{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6273a9ddaa17b70013dfc46c/69d7c3813ae78d6f11a004c4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"‘You have to be a hustler’ – launching a PR agency","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6273a9ddaa17b70013dfc46c/1775747899080-c58d3adf-4f47-4fe5-95c5-6f2acf1f8bb1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What’s the secret to launching a comms agency in today’s market? PRWeek’s latest podcast takes a closer look.</p><p><br></p><p>This week’s Beyond the Noise episode features the founders of two new agencies:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.prweek.co.uk/article/1924758/ex-edelman-uk-tech-chief-launches-agency#:~:text=Called%20Catchfire%2C%20the%20specialist%20agency,brands%20onto%20the%20world%20stage%E2%80%9D.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gerry Wisniewski&nbsp;<em>(pictured left)</em>, founder and managing director of Catchfire</a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.prweek.co.uk/article/1907887/industry-chiefs-fenella-grey-frankie-cory-launch-agency\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fenella Grey&nbsp;<em>(pictured right)</em>, co-founder of Hello Tomorrow</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via&nbsp;<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&amp;nd=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, or listen on your favourite platform.</p><p><br></p><p>Speaking to PRWeek reporter Elizabeth Wiredu, Grey and Wisniewski discuss the origins of their agencies and the biggest early-stage challenges, including recruitment, AI and cash flow.</p><p><br></p><p>They also cover the importance of networking, growth targets and plans, as well as their views on building an independent agency versus the traditional large agency model.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, the duo offer their top tips for aspiring agency founders.</p>","author_name":"PRWeek"}