The PR Week

Barbara Hunter, founder and namesake of Hunter PR, was one of the true pioneers of the PR industry in the years after World War II — and even more remarkable, she did so while often being the only woman in the room. She talks about acquiring an agency, founding another — and the occasional three-martini lunch in the “Mad Men” era — on the latest edition of The PR Week podcast. Also on the agenda, the top marketing and communications news of the week: - Olympics week one, and medal-worthy campaigns and partnerships; - Risque and safe Deadpool & Wolverine marketing; - Publicis acquires a creator marketing firm, and much 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

Devika Bulchandani, a renowned CEO recognized for her innovative work at Ogilvy and a prominent figure at the Cannes Lions Festival, discusses the evolving landscape of public relations. She emphasizes Ogilvy's legacy of creative strategy and holistic marketing through successful campaigns like CeraVe. The conversation also touches on the role of social media in political engagement, the benefits of integrated communication strategies, and insights into the latest trends in marketing, including brand safety and crisis management.

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Matt Neale, CEO of Golin. The Interpublic Group agency CEO is fresh off big wins at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, including the first win by a PR agency in the PR Lions, for The Misheard Version for U.K.-based retailer Specsavers. Neale talks about his firm’s award-winning work and weighs in on the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including corporate America’s response to the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, the start of the Olympics, PRWeek’s Power List and much 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 latest guest on The PR Week podcast is none other than Weber Shandwick Collective CEO Gail Heimann. Heimann made news of her own this week when Weber announced she will step down in November, to be replaced by agency president Susan Howe. Why is this fall the right time for a leadership transition? Heimann talks about that and much more, including the origin story of the Cannes Lions-winning Edible Mascot campaign and her thoughts on the presidential election on the latest edition of The PR Week. Plus the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including Finn Partners’ acquisition of a Paris agency and the PRWeek US Awards 2025 opening for entries.  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 latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Richard Edelman, global CEO of the largest agency in the world, who was eager to praise the performance of his firm, and that of rivals, at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Edelman explains how his firm changed its strategy at Cannes and why he believes PR agencies are uniquely positioned to succeed at the annual festival. In non-Cannes news, he discusses his agency’s financial performance in its fiscal year, acquisition targets, President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance and many other topics.  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

This episode explores the challenges and opportunities of scaling creativity within business. We’ll discuss the importance of learning and development for supporting creative ideas, investigate the idea of ‘continuous creative development’ and recap the inspiring creativity and insights coming out of Cannes. This podcast is for anyone interested in leveraging creativity in a business context.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: @PRWeekUS Receive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

With the European Championship and Copa America underway and the Olympic torch traveling to Paris, it’s very much the summer of sports. Who better to join The PR Week podcast than Bret Werner, president of MikeWorldWide and a veteran of activations at sporting events from soccer tournaments to the Super Bowl?Werner also discusses lessons learned from starting and selling an agency and his favorite work from Cannes — and much 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

Join us to explore current trends impacting healthcare public relations, focusing on how these are shaping health equity initiatives, as well as traditional and digital media landscapes. Featuring expert insights from Real Chemistry thought leaders, you’ll hear share actionable advice and innovative strategies to more effectively reach audiences and achieve communications milestones.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: @PRWeekUS Receive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

Everyone has to be an influencer these days. It’s not enough to have a good idea. A good product. To write a good book. To start a company. To be a journalist. You have to be more than that. To cut through the noise, to make an impact, to be noticed, you have to have ‘influence.’ Relevance. You have to know how to be social, to craft social content that people engage with. 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: @PRWeekUS Receive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

Discover how to transform everyday moments into powerful brand activations, from local book bans to a viral news interview and innovative date night experiences. We’ll explore the strategies behind leveraging organic content and consumer behaviors to drive engagement and brand loyalty.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: @PRWeekUS Receive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek