Meet the NextUP Co-Hosts

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Tel: 212.736.2727 news@dssimonmedia.com NextUP is a new video series produced by D S Simon Media and Ragan Communications featuring young leaders in communications. Every NextUP episode gathers advice and experiences through conversation from professionals with under ten years of experience in the industry. Watch the NextUP series here. Meet the NextUP Co-Hosts Sarah Joyce is an Account Executive for Client Services at D S Simon Media. She supports both the sales and marketing teams. She graduated…

PR’s Top Pros Talk: Mark Weiner

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 How can communicators use research to set communications objectives that are reasonable, meaningful, and measurable? Understand their communications objectives? And, once they’re set, how do communications professionals apply what they learn to meet or beat those objectives? Mark Weiner, Chief Insights Officer at PublicRelay, recommends conducting an Executive Audit to uncover the often-hidden value equation that senior executives apply to evaluate PR value and performance. He also recommends proactive research to inform communications decisions…

PR’s Top Pros Talk: Michael Kaye

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 How can communicators build strong relationships? Michael Kaye, Associate Director of Global Communications at OkCupid, discusses the value of introducing yourself with your pronouns and how to empower your most authentic and confident self. Michael also highlights how OkCupid has led the charge for expanded inclusion for LGBTQ+ daters, and how other companies have followed suit. Michael includes advice to viewers on how to utilize all of their platforms to boost and connect with…