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Formerly known as the Holmes Report‘s Echo Chamber, the PRovoke podcast brings insight and intelligence from the global PR industry. Featuring interviews, analysis and conversation, the weekly show is hosted by PRovoke Media editors Arun Sudhaman, Maja Pawinska Sims & Paul Holmes.
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Cyber breaches – like the recent DDOS attacks on archive.org and 23&Me – are making headlines more frequently, and the way they are handled in comms terms can have a lasting impact on corporate reputation. In this episode of the PRovoke podcast, Maja Pawinska Sims is joined by Flora Haslam, European technology practice leader at Finn Partners, Richard Hummel, director of threat intelligence at cybersecurity firm Netscout, and Kevin Curren, professor of cyber security at Ulster University, to explore how companies can navigate cybersecurity breaches and incidents to minimise their impact on corporate reputation and trust.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
2024 PRovoke Global Summit Recap
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
In the wake of our PRovokeGlobal Summit, Paul Holmes got together with Drew Warren and Rachel Caggiano from Ogilvy to discuss the dominant themes of the event, from the future of purpose in a politicized environment to the impact of AI on newsrooms and PR agencies—as well as Ogilvy’s big night at the Global SABRE Awards, where it was crowned Global Creative Agency of the Year
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Navigating purpose & ESG in the B2B tech industry
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
In this episode of the PRovoke Media podcast, Maja Pawinska Sims is joined by Richard Smith, co-founder and CEO of fintech Payen, and MikeWorldWide director Conrad Arnavutian, to talk about humanising B2B technology, purpose- and values-driven B2B communications, and how brands and communicators in this sector can navigate the future of sustainability and ESG.
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
"Korean-ness” in PR
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Christina Kim, a former Freuds exec and now corporate PR manager at travel technology firm Yanolja, joins Maja Pawinska Sims on the PRovoke Media podcast to talk about how a blend of speed, quality, and trust has helped Korean brands rise on the global stage. As a Korean who now lives and works in New York, Kim shares how this cultural identity has shaped not just her career in PR but also the global success of Korean brands such as Samsung, Hyundai, LG and K-beauty products.
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
The Rise Of Asian Brands With Burson's HS Chung
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Burson’s Asia Pacific CEO HS Chung joins Arun Sudhaman on his final PRovoke Media podcast, to discuss the rise of Asian companies on the global stage. Chung describes why she believes the latest wave of Asian brands going global is very different from previous generations, and discusses the unique PR and communications challenges that these companies are aiming to address as they look to succeed beyond their home markets.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Avoq Strategic Planning Lead On Data-Driven Decision Making
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
In this episode of the PRovoke Media podcast, Avoq strategic planning leader Dianne Riddle Mikeska takes a wide-ranging look at how the comms industry, with a particular focus on public affairs, is leveraging data in its decision-making process. The far-reaching conversation with PRovoke Media founder Paul Holmes covers topics from the key role tools and technology play in strategic planning to the importance of maintaining people — by way of polling, focus groups and the like — as a central part of the process.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
APCO founder Margery Kraus
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
APCO founder Margery Kraus joins the PRovoke Media podcast to discuss the pioneering consultancy's journey as it marks its 40th anniversary of operations. In conversation with Arun Sudhaman, Kraus discusses the lessons she has learned along the way, the benefits of independence and perils of private equity, and the crucial intersection between politics and business. Kraus also addresses recent protests at the firm's London office, and the broader scrutiny that PR firms now attract in the mainstream media.
Friday Sep 06, 2024
2024 Young Changemakers
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
The Young Changemaker Awards were launched by PRovoke Media and WE Communications in 2022 to celebrate young female communicators from underrepresented groups across North America, UK/Europe and APAC/MEA.
In this podcast, the third class of recipients gather with WE founder/CEO Melissa Waggener Zorkin and PRovoke Media editor-in-chief Arun Sudhaman to discuss their the program's importance, the lessons they are hoping to learn, and their advice for PR industry leaders.
This show features the 2024 Young Changemakers:
- Adina James (UK/Europe), account director, Allison
- Mei Lee (APAC/MEA), senior designer, Retroviral
- Paula Chirinos (North America), SAE, Ketchum
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Stephen Thomas on 'Reputations of Value'
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Former AIA brand and communications head Stephen Thomas joins the PRovoke Media podcast to discuss his new book, entitled 'Reputations of Value: Winning with Corporate Reputations in an Unpredictable World.'
In conversation with Arun Sudhaman, Thomas discusses why and how he wrote the book, which features insights from numerous communications leaders from across the globe. He also explores whether brands can be 'outrage-proofed' in today's febrile environment, where many may choose to remain silent rather than risk a backlash.
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
How Did Our Agency Of The Year Winners Stand Out In a Tough Year For PR
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
PRovoke Media founder Paul Holmes sat down with principals from 2024 Agencies of the Year Chandler Chicco, Day One and The Sway Effect to find out what they did last year — in terms of employee culture, agency marketing, and client relationships — to create success in a challenging environment.
https://www.provokemedia.com/latest/podcast/article/podcast-how-did-our-agency-of-the-year-winners-stand-out-in-a-tough-year-for-pr