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PR at the Speed of Startups with Michael Stern
Manage episode 426912219 series 3237790
Michael Stern is the CEO and founder of HeadStart, a PR and communications agency focused on amplifying innovative and impact-driven voices. Before going into PR, Michael was an executive producer in local news and is a three-time founder, having started companies in sports media and betting research. Here, he explains the unique PR needs of startups and why he's not a big fan of guaranteed media.
Key Takeaways:
- Why startups need PR that moves quickly
- The problems with guaranteed media
- How Michael moved from news to PR
Episode Timeline:
1:10 Tod asks Michael for betting advice
2:45 How Michael transitioned from news to PR
4:15 The mental anguish of keeping up with headlines
5:15 Why Michael decided to get into the startup space
6:45 PR agencies for startups must be nimble
7:45 Media training for startups
9:00 The importance of selling emotion
11:45 Why is the PR industry behind the times?
15:00 Headstart is built on speed
17:00 Michael is skeptical of guaranteed media
20:00 Michael's favorite success stories
23:30 The importance of going against the grain
This episode’s guest:
• Michael Stern on LinkedIn
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Manage episode 426912219 series 3237790
Michael Stern is the CEO and founder of HeadStart, a PR and communications agency focused on amplifying innovative and impact-driven voices. Before going into PR, Michael was an executive producer in local news and is a three-time founder, having started companies in sports media and betting research. Here, he explains the unique PR needs of startups and why he's not a big fan of guaranteed media.
Key Takeaways:
- Why startups need PR that moves quickly
- The problems with guaranteed media
- How Michael moved from news to PR
Episode Timeline:
1:10 Tod asks Michael for betting advice
2:45 How Michael transitioned from news to PR
4:15 The mental anguish of keeping up with headlines
5:15 Why Michael decided to get into the startup space
6:45 PR agencies for startups must be nimble
7:45 Media training for startups
9:00 The importance of selling emotion
11:45 Why is the PR industry behind the times?
15:00 Headstart is built on speed
17:00 Michael is skeptical of guaranteed media
20:00 Michael's favorite success stories
23:30 The importance of going against the grain
This episode’s guest:
• Michael Stern on LinkedIn
Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:
https://pod.link/1496390646
Contact Us!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
247 episodios
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