PR 360

Global Results Communications

PR 360 is a weekly podcast that brings together the brightest minds in public relations, communications, and media to discuss the topics and trends you need to know about. From C-Suite executives and social media experts to top tech innovators and award-winning journalists, PR 360 delivers engaging conversations that transcend traditional PR talk to explore the ever-evolving intersection of business and media. Get practical insights on topics ranging from AI and cybersecurity to crisis communication, brand reputation, and more. Join us each week as we uncover the diverse forces shaping the future of communications. Produced by Global Results Communications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4D AGO

    Going Solo in PR, Unlocking Brand Stories and Booking Podcasts with Adam Belmont

    Adam Belmont is the founder of A to B Strategies, a communications consultancy where he merges his big-agency experience with the nimbleness of a solopreneur. He’s also “The Podcast Guy” who helps his clients get booked on top-tier shows. In this episode, Adam recounts his journey from agency work to creating his own consultancy. He also shares how to craft compelling brand stories, the art of podcast pitching, and the importance of authenticity in social media content. Key Takeaways: - Adam's transition from agency life to independent consulting - Crafting compelling brand stories - Effective podcast pitching strategies Episode Timeline: 0:45 Introduction and Tod Perry's background 2:25 Adam Belmont's background and expertise 3:30 Adam met his wife on JDate 4:50 Motivations for going independent 7:25 Work-life balance and location flexibility 8:30 Adam Belmont's biggest success as a solo act 10:00 Building a trusted network of collaborators 13:00 How Adam helps clients book on top podcasts 15:00 The value of long-form storytelling in podcasts 16:30 Discovering a brand's story 19:00 Creating scroll-stopping social media content 22:30 Adam's thought leadership philosophy  25:20 Analyzing the McDonald's CEO burger incident This episode’s guest: • Adam Belmont on LinkedIn • A to B Strategies on LinkedIn Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:  https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us! •Join the conversation by leaving a comment! •Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  2. MAR 25

    The Power of Collectives: Reshaping the Agency Economy with Jason Flack

    Jason Flack is the CEO and Founder of Collective OS, which connects firms with vetted partners so they can win more opportunities, offer more services, and capture more revenue—without hiring or more overhead. He's a serial entrepreneur, focused on helping agencies foster real, meaningful connections that create win-win scenarios for all. In this episode, Jason discusses how trusted partner networks are reshaping agency operations, enhancing flexibility, and leveraging AI for competitive advantage. Key Takeaways: - The rise of collectives and trusted partner networks - How AI is changing the agency landscape - How collectives allow agencies to be flexible Episode Timeline: 1:15What are collectives and why are they important? 3:00The benefits of pre-built relationships and seamless onboarding 5:00Factors driving the rise of collectives in the agency space 6:25The impact of AI on agency models and services 7:25How Collective OS matches agencies with synergistic partners 9:27The role of AI in partner matching and collaboration 10:55Typical users of Collective OS and their agency sizes 12:20Gaps in services and emerging client needs 14:00 Can agencies still brag about using AI? 17:12The origin story of Collective OS 20:45Why agencies are shrinking and the shift towards specialization 24:25Jason's thought leadership and insights This episode’s guest: • Jason Flack on LinkedIn • Collective OS's website • @FlackThought on X Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:  https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us! •Join the conversation by leaving a comment! •Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  3. MAR 11

    Exciting Developments in Space Exploration with Rodrigo Schmitt

    Rodrigo Schmitt holds a PhD in Space Systems Engineering from Purdue and leads Stellerian’s commercialization strategy as Chief Commercial Officer. He specializes in translating complex mission needs into clear offerings, building partnerships across defense and commercial space, and driving customer discovery, pricing, and go-to-market strategy for on-orbit operations. He's also the co-founder of RocketPy, a widely used Python-based rocketry simulation library. In this episode, Rodrigo shares the latest on space exploration, rocket simulation, and his unique experiences from backpacking the Grand Canyon to analog Mars training missions.  Key Takeaways: - Developments in space exploration - How RocketPy helps engineers simulate launches - How Rodrigo balances entrepreneurship and science Episode Timeline: 00:00Introduction to Rodrigo Schmitt 1:50Tod is learning about astrophysics 2:45Backpacking the Grand Canyon 5:55Exciting developments in space exploration 7:00Legal and ethical aspects of space resources 8:00AI's role in space 11:20Star trackers and space navigation using stars 13:07RocketPy: Rocket simulation and safety in space competitions 15:35RocketPy's future 18:40Mars Mission desert research stations 21:40How Rodrigo finds balance between entrepreneurship and science This episode’s guest: • Follow Rodrigo Schmitt on LinkedIn • RocketPy's website and Instagram • Stellerian on LinkedIn • Purdue's Mars analog research facility Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:  https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us! •Join the conversation by leaving a comment! •Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  4. MAR 4

    From Community Engagement to Crisis Communication with Matt Levinson

    Matt Levinson is a seasoned communications strategist with over 30 years of experience in public relations and journalism. Since joining O'Connell & Goldberg PR in 2000, Matt has brought his expertise to a variety of agency clients, including national real estate companies, celebrity resort and restaurant openings, and universities. Matt is also the current Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Florida Retail Development Council and serves on the Board and Governance Committee for Path to College, a nonprofit dedicated to helping driven, low-income students achieve their college dreams. In this episode, Matt shares insights on crisis communication, community engagement, and the evolving landscape of public relations. Key Takeaways: - Crisis communication best practices - The impact of AI and ChatGPT on PR - Matt's belief in community involvement  Episode Timeline: 0:00Introduction to Matt Levinson and his background 1:35Matt's passion for Liverpool FC 3:30Liverpool's rivals 4:50Trip to Liverpool during COVID-19 and its timing 7:30Overview of O'Connell and Goldberg PR 8:55Digital transformation in PR: From media pitching to AI 10:50The importance of press releases and digital outreach in modern PR 12:50Community work and real estate development in Florida 17:00Path to College: Supporting low-income students in higher education 20:20Balancing community service with a busy professional life 22:20Crisis communication lessons: Acting swiftly and calmly 25:15Handling emergencies: The importance of accurate information and calm leadership This episode’s guest: • Matt Levinson on LinkedIn • O'Connell and Goldberg PR Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:  https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us! •Join the conversation by leaving a comment! •Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  5. FEB 25

    Confronting the 'Hollow Man' Crisis with Kenyada Meadows

    Kenyada Meadows is the founder of the Executive Parent Company and has over 25 years of experience leading risk and compliance teams on Wall Street. As an executive coach, he teaches how to maintain high performance without becoming a "Hollow Man," a leader who looks successful on the outside but feels empty on the inside. On this episode, he discusses his new book: The New Alpha: Be Three Times the Leader Through Balance, Not Dominance, the importance of work-life balance, and the tell-tale signs that someone is likely to commit fraud.  Key Takeaways: - What is the "Hollow Man" crisis? - How to be a sustainable leader - Red flags for fraud Episode Timeline: 00:00Introduction to Kenyada Meadows 1:30Becoming a sustainable leader 3:00How burnout led Kenyada to make big changes 6:20Understanding the Hollow Man Crisis 8:20How men are dehumanized 10:30Addressing the Hollow Man Crisis 13:40How Tod's parents affected his career approach 15:15The problem of gender imbalance 18:45The importance of present parenting 21:00Nonverbal communication and building trust 23:20The Harvard three-step trick to likability 24:45Red flags for fraudsters This episode’s guest: • The New Alpha: Be Three Times the Leader Through Balance, Not Dominance on Amazon • Kenyada Meadows on LinkedIn • Executive ParentCompany's website Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:  https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us! •Join the conversation by leaving a comment! •Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  6. FEB 18

    Tapping into Cultural Power with Danielle Mileno from M&C Saatchi

    Danielle Mileno is a seasoned communications executive with over 20 years of experience driving brand equity and reputation for premier global companies, and is currently the Managing Director and Head of Consumer PR at M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment North America. On this episode, she discusses the rising popularity of Formula 1 among luxury consumers, the importance of building authentic relationships in micro communities, and the role of cultural power in effective PR strategies.  Key Takeaways: - F1's appeal to luxury consumers - Cultural power is about shaping what people care about - Current state of PR Episode Timeline: 1:20Introduction to Danielle Mileno and her love of sports 2:40Danielle's work with Manchester United 4:45What's happening these days at M&C Saatchi? 5:45The rise of F1 and its appeal to luxury consumers 8:45Navigating a fragmented media landscape 10:15Building authentic relationships in micro communities 12:35Finding the right influencers for brand authenticity 14:50The amazing appeal of Shaquille O'Neal 17:35Cultural power should be the ultimate KPI 19:35Tying cultural power back to the bottom line 21:30PR is all about relationships 23:00Danielle's thought leadership philosophy This episode’s guest: • Danielle Mileno on LinkedIn • M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment North America • M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment North America on Instagram Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:  https://pod.link/1496390646 Contact Us! •Join the conversation by leaving a comment! •Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
5
out of 5
15 Ratings

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PR 360 is a weekly podcast that brings together the brightest minds in public relations, communications, and media to discuss the topics and trends you need to know about. From C-Suite executives and social media experts to top tech innovators and award-winning journalists, PR 360 delivers engaging conversations that transcend traditional PR talk to explore the ever-evolving intersection of business and media. Get practical insights on topics ranging from AI and cybersecurity to crisis communication, brand reputation, and more. Join us each week as we uncover the diverse forces shaping the future of communications. Produced by Global Results Communications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.