

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi
Eric Chemi
Tech guru and veteran CNBC and Bloomberg journalist Eric Chemi takes on modern business and what it takes to break through from a journalist’s perspective. It’s all about being assertive (!!) in a way that wins friends and nurtures relationships – what we at Bospar have branded “Politely Pushy”. From CEOs, founders and investors, to IT experts, luminaries, and other interesting sorts, Eric delivers straight talk in a relaxed “let’s have coffee” conversation that’s interesting, fast-paced, and fun.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 41min
How AI Realized's Christina Ellwood Is Shaping the AI Adoption Network
AI adoption isn't happening in isolation. If you've wondered how to turn AI from a buzzword into business value, look no further than AI Realized: a global network of enterprise AI adopters.In this episode of Politely Pushy, Christina Ellwood, organizer of AI Realized Summit, shares how this event connects enterprise executives at the Fortune 2000 level to collaborate, learn, and turn insight into action.

Oct 7, 2025 • 39min
Why Online Safety Matters When Anger Sells
The secret to amassing engagement online, especially on social media, is driving divisiveness. Larry Magid, journalist, technology columnist, and President and CEO of ConnectSafely, shares how strengthening online safety is more critical than ever.Tune into this episode as Eric Chemi and Larry discuss the importance of ConnectSafely's organizational mission.

Sep 30, 2025 • 32min
What Do AEO and GEO Mean for Your Brand?
The era of AI has brought about a drastic shift in online user behavior. It's also ushered in a new consideration for elevating your brand across digital platforms.In this episode of Politely Pushy, Jennifer Devine from Freshwater Creative unpacks the nuances, importance, and implementation of SEO, GEO, and AEO.

Sep 25, 2025 • 37min
Meet the Tool Helping Companies Analyze Positioning Across AI Platforms
Introducing Audit*E, a tool that evaluates company presence and content performance across eight major AI platforms, including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Meta AI, Mistral, and DeepSeek.In this special episode of Politely Pushy, Bospar Principal Curtis Sparrer and Freshwater Creative Founder Jennifer Devine discuss a critical challenge businesses face today with the influence of AI-powered search engines. Tune in to learn how Audit*E addresses this challenge, differs from traditional SEO tools, and provides a modern brand management solution.

Sep 16, 2025 • 39min
Securing Funding Coverage With Tomio Geron
Your company's funding announcement is on the horizon. Now what?Seasoned journalist and Bospar Content Director, Tomio Geron, joins Eric Chemi to share best practices for crafting the narrative, including the impact of the funding, and planning your outreach strategy.

Sep 8, 2025 • 48min
The Role of Independent Research Analysts With Jon Arnold
All analysts, by definition, are influencers. But not all influencers are analysts. Eric Chemi welcomes Jon Arnold of J Arnold & Associates. Jon is an independent research analyst with a rich background in marketing and a diverse range of projects spanning telecommunications, technology, energy, transportation, and other sectors.Tune in as Jon shares how companies and leaders can effectively navigate analyst relations and maximize the value of their program.

Sep 2, 2025 • 40min
Predicting the Future With Former Gartner Healthcare Analyst
"I'm not here to report the news. That's the past. The job of the analyst is to predict the future by setting up a framework or paradigm that you want to establish with your readers and clients so they can visualize where the market is and where it's headed."After years of working alongside healthcare organizations, former Gartner analyst Seth Feder shares his insights with Eric Chemi. Looking to succeed in the ever-changing global healthcare ecosystem? Don't miss this episode!

Aug 26, 2025 • 36min
Looking at the Bigger Picture With Blogalyst Peter Radizeski
Next up in the analyst relations series, Eric Chemi introduces Peter Radizeski. Spanning tech and telecoms, Peter has shaped his career from blogging to channel development to consulting.Tune in to hear how Peter has approached helping organizations get from point A to point Z.

Aug 12, 2025 • 40min
Behind the Scenes: The Integrated Communications Strategy for Intel's RealSense Launch
From defying conventional PR tactics to crushing KPIs, the Bospar team navigated Intel's RealSense launch with precision, leading to:2.2 billion reach4X website traffic increase90-day LinkedIn goals hit in 12 hoursCoverage in CNBC, Reuters, TechCrunch, Fortune, and more!Eric Chemi chats with RealSense's Mike Nielsen and the PR and Social Media experts who crafted the winning strategy for this high-stakes spin-out.

Aug 5, 2025 • 36min
Closing the B2B Intelligence Gap With Rich Karpinski From S&P Global’s 451 Research
Under the umbrella of S&P, Rich Karpinski and the 451 Research team are dedicated to delivering real-time analyst insights and consultation for enterprises across IoT, infrastructure, DevOps, and more.In this episode, Bospar's Eric Chemi digs into the art and opportunity of GenAI for market intelligence, the evolution of IoT adoption, and the role of analyst investment.