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Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

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About this Podcast:

Tech guru and veteran CNBC and Bloomberg journalist Eric Chemi takes on modern business and what it takes to break through from a journalist’s perspective. It’s all about being assertive (!!) in a way that wins friends and nurtures relationships – what we at Bospar have branded “Politely Pushy”. From CEOs, founders and investors, to IT experts, luminaries, and other interesting sorts, Eric delivers straight talk in a relaxed “let’s have coffee” conversation that’s interesting, fast-paced, and fun.

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What is Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi about?

Tech guru and veteran CNBC and Bloomberg journalist Eric Chemi takes on modern business and what it takes to break through from a journalist’s perspective. It’s all about being assertive (!!) in a way that wins friends and nurtures relationships, what we at Bospar have branded “Politely Pushy”.

Who hosts Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi?

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi is hosted by Eric Chemi. The show has published 145 episodes to date.

What has Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi covered recently?

Recent episodes include "From Clicks to Unread Emails: Looking at the Numbers Behind a Journalist's Process With Andy Medici" (20 October 2026, 36 minutes), "Seeing Beyond the AI Hype: What It Takes to Tell a Story Reporters Actually Care About" (29 September 2026, 35 minutes), and "Shooting for Excellence: The Thoughtful Process That Led to Bospar's 300 Award Wins" (22 September 2026, 27 minutes).

How often does Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi publish?

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 145 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi?

Booking probability for Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi are Marketing, Advertising & PR and Business & Management Consulting. Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi has a business audience.

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Eric Chemi hosts Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi, a business podcast with 145 episodes published.

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  • Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

    From Clicks to Unread Emails: Looking at the Numbers Behind a Journalist's Process With Andy Medici

    Oct 20, 202636 min

    National reporters get between 100 and 200 pitches every single day. These range from great pitches they want to write about, to emails that have the vague impression of being a pitch, with no concrete information. Andy...

  • Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

    Seeing Beyond the AI Hype: What It Takes to Tell a Story Reporters Actually Care About

    Sep 29, 202635 min

    So many articles treat AI as magic. However, that approach doesn’t fly with reporters. In this episode, Eric Chemi speaks with veteran journalist and Bospar AI Strategy Analyst and Content Director, Clint Boulton, to...

  • Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

    Shooting for Excellence: The Thoughtful Process That Led to Bospar's 300 Award Wins

    Sep 22, 202627 min

    In this episode, Eric Chemi is joined by Bospar's Curtis Sparrer, John Ward, and Bospar's first client, Priti Khare to discuss the 300 award wins Bospar has under its belt, after winning 5 PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards last...

  • Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

    Retrofit or Reimagine: Blaine Mathieu on Surviving the Agentic AI Surge

    Sep 15, 202634 min

    Every company claims to have an AI strategy. Blaine Mathieu says that's hardly the point. In this episode, Eric Chemi sits down with Blaine, founder of the River Group and author of "The River Doesn't Wait," to unpack...

  • Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

    The Smart Response: How Bospar Helped Smarty Own the Tariff Moment

    May 12, 202624 min

    At the 27th annual PRWeek Awards, Bospar won Best in Financial Communications for its campaign with fintech platform Smarty, “How Smarty Owned the Tariff Moment.” The campaign prevailed over finalists that included Citi...

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    Thinking Strategic with Global PR Leader Cliff Edwards: Why PR Matters for Companies of Every Size

    May 5, 202635 min

    Behind every "disruptive" and "innovative" product or service is a team of expert communicators who fuel the company's story and break through in a competitive market. Mastery of storytelling is a must-have for...

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    Queer Joy is Resistance: Winning Big for the LGBTQ+ Community

    Apr 28, 202638 min

    During the 27th annual PRWeek Awards, Bospar and San Francisco Pride celebrated winning Best in Community Relations for the "Queer Joy is Resistance" campaign. This campaign underscored the nonprofit's 2025 theme and...

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    Reshaping Corporate L&D Through the Lens of Analyst Josh Bersin

    Feb 11, 202636 min

    AI has been the main character in every conversation across every layer of business. This year, industry analyst Josh Bersin proposes a shift in AI's role: from an individual productivity tool to a tool for problem...

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    Preparing for Tech Conferences With a PR and Marketing Partner

    Feb 3, 202634 min

    Award season and conference season go hand-in-hand. In the PR world, CES signals the beginning of another exciting event calendar. Eric Chemi is joined by Bospar's Emily Roberts and Caroline Kamerschen to explain why...

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    Reddit, Credibility, and the Future of B2B PR in the Age of AI

    Jan 27, 202639 min

    Where do people turn when seeking information, yet are tired of sales-minded responses? Maybe Google, but increasingly, the answer is Reddit. In this episode, Eric Chemi chats with Bospar colleagues Connor Grant and...

  • Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

    The Shift to GEO: Understanding the New Roles of PR, Social Media, and Marketing

    Jan 18, 202641 min

    We want answers fast. Not just any answers. We want relevant, peer-contributed, and verified answers. What happens if those answers are wrong, primarily when referring to your business and the offerings you provide? In...

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    How To Increase Launch Velocity With Nathan Bowser

    Jan 13, 202638 min

    "Frequency and authenticity are the two biggest drivers of engagement in today's channels." In this episode of Politely Pushy, Eric Chemi connects with Nathan C Bowser, a product strategist, podcast host of "The Tech...

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    Celebrating 10 Years of Bospar

    Dec 17, 202517 min

    2025 was the 10th anniversary of Bospar, the "politely pushy" PR and marketing firm. Throughout the past decade, Bospar defied conventions and delivered winning results for companies across healthcare, finance, tech...

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    Inside Retail’s AI Transformation with Greg Buzek of IHL Services

    Oct 21, 202551 min

    Retail is at an inflection point, and AI is the lever. In this episode, Eric Chemi chats with Greg Buzek, Chief AI Officer at IHL Services, as he breaks down how leading retailers are moving from pilot projects to...

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    How AI Realized's Christina Ellwood Is Shaping the AI Adoption Network

    Oct 15, 202541 min

    AI adoption isn't happening in isolation. If you've wondered how to turn AI from a buzzword into business value, look no further than AI Realized: a global network of enterprise AI adopters. In this episode of Politely...

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    Why Online Safety Matters When Anger Sells

    Oct 7, 202539 min

    The secret to amassing engagement online, especially on social media, is driving divisiveness. Larry Magid, journalist, technology columnist, and President and CEO of ConnectSafely, shares how strengthening online...

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    What Do AEO and GEO Mean for Your Brand?

    Sep 30, 202532 min

    The era of AI has brought about a drastic shift in online user behavior. It's also ushered in a new consideration for elevating your brand across digital platforms. In this episode of Politely Pushy, Jennifer Devine...

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    Meet the Tool Helping Companies Analyze Positioning Across AI Platforms

    Sep 25, 202537 min

    Introducing Audit*E, a tool that evaluates company presence and content performance across eight major AI platforms, including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Meta AI, Mistral, and DeepSeek. In this special episode of...

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    Securing Funding Coverage With Tomio Geron

    Sep 16, 202539 min

    Your company's funding announcement is on the horizon. Now what? Seasoned journalist and Bospar Content Director, Tomio Geron, joins Eric Chemi to share best practices for crafting the narrative, including the impact of...

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    The Role of Independent Research Analysts With Jon Arnold

    Sep 8, 202548 min

    All analysts, by definition, are influencers. But not all influencers are analysts. Eric Chemi welcomes Jon Arnold of J Arnold & Associates. Jon is an independent research analyst with a rich background in marketing and...

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