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The PR Week: 8.13.2026 - Grant Toups, Hotwire

from The PR Week · host Frank Washkuch, Julia Walker, Grant Toups

The latest guest on The PR Week is Grant Toups, global CEO of Hotwire.  Toups talks about his first days and weeks on the job after stepping into Hotwire’s top role more than six months ago, as well as how his agency uses AI and works with influencers and creators. He also chats about his inspirations from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.  Plus, PRWeek’s Julia Walker discusses the biggest PR and communications news of the week, including PRWeek’s 2026 40 Under 40 list, Burson’s acquisition of AI company Limbik, a change at the top of American Airlines’ communications team and much 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.

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The global CEO of Hotwire talks about his first six months-plus on the job, Cannes and how he and his team use AI and work with influencers and content creators.

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