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Dusty Weis
Lead Balloon
Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Communications Stories
Compelling tales from the world of public relations, marketing and branding, told by the well-meaning communications professionals who lived them. On Lead Balloon, professional communicators share tales of the do-or-die situations that defined their creative careers—how they planned for the unexpected, how they navigated high-profile crises, and what they learned in the process. With immersive storytelling and a wry sense of humor, host Dusty Weis revisits epic PR disasters, intense communications scenarios, professional inflection points and notable campaigns we all remember, and usually...
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0 stars from 25 ratings
Dusty & Lead Balloon are back!
As always, great storytelling! A great look behind the scenes into why political ads work—-or don’t. You have been missed.
Pudelmom via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/02/24
Truly intriguing conversations!
Dusty and team have done a great job setting up some of the best “behind the scenes” conversations around events we all know about. From marketing nightmares to general public misconception, Dusty has no fear in tackling both the good and bad. Keep it up Dusty and team!
Mag22 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/10/22
Dusty Weis provides great background and sets up lessons in marketing and public relations that even non-marketing mavens can enjoy.
momitts via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/02/22
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