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SNAPCAST PROMO for This Sunday's Episode
April 27, 2024

SNAPCAST PROMO for This Sunday's Episode

This Sunday's new episode has Stephanie Huston as our guest diagnosing each of the major social media channels. Has Instagram peaked? Is Threads still going? Have we had enough of X? Support the Show.
SNAPCAST PROMO for This Sunday's Episode
April 26, 2024

SNAPCAST PROMO for This Sunday's Episode

This Sunday's new episode has Stephanie Huston as our guest diagnosing each of the major social media channels. Has Instagram peaked? Is Threads still going? Have we had enough of X? Support the Show. (https://www.buymeac…
Audio Heard Through Headphones is More Powerful
April 26, 2024

Audio Heard Through Headphones is More Powerful

A study at the University of California shows people are twice as likely to remember something they've heard through headphones as opposed to through speakers. 80% of podcast listening is done with headphones. Follow for mo…
Who do Virtual Influencers Appeal to?
April 26, 2024

Who do Virtual Influencers Appeal to?

This is a short clip from episode 122 of the Stories and Strategies podcast with guest Nicholas Bruneau. Listen to the full episode on this YouTube channel or any podcast app. #virtualyoutuber #virtualinfluencers #virtual…
Gotta Have Good Openings to Each Podcast Episode
April 25, 2024

Gotta Have Good Openings to Each Podcast Episode

You get .3 seconds to make that first impression. Then you get 3 seconds. Then you get 30 seconds, then 3 minutes. These are the gates you need your listener's approval for before they listen to one of your podcast episodes.…
Social Media is Rented Space
April 25, 2024

Social Media is Rented Space

This is a short clip from episode 122 of the Stories and Strategies podcast with guest Nicholas Bruneau. Listen to the full episode on this YouTube channel or any podcast app. #storiesandstrategies #socialmedia #socialmed…
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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.

Reviews

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

Smart PR convos

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jamesjana | Oct. 2, 2023

Love the Show! Great Writing and Interviews!

"Love this show! As a PR pro and podcaster too this is great stuff! Intros are the best around."

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
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