How to Choose Fractional CMO Marketing Leadership That Moves Your Business Forward Faster In 2026, strategic marketing leadership transcends mere tactics or frequent posting. True marketing defines your business’s presence, reputation, and most crucial, your relationships. If your company is experiencing growth, but your messaging, market positioning, or digital visibility […]
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In an era where AI algorithms process data at breakneck speeds, it’s all too easy to get lost in the daily grind. Bots excel at detecting patterns and optimizing efficiency, but they can’t touch the human spark: crafting meaning from the chaos. That’s where a simple shift in perspective—like gazing […]
Quick Take: A 2025 PRNEWS Platinum Awards judge, Barbara Rozgonyi, reveals how top campaigns earn recognition and results. Learn six secrets behind award-winning PR campaigns that build trust, drive measurable impact, and stand out through authentic storytelling and flawless execution. How judging the PRNEWS Platinum Awards 2025 revealed what separates […]
Everywhere you look, AI is reshaping how we live, work, and create. But one question rises above the noise: what actually happens when AI meets human creativity? As a brand marketing and PR consultant who’s worked at the intersection of creativity, communications, and tech for decades, I find this question fascinating. […]
TL;DR Summary: Barbara Rozgonyi, a Top 100 Keynote Speaker to Watch in 2025, will open Day 2 of DigiMarCon South Atlantic 2025 with her high-energy presentation: “Visibility Is Leadership: The Must-Have PR + AI Playbook.” This session is designed to equip marketers, CMOs, and executives with a proven framework to […]
The Power of Authenticity: How to Build a Healthcare Brand That Radiates Influence By Barbara Rozgonyi, Founder of CoryWest MediaTop 100 Speaker to Watch | Healthcare Branding Strategist | AI Trailblazer This blog post by Barbara Rozgonyi outlines how healthcare professionals and medical associations can build trust and visibility through […]
When the stage is global, your message has to be personal. Vancouver wasn’t just the location of one of my most memorable keynote presentations—it became part of the story. And like many great stories, this one began with hesitation. When I was invited to submit a proposal to speak at […]
Celebrating 20 Years of LinkedIn Thought Leadership: Your Guide to Standing Out Navigating LinkedIn to build your personal brand, grow your network, or establish thought leadership can feel like a daunting task. If you’re wondering how to make your voice heard in today’s crowded digital space, you’re not alone—I’ve been […]
Why Is AI Essential for PR Pros in 2025? By Barbara Rozgonyi, Top 100 Keynote Speaker, Fractional CMO, Founder of CoryWest Media, Publisher of WiredPRWorks.com since 2006 Why Is AI Essential for PR Pros in 2025? At PRSA Charlotte, I presented “5D PR: Your Blueprint for AI-Powered Communications.” The room […]
What Today’s Leaders Can Learn from Lincoln’s LegacyBy Barbara Rozgonyi | Future Business Keynote Speaker Lincoln’s Leadership Lessons in a Digital World “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln Happy Birthday, Honest Abe! 🎉 In November 2006, I wrote my first blog post […]
You’re on LinkedIn and you’re wondering if it’s worth it. How to unlock LinkedIn strategy secrets in 30 minutes or less? Here’s why and how you can book a strategy session with me, Barbara Rozgonyi, and start getting LinkedIn to work for you the way you want it to. Did […]
Dreaming of a summer vacation that perfectly captures your imagination? Tap into ChatGPT, a generative AI-powered assistant that transforms travel planning from tedious and time-consuming to tasty and trendy. Let’s explore how ChatGPT can create personalized itineraries, unearth hidden gems, and even generate captivating social media content for maximum visibility. […]
What makes someone a “thought leader” today? How can you transform from a ho-hum “Hidden Gem” into a trailblazing thought leader who gets seen everywhere -all at once? Digital marketing expert speaker Barbara Rozgonyi presents new ways to elevate expertise, advance influence, and map a trail to success for you […]
Twenty-one years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Where were you on September 11? September 11 Memorial Information and watch 9//11 documentaries. Visit the 911 Memorial site. Read how the U.S. is marking the 21st anniversary of 9-11. Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted […]
You hear it all the time: Be Authentic. But, let’s get real. What does it mean to “be real” on social media? For the answer, let’s ask Katie McKiever. Your Growing Social Now show host, Barbara Rozgonyi, and Katie met via Social Media Charlotte where they shared views about social […]
What makes someone a “thought leader” today? How can you transform from ho-hum everyday expert into a fast-track financial services trailblazing thought leader? On August 4, Barbara Rozgonyi will present new ways to elevate expertise, advance influence, and map a trail to success for you and your customers. Thanks to […]
The WIRED Marketing and PR System Framework by Barbara Rozgonyi Mixing marketing and PR with social media can be time-consuming, confusing, and not very effective – unless you have an organized system that mixes search, marketing, social, community, and planning. That’s why I developed the WIRED Marketing and PR System […]
Why do so many small business owners pay for expensive advice, agree to take action . . . and then never follow through? that’s the question Barry Moltz answers in his new book, “ChangeMasters: How to Actually Make the Changes Your Already Know You Need to Make.” In the latest […]
Twenty years ago, today, we remember how 9/11 changed the world – and communications. Where were you on September 11? September 11 Memorial Information 9/11 Memorial Site Reflecting on How 9/11 Immediately Impacted Community PR and Communications On September 9, 2001, we celebrated a child’s birthday party. Walking down Michigan […]
What a surprise – and a terrific 15th-anniversary present – to be included on a new top PR blogs list! Being ranked #11 with these impressive top public relations blog industry leaders is truly an honor! Thanks to Anuj Agarwal, the Founder of Feedspot for this message: “I would like […]
Wondering how to attract more attention, listeners – and sponsors? In this five-minute Podcast Marketing PR Case Studies video, Barbara Rozgonyi shows you how she used the power of WIRED PR in 4D to promote an event, a topic, and a speaker. View the podcast marketing PR press release. At […]
Wondering how to attract more attention, listeners – and sponsors? In this five-minute Podcast Marketing PR Case Studies video, Barbara Rozgonyi shows you how she used the power of WIRED PR in 4D to promote an event, a topic, and a speaker. View the podcast marketing PR press release. At […]
Ever wished you could grow your business faster, but didn’t think you had the resources to work with a business development consultant? It’s not about how much money you have right now, it’s about partnering up with someone who’s as interested in growing your business in creative, and profitable, directions […]
Hi there! Did you catch my WIRED PR primer course promo in my Podfest Master Class case study? Welcome! At the end of the presentation, I offered you free tuition to the WIRED PR PRIMER, a mini-course that sells for $97. Here’s the code to access the course for free: […]
There’s a huge market for podcasting, but how can podcasters grow their audience with so much competition? With 43 million episodes to download, engaging with listeners is more important than ever. And, podcasts are growing – fast. According to The Infinite Dial report, 75% of Americans are familiar with podcasting […]