The PR Week

Mark Penn, MDC and Stagwell principal, joined PRWeek’s Frank Washkuch and Diana Bradley to chat about inauguration day; White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki’s first briefing and the Biden team's comms strategy. Plus: Penn discusses the MDC-Stagwell merger, lessons from working within holding companies and possible acquisitions.  AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket!  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

They also discussed the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer, Pumpkin Pet Insurance’s “indoguration” event, Pfizer’s vaccine confidence campaign, the PRSA naming Linda Thomas Brooks as CEO and more.  AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket!  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

The trio also discusses the legacy of PR legend Howard Rubenstein, PRWeek's feature with comms leader Kristal Howard of Kroger and Ketchum’s hiring of Neera Chaudhary. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket!  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

She and PRWeek editors Frank Washkuch and Steve Barrett discuss the PR of the State of the Union and Iowa caucus drama, Ray Day's move to Stagwell Group, Publicis Groupe's 2019 results and more. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket!  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

She joins PRWeek's Steve Barrett and Frank Washkuch as they discuss the biggest PR news this week, including Xerox's storytelling team, DeVries Global’s merger with Canvas Blue, Salesforce preparing for an agency review, Covered California's new PR AOR and a study scrutinizing PR's effectiveness in pitching journalists. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket!  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

Gail Heimann talks with PRWeek's Steve Barrett on what the future of PR looks like and the need for left-and-right brain talent, whom she calls "cerebrally ambidextrous." AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket!  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

The group also sound off on Johnson & Johnson's half-a-billion-dollar settlement; Popeye's CMO recruitment efforts; the elevation of Arby's and Chobani's CMOs to new roles; and Tim Bell's legacy as Margaret Thatcher's PR man. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket!  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

Paul also takes on the diversity and inclusion problem in PR. Given what he considers PR's poor track record, he wants everyone to "stop looking to our industry" for answers.Plus: Hellmann's shoutout at the Oscars, the CIA's headscratching tweets about "Black Panther," Robert Kraft's legal problems, and Michael Cohen's testimony in front of Congress. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket!  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

The group also talks about the PRWeek Awards shortlist and Hall of Fame, David Albritton's new role at GM Defense, French/West/Vaughan acquiring a stake in AMP3, the launch of ICF Next, Amazon hiring SKDKnickerbocker, and Wendy's weighing in on Fortnite. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket!  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

The trio also discussed Disney's merger with 20th Century Fox, Google landing at the top of a Reputation Institute study, a senior-level departure from Burson Cohn & Wolfe, Hill+Knowlton's separation from SJR, and Kekst joining forces with sister Publicis firm CNC. AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket!  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek