PRSA SV #FridayForum Podcast
PRSA Silicon Valley #FridayForum is the go-to podcast for the PR Tech community. In 2025, join host Mark Lewis as he interviews the region's top communicators for insightful conversations on the local PR scene, insider tips and motivational stories from the many corners of our communications field.
Episodes
43 episodes
#FridayForum: Meghan Fintland on all things C—cyber, crisis and comms
Meghan Fintland runs PR at the cybersecurity firm Rubrik. We hear how she finds motivation in causes close to her heart and cuts through tech jargon by focusing on the human element in storytelling. She also discusses expanding channels for tho...
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#FridayForum: Tara Thomas on blurring lines between marketing, comms, being a CMO and CEO
Tara Thomas wears many hats, some of them at a C-suite level and some of them counseling those at the top. She specializes in marketing and events, and in this episode Tara talks to us about what it takes to run a small business, how to get int...
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#FridayForum: Jazmin Eusébio on the state of DEI comms, overcoming shyness
Jazmin Eusébio credits the Jonas Brothers for her career, and she’s spent that career building community. As a DEI comms specialist, Jaz talks about the complicated times for that area and gives advice for young practitioners who want their voi...
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#FridayForum: Mike Sanchez on AI infrastructure & the art of promoting unorthodox products
AMD's Mike Sanchez explains why promoting cannabis and AI chips actually have more in common than you'd think. Plus, you'll hear how flashcards and a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia taught him invaluable lessons in strategy and tactics ...
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#FridayForum: Jeannie Entin on VC comms, vibe coding & our chapter’s lookahead
Jeannie Entin (our chapter president) kicks off the Friday Forum reboot. We learn about communications in the venture capital world, talk about helpful AI agents and get a preview on what’s to come this year for PRSA. Lin...
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#FridayForum Returns!
Friday Forum is back! We're here for the summer bringing you podcast-exclusive content with interviews from some of Silicon Valley's most fascinating communicators. New episodes every Friday, starting July 11.
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: “Salary Negotiation Strategies for PR Professionals”
PRSA-SV #FridayForum: “Salary Negotiation Strategies for PR Professionals”PRWeek’s PR/Talent Salary Survey revealed that 22% of PR pros changed jobs in the past year, and 79% increased their salary with their new role. L...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: From College to Communications - September 23
Making the leap from college to a communications career can be daunting. Whether you’re a communications major with multiple internships under your belt nearing graduation, an undeclared first year student, or looking to make a mid-career switc...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: How I Got Here: BOCA CEO & Founder Kathleen Shanahan
How I Got Here: BOCA CEO & Founder Kathleen Shanahan“How I Got Here” #FridayForum, PRSA Silicon Valley hosts Board Member and BOCA Communications CEO and Founder Kathl...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: Elevating ESG Impact through Strategic Communications
#FridayForum: Elevating ESG Impact through Strategic Communications In boardrooms, on earnings calls, in company-all-hands and customer meetings—stakeholders at every turn are demanding more action from companies on everything f...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: A Day in the Life: Agency & In-House
PRSA-SV #FridayForum: A Day in the Life: Agency & In-House Is agency experience needed to succeed in an in-house role? What is the difference between going straight to agency and going in-house? Whether you’r...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: Purpose Under Pressure
During this insightful #FridayForum, Allison+Partners EVP of Purpose Whitney Dailey unpacks Purpose Under Pressure, a new study released jointly by Allison+Partners, Carol Cone ON PURPOSE and The Harris Poll. ...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: Summer 2022: Recruiting in Today's Era
Thinking about taking on your next role? Uncertain that you are ready in today's job market?Learn from experts Brooke Kruger, of recruiting firm KC Partners, Kathleen Shanahan, Founder BOCA Communications about what ...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: The Latest in Consumer Trends for 2022
PRSA SV #FridayForum: The Latest in Consumer Trends for 2022How we shop, eat, and consume goods has changed forever since the pandemic. Consumers and brands alike are leveraging the newest technologies to create the ultimate expe...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: Resume Building: What Employers are Looking For
PRSA-SV #FridayForum: Resume Building: What Employers are Looking ForJob openings in the U.S. have hit record levels with 11.5 million available roles according to new government data. What does this mean for jobseekers? It’s t...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: Finding Mentors and Getting Value from the Relationship
PRSA Silicon Valley helps students and professionals find mentors and connect with other PR professionals in many ways. Hear from mentees-turned-mentors Mega Jewell (VP of Social at Bospar) and Odalys Jasmine Garcia Arce (Events P...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: “Earning Social Trust in the Attention Economy”
Take a listen to the PRSA Silicon Valley #FridayForm which explores how public relations professionals can calibrate their social media strategy – and their clients’ mindsets – to earn trust and win in the attention economy. ...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: Diversity 101 and DE&I Case Studies
Listen to our #Friday Forum panel of nationally credentialed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experts for an in-depth discussion of the current state of diversity in the public relations field. The panel will include three ...
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75th #FridayForum PRSA SV -- 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer: Trust in Technology
PRSA SV -- April 8th our 75th #FridayForum. Take a listen as Margot Edelman, General Manager for Edelman's Bay Area Hub and Dan Susong who leads Edelman’s U.S Tech Sector discuss Trust in Technology -- Edelman Trust Barometer.&nb...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: Job Hunting Strategy, Resources and Support
In this #FridayForum workshop series for new PR and communications professionals, PRSA-SV Board Member Jazmin Eusébio, a senior AE at Highwire PR; Charlene Gage, Senior Manager at Hotwire; Luther Jackson,...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: From TV to Agency, Meet the Leaders of Bospar
PRSA-SV #FridayForum of March 11 is all about what it's like to work at Bospar, the high-growth award-winning “politely pushy” tech public relations agency. Board Member Aarti Shah talks with Curtis Sparrer and Team a...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: How I Got Here -- Fireside Chat with Visa VP Stacey Zolt Hara
How I got here: Get to know Stacey Zolt Hara, the Vice President and Head of Global Employee & Executive Communications at Visa. Stacey drives cohesiveness, culture and engagement for Visa's 21,000 emp...
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PRSA-SV #Friday Forum: Strategic Job Prospecting with Informational Interviews
If you’re considering your next career move, but not sure which direction to go in, informational interviews can help you get a feel for different fields, organizations and roles you might consider. We’re not talking about the kind of interview...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: A Cycle of Distrust: Results of 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer
A Cycle of Distrust: Results of 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer#FridayForum Event by PRSA Silicon ValleyPRSA Silicon Valley and Edelman present, "A Cycle of Distrust...
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PRSA-SV #FridayForum: Disinformation and Misinformation
The spread of disinformation is one of the greatest reputational risks for businesses today according to 87% of executives. Listen to this roundtable discussion with a team of experts who’ll share best practices and provide valuable advice for ...
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Season 2022
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