On this episode we're talking PR and communications with Kimry Blackwelder, Sr. Director of Global PR and Social at Cole Haan. We discuss the importance of integrating comms and marketing from the beginning, or concept phase, of ideas and planning, and it’s impact on our obsession with generating earned value. We learn how the PR industry has evolved, the one rule that must be followed, the impact of (micro)influencers and what skills are required to be effective today (hustle is key!). Plus, don't miss an all new #KillBuyDIY where Kimry is killing the traditional press release and tells us how she plans to do it.

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<p>On this episode we're talking PR and communications with Kimry Blackwelder, Sr. Director of Global PR and Social at Cole Haan. We discuss the importance of integrating comms and marketing from the beginning, or concept phase, of ideas and planning, and it’s impact on our obsession with generating earned value. We learn how the PR industry has evolved, the one rule that must be followed, the impact of (micro)influencers and what skills are required to be effective today (hustle is key!). Plus, don't miss an all new #KillBuyDIY where Kimry is killing the traditional press release and tells us how she plans to do it.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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