Episodes 79
Avg. Duration 32m
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Since Mar 2015
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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AI risk, trust, and preparedness in a polycrisis era

Jan 29, 2026 46m

In this FIR Interview, Neville Hobson and Shel Holtz speak with crisis and risk communication specialist Philippe Borremans about his new Crisis Communication 2026 Trend Report, based on a survey of…

AI and the Writing Profession with Josh Bernoff

Dec 10, 2025 58m

Josh Bernoff has just completed the largest survey yet of writers and AI – nearly 1,500 respondents across journalism, communication, publishing, and fiction. We interviewed Josh for this podcast in…

FIR Interview: Generative Engine Optimisation with Stephanie Grober

Sep 16, 2025 48m

GEO – generative engine optimisation – is suddenly everywhere. Is it the new SEO, a passing fad, or simply good communication practice in disguise? In this FIR Interview, Shel Holtz and Neville…

FIR Interview: Monsignor Paul Tighe on AI, Ethics, and the Role of Humanity

Jul 29, 2025 42m

“Artificial intelligence will not save us. But it might help us understand who we are.” – Monsignor Paul Tighe In one of our most thought-provoking FIR Interviews to date, we speak with Monsignor…

Richard Bagnall on the Barcelona Principles 4.0

Jul 02, 2025 47m

How do we prove the real value of communication in an age of fragmented media, AI-driven analysis, and relentless demand for results? In this episode of FIR Interviews, we talk with Richard Bagnall,…

Craig Silverman on Fighting Digital Deception with Indicator

Jun 11, 2025 44m

In this episode of FIR Interviews, we welcome back a long-time friend of the podcast, award-winning journalist and media researcher Craig Silverman, for his third appearance – this time to talk about…

Eric Schwartzman on Bot Farms and Digital Deception

May 21, 2025 42m

In this FIR Interview, Neville and Shel talk with author, investigative journalist, and New York SEO, Eric Schwartzman, about his Fast Company article, “Bot farms invade social media to hijack…

Zora Artis on Bridging AI and Human Connection in Internal Communication

Apr 23, 2025 36m

Zora Artis is a leading voice in strategic internal communication with a passion for how IC can lead the integration of AI into the workplace in ways that reinforce, rather than replace, human…

Sam Michelson on How AI Search is Changing Reputation Management

Mar 12, 2025 44m

AI-powered search is fundamentally changing how reputations are built, managed, and perceived online. In this FIR Interview, we’re joined by Sam Michelson, founder and CEO of digital reputation…

Steve Rubel on AI, Media Analytics, and the Future of PR

Feb 26, 2025 40m

For nearly 20 years, Steve Rubel was a key figure at the global public relations and marketing consultancy firm Edelman, shaping its approach to media strategy and digital communication. A pioneer in…

Silvia Cambie on AI’s Overlooked Role in Communication

Feb 07, 2025 32m

How AI is transforming communication beyond content creation to curation AI, including predictive analytics and sentiment analysis, is at the heart of this FIR Interview with Silvia Cambie, an…

Exploring AI’s Future in PR with Martin Waxman

Jan 08, 2025 50m

In this FIR Interview, recorded on 19 December 2024, Shel and Neville chat with Martin Waxman about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on public relations. From relational AI and…

Trends, AI and Authenticity in Internal Comms with Monique Zytnik

Nov 06, 2024 45m

In this FIR Interview, Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson speak with Monique Zytnik, a business communicator and author of Internal Communications in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Monique delves…

FIR Interview: Ezri Carlebach on Speculative Fiction in Business

Sep 10, 2024 38m

In this FIR Interview, consultant, writer, and science fiction enthusiast Ezri Carlebach offers a unique perspective on how speculative fiction can be a valuable tool in business leadership,…

FIR Interview: Pete Pachal on AI, Social Media, Journalism and Brand Engagement

Aug 12, 2024 47m

AI can greatly enhance media production and social media engagement, but it should be used to complement, not replace, human creativity and connection. And, as AI becomes more integrated into media…

FIR Interview: William Beutler on PR and Wikipedia

Mar 07, 2024 36m

Google searches link to Wikipedia more than any other website. It is the largest and most-read reference work in history. It is consistently ranked as one of the 10 most popular websites in the…

FIR Interviews: ChatGPT Speaks for Itself About Its PR Capabilities

Dec 29, 2023 57m

Volumes have been written in the last year about how to apply ChatGPT and other generative AI tools to the practice of public relations and organizational communication. In this midweek episode, we…

FIR Interview: Radina Russell on Edelman’s “Future of Corporate Communications” Study

Nov 09, 2023 27m

The latest research report out of communication agency Edelman is rich with takeaways. The 2023 Corporate Communications Study follows a 2021 edition that explored the implications of the pandemic on…

FIR Interview: Bob Dilenschneider on Power and Influence

Jul 14, 2023 27m

Robert L. Dilenschneider has learned a lot about power and influence during his storied career. The former president and CEO of global PR firm Hill & Knowlton has led his own agency, The…

FIR Interview: Allan Schoenberg on His New Job, Twitter, AI, and More

Jun 16, 2023 27m

Allan Schoenberg has spent much of his career as a communication leader in the financial services space, including a stint as Sr. VP and Global Head of Communications and Social Media for NASDAQ. …

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