The PR Pace Podcast
If you love the media -- then The PR Pace is the podcast for you. Brought to you by Pace Public Relations, an award-winning PR firm based in NYC, founder + host Annie Pace Scranton will break down each week the biggest news stories through a PR lens. We'll also bring you ground-breaking interviews with entrepreneurs who have successfully leveraged the media to enhance their career, plus, an inside look at how it all works by talking to real journalists and producers.
Episodes
June 3, 2025 • 25 mins
This week's episode covers the question many PR pros are frequently asked by clients: how can we measure the impact of our work? Here to answer is Dino Delic, Strategic Customer Advisor at Meltwater, a platform we're all familiar with.
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May 20, 2025 • 35 mins
Space is having a media moment and this episode focuses on one of the brightest stars out there: Space Camp. First up, Greg Fasking who runs marketing for the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Al, stops by. if you dreamed about going to Space Camp as a kid, but never got the chance, it's not too late- there are adult and family camps to enjoy! Greg talks about all things marketing + PR from this fine institution. Also s...
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April 24, 2025 • 39 mins
It's no secret that PR is getting more difficult by the day. The growing number of publicists, the shrinking number of journalists and traditional media outlets, along with an unstable economy brings even the most positive of us down from time to time. Fear not! Kourtney Jason, Founder + President of Pacific & Court, a PR firm specializing in PR for books, has some failsafe tactics to keep your spirits up and hits a'comin. Free...
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April 8, 2025 • 44 mins
Buckle up, buttercups and begin pearl clutching -- we're talking about all things cannabis this episode as the PR market for the myriad startups in the space has absolutely exploded in recent years. First up is Michael Mejer, founder of Green Lane Communication, a cannabis-focused PR firm. Truly an expert in the comms process -- which undoubtedly involves legislation -- Mike walks us thru the process of working in this new and stil...
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January 22, 2025 • 42 mins
Diving into two topics this year that are going to be BIG in the world of PR + communications: influencer marketing and podcasts! A true expert in the world of influencers, Serena Baleja joins us. Serena is the founder of Socialite PR, and she's redefining influencer marketing with her innovative app, Socialite CRM, which makes campaign management accessible and effective for small brands. Whether you're a novice in influencer or a...
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December 16, 2024 • 48 mins
You're going to love this episode! Pace PR Client Nikki Innocent sits down with me, in-studio, to discusss her role as a leadership + career coach. Primarily working with women, Nikki goes beyond the surface-level issues one might experience on the job, to help her clients uncover their true passions and how to work more authentically with others. From major CEOs to those mid-career, she's so easy to get along with and has amassed ...
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November 26, 2024 • 33 mins
It's more important than ever to have excellent media literacy. But, how? How can you easily discern real news from fake news, and biased reporting from unbiased reporting? What the heck is media literacy in the first place? Luckily for us we were joined by THE expert in the space, Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, Executive Director of the National Association for Media Literacy Education. Her line of work is fascinating and we discuss medi...
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November 11, 2024 • 29 mins
This week, we dedicate the episode to one interview with Stephanie Graves, the President + CEO of the Lee Andrews Group. Many of us in the industry already know Stephanie, a powerhouse of a publicist based out of LA. The Lee Andrews Group is deeply embedded in government and public affairs work in the state of California. I truly enjoyed this discussion, which covered a lot. Enjoy!
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October 16, 2024 • 27 mins
We recently closed out Climate Week in New York and Pace PR showed up in a big way this year. SVP Rose Levy, who leads our climate practice, stops by to talk about our engagement that week and how we advise all of our clients on best climate practices. Pace PR proudly co-hosted a networking breakfast to kick off Climate Week with Clean Creatives. Executive Director Duncan Meisel and I caught up at the breakfast to talk about the im...
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October 2, 2024 • 41 mins
Yup, you read the correctly! Pace PR is proud to work with clients who promote good energy and bring good vibes to their customers. Our first interview is with Lauren + Courtney, the co-founders of Moon & Stone, an incredible platform focusing on the powerful healing and restorative energy of crystals. I'm a total believer and use their products daily. Next up is Aliza Kelly, and influencer and columnist in the space. We talk a...
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September 16, 2024 • 20 mins
Dr. Elizabeth Wood is the co-editor of a new book we had the pleasure of promoting in the media. "Between Us: Healing Ourselves and Changing the World Through Sociology" is a fantastic anthology of personal essays through the lens of sociology. We have a great discussion about sociology vs. psychology and how this book resonates with so many.
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August 16, 2024 • 44 mins
We have a great episode for you here! Partners in love, partners in life ... Tom Postilio + Mickey Conlon are amongst our very favorite clients here at Pace. Power brokers at Compass, they join to talk about their celebrity listings, unique home properties and strategies for those of us aspiring to own our own dream home! Michael Diamond also stops by. Michael covers real estate for the Asbury Park Press and recently covered one of...
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July 8, 2024 • 43 mins
This week we have two fascinating conversations. We start off with author Kelly Campbell; they are the author of the new book "Heal to Lead." Oftentimes we think about healing to better our personal lives, but the same process can be applied to your professional life as well. Kelly is a leader in this particular space and the interview will definitely leave you with a lot to think about! Daniella Gray also stops by. Daniella is a N...
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June 10, 2024 • 42 mins
Start your week off with some health & fitness inspo, courtsey of Pace PR Client, Anna Kaiser. Anna, a professional dancer, has built her career off of creating fitness routines that actually work and are FUN to boot! With a celebrity clientele that includes Kelly Ripa, Shakira and Alicia Keys, she's introduced her at-home program so you can get STRONG all in the comfort of your own home. Rachel Tavel also stops by and talks ab...
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May 22, 2024 • 47 mins
The American Dream is something we all have heard about ... but that American Dream is not necessarily equal for all. Enter Joe Cecala, founder of the Dream Exchange, the soon-to-launch new stock exchange, focused primarily on minority-owned businesses. Rachel Woodall, Executive Producer at Cumulus Radio in Chicago, also joins to talk about her day-to-day routine.
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April 17, 2024 • 46 mins
Guess which American city holds the most PhD's per capita? Not NYC, not SF ... it's Huntsville, Alabama and that's just the tip of the iceberg about interesting facts happening in this fine American city. Lucia Cape, SVP of Economic Development in the Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about why this city is thriving, in part due to their investment in music as an economic growth tool. Anna Staropoli, freelance writer and editor...
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April 11, 2024 • 38 mins
Everyone's favorite day is almost here -- Tax Day! Just kidding. But when you're lucky enough to work with the wonderful Karla Dennis, tax attorney and small business advisor, you're always in good hands. Karla shares her amazing entrepreneurial story with us + how the media and PR has helped her career so much. Personal finance reporter Mary Beth Eastman also stops by to share with us her best tips for working with publicists. Enj...
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March 18, 2024 • 45 mins
This week, we interview Dr. Nina Cerfolio, a psychiatrist with a new book out called Psychoanalytic and Spiritual Perspectives on Terrorism. We talk about this terrible reality we're all dealing with, and how, through her work and in writing this book, she offers tips and techniques for using spirituality to cope with terrorism. Next up is Geovany Dias, a reporter with WFTV in Orlando, Florida, who shares his international backgrou...
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February 29, 2024 • 45 mins
How important is Wikipedia in the PR world? Luckily we brought on the person who wrote the book on that very topic! Rhiannon Ruff is the author of "Wikipedia & Crisis Communications" and we explore and break down the evolution of Wikipedia; how important it is for your clients; and how to navigate the clunky and laborious process of editing a page. Terri Huggins Hart, freelance journalist, also joins this week where we talk abo...
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January 31, 2024 • 55 mins
I love this episode so much! Our first episode is with PPR client Andi Cross, who founded + runs Edges of Earth, a two-year global diving mission driving awareness to ocean conservation. Andi had a very successful corporate career in NYC and successfully did the pivot of all pivots when she launched EOE. I know you'll be fascinated hearing about it. Also joining us is Ruksana Hussain, who is the publisher and editor of Traveler and...
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