47 - From Freelance to $2.5M: Inside a PR Empire with Chris Norton

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Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I talk with Chris Norton (https://x.com/chris_norton), founder and CEO of Prohibition PR, one of the UK's top public relations and social media agencies. We dive into the evolving PR landscape, authentic storytelling, and how to protect your brand in the digital age. Chris shares his journey from being one of the first on Twitter in the UK to building a team of 30 consultants managing the reputations of top brands.

Chris also discusses the challenges of navigating disinformation, the power of social media, and his approach to helping businesses thrive even when the proverbial "crap hits the fan."

Questions this Episode Answers:

• How can businesses protect their reputation in the age of social media?
• What are the key strategies for effective crisis management?
• How has the role of public relations evolved with the rise of digital platforms?
• What does it take to build and sustain a successful PR agency?

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This week we covered:

03:23 Understanding the Role of a PR Agency

06:19 The Evolution of PR and Social Media

06:41 Chris Norton's Journey into PR

16:02 Starting a PR Business in the UK

20:56 The Evolution of Social Media Platforms

21:24 Choosing the Right Channel for Your Audience

22:01 LinkedIn Training and Personal Branding

22:29 The Dial-Up Era to AI: A Journey Through Time

23:09 Sponsor Message and Giveaway

23:50 Navigating Multiple Social Media Channels

24:13 The Importance of Channel Objectives

25:37 Crafting a Thoughtful Social Media Strategy

26:50 The Power of Storytelling in Marketing

28:51 Rapid Fire Questions: Business Insights

36:40 The Role of AI in Business

40:55 Final Thoughts and Farewell