PR & Media Relations: Messaging, Storytelling & Audiences

In this episode of the Being Understood podcast, Bess Ellenson, Senior Director of Media and Storytelling at Tunheim, joins host David Erickson to explore the evolving landscape of public relations and media strategy.

From foundational messaging and audience targeting to advanced crisis communications and the growing intersection of traditional and digital PR, Bess shares actionable insights that senior communications leaders can immediately apply.

This episode is a must-listen for CMOs, VPs of Communications, and PR Directors navigating the challenges of a transforming media ecosystem, shifting consumer behaviors, and the growing complexity of managing brand narratives in today’s digital-first world.

The shift to a digital-first news ecosystem is reshaping how your audiences discover, trust, and engage with information. Marketing communications professionals who ignore these seismic changes risk losing relevance, brand credibility, and competitive advantage.

Bess Ellenson

Bess Ellenson

Bess is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who spent more than 16 years working in local television news in Minnesota and New Mexico.

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