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April 23, 2025

India is NOT a Country But a CONTINENT

From episode 174 of the Stories and Strategies podcast with guest Suhel Seth ⁨@suhelsethfanclub9050⁩ https://podcast.storiesandstrategies.ca/episodes/ ⁨@Curzon_PR⁩ ⁨@Curzonpr-London⁩
April 23, 2025

Opinions are Either Cheap Or Calibrated

From episode 174 of the Stories and Strategies podcast with guest Suhel Seth ⁨@suhelsethfanclub9050⁩ https://podcast.storiesandstrategies.ca/episodes/ ⁨@Curzon_PR⁩ ⁨@Curzonpr-London⁩
April 22, 2025

The Cost of LYING

From episode 174 of the Stories and Strategies podcast with guest Suhel Seth ⁨@suhelsethfanclub9050⁩ https://podcast.storiesandstrategies.ca/episodes/ ⁨@Curzon_PR⁩ ⁨@Curzonpr-London⁩
April 22, 2025

The DANGERS of Immediacy in Communications

From episode 174 of the Stories and Strategies podcast with guest Suhel Seth @suhelsethfanclub9050 https://podcast.storiesandstrategies.ca/episodes/ ⁨@Curzon_PR⁩ ⁨@Curzonpr-London⁩
April 21, 2025

Why Modern Communication is Making Us LESS Connected | Suhel Seth

In an age where opinions form faster than facts and headlines spark outrage before understanding, how do brands, leaders, and storytellers stay credible? Is your opinion truly yours? Or just an echo of your tribe? In this epi...
April 21, 2025

Why Do 13 Different Podcasts Cover Just ONE Hockey Team?

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Jan. 21, 2024

Challenging the Status Quo in PR Metrics - Blog

I always love thought-provoking conversations with Anne Gregory. She's a bit of a luminary in the field of Public Relations and Marketing. Anne, with her extensive background as a former chair of the Global Alliance, the Chartered Institute of Publi…

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About the Hosts

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Doug Downs

Podcast Host / Entrepreneur

Doug Downs hosts Stories and Strategies and has dedicated a lifetime to human communication.

From broadcast journalist interviewing World leaders to communications professional, to media and presentation coach... to podcaster.

He's a proud SCMP through the Global Communications Certification Council, as well as the Principal with Stories and Strategies Inc - a podcast production company with clients in Canada, the United States, Great Britain, and Australia.

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Emily Page

Producer

Emily helps produce the Stories and Strategies podcast.

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jamesjana | Oct. 2, 2023

Love the Show! Great Writing and Interviews!

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chrismillspr | Sept. 23, 2023

Must Listen If You’re In the Industry

"I’m currently a PR student and it can be hard to really grasp current trends and issues facing the industry when textbooks and curriculum seem to be outdated. With Stories and Strategies, I’m learnin…"

Jennyfer Grundler | Aug. 9, 2023

Excellent

"This podcast is just what I need at this stage of my career. Thank you so much for doing this excellently"

Priscy creates | May 10, 2023

An Amazing Listen!

"This podcast covers all the essential insights of public relations and marketing. I have noticed they have switched to weekly episodes, and I now look forward to listening every week. The insight is …"

Unnamedlistener | March 18, 2024

Engaging

"I love listening to this podcast. I have gained valuable strategic insights from multiple different episodes! Keep these coming! Excellent work here!"

Ashlie E.M. | April 14, 2024

Top Notch!

"A rock solid podcast with awesome guests and an engaging host. Thanks Doug, keep up the great work."

Tyleryyc | May 27, 2024

Strategic questions and compelling stories

"Questions that invite story-sharing are the heart of a great conversation and Doug does this again and again on this podcast. But not just stories for stories sake, these are compelling, relevant and…"

nickname1111888899909 | June 30, 2024

Insightful and Refreshing Take on PR!

"This podcast is a breath of fresh air for anyone curious about the real value of public relations. It breaks down the stereotype of PR as just a "slick sales tactic" and redefines it as a meaningful,…"

SamBGuia | Nov. 1, 2024

Great podcast

"Doug just has a way of talking about those issues that impact our profession. Great questions and high energy keeps everyone engaged. Well done on a great podcast"

A-crop | Nov. 26, 2024

Connecting with my PR side

"I’m a journalist in agriculture (with a new podcast, The Extensionists) and I like to hear Doug’s tips for how and how not to boost a brand. You could say we’re all in public relations no matter what…"

JayGeeDoubleU | Nov. 30, 2024

Chock Full of Insight

"Doug is putting some great stories and conversations center stage on this show. Tremendous insight for listeners in all aspects of life and business. I enjoyed my time as a guest talking about the ri…"

jasoncercone | Jan. 15, 2025