The PR Podcast

Peter Haskell is a veteran radio reporter in New York City for WCBS-AM Newsradio880 and has covered just about every major news story here in the last 30 years. A gentleman newsman, he is able to tell complicated stories in mere syllables. He recently retired from his career in radio for a very specific reason and he wanted to come on the show to share his perspectives on it. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast.

Jaclyn M. Tacoronte is an award-winning marketing and public relations professional with more than 20 years of experience in both agency and client-side settings, serving Fortune 500 companies including Canon, Puma, Harley-Davidson and Proctor & Gamble.  She is the CEO & President of JMT Media, LLC., a New York certified M/WBE marketing, public relations and design firm that specializes in small business marketing and the non-profit sector.  As a Founding Board Member of the Minority Women in Business Association of Staten Island, and member of multiple community councils, she has a passion for her local community and helping small businesses and non-profits get their message to clients.  The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast.

Craig Allen is Chief Meteorologist at WCBS-AM/880 where he has been preparing listeners in the NYC area for the elements for more than 40 years. He’s an Emmy award winner and most recently picked up first place for best weathercast from the Journalists Association of New York.  He’s also a familiar face on TV.. working at News12, WNYW-TV, WPIX-TV and more.  The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast.

Hitting episode 100 calls for a celebration.. but in four weeks I just couldn't execute the episode I had rattling around my head! So instead, you get this: a sincere thank you from a grateful host and a promise to keep bringing you the best interviews I can. Thanks for being a loyal listener! 

Monica Morales is a six-time Emmy Award-winning reporter for PIX11 News in New York City where she has covered all forms of breaking news. In the last several years she has been a voice for social justice with her “Monica Makes It Happen” show on WPIX and on the PIX11 Facebook page. Since 2016, Monica has visited more than 200 housing developments where she has fixed hundreds of homes and helped restore the heat, hot water, and/or gas to more than 75 buildings. She’s also the recipient of numerous accolades including Ellis Island Medal of Freedom and was named one of El Diario Nueva York’s 2022 Latinas of Distinction for her work in the Hispanic community. Her Ted Talk in 2020 on how “Moms Make It Happen” focused on the women in communities who are champions of change.     The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast.

Debbie Elicksen is a writer, publicist, and female pioneer in the National Hockey League and Canadian football. As a sports reporter, she has interviewed more than 3,000 professional athletes and written thousands of articles for the Calgary Herald, NBC Sports and the Associated Press. She’s also helped authors publish more than 150 books, including a few bestsellers, and has personally written and published 16 of her own books. She is the host of the Locker Room For Growth Podcast where I was a recent guest and she’s a regular contributor to the #PRLunchHour on Twitter spaces. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast.

We're taking a break from our regular guest schedule for another Reddit Public Relations Q&A with host Jody Fisher! Answering questions including how to get a job at a big PR agency, the importance of internships and tips on starting your own PR business!  The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast.

What is it about relationships? And why are they so important in PR? Ross Wallenstein is a 20 year veteran of New York politics and public relations agencies. He founded Wall to Wall Communications to create and execute specifically tailored plans designed to work across industries, regions, and market sectors and focuses on earned media, thought leadership, crisis communications, public affairs and more. Ross has been recognized by City & State newspaper as one of the “Long Island Power 100,” and a “Rising Star” in NYC politics. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast.

Jonathan Supranowitz is Director of Communication for the Greenwich Public Schools in CT, where he manages communications strategy, public relations and community relations issues, and serves as liaison to the Board of Education. He spent the bulk of his career as the Vice President of Public Relations for the New York Knicks basketball team and led the PR strategy and response team there. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun.  Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @ThePRPodcast.

Jolene Travis is Executive Director, Public Relations and Editorial Communications at Pratt Institute, where she has worked to develop visibility campaigns that inspire diverse audiences and elevate public awareness through consistent messaging, storytelling, media outreach, brand/marketing, and more. She is the winner of national recognition by PR Daily's Awards, Reputation/Crisis Category, and moderated “Spotlighting the Arts,” a panel discussion featuring beat reporters at the CIC/AASCU conference. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun. Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals.  Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @ThePRPodcast.