
The PR Podcast
The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators to share ideas and strategies to tell impactful stories that make a difference. Host Jody Fisher has spent 30 years in news, first as a radio reporter and anchor in New York City and then in PR representing clients across a variety of industries including healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast.
Latest episodes

Aug 28, 2023 • 29min
143. Kathleen Lucente, founder & CEO, Red Fan Communications on B2B and turning hits into dollars
Kathleen Lucente is CEO & founder of Red Fan Communications, an integrated public relations and marketing strategy and advisory firm for B2B technology companies. Lucente leads a team of proven senior consultants who work with clients to support strategic business goals, growth acceleration, and preparing for funding, merger, acquisition, or IPO.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity that drive business goals. Host Jody Fisher is the founder of JodyFisherPR and works with 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.

Aug 21, 2023 • 32min
142. Liliana Pertenava, Axxilion and VisaBoost, on launching and elevating profiles
Liliana Pertenava is a global PR executive, startup advisor, and entrepreneur, leading Public Relations, Branding & Strategic Communications for tech companies and finance venture capital at Axxilion. Liliana's strategies have earned global coverage in elite media like Forbes, CNN, and Bloomberg. She is an active contributor to Entrepreneur US and offers valuable insights into the evolving business world.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about 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.

Aug 14, 2023 • 35min
141. Lauren Kleinman, Founder, The Quality Edit on "Performance PR"
Lauren Kleinman is a mother, serial entrepreneur, and trailblazer in media and publishing. She is the founder of Dreamday where she coined the term “Performance PR," combining traditional PR with affiliate marketing to drive data-driven results. Lauren also co-founded a second company, The Quality Edit, a modern media company that curates the internet’s best brands with lower Customer Acquisition Costs and higher Return on Ad Spend. Prior to those experiences she was part of the founding team for the iconic vitamin brand Ritual and held roles at companies like StartEngine and Scopely.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about 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.

Aug 7, 2023 • 28min
140. Kaitlyn Barclay, Founder & CEO, ScoutLab on LGBTQ Inclusion and "Do The Right Thing" PR
Kaitlyn Barclay is co-founder and CEO of Scout Lab, with clients that include Wix.com, Adidas, Venmo. Prior to ScoutLab, Kaitlyn was on the founding team of fitmob, a fitness subscription, which sold to ClassPass in 2015. She’s an advisor to female-run organizations like Super Mush and JourneyOne Ventures, as well as an angel investor in women and BIPOC-led companies like Hey Jane, Quinn, Snaptrude, and Workstream. She volunteers with Do The Werq, an organization with a mission to increase queer creativity and share of voice in the advertising industry, and is spearheading the first census for LGBTQ+ marketers and advertisers. She’s been recognized as a Forbes Next 1000 and AdWeek’s 2022 Pride Stars, and her writing has also been featured in McSweeney’s, Glamour and Fast Company.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about 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.

Jul 31, 2023 • 32min
139. Bonnie Taylor, Talent Resources, on Celebrity Partnerships
How did Ben Affleck (and Jennifer Lopez) come to star in that Dunkin' commercial? Bonnie Taylor of Talent Resources spills the tea and more in this insightful episode. Hear about how you can leverage working with celebrities and other talent in your PR efforts.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about 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.

Jul 24, 2023 • 31min
138. Carmen Fields, Author, "Going Back to T-Town"
Carmen Fields is a career PR professional and an Emmy Award-winning broadcast news journalist. She used her PR and storytelling talents on her new book, "Going Back to T-Town: The Ernie Fields Territory Big Band," which brings us the untold story of her father, Ernie Fields, a highly influential jazz musician who made significant contributions during the earliest days of jazz and swing.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about 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.

Jul 17, 2023 • 32min
137. Claire Mason on Global Thought Leadership
Claire Mason is the Thought Leadership Publicist working with founders, coaches, and solo entrepreneurs to their grow visibility, credibility, and opportunity pipelines using her proven LinkedIn and media strategies. She has landed clients in Forbes, CNBC, and Wall Street Journal, and earned her own bylines in The Guardian, Marie-Claire, and The Sunday Times. Her work has been showcased as an example of best practice by HubSpot and she’s a regular contributor to Business2Community (USA), Digital Doughnut (UK), Thrive Global (USA), and CoFounders Town (India), where she writes on how content marketing can move the needle for B2B brands.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about 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.

Jul 10, 2023 • 28min
136. Barrie Cohen, BC Public Relations on Positive PR
Barrie Cohen is CEO of BC Public Relations based in Denver, where she and her firm guide clients in crafting strong and authentic stories for brands founded on creativity, customization, and collaboration. Her passion for positive publicity and storytelling has created countless opportunities for her clients including features in Cosmopolitan, Muscle & Fitness Magazine, Huffington Post, and more. She’s worked with large private practice physician groups, small business owners, as well as World Champion MMA Fighter Georges St-Pierre.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about 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.

Jul 3, 2023 • 35min
135. Heather Wagner Reed, CEO, Juice Consulting
Heather Wagner Reed is the Founder + CEO of Juice Consulting, a boutique PR and marketing firm based in Austin TX that was just named "Austin’s Premiere PR and Marketing Agency" by SPIN Magazine. She's worked with clients including Gloria Gaynor and Erykah Badu. Before starting Juice in 2007, Heather was Senior Product Manager for Beyoncé, handling her day-to-day management and global marketing coordination for five years as part of Music World Entertainment/Sanctuary Records. In 1999, she was named an “Honorary Alumna” of the MBA program at Nyenrode University where she handled PR and alumni relations. During her time abroad, she picked up some Dutch and French and became well-versed in working with a variety of cultures. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about 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 healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profits. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast.

Jun 26, 2023 • 30min
134. Dr. Kerry O'Grady on Getting an Education in PR
Dr. Kerry O’Grady is an associate professor of public relations and communications based in New York City. She’s been teaching for 14 years and currently is working at Columbia University, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and Campus.edu, to name a few. A Self-described savage truth-teller and fearless advocate of PR education, she helps universities with systemic improvement and updating curricula to meet employer needs. A thought leader and sought-after pundit, she’s frequently featured in the media discussing the realities of the PR profession. She is passionate about preparing the next generation of practitioners for success in the field.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about 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.