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Last Updated: Mon., Dec. 15, 2025 @ 5:14 pm

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How Power Is Shifting in PR

Mon, Dec. 15, 2025

By Peter Harris

Peter HarrisWe’ve arrived at an inflection point in the public relations industry, where the momentum is shifting from PR conglomerates to smaller specialists that embrace change and integrate new technologies quickly.

The Decrease of Courage in Leadership

Fri, Dec. 5, 2025

By Ken Jacobs

Torod B. NeptuneAre communications leaders acting as the conscience of their organizations? Torod B. Neptune is concerned they've yielded that position to pragmatism.

Why Leaders Need A Funny Bone

Mon, Nov. 10, 2025

By Ken Jacobs

Tony D'AngeloTony D'Angelo, Department Chair at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, is shaping the next generation of communicators. In this episode of Taking the Lead, he shares lessons on trust, collaboration, and developing true leaders, not just top performers.

Why Authenticity Matters More Than Ever

Thu, Nov. 6, 2025

By Suchi Sherpa

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Paul Cohen, Founder & CEO, Attention Comms.
On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with Paul Cohen, Founder and CEO of Attention Comms, about what it means to build purpose-driven communications in 2025 and how authenticity, values, and leadership shape modern PR.

How PR Can Claim a Seat at the Executive Table

Fri, Oct. 24, 2025

By Suchi Sherpa

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Tara Smith, Mng. Partner, Voxus PR
On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, spoke with Tara Smith, Managing Partner at Voxus PR, about the strategies that help communicators rise to influential business leaders.

Kessler and Mahdavi Join O'Dwyer's PR Experts Directory

Thu, Oct. 23, 2025

By John O'Dwyer

Rachel Borek Kessler & Pardis MahdaviRachel Borek Kessler, earned media specialist focused on healthcare, and Pardis Mahdavi, educator and former university president, have joined O’Dwyer’s online directory of hundreds of PR experts sorted by 40 specialties and counting.

The Kind of Leaders Who'll Shape PR's Future

Tue, Oct. 21, 2025

By Ken Jacobs

Tina McCorkindalePR’s future will be shaped by leaders who stand with conviction on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, embrace AI responsibly, and combat misinformation, explained IPR's Tina McCorkindale on latest Taking the Lead podcast.

Treating Mental Health As A Business Imperative

Thu, Oct. 2, 2025

By Ken Jacobs

Christina StokesIn this episode of Taking the Lead, Rubenstein's Christina Stokes discusses why mental health must be treated as a business priority, how DEI fuels stronger teams and better results, and the unexpected leadership lessons she has carried from her mentors and her background in music.

The Key to Growth Is Already Rooted in Your Business

Wed, Oct. 1, 2025

By Liz Kaplow

Liz KaplowWith return-to-office challenges, rising employee turnover, rapid technological advancement and mounting pressure on leaders to authentically communicate and inspire their teams, it’s important to proactively approach the topic of culture as a business-critical conversation.

Storytelling Still Reigns in an Evolving PR Landscape

Fri, Sep. 19, 2025

By Suchi Sherpa

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Lori Rosen, Pres., Rosen Group
Lori Rosen, President of Rosen Group, joined the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, hosted by Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, to reflect on her 40-year career in communications.

Building a People-First Culture That Drives Success

Fri, Aug. 15, 2025

By Suchi Sherpa

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Meghan Kelleher, Founder & CEO, Corner Market Communications

Joining Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, on the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Meghan Kelleher, Founder and CEO of Corner Market Communications, described her leadership philosophy in clear terms: put people first, and the rest will follow.

Sieli and Cabrera are Latest PR Experts Featured by O’Dwyer’s

Thu, Aug. 14, 2025

By John O'Dwyer

Renee Sieli & Daisy CabreraRenee Sieli, founder and CEO of ERPR Group, and corporate communications consultant Daisy Cabrera are the most recent additions to O’Dwyer’s online directory of hundreds of PR experts sorted by 39 specialties and counting.

Prove It With Action

Fri, Jul. 11, 2025

By Ken Jacobs

Rochelle FordDr. Rochelle Ford, Page Society CO, on why building trust that lasts requires consistency, honesty, and proving one's values through action.

Productizing Your Secret Sauce

Fri, Jun. 20, 2025

By Starr Million Baker

Starr Million BakerAdvancements in AI are making the execution of work (your “what”) less valuable and impactful strategy even more valuable.