Episodes
For this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined behind the mic by Kath Myers, Managing Director at the award-winning B Corp communications agency Milk & Honey PR. This episode dives into the world of employer branding, with actionable advice and insights to help PR agency leaders build their reputation, activate their values, and attract top talent. Topics discussed in this episode: What makes a successful employer brand? PR agency websites and branding Creating a people-first...
Published 03/11/24
Published 03/11/24
We’re so excited to be joined by Paul McEntee (Founder of incredibly cool PR agency Here Be Dragons) and Matt Crowhurst (Head of People and Culture at Here Be Dragons) for this episode. This episode tells the story of Here Be Dragons, and how they successfully attract and engage the next generation of talent. Topics discussed in this episode: The role of company TikTok pages The evolution of Here Be Dragons Small vs large agency culture Attracting Gen Z Retaining Gen Z ...
Published 02/26/24
Is bigger always better for your career? Which size agencies give the best benefits? How does this affect your salary? Tune in to this episode of CUT THE BS to hear our take on big and small PR agencies including benefits, career progression, salaries, ethics and talent attraction. In this conversation, Dean is joined by PR Recruitment Manager Chantelle Azzopardi-Brown, to discuss: • Misconceptions about small PR agencies • Salaries at big vs small agencies • Benefits at big vs small...
Published 02/05/24
Is it always a good idea to negotiate salary? How can you master an interview task with a generic brief? Should PR agencies counteroffer to keep top talent? Tune in to this episode of CUT THE BS to hear our fluff-free advice on how to master salary negotiations and interview tasks in the PR industry. In this conversation, Dean is joined by PR Recruitment Manager Chantelle Azzopardi-Brown, to discuss: • If entry-level talent should negotiate salary • What has caused the rise in PR...
Published 01/22/24
From toxic cultures to work-life balance, it’s hard to keep hold of good talent. And for job-seekers, the sky high salaries have never been more tempting. Tune in to this episode of CUT THE BS to hear the unfiltered truth on why people switch PR agencies.  In this conversation, Dean sits down with specialist PR recruitment consultant, Satchit Srikanth, to discuss: The ideal number of office days Why office days affect talent attraction The top reasons people switch PR agencies ...
Published 11/29/23
"Why do you want to work here?" is a terrible interview question. "Culture-fit" is not a reason to leave, it's a red flag. Tune in to this episode of CUT THE BS to hear the unfiltered truth on mastering PR job interviews. In this conversation, Dean sits down again with specialist PR recruitment consultant, Sophie Hatt, to discuss: The most off-putting interview mistakes companies make The problem with an excessive number of interviews The ideal number of interview stages to keep PR...
Published 10/31/23
Published 10/24/23