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In this solocast, On Top of PR host Jason Mudd discusses how public relations drives awareness, credibility, trust, and demand to create measurable business outcomes beyond media coverage.

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Five things you’ll learn from this episode:

1. Why organizations should measure PR by business outcomes instead of media outputs

2. How awareness can remove growth barriers for great products and services

3. Why earned media builds credibility that influences customer behavior

4. How visibility creates demand through real-world business examples

5. What marketing leaders should ask when evaluating PR performance

Quotables

“Organizations invest in PR because they want business results.” — @jasonmudd9

“The game didn't change; awareness changed.” — @jasonmudd9

“Awareness gets attention, credibility earns trust, and trust influences behavior.” — @jasonmudd9

“Public relations isn't magic, but when it's aligned with business objectives, it can be a powerful driver of business outcomes.” — @jasonmudd9

“Awareness influenced credibility. Credibility influenced demand, and demand influenced business outcomes.” — @jasonmudd9

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Additional Resources:

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5 ways PR can generate buzz for your business

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Recorded: June 15, 2026

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