Michael Stern is the CEO and founder of HeadStart, a PR and communications agency focused on amplifying innovative and impact-driven voices. Before going into PR, Michael was an executive producer in local news and is a three-time founder, having started companies in sports media and betting research. Here, he explains the unique PR needs of startups and why he's not a big fan of guaranteed media.

Key Takeaways:

- Why startups need PR that moves quickly

- The problems with guaranteed media

- How Michael moved from news to PR

Episode Timeline:

1:10 Tod asks Michael for betting advice

2:45 How Michael transitioned from news to PR

4:15 The mental anguish of keeping up with headlines

5:15 Why Michael decided to get into the startup space

6:45 PR agencies for startups must be nimble

7:45 Media training for startups

9:00 The importance of selling emotion

11:45 Why is the PR industry behind the times?

15:00 Headstart is built on speed

17:00 Michael is skeptical of guaranteed media

20:00 Michael's favorite success stories

23:30 The importance of going against the grain

This episode’s guest:

• Michael Stern on LinkedIn

• Headstart on LinkedIn

• Headstart's website

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