The PR Week: 4.30.2021: Linda Yang, Playground

Podcast topics:0:52 - Yang talks about event discovery platform Playground, how it connects creators and event coordinators with digital audiences, the team behind the platform and more. 12:03 - How the NFL draft has evolved with activations moving to digital platforms like Clubhouse and possibly into online games16:18 - A case study on IHOP’s sizzling bacon activation on Clubhouse19:42 - Tesla reaffirms its no-PR-department strategy21:59 - Reactions to President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address26:25 - Holding company Q1 results, with an eye on IPG and WPP earnings28:41 - Merger and acquisition trends, including Gregory FCA’s Affect pickup  29:42 - Remembering Aaron Cushman’s life and PR career31:02 - People moves this week, including Jen Crichton, Josh Passman, Una Pulizzi and more. PRWeek.comTheme music provided by TRIPLE SCOOP MUSICJaymes - First One Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.