{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5dcc39baa20b6b9503a07b26/66538814b7e09a00124abe4a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"PR at the Speed of Startups with Michael Stern","description":"<p>Michael Stern is the CEO and founder of HeadStart, a PR and communications agency focused on amplifying innovative and impact-driven voices. Before going into PR, Michael was an executive producer in local news and is a three-time founder, having started companies in sports media and betting research. Here, he explains the unique PR needs of startups and why he's not a big fan of guaranteed media. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>- Why startups need PR that moves quickly</p><p>- The problems with guaranteed media</p><p>- How Michael moved from news to PR</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Timeline:</strong></p><p>1:10 Tod asks Michael for betting advice</p><p>2:45 How Michael transitioned from news to PR</p><p>4:15 The mental anguish of keeping up with headlines</p><p>5:15 Why Michael decided to get into the startup space</p><p>6:45 PR agencies for startups must be nimble</p><p>7:45 Media training for startups</p><p>9:00 The importance of selling emotion</p><p>11:45 Why is the PR industry behind the times?</p><p>15:00 Headstart is built on speed</p><p>17:00 Michael is skeptical of guaranteed media</p><p>20:00 Michael's favorite success stories</p><p>23:30 The importance of going against the grain</p><p><br></p><p>This episode’s guest:</p><p><br></p><p>•&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsstern/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Stern on LinkedIn</a></p><p>•&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareheadstart/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Headstart on LinkedIn</a></p><p>•&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.weareheadstart.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Headstart's website</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe and leave a 5-star review: </p><p>https://pod.link/1496390646</p><p>Contact Us!</p>","author_name":"Global Results Communications"}