Ogilvy PR Australia and New Zealand CEO Richard Brett joins the PRovoke Media podcast to discuss his firm's latest Futures Report, which examines key marketing and communications trends gleaned from creativity, cultural and design events in Australasia and beyond. In conversation with PRovoke Media editor Arun Sudhaman, Brett focuses on four trends in particular — altruism, authorship, alchemy and altered states of authority.

Future PR trends — authorship, altruism & more

Formerly known as the Holmes Report‘s Echo Chamber, the PRovoke podcast brings insight and intelligence from the global PR industry. Featuring interviews, analysis and conversation, the weekly show is hosted by PRovoke Media editors Arun Sudhaman, Maja Pawinska Sims & Paul Holmes.

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In this discussion Havas Red CEO James Wright joins PRovoke Media editor-in-chief to discuss how he is rethinking the 21st century network agency model to better adapt and respond to client and talent trends. Wright discusses his work in terms of consolidating Havas Red's disparate agency entities into a cohesive whole, his approach to acquisition, talent and much more, in a wide-ranging conversation that reveals how the PR agency model is ripe for disruption.

Rethinking The 21st Century PR Network

Paul Nolan, COO and co-owner of B2B technology specialist agency CCGroup, talks about neurodiversity in the PR industry and his own late ADHD diagnosis.
 
In this episode of the PRovoke Media podcast, we look at neurodiversity in the PR industry in a conversation between Maja Pawinska Sims and Paul Nolan, COO and co-owner of B2B technology specialist agency CCGroup, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD after a 20-year career in PR. Nolan talks about his diagnosis, the impact on his personal and professional life, his experience of being a neurodiverse leader in PR, and how the industry can better support and embrace neurodiversity.
 
Resources:
Neurodiversity in PR: From Kryptonite to Superpower
PRCA/CIPR Wellness Audit

ADHD & Agency Leadership

In the latest podcast from our partners at PROI, we connected with PR agency founders from around the world who are embracing new technologies from artificial intelligence to virtual reality ,in which we discussed management and economic challenges.

Independent PR Leaders On Strategic Investment In Tech, Talent and More

Paul Holmes is joined by Alison Dasilva and Penny Kozakos from Zeno Group to discuss what stakeholders expect from corporations when it comes to controversial issues—and how new research can help companies address those expectations smartly in an era of increasing political polarization.

Does The ESG Backlash Require A Responsibility Reset?

Description Immerse yourself into an engaging and enlightening discussion about the stakeholder economy, sustainability, and dealing with changing corporate landscapes with the special guest, Lisa Gibby of Nestlé. This episode of Provoke Podcast, produced in conjunction with FGS, sheds light on the role of corporate affairs professionals amidst geopolitical upheaval, rising emphasis on ESG values, and the concept of shared value creation that Nestlé championed. Gain deep introspection into Nestlé’s approach towards maintaining corporate reputation while handling stakeholder criticism and balancing long-term business vision. Also get unique insights in how shared values and purpose influence corporate culture, impacting business purpose and social responsibility. The discussion lifts the veil on critical changes in the governance sector and highlights the importance of engaging thoughtfully with stakeholders in an increasingly consumer-centric world. Hear about Nestlé's consumer relationship strategy, importance of purpose-led initiatives, and the paradigm shift in public relations sector in this episode. The show concludes by discussing the intricate role of authenticity and effective communication in fostering corporate relationships and maintaining a positive corporate reputation. From Nestle's journey of becoming a warmer, authentic organization, to adapting strategies around carbon-neutrality, this episode provides a  comprehensive outlook on future challenges in sustainability, human rights, health, and harnessing AI for issue resolution and problem-solving.

Future PR trends — authorship, altruism & more

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