Russel Wasserfall Media Echoes & Influence

Echoes & Influence

Conversations about public relations and reputation management and why they matter.
Whether you're a seasoned communications professional or just finding your feet, this podcast is a space to learn, reflect, and grow. Hosted by Joanne Smith of Pillar9, and content strategist Francois Rank of 2BFrank, Echoes and Influence explores the trends, disciplines and moments that define communications today.
Through interviews with leading voices in the field, it offers insight into the impact of public relations and reputation management and why these practices matter in business today.
English South Africa Business · Education
24 Episodes
20 – 24

S2-06. Alex Leibner - Sandton Times

Alexander Leibner, Founder and Managing Editor of The Sandton Times, joins Echoes & Influence for a candid conversation on the future of journalism, PR and digital media. Discover how technology, AI, content creation and media entrepreneurship are reshaping communications, why relationships still matter and what PR professionals can do to…
Season 2 / Episode 6 36 min

S2-07. Jacques de Bie - Investor Relations

Investor relations is far more than financial PR. In this episode of Echoes and Influence, investor relations specialist Jacques de Bie explains how IR shapes market confidence, builds investor trust and helps listed companies communicate with analysts, shareholders and the media. Discover why credibility, strategy and clear financial communication are…
Season 2 / Episode 7 35 min

S2-08. Reputation Dividend

Reputation is one of the few business assets that can't be bought. It has to be earned. In this episode of Echoes & Influence, your hosts Jo and Franki explore the idea of the reputation dividend: the competitive advantage organisations gain when trust is built consistently over time. They unpack…
Season 2 / Episode 8 26 min

S2-09. 'Permission' with Tessa Graham

What does it mean for a brand to have permission to speak, act or grow in a particular direction? Jo and Franki explore the idea with brand strategist Tessa Graham, who argues that permission is earned through consistency, credibility and trust, not visibility or influence. They look at how brands…
Season 2 / Episode 9 31 min
20 – 24