Episodes

Welcome to the PR Masters Podcast, your go-to source for insights and stories from the forefront of the public relations industry. I'm your host, Art Stevens, managing partner of The Stevens Group, and in today's episode, we're honored to host Phil Nardone, the driving force behind PAN Communications. Nardone shares his journey into public relations and how he built a successful agency with a focus on shared values, exceptional work ethic, and work-life balance. He discusses the importance of e...

Welcome to the PR Masters Podcast, your go-to source for insights and stories from the forefront of the public relations industry. I'm your host, Art Stevens, managing partner of The Stevens Group, and in today's episode, we're honored to host Rick French, the driving force behind French/West/Vaughn, an agency that's become a beacon of success and innovation in the PR world. Rick's journey from launching a dynamic agency to shaping it into a home for blue-chip clients and a nurturing environment...

We welcome a distinguished guest on episode #81 - Sir Martin Sorrell, Founder and Executive Chairman of S4 Capital plc. In this exclusive interview, Art Stevens delves into the mind of a marketing and advertising visionary, exploring Sir Martin's insights on the current state and future of public relations (PR). As a pioneer in the industry, Sir Martin's vast experience results in a captivating discussion that spans his journey from WPP to his current venture, S4 Capital.

Jon Iwata, a distinguished figure with a 35-year career at IBM, including roles as the global marketing and communications leader and chief brand officer, is the special guest on the PR Masters Series Podcast. Recognized for leading IBM's digital transformation and elevating its brand value to the second most valuable globally, Jon now serves as an Executive Fellow at the Yale Center for Customer Insights, directing the Data & Trust Alliance and contributing to various organizations in areas lik...

As a pioneer in the public relations field, Tom Coyne has established Coyne Public Relations as a powerhouse in the industry. Join us as we delve into his remarkable journey and gain valuable insights into the strategies that have propelled him to the summit of the PR profession. The Stevens Group is pleased to host this podcast, whose mission is to bring to PR, digital/interactive, and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s ...

Paul Dyer is a visionary business-builder, a trusted advisor to the C-suite, and a champion of social media marketing. The Stevens Group is pleased to host this podcast, whose mission is to bring to PR, digital/interactive, and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Paul Dyer, CEO of Lippe Taylor.

From our host, Art Stevens...“I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Fay Shapiro and CommPRO these past four years and hosting the PR Masters Podcast Series. We’ve had the unique opportunity to interview close to eighty leaders and legends in the PR industry and share their views on the state of the PR profession. Not to be outdone, the new season is starting off with a bang. We’re privileged to start it off with Jen Prosek whose firm Prosek Partners has grown dramatically over the past ...

Liz Kaplow is a visionary entrepreneur, a trusted advisor to the C-suite, and a champion for communications practitioners across every industry. The Stevens Group is pleased to host this podcast, whose mission is to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Liz Kaplow, Founder and CEO of Kaplow Communications.

Patrick Ford has earned recognition as a public relations leader, innovator and passionate advocate of diversity, equity and inclusion. In 2016, IPR chose Pat as the 19th recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Medal, its highest award, which “honors PR professionals who have made major contributions to the practice of public relations…. while living the values of integrity, humility, commitment and stewardship.” In 2014, he received the Plank Center’s Milestones in Mentoring Legacy Award, which “...

Valerie Di Maria has earned recognition as a communications and marketing leader and executive coach in both the corporate and agency worlds. As an advocate for the public relations profession, she was influential in starting the PR Council, the industry’s trade association, and was a member of its Client Advisory Board. She is a member and former Trustee of the Page Society, the preeminent organization for CCOs, and co-led the task force that produced Page’s “The Authentic Enterprise,” a defin...

Larry Parnell has played as much of a role as to how public relations is being taught on both the undergraduate and graduate levels in colleges and universities as anyone in the world of academia. The Stevens Group is pleased to host this podcast, whose mission is to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Larry Parnell, Associate Professor & Program Director, Masters in St...

The Stevens Group is pleased to host this podcast, whose mission is to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Rosanna Fiske.

Michael Steele is a game changer. His views on where our country is headed can be heard on various TV talk shows, including Meet the Press, Face the Nation and others. His candid observations on the state of our nation can now be heard on interview number 71 of the PR Masters Podcast series. Michael Steele is a former Lt. Governor of Maryland and chairman of the Republican national Committee. He has been a visible force in helping to persuade the nation that some of our better days are behind u...

About the PodcastThe Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for more than two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Stewart Hall, CEO & Managing Partner of Public Policy Holding Company Inc. About Our GuestStewart Hall is CEO & Managing Partner of Pu...

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for more than two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Eric Mower, Chairman, & Chief Executive Officer, Mower. About Our Guest Eric Mower has guided the privately-held Mower (formerly Eri...

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for more than two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Helen C. Shelton, Global Chief Diversity Officer at Finn Partners. About Our Guest Helen C. Shelton is the Global Chief Diversity Of...

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for more than two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Jeffrey Sharlach, Founder and Chairman of JeffreyGroup About Our Guest Jeffrey Sharlach is Chairman of JeffreyGroup, the Latin Americ...

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for more than two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Robert L. Dilenschneider, Founder and Principal of The Dilenschneider Group. About Our Guest Robert L. Dilenschneider formed The Dil...

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for more than two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Ben Chodor, pioneer of online communications resources. About Our Guest Entrepreneur, Author, Founder of Stream57 acquired by West Co...

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman. If the word “legend” applies to anyone at all in the world of public relations, it truly applies to Richard E...

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Barbara Way Hunter, Founder of Hunter Public Relations. About Our Guest Barbara Way Hunter was founder of Hunter Public Relations, a New York ...

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Grace Leong, CEO & Partner, HUNTER. About Our Guest Grace Leong is a passionate advocate for the modern practice of integrated marketing commu...

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is Jim Weiss, Chairman + Founder, Real Chemistry. When Art Stevens headed LobsenzStevens, a top independent New York PR agency in the nineties, hi...

The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for two years now. This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession. Today’s special guest is John D. (Jack) Bergen Managing Partner, The Bergen Partnership.