Media Coffee Podcast

Earning Coverage in Canada's Tech Media with BetaKit's Josh Scott

In this episode, host Sami Saad speaks with BaetaKit's Josh Scott, covering best practices and tips for earning coverage in Canada's tech media. Josh Scott is BetaKit's

Media Relations, AI & the Future of PR with Jody Fisher

In this episode of Media Coffee Podcast, host Sami Saad is joined by Jody Fisher (Founder & CEO of Jody Fisher PR) to cover the importance of responsiveness in PR communi

Breaking Into PR: Lessons from a Former Journalist

In this episode, host Sami Saad is joined once again by Melissa Bill, Journalist and Host of The Business Roundup (Website, LinkedIn, YouTube) to discuss tailroing your p

In Conversation with Reporters Without Borders: Journalism in a Changing World

In this episode of Media Coffee, host Hafira Patel is joined by Thibaut Bruttin, Director-General, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) to discuss Journalism in a changing wor

From Local News to Podcasting: Melissa Bill on Her Editorial Strategy

In this episode of Media Coffee, host Sami Saad is joined by Melissa Bill, Journalist and Host of The Business Roundup. As a PR Newswire publishing partner, Melissa has d

How Journalism and PR Dynamics Are Evolving in India

In this episode, host Nareeman Dosa speaks with Vikram Kharvi, CEO at Bloomingdale PR about the evolving journalism and PR dynamics in India. Topics covered include craft

How to Get Covered in Travel Publications

In this episode, host Sami Saad speaks with Janna Graber, Founder and Managing Editor at Go World Travel Magazine on the topic of getting your story covered in travel pub

How AI Is Transforming PR: A Deep Dive into PR Newswire's Amplify

In this episode, Sami Saad and new co-host Hafira Patel are joined by PR Newswire's own Nicole Eberhardy (Vice President of Product Management and Design) and Joe Faller

Inside Canadian Business Media: What PR Pros Need to Know

In this episode, host Sami Saad speaks with Sara Kopamees, Editor-in-Chief, Best Practice Canada. Sara Kopamees is a Canadian journalist and editor with two decades of

Authentic Storytelling in Wellness Media

In this episode of Media Coffee, well-being coach, author, and podcaster Valeria Koopman shares how she built a thriving media platform for her nonprofit Fit for Joy. She

A Conversation with the Editor-in-Chief of Sustainability Magazine

In this episode, host Nareeman Dosa chats with Steven Downes (Group Content Director, BizClik | Editor-in-Chief, Sustainability Magazine) about sustainability metrics, en

Reaching LatAm Entertainment Media

In this episode of Media Coffee, host Sami Saad is joined by Alida Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief of Spanglish Entertainment LLC. We cover Latin American entertainment outlet

Navigating Media and Communication in the Middle East with Yazan Al Saadi

In this episode, host Nareeman Dosa is joined by Yazan al-Saadi, the international desk editor for The New Arab.   Yazan is a writer, researcher, critic, and comic zeal

How to Engage Automotive Reporters with Hannah Lutz

In this episode, host Sami Saad is joined by Hannah Lutz to discuss how to engage automotive reporters. Hannah Lutz is the Director of the Technology and Innovation tea

Media Outreach Etiquette: Insights from PRNEWS' Nicole Schuman

In this episode, host Sami Saad is joined by PRENEWS' Nicole Schuman to cover tips and best practices for pitching your press release to journalists.    

PR & Communication Tips to Navigate Media in India

In this episode of Media Coffee, host Nareeman Dosa is joined by Manjula Subhash, Marketing & Corporate Communication Strategist to discuss tips for navigating media in I

Purpose-Driven PR: Connecting with Higher Ed & Non-Profit Audiences

Marc C. Whitt, Director of Media and Strategic Relations at the University of Kentucky joins host Sami Saad to discuss staying relevant in your field, the biggest challen

Media Coffee 2024 Recap

Media Coffee Podcast hosts Nareeman Dosa and Sami Saad take a look back at the year in interviews with highlights of some of their favorite and most memorable moments wit

How PR and creative storytelling transformed Bob Phibbs' retail consulting business.

In this episode, host Sami Saad (Media Research Analyst, PR Newswire) is joined by the Retail Doctor Bob Phibbs to discuss the power of personal storytelling, how fresh c

Insider's tips, press release distribution from PRNewswire's perspective

   In this episode, PRNewswire's Glenn Frates (RVP - North America Distribution) and Fouzia Hussain (Senior Client Services and Operations Manager - EMEA) join Nareeman D