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Oct. 28, 2025

Why AI Acts Like a Yes-Man

From episode 201 of the Stories and Strategies podcast with guest Tina McCorkindale, PhD https://podcast.storiesandstrategies.ca/episodes/ ⁨@Curzon_PR⁩ ⁨@Curzonpr-London⁩
Oct. 28, 2025

How AI Bias Shapes What You See on Social Media

From episode 201 of the Stories and Strategies podcast with guest Tina McCorkindale, PhD https://podcast.storiesandstrategies.ca/episodes/ ⁨@Curzon_PR⁩ ⁨@Curzonpr-London⁩
Oct. 28, 2025

Flattered to Death: The AI Sycophant in the Room

We live in a moment where artificial intelligence can write our emails, plan our meetings, even give us life advice. But here’s the problem: these systems are often too agreeable for our own good. They’re less like truth tellers and more like digital echo chambers. They nod along, validate our choi…
Oct. 27, 2025

Flattered to Death: The AI Sycophant in the Room

We live in a moment where artificial intelligence can write our emails, plan our meetings, even give us life advice. But here’s the problem: these systems are often too agreeable for our own good. They’re less like truth tell...
Oct. 24, 2025

The Mamdani Effect: Can TikTok Win a Mayoral Race?

Can a cyclist-turned (accused) communist New York mayoral candidate teach the PR world a thing or two about emotional storytelling? This week we unpack the “Mamdani effect” how Zohran Mamdani is rewriting the rules of politic...
Oct. 24, 2025

What’s the Point of Public Relations if You Can’t Prove it Worked?

Stop counting hits and start scoring runs PR measurement outcomes over outputs is the lesson at the heart of this episode. A vivid baseball parable sets the scene. One team cheers every single while the other quietly puts runs on the board. In publ…

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Oct. 24, 2025

What’s the Point of Public Relations if You Can’t Prove it Worked?

Stop counting hits and start scoring runs PR measurement outcomes over outputs is the lesson at the heart of this episode. A vivid baseball parable sets the scene. One team cheers every single while the other quietly puts runs on the board. In publ…

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Oct. 21, 2025

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is here… is Public Relations Ready?

Jack Benny, Fred Allen, and what PR can learn from a changing stage Answer Engine Optimization for PR started the day radio met television and one performer adapted faster than the other. The famous mock feud between Jack Benny and Fred Allen delig…

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Oct. 3, 2025

Public Relations for Hispanic Audiences

Understanding the Hispanic Market in the U.S. If you think a simple language swap is all it takes to reach the 65 million Hispanics in the U.S., think again. A strong Hispanic marketing strategy involves much more than translating English campaigns…

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About the Hosts

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Doug Downs

Podcast Host / Entrepreneur

Doug Downs 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 - an award-winning podcast production company with clients in the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Mexico, 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