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Stories and Strategies with Curzon Public Relations

Welcome to Stories and Strategies, the world’s most listened to Public Relations podcast according to Podchaser, Goodpods, and data from Rephonic on public relations, communications, and marketing.

Hosted by award-winning PR professionals Doug Downs in Canada and Farzana Baduel in the UK, this weekly podcast offers you bold ideas, sharp insights, and honest conversations about the future of public relations, strategic communications, and marketing.

Every Tuesday, we release a new 20-minute episode packed with practical takeaways for PR professionals, communication strategists, and marketing leaders around the world. Whether it’s earned media, brand storytelling, digital communications, or navigating AI and behavioral science, we go beyond the surface and ask the questions that matter.

Stories and Strategies doesn’t do puff pieces or profiles,  we dive into the real issues facing the global PR, marketing and comms industry with guests who are actively shaping it. Our episodes are trusted by listeners in over 100 countries.


Follow now and join a worldwide community of public relations, marketing, and communications professionals driving the industry forward — one story at a time, every Tuesday.

                             

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
23 minutes
Episodes
204
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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A Close Examination of Each of the Major Social Media Channels in 2024

A Close Examination of Each of the Major Social Media Channels in 2024

This episode examines the current state of each of the big social media channels.

Which platforms are the most used? Which ones are we engaging the most on? Where are content creators sinking their en…

00:24:57  |   Sun 28 Apr 2024
The Rise of Virtual Influencers and Global Engagement

The Rise of Virtual Influencers and Global Engagement

Frankie is the dinosaur that went digital.

The emergence and impact of virtual influencers can be seen in the United Nations' innovative climate change awareness campaign featuring a dinosaur named Fr…

00:24:49  |   Sun 21 Apr 2024
Exploring the Agile Framework for Communications

Exploring the Agile Framework for Communications

In his new book Engage with Impact, Nicholas Bruneau uses interviews and case studies from the UN, EU, World Bank and nonprofit organizations to demonstrate the power of agility in corporate communic…

00:21:02  |   Sun 14 Apr 2024
Beyond the Script: Effective Customer Service Communication

Beyond the Script: Effective Customer Service Communication

In today’s competitive market, exceptional customer service is not just a luxury but a crucial element for business success. With the rise of digital interactions over traditional shopping experience…

00:29:24  |   Sun 07 Apr 2024
Setting the Rules: Why and How to Regulate AI in Public Relations

Setting the Rules: Why and How to Regulate AI in Public Relations

What are the rules? 

In an era where artificial intelligence is revolutionizing communications and marketing, this episode dives into the critical conversation about the impact of AI, the void of form…

00:24:48  |   Sun 31 Mar 2024
The Power of Podcasts for Developing Brand Affinity

The Power of Podcasts for Developing Brand Affinity

Tyler Chisholm is the CEO of a leading marketing firm and the creative force behind a popular Calgary-based podcast that shines a spotlight on local leaders and innovators.

In this episode Tyler shar…

00:25:51  |   Sun 24 Mar 2024
The Strategic Storyteller

The Strategic Storyteller

Stories capture imagination and can entertain but they’re most powerful when they also serve a strategic purpose.

In this episode, Doug, and Mike Nachshen dive into the profound impact of narrative a…

00:21:35  |   Sun 17 Mar 2024
The Legal Implications of Employee Reviews

The Legal Implications of Employee Reviews

In this episode we’re cross-examining a recent warning from Canada's Competition Bureau that has businesses buzzing and reevaluating their online review strategies. The Bureau has put the spotlight o…

00:23:12  |   Sun 10 Mar 2024
The Ukrainian PR Army

The Ukrainian PR Army

For the past 2+ years nights have been tense in Kyiv and throughout Ukraine.

Julia Petryk, one of the co-founders of the Ukrainian PR Army joins us one evening to share what life is like now and the …

00:26:15  |   Sun 03 Mar 2024
The Evolution of Royal PR

The Evolution of Royal PR

Managing public relations for the British Royal Family is an intricate world, particularly now amidst the backdrop of King Charles III's health concerns. Two people who’ve been very close to that wor…

00:21:56  |   Sun 25 Feb 2024
PRovoke Media Asia-Pacific Comms Leader Study

PRovoke Media Asia-Pacific Comms Leader Study

The third edition of the Asia-Pacific study by PRovoke Media flags Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) as a key driver behind rising optimism and budgets for communications leaders.…

00:20:47  |   Sun 18 Feb 2024
How to Forgive and Accept an Apology

How to Forgive and Accept an Apology

Last week we had a look at how to make an apology when you should – and why most apologies are just awful. But there’s another side to that human interaction – forgiveness. Accepting an apology. An a…

00:22:49  |   Sun 11 Feb 2024
Saying Sorry: Why is it so Hard?

Saying Sorry: Why is it so Hard?

There are a lot of apologies out there. And a lot of them only serve to make things worse.

“I’m sorry if you were offended”
“We’re sorry if what we said was misunderstood”
“The situation is regrettable”

00:23:21  |   Sun 04 Feb 2024
Muck Rack’s 2023 State of Marketing and PR Leadership Report

Muck Rack’s 2023 State of Marketing and PR Leadership Report

The report shows two-thirds of senior leaders say they would describe their role as both marketing and communications but there’s a clear shift happening toward marketing.

More focus on brand awarene…

00:22:06  |   Sun 28 Jan 2024
Challenging the Status Quo in PR Metrics

Challenging the Status Quo in PR Metrics

Historically, our approach to setting objectives and evaluation criteria has been organizational-centric. What is the company trying to achieve? What behavioural changes are needed by our key audienc…

00:24:23  |   Sun 21 Jan 2024
Exploring the Myths of Body Language Analysis on TV and YouTube

Exploring the Myths of Body Language Analysis on TV and YouTube

In March 2021 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave an interview to Oprah Winfrey that was absolute gold for fake You Tube body language experts. Some said it was a significant moment when she touched …

00:26:10  |   Sun 14 Jan 2024
The Double-Edged Sword of Generative AI and Why it’s Part of a Broader Problem for Public Relations

The Double-Edged Sword of Generative AI and Why it’s Part of a Broader Problem for Public Relations

There may be an emerging overreliance on generative AI in marketing and public relations. While artificial intelligence can enhance efficiency and creativity, it shouldn't overshadow fundamental mark…

00:20:35  |   Sun 07 Jan 2024
FEED DROP – Learning Real Communication With Your Kids

FEED DROP – Learning Real Communication With Your Kids

This is a FEED DROP of an episode of the Parenting and Personalities Podcast

Imagine your child still hasn’t cleaned their room although you’ve asked them to numerous times. You probably don’t need t…

00:33:10  |   Sun 24 Dec 2023
How to Communicate – When People Won’t Evacuate

How to Communicate – When People Won’t Evacuate

Hurricanes, floods, wildfires. Depending on where you live there are times when authorities tell you it’s in your best interests to leave your home. This gets people to safety and creates necessary r…

00:24:48  |   Sun 10 Dec 2023
Coaching Politicians to be Better Communicators

Coaching Politicians to be Better Communicators

Politicians, like any public figures, sometimes make verbal slips or misspeak, leading to memorable and often humorous moments. Here are a few notable examples:

George W. Bush: Known for his malapropi…

00:21:13  |   Sun 26 Nov 2023
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