AI and storytelling are reshaping the world of public relations. Discover how Salient PR’s Justin Mauldin is redefining the PR landscape for tech startups and cybersecurity firms — leveraging AI, creativity, and senior-level expertise to deliver impact in an evolving media world.

In this episode of The Digital Shift, we dive into how Justin built a fast-growing PR agency that doubled revenue this year, plans another 100% growth next year, and continues to merge AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude into daily operations to scale intelligently. From remote team management to early-stage startup storytelling, this conversation uncovers what it takes to stand out in a noisy, fast-moving market.

Key Highlights:

💡 Why timing your PR two months before a launch maximizes success

🤖 How AI is transforming content creation and media placement

🚀 Doubling revenue while maintaining boutique quality and client care

💬 Balancing workload and quality with a fully remote team

🌍 PR trends in tech, cybersecurity, and startup ecosystems

📈 Website relaunch strategies to boost conversion and brand presence

If you’re a founder, marketer, or tech executive, this episode reveals the modern blueprint for growing brand authority in the age of AI and attention.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmauldin/

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00:00 – Inside the Mind of a Modern PR Maverick

00:00:50 – Justin’s Background & Founding Salient PR

00:04:40 – Agency Operations & Media Adaptation

00:16:00 – Client Focus: Tech & Cybersecurity

00:20:30 – Communication & Storytelling Challenges

00:29:40 – Balancing Workload & Team Efficiency

00:32:30 – Website Relaunch & Growth Goals

00:35:10 – Scaling Smart: Client Selectivity

00:36:40 – Improving Proposal Processes

00:44:50 – Integrating AI for Competitive Advantage

00:47:00 – When to Start PR Engagement

0:49:25 – Final Thoughts: The Future of PR

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