and  Ragan Communications and PR Daily, featuring the young and bright trailblazers in communications. Watch the promo video here to learn more.  

Mark Weiner

PR’s Top Pros Talk: Mark Weiner

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 How can communicators use research to set communications objectives that are reasonable, meaningful, and measurable? Understand their communications objectives? And, once they’re set, how do communications professionals apply what they learn to meet or beat those objectives? Mark Weiner, Chief Insights Officer at PublicRelay, recommends conducting an Executive Audit to uncover the often-hidden value equation that senior executives apply to evaluate PR value and performance. He also recommends proactive research to inform communications decisions…

David Barkoe

PR’s Top Pros Talk: David Barkoe

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 How can communicators form a sustainable PR strategy? David Barkoe, CEO and Founder of Carve Communications, emphasizes that agencies should focus on long-term campaigns and opportunities, rather than simply relying on the “big” tentpole press opportunities. David also explains his unique process of measuring the value of media placements.

Michael Kaye

PR’s Top Pros Talk: Michael Kaye

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 How can communicators build strong relationships? Michael Kaye, Associate Director of Global Communications at OkCupid, discusses the value of introducing yourself with your pronouns and how to empower your most authentic and confident self. Michael also highlights how OkCupid has led the charge for expanded inclusion for LGBTQ+ daters, and how other companies have followed suit. Michael includes advice to viewers on how to utilize all of their platforms to boost and connect with…

David Warschawski

PR’s Top Pros Talk: David Warschawski

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 What are the benefits of working with start-ups? David Warschawski, Managing Director of W Ventures and Founder and CEO of Warschawski, discusses how he utilizes his agency’s marketing and communications skills to build revenue and drive employee engagement. David also reveals his pet peeves about the communications industry and suggestions on how to make it better.