PR’s Top Pros Talk: David Zapata

 What are the benefits of finding your passion? David Zapata, Founder and CEO of Zapwater Communications, explains that focusing on projects that your team is passionate about can lead to an increase in employee and client happiness and company growth. David also highlights his plan to expand Zapwater’s office space. David also describes how his hybrid work model promotes flexibility and collaboration.

NextUP – Jake Mazanke

Tel: 212.736.2727 news@dssimonmedia.com NextUP… Jake Mazanke Vice President of Communications at Homeward Jake Mazanke, Vice President of Communications at Homeward, describes how he discovered healthcare communications through his professional network. He discusses with Dante Muccigrosso from D S Simon Media and Isis Simpson-Mersha from Ragan Communications about the importance of communicating a company’s mission through storytelling. Furthermore, Mazanke highlights his passion for helping rural communities in his current role. >> Check out more NextUP episodes here! TRANSCRIPT…

NextUP – Jordyn Holliday

Tel: 212.736.2727 news@dssimonmedia.com NextUP… Jordyn Holliday Internal Social Media Manager at Walgreens Jordyn Holliday, Internal Social Media Manager at Walgreens, discusses with Gabrielle Torres and Katy Colón from D S Simon Media about the support he received while working in higher education and his career trajectory. Jordyn shares his reaction when he found out he won a Ragan and PR Daily’s Rising Star Award in 2021. Jordyn also opens up about navigating imposter syndrome as a male and person of color. >> Check out more NextUP episodes…

PR’s Top Pros Talk: Heather Caouette

 How can communicators understand their customers’ voices? Heather Caouette, Marketing and Communications Director at Xealth, explains the value of understanding how your products work directly from the customer experience to the sales perspective to get a fresh outlook – as well as how brand awareness can help employees and their customers with strategy and outreach. Heather also discusses how the future of healthcare technology will be more transparent and accessible to customers and healthcare…