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Josh Moed is a Marketing Specialist at D S Simon Media. D S Simon Media is a recognized innovator in broadcast public relations and the creator of the industry’s first AI-Powered Broadcast Media Tour™.
Josh is a graduate of The University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Josh is committed to creating strategic, results-driven marketing initiatives that elevate brand visibility and strengthen audience connection in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.
Stories by Josh Moed
| • | How AI Is Changing How Health Stories Are Found
(Healthcare PR)Mon., Apr. 20, 2026 In a recent conversation about the evolving media landscape, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with Campbell O’Connor, Group Director, Media & Engagement at Real Chemistry, about how AI is influencing media relations and healthcare communications.
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| • | AI Is Reshaping Earned Media, and PR Pros Need to Adapt
(Artificial Intelligence)Mon., Apr. 13, 2026
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| Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, and Adeena Fried, Executive Vice President of Health & Wellness at HAVAS Red, discussed how AI search, large language models, and evolving newsroom workflows are changing the value, and the lifecycle, of earned media. |
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| • | How the Answer Engine Economy is Reshaping PR
(Artificial Intelligence)Tue., Mar. 31, 2026
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| As AI platforms become a primary destination for information, PR professionals have an exciting opportunity to enhance how visibility is earned, measured, and sustained. In a recent “PR’s Top Pros Talk…” podcast episode, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, and Erik Carlson, President and CEO of Notified, explored what this shift means. |
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| • | How Brands Can Stay Visible in the Age of AI
(Branding)Tue., Mar. 10, 2026
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| From prompts to purchases, AI is shaping consumer behavior. Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, and Sarah Evans, Partner and Head of PR at Zen Media, reveal how PR pros can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. |
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| • | The Essential Steps to Networking
(Career Advice)Mon., Mar. 9, 2026
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| On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, welcomed back Monique Kelley, Associate Professor of the Practice at Boston University’s College of Communication, to discuss her book Redefining Networking: How to Lead with Your Unique Value and why she believes it’s time to rethink what networking really means. |
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| • | How Brands Earn Loyalty That Lasts
(Branding)Thu., Mar. 5, 2026
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| On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon spoke with Theresa Bertrand, Head of Strategy at Zeno Group, about the firm’s Brand Love and Demand study and why emotional connection is driving sustained growth in 2026. |
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| • | Building Trust in a World of Misinformation
(Healthcare PR)Thu., Feb. 26, 2026
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| On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with Melanie Roussell Newman, Chief External Affairs Officer at Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund about how communications plays a central role in protecting the Planned Parenthood brand while ensuring patients, supporters, and policymakers stay informed and engaged. |
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| • | Why Earned Media's Power Is Growing in 2026
(Earned Media)Mon., Jan. 26, 2026
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| On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with Sean Layton, Executive Vice President of Earned Media at Zeno Group, about AI, earned media, and emerging platforms redefining how reputation is built and where influence truly lives. |
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| • | The Evolution of AI in Healthcare
(Healthcare PR)Mon., Jan. 12, 2026
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| On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with John Duffield, health futurist and patient survivor, former SVP of technology experience at Omnicom Health about an extraordinary journey redefining what’s possible across the healthcare ecosystem. |
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| • | How Corporate Social Good is Evolving
(CSR - Corp. Social Responsibility)Fri., Dec. 5, 2025
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| On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with Rachel Henderson Eliff, EVP of Corporate Social Good at Fenton, about how companies can lead with purpose, communicate authentically, and strengthen trust in a challenging environment. |
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