Burson, DGA chiefs on ‘essential’ party conferences
Party conference season is almost upon us – and this week’s episode of PRWeek’s Beyond the Noise podcast looks at why public affairs and comms professionals should get involved.Joining PRWeek UK editor John Harrington are Nick Williams, executive chair of international and public affairs at Burson London; and Katherine Morgan, a partner at DGA Group who leads the London public affairs team and is head of Europe public affairs.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.Our guests this week discuss why party conferences are important for public affairs and PR professionals, how they have evolved over recent years, and their expectations for the 2025 conference season.They give their take on Reform UK’s conference on 5 and 6 September, which is expected to generate great interest amid a surge in support for the Nigel Farage-led party.The opposite is expected to be true for the Conservative conference – although our guests explain why it’s still important to attend.Williams and Morgan talk about their agencies’ plans for the different conferences. And they offer advice for newcomers about how to make the most of the ‘Glastonbury of the political calendar’.The duo also offer their take on this week’s comms reshuffle at Downing Street, which has seen the return to No. 10 of Portland Communications founder Tim Allan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘GEO could kill or save the PR industry’ – PRWeek podcast
What are the biggest opportunities for PR to influence AI search results? PRWeek’s latest Beyond the Noise podcast delves into the topic.Our guests this week are Ashley Wallace Jones, vice president of integrated marketing at PAN Communications; and Paul Stollery, co-founder and creative director at Hard Numbers.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.On this week’s episode, the guests discuss Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) – the next iteration of SEO, hailed by some as a “goldmine” for PR.Interviewed by PRWeek UK’s deputy news editor Evie Barrett, the pair share their predictions for AI-search optimisation’s impact on the PR industry in years to come, and how those who haven’t yet started working in GEO can begin to do so.They also discuss PR’s use of AI more broadly, explaining how the industry could currently be in an “AI hype cycle”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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M&A return ‘an opportunity for PR’ – with Kekst CNC, H/Advisors Maitland
PRWeek’s latest Beyond the Noise podcast looks at the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market and the big trends comms professionals should know about.Our guests both work in M&A for major consultancies: Oliver Mann, a partner in Kekst CNC’s London office, and Finlay Donaldson, associate partner at H/Advisors Maitland. They join PRWeek journalists Siobhan Holt and John Harrington this week.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or on your favourite platform.Our guests examine how the global M&A market has changed throughout 2025, especially in response to President Trump’s tariffs and other geopolitical shifts.They discuss how important M&A work is at their agencies, how this has changed over the past couple of years, and whether they plan to add extra services to serve clients who are looking at deals.PR’s relationship with investor relations and the appetite for stock market flotations and private equity sales are also put under the microscope. And the comms professionals offer their predictions for M&A for the rest of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to pitch to journalists in 2025 – PRWeek podcast
How can PR pros work better with journalists? PRWeek’s latest Beyond the Noise podcast episode finds out.Our guest this week is Steph Spyro, deputy political editor and environment editor at the Daily Express, who joins PRWeek’s John Harrington (UK editor) and Evie Barrett (deputy news editor).Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.On this week’s podcast, the journalists discuss how their roles have changed in recent years, including the decline of print and the impact of artificial intelligence.They talk about what they like, and don’t like, about how comms pros handle media relations in 2025. Topics covered include how they like to be contacted; the importance of speedy responses and subject-area expertise; the use of embargoes; and how AI is being used.The trio offer their top tips for PR professionals to work well with journalists. They also give predictions for the future of the media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is live music now too controversial for brands? Music PR gurus on PRWeek podcast
Esteemed entertainment PR figures Alan Edwards and Richard Dawes are the guests on this week’s Beyond the Noise podcast.This week, PRWeek sits down with Alan Edwards, founder of Outside Organisation – who has handled PR for David Bowie, Prince, Michael Jackson and The Spice Girls – as well as Richard Dawes, managing director and co-founder of DawBell, who works with artists such as Oasis, Dua Lipa and Elton John.Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen in the browser above or on your favourite platform.Speaking to PRWeek UK editor-in-chief Danny Rogers and deputy news editor Evie Barrett, the duo discuss 2025’s live music boom – covering highlights such as the Oasis reunion tour and Glastonbury.They weigh up the comms opportunities and risks of music festivals, discussing the plethora of crises that have hit the headlines in recent weeks, and give their take on whether controversy can be considered a positive opportunity from a PR perspective in the current climate.Other topics discussed include the mounting pressure on musicians to take political and environmental stances, and how brands can authentically form partnerships with artists at live music events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A panel of industry experts discuss the issues the latest news and hot topics you need to know in PR and communications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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