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Conversations about public relations and reputation management and why they matter. Whether you're a seasoned communications professional or just finding your feet, this podcast is a space to learn, reflect, and grow. Hosted by Joanne Smith of Pillar9, and content strategist Francois Rank of 2BFrank, Echoes and Influence explores the trends, disciplines and moments that define communications today. Through interviews with leading voices in the field, it offers insight into the impact of public relations and reputation management and why these practices matter in business today.
Russel Wasserfall Media hosts Echoes & Influence, a business show with 20 episodes published.
In this episode of Echoes & Influence, Jo and Franki unpack the growing tension between editorial integrity and commercial survival in modern media. From advertorials and sponsored content to boosted posts and paid partn
In this episode of Echoes & Influence, Jo and Franki unpack the growing tension between editorial integrity and commercial survival in modern media. From advertorials and sponsored content to boosted posts and paid partn
In part two of our conversation with Annelee Murray, we shift focus from the field to what comes after it, unpacking how players build sustainable careers beyond rugby. From personal brand to long-term thinking, she expl
In this first of two conversations, Annelee Murray reflects on more than two decades shaping the voice and identity of the South African Springbok Rugby team. From inside the changing room to the press room, she unpacks
In this episode of Echoes & Influence - the first of Season Two - Jo and Franki discuss how and why the revenue models in PR agencies or communications businesses work. Balancing staffing with strategy and practical need
In this episode of Echoes and Influence, Jo and Frankie unpack the complex world of cause campaigns and cause marketing. They explore how brands can support social issues authentically, when to get involved, and why genu
In this episode of Echoes and Influence, Jo and Frankie dive into the tricky world of celebrity spokespeople. From Gwyneth Paltrow’s headline grabbing appearance for Astronomer to infamous endorsement missteps like Kylie
On this episode of Echoes & Influence, we speak with Tokiso Molefe, a seasoned communications professional and digital strategist, about the rapid pace of change driven by AI in the communications space — and the ethical
On this episode of Echoes & Influence, we speak with Sarah Gooding, PR and communications leader based in Gauteng, about the transformative impact of AI on the communications industry. From content creation to strategy,
In this episode of Echoes & Influence, we speak with Rob Rose and Sarah Buitendach from Currency — South Africa’s newest business journalism platform. They share how Currency aims to redefine financial storytelling, fost
In our second session with Donald Kau, Head of PR & Communications at the V&A Waterfront, he explains how layered planning — from traffic choreography to tenant coordination and real-time messaging — keeps Cape Town’s bu
In this episode of Echoes & Influence, we speak with Rob Rose and Sarah Buitendach from Currency — South Africa’s newest business journalism platform. They share how Currency aims to redefine financial storytelling, fost
In this episode of Echoes & Influence, we speak with Rob Rose and Sarah Buitendach from Currency — South Africa’s newest business journalism platform. They share how Currency aims to redefine financial storytelling, fost
Donald Kau, Head of PR and Communications at Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront, is a seasoned storyteller shaping one of South Africa’s most loved destinations. This week on Echoes & Influence, we chat to Donald about ho
We were so excited when Sharon Piehl agreed to join us on the show.
Conversations about public relations and reputation management and why they matter. Whether you're a seasoned communications professional or just finding your feet, this podcast is a space to learn, reflect, and grow. Ho
Conversations about public relations and reputation management and why they matter. Whether you're a seasoned communications professional or just finding your feet, this podcast is a space to learn, reflect, and grow. Ho
Storytelling is an essential part of what we do as communications professionals. Building a narrative around a brand or personality through storytelling is what we do, but how does it work? How do we construct and tell s
Storytelling is an essential part of what we do as communications professionals. Building a narrative around a brand or personality through storytelling is what we do, but how does it work? How do we construct and tell s
Alan Arguile is considered by many - especially Jo and Franki - as the finest crisis management practitioner working in the industry locally. He joined us to share his thoughts on what constitutes a crisis and how to man
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