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The Brandinc PR Podcast
The Brandinc PR Podcast is your go-to source for insights and strategies from top entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry experts. Hosted by Brandi Sims, this podcast dives into real-world success stories, actionable tips, and the latest trends to help you grow your brand and business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business professional, or just passionate about making an impact, each episode offers valuable takeaways to fuel your success.
Episodes
The Brandinc PR Podcast100+ New York Times Bestsellers & Counting: The Art of Book Publicity ft. Heather Adams
One hundred New York Times bestsellers. That's not luck. That's a system, a standard, and 25 years of doing the work the right way. In this episode of the…
The Brandinc PR PodcastThe Emmy-Winning Creative Behind Global Brand Storytelling ft. Joseph Nother
What does it actually take to lead at the intersection of creativity and business — and win at both? In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast, Dr. Brandi…
The Brandinc PR PodcastA Client Asked If She Had a Company. She Said Yes — Then Built One | Hallie Seltzer
At 29, a client asked Hallie Seltzer if she had a company. She didn't. She said yes anyway — and Pinpoint Productions was born in that sentence. 👀 This week on…
The Brandinc PR PodcastYour Brand Is Invisible to AI — Here's How to Fix It | Chris Rodgers, CSP Agency
Ask ChatGPT who the best agency in your category is. If your client's name doesn't come up… that's the whole episode. Dr. Brandi Sims sits down with Chris…
The Brandinc PR PodcastCada Cabeza Es Un Mundo: How Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz Built the Agency Texas Was Missing
She didn't want to start an agency. She did it anyway — and made her investment back in 30 days. Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz is the co-founder and CEO of Refuerzo…
The Brandinc PR PodcastImpressions Are Dead: The AI Tool That Finally Proves What PR Is Worth | Michael Emerton, BridgeView Marketing
PR professionals have been asked to prove ROI for decades. Most of them have been handing executives vanity metrics and hoping nobody asks too many questions…
The Brandinc PR PodcastFrom Strawberries to THC Gummies: The Boldest Brand Move in Gifting History | Angela Johnson, Edible Brands
Edible Arrangements built an empire on chocolate-covered strawberries. So what happens when the same house of brands launches a low-dose THC gummy e-commerce…
The Brandinc PR Podcast800+ Startups, 7x Business Insider Top 50 & the Future of PR | Elliot Tomaeno, ASTRSK PR
What does PR actually mean when AI can write the press release, pitch the journalist, and draft the follow-up — and none of it sounds like you? 👀 This week on…
The Brandinc PR PodcastThe CMO Who Helped Make Fearless Girl Go Viral — And What She Knows About Brand Depth | Gemma Craven
She helped turn a bronze statue into a global cultural sensation with zero paid media. Now she's making another bold bet — this time as CMO of Scribd…
The Brandinc PR PodcastPR That Goes to Court: How Earned Media Decides Who Gets a Visa | Kristen Hoff
What if a press placement wasn't just good for brand awareness — what if it determined whether someone gets to live and work in the United States? 👀 This week…
The Brandinc PR PodcastFrom Fast Food to a $500K Budget to Agency Owner at 26 | Whitney Lee, APR, CPRC
She started at 16 working fast food. By her mid-twenties, she was managing a $500,000 marketing budget for the number one revenue-generating Hilton franchise…
The Brandinc PR PodcastAI Before It Was Trending: Brand Strategy at LVMH, Amazon & Beyond | Anthony Reeves
What does it look like to be ahead of the curve — not once, but consistently, across decades and some of the most iconic brands in the world? In this episode…
The Brandinc PR PodcastFrom Outsider to Industry Leader: Beauty, Brand & Earned Media with Cris Gordon
What happens when you enter an industry that wasn't built for you — and decide to reshape it anyway? In this episode, I sit down with Cris Gordon, founder of…
The Brandinc PR PodcastAndy Barr Invented Digital PR — Here's What He Thinks You're Getting Wrong ft. Andy Barr
Bold claim. Earned claim. In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast, Dr. Brandi Sims sits down with Andy Barr — strategic communications specialist, digital…
The Brandinc PR PodcastFrom Individual to Empire: The Brand Matrix for Founders & Executives ft. Laura Bull
Most people start with content. Laura Bull says that's exactly the wrong place to start. In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast, Dr. Brandi Sims sits down…
The Brandinc PR PodcastFrom the Ranch to the Newsroom: How Agricultural PR is Changing the Story of American Farming | Carson Horn, APR
What happens when a kid from a cattle ranch in Oklahoma becomes one of the most strategic communicators in American agriculture? In this episode, Dr. Brandi…
The Brandinc PR PodcastInfluence Without Infrastructure Is Just Noise ft. Chanel Rae Pettaway
Everyone wants visibility. But what happens after the moment? If there's no infrastructure behind it, it's just noise. In this episode of the Brandinc PR…
The Brandinc PR PodcastThe Paralysis Penalty: Why You're Losing Wealth Without Knowing It ft. Mike Milligan
Most entrepreneurs are so focused on building their business that they never stop to ask: is my money actually working for me? In this episode of the Brandinc…
The Brandinc PR PodcastShe's Seen 30 Years of Founder Breakups. Here's What You're Missing. Ft. Jane Hales
What happens when the person who helped you build everything becomes the reason it falls apart? In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast, I sit down with…
The Brandinc PR PodcastShe Built a Global Business School With $20. No Investors. No Ads. Fr. Shampaigne Graves
Twenty dollars. No investors. No paid ads. And an idea the industry wasn't ready for. In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast, I sit down with Shampaigne…
The Brandinc PR PodcastStop Chasing Attention — Build Infrastructure Instead ft. Edward James
What does it actually take to use an artist or cultural figure to move a brand — or a cause — in today's market? In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast…
The Brandinc PR PodcastStop Waiting to Be Discovered: Cindy Mich on Visibility, Storytelling & Creating Your Own Opportunities
What separates talented creatives from the ones who actually get noticed? In this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, Brandi Sims sits down with multimedia…
The Brandinc PR PodcastThe Future of PR in the Age of AI | Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan Communications
AI is no longer “the future” of PR. It’s already rewriting the rules in real time. In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast, Dr. Brandi Sims sits down with…
The Brandinc PR PodcastWhy Talented People Get Ignored (And How to Fix It) ft. Jasmine Romaine
What if the thing standing between you and your next level isn't your skills — it's how you show up? In this episode, Dr. Brandi Sims sits down with Jasmine…
The Brandinc PR PodcastThe Limitless CMO: AI, Credibility & What's Really Killing Your Marketing Strategy with Lisa Cole
AI didn't just change marketing — it changed the rules of credibility. And most brands? Still playing by the old ones. 👀 This week on the Brandinc PR Podcast…
The Brandinc PR PodcastWhy Your Salon Suite Is Invisible to ChatGPT (And How to Fix It Before Everyone Else Does) | Darlene Killen
Most hairstylists, estheticians, and independent service providers think they’re visible. You’ve got the Instagram. You show up on Google. Your clients love…
The Brandinc PR Podcast67% of Searches End Without a Click — Is Your Business Still Showing Up? with Jimi Gibson
Your SEO is optimized. Your Instagram is consistent. So why isn’t ChatGPT recommending you? Jimi Gibson, VP of Brand Communication at Thrive Internet Marketing…
The Brandinc PR PodcastStop Leading From Chaos — There's a PR Framework for That
Samantha Flynn, Founder of Junipr Public Relations and author of the upcoming The EntrePReneur Advantage, joins Brandi for a conversation that flips the script…
The Brandinc PR PodcastCreating a Narrative for Personal Branding in a Digital World ft. Paige Arnof-Fenn
If you don't brand yourself, someone else will — and that's a problem. In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast, host Brandi Sims sits down with Paige…
The Brandinc PR PodcastIs AI Making Us Sound the Same? The Hidden Risk to Your Personal Brand | ft. Casey Mank
AI is everywhere right now—writing captions, emails, pitches, and even thought leadership. But here’s the question no one is really asking… If we’re all using…
The Brandinc PR PodcastInside the HARO Acquisition and Launch of Featured: What It Really Signals About the Future of Earned Media
What happens when one of the most recognizable tools in earned media gets a second life? In this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, host Brandi Sims sits down…
The Brandinc PR PodcastIs PR Dead? AI, Media Evolution, and the Future of Public Relations
Is public relations dying? With AI tools generating press releases, shrinking newsrooms, and brands communicating directly with audiences online, some people…
The Brandinc PR PodcastE-Commerce Live Streaming & TikTok Live: The Future of Digital Retail with John Petrocelli
In this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, Brandi Sims sits down with livestream pioneer and Bulldog DM Founder & CEO John Petrocelli to discuss how…
The Brandinc PR PodcastPR in 2026: 5 Trends Smart Brands Are Already Preparing For
PR in 2026 looks nothing like it did just a few years ago. In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast, Brandi Sims breaks down the top 5 PR trends shaping 2026…
The Brandinc PR PodcastIdentify. Define. Align. | How to Build a Brand That Actually Means Something ft. Suzanne Tulien
Your logo isn’t your brand. Your website isn’t your brand. And posting every day on social media won’t fix unclear positioning. In this episode of The Brandinc…
The Brandinc PR PodcastWhy Most Networking Advice Is Wrong — And What Actually Builds Influence
Networking doesn’t fail because you’re bad at it — it fails because most people were taught to do it wrong. In this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, Brandi…
The Brandinc PR PodcastBrand Hacks That Actually Work: The Art & Science of Brand Growth with Emmanuel Probst
What makes a brand meaningful — not just visible? In this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, host Brandi Sims sits down with Emmanuel Probst, Wall Street…
The Brandinc PR PodcastHow Digital PR + Automation Build Brands That Convert (feat. Mady Lanni of Manychat)
What happens when PR meets automation? In this episode, Brandi Sims sits down with Mady Lanni, PR Lead at Manychat — the tool behind those viral “comment…
The Brandinc PR PodcastGlobal Growth & AI Storytelling: How Startup Radio’s Jörn Menninger is Reinventing the Startup Conversation
From Germany to Texas — this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast goes global with Jörn “Joe” Menninger, Founder and Host of StartupRadio.de, Germany’s leading…
The Brandinc PR PodcastDominic K. Hawkins (NAACP) on Purpose-Driven PR, Leadership & Winning PRSA’s PR Pro of the Year
What does it take to lead communications at one of the nation’s most historic civil rights organizations — and be named PRSA’s PR Professional of the Year? In…
The Brandinc PR PodcastWhat Wicked 2 Can Teach You About Branding, Spin & Reputation Control
Wicked 2 isn’t just a musical — it’s a masterclass in PR. In this episode, Brandi Sims, breaks down the spin, propaganda, image crafting, and crisis comms…
The Brandinc PR PodcastThe December PR Playbook: Evergreen Stories That STILL Get You Press
December isn’t a dead month for PR… it’s a strategic advantage. In this episode, Dr. Brandi Sims breaks down what actually happens inside newsrooms during slow…
The Brandinc PR PodcastNoah Greenberg on How Stacker Is Changing Earned Media for PR Pros
What if getting consistent media placements wasn’t luck—but a repeatable system built on data and storytelling? On this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast…
The Brandinc PR PodcastLeading With Transparency: How Natalie Alberta Dusey Is Rewriting the Rules of Global Leadership
What happens when transparency becomes more than a buzzword — but the backbone of how teams lead, grow, and win? In this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast…
The Brandinc PR PodcastToo Late to Pitch for the Holidays? Absolutely Not.
Think you missed your chance to land holiday media? Not on my watch. In this punchy short episode, I’m breaking down exactly what you can STILL pitch before…
The Brandinc PR PodcastAre You Building Relationships—Or Just Pitching in Disguise?
Are You Building Relationships—Or Just Pitching in Disguise? Ever been invited on a podcast only to realize halfway through… it’s actually a sales pitch? 👀 In…
The Brandinc PR PodcastThe Cost of the Story: Black Alder’s Founders on Journalism, Trauma & Truth
What’s the real cost of telling the story? In this powerful episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, host Brandi Sims, Founder & CEO of Brandinc PR, sits down with…
The Brandinc PR PodcastFrom Fortune 50 to the Classroom: John James Nicoletti on Reinventing Communications Strategy
What does it take to thrive across Fortune 50 boardrooms, government offices, start-ups, and the classroom? In this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, host…
The Brandinc PR PodcastInfluencer Marketing Unfiltered: Sarah Boyd Spills the Real Tea
\Influencer marketing isn’t just hashtags and pretty posts — it’s strategy, relationships, and serious impact. 💥 In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast…
The Brandinc PR PodcastOne Year Bold: Celebrating The Brandinc PR Podcast Anniversary
We did it—The Brandinc PR Podcast is officially ONE year old! 🎉 In this special anniversary episode, host Brandi Sims, Founder & CEO of Brandinc PR, reflects…
The Brandinc PR PodcastAI Writes It Fast… But Can You Trust It?
AI is everywhere in content creation—but here’s the catch: audiences still crave authenticity. In this episode, Brandi Sims breaks down the truth about…
The Brandinc PR PodcastSpeaking to Influence: On-Camera Confidence and Messaging Mastery with Alison Deyette
In this powerful episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast, host Brandi Sims sits down with renowned media coach, brand strategist, and on-camera expert Alison…
The Brandinc PR PodcastFrom Garage to Greatness: James Garland on Building a Multi-Million Dollar Wellness Brand
What does it really take to stand out in a crowded health and wellness market? James Garland, Director of Marketing for Pure Thera RX, joins me to spill the…
The Brandinc PR PodcastViral Isn’t Enough: Breaking Down Tyla’s U.S. EP Misfire
Tyla’s debut EP didn’t hit the Billboard 200—and the internet wasted no time calling it a flop. But here’s the twist: she’s streaming millions globally and…
The Brandinc PR PodcastGreat Jeans or PR Nightmare? The Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle Backlash
When American Eagle tapped Sydney Sweeney for their 'Great Jeans/Great Genes' campaign, they probably expected buzz—not backlash. Instead, the internet lit up…
The Brandinc PR PodcastIs It Too Soon for PR? Timing Your Media Strategy with Tech Startups
When is the right time to start public relations for your startup? And what if you’re trying to break into the U.S. market from abroad? In this episode, host…
The Brandinc PR PodcastBranding with Purpose: Dr. Charmain Jackman on Building Mental Health Movements that Matter
In this episode, Brandi Sims sits down with award-winning psychologist, TEDx speaker, and full-blown branding powerhouse, Dr. Charmain Jackman, to talk all…
The Brandinc PR PodcastIgniting Brand Stories with Matt Kovacs: Inside the Consumer PR Engine at BLAZE
What does it take to keep major consumer brands like Monster Energy and Boxed Water in the spotlight? In this episode of The Brandinc PR Podcast, host Brandi…
The Brandinc PR PodcastTeaching the Creator Economy: Inside the Classroom with Bill Zimmerman
In this episode of the Brandinc PR Podcast, Brandi Sims sits down with Penn State professor and author Bill Zimmerman to explore the intersection of digital…
The Brandinc PR PodcastMic Up & Stand Out: How Joe Massa Built a Podcasting Empire from Static to Strategy
What does it really take to cut through the digital noise and own your voice in today’s content-saturated world? In this episode, Brandi Sims sits down with…