The PR Week: 7.29.2021: Nick Kelly, Charlotte FC

Podcast topics:1:53 - Kelly talks about the Charlotte FC before its 2022 debut, starting a pro sports team and recruiting players during a pandemic, the value a background in communications and sports marketing brings to the world of pro sport management and more.15:40 - PRWeek has revealed its 40 Under 40 class of 2021, highlighting the next wave of young, diverse comms pros and their accomplishments during a year like no other.18:13 - On Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and communicating around mental health in sport and beyond.23:27 - Recapping the first week of the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the stories and narratives that have accompanied it. 29:55 - Popeyes gives away millions of its competitors' nuggets as it calls for a truce in the “chicken wars.”31:10 - Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom released a voting rights PSA set in a dystopian future to support voting rights currently under consideration in Congress.32:31 - Should CEOs participate in earnings calls? Elon Musk says no.33:53 - 160over90 has been named Hollister’s AOR, the first PR agency relationship for the brand. 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.