PRGN Presents

Leading a business effectively in today's fast-paced and interconnected world requires expert guidance and a strong communications strategy. The Public Relations Global Network is here to help.

PRGN Presents is the best PR podcast for international business leaders, non-profit executives, and those who hire public relations, marketing, and communications firms. It provides an exclusive look into the ever-evolving world of PR and strategic communications, featuring insights, news, and views from experts at the Public Relations Global Network, “the world’s local public relations agency.”

Is your message winning hearts and minds? No matter where you do business, there is a PRGN member agency in your region with the deep industry expertise, international experience, and local market knowledge you need to connect with your target audience and achieve your goals.

Whether you're an executive looking to improve your organization's communication strategy or an in-house marketing professional looking to bring in an outside firm to support a specific campaign, this podcast will provide valuable insights on how to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships with customers, staff, and communities around the world.

In each episode, you’ll hear PR professionals and industry experts share valuable insights and perspectives on the latest trends in publicity, media relations, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), crisis management, investor relations, stakeholder engagement, executive thought leadership, and strategic communications.

About your hosts

Abbie S. Fink

Abbie S. Fink is president of HMA Public Relations in Phoenix, Arizona and a founding member of the Public Relations Global Network. Her marketing communications background includes skills in media relations, digital communications, social media strategies, special event management, community relations, issues management, and marketing promotions for both the private and public sectors, including such industries as healthcare, financial services, professional services, government affairs and tribal affairs, as well as not-for-profit organizations. Abbie is often invited to present to a wide variety of business and civic organizations on such topics as media relations, social media and digital communications strategies, crisis communications, and special events management.

Adrian McIntyre, PhD

Dr. Adrian McIntyre is a social scientist, speaker, and communications adviser who specializes in the marketing and selling of expertise. He is a founding partner at Speed of Story, a strategic communications consultancy that helps independent experts and professional firms strengthen their positioning, sharpen their messaging, and increase their visibility to win more business. Adrian earned a PhD in anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. His experience as a journalist and media spokesperson in Africa and the Middle East, together with his work as a podcast producer and storytelling consultant, informs the method he calls Practical Positioning: a set of activities, assets, and actual conversations designed to claim a place in the prospect's mind (rather than a purely intellectual exercise with no immediate benefit). Through a combination of strategic guidance, audience research, IP development, media training, podcasting, and content creation, Adrian helps clients communicate their expertise clearly and confidently in ways prospective buyers understand, value, and trust.