The Trending Communicator

Hosted ByDan Nestle

In today's hyper-accelerated communications world, keeping up means juggling reputation, brand building, crisis management, storytelling, and more while adapting to new technologies like generative AI. The Trending Communicator, hosted by Dan Nestle, is your guide through this chaotic landscape. This podcast dives into the challenges of PR, communications, and marketing today, with experts sharing real stories and strategies for overcoming those challenges and more. It's the perfect resource for professionals looking to innovate, take risks, and stay ahead. Join us to make sense of today’s communications chaos, one insightful conversation at a time.


All Episodes

113: How Communications Brings Purpose to Life with Michael Morris

In this episode, Dan reconnects with a former colleague and marketing communications collaborator,  . A world traveler who has spent his career putting purpose at the forefront of everything he does, Michael recently co-founded…

112: Emotion, Connection, and Trust in Marketing with Aaron Hassen

In this episode, Dan dives deep into some of his favorite topics with seasoned marketing pro, thought leader, podcaster, and fellow denizen of the RISE Community, . An Air Force veteran with decades of corporate B2B sales and marketing experience,…

111: Leadership Evolved with Ken Jacobs

In this episode, Dan welcomes back legendary communicator, connector, and executive coach to the PR industry, , for his second appearance on the show. Back in January 2021, he and Dan talked about in the agency world. Now, with the pandemic in the…

110: What Translators can Teach Us about AI and Tech with Bill Lafferty

In this episode, Dan welcomes translation and localization expert , the founder of , a resource-rich newsletter that helps readers understand translation and localization as drivers of business growth. An accomplished Japanese-to-English legal…

109: Find the Rocket Fuel for Your Career with Loren Greiff

In this episode, Dan connects with career strategist, ex-recruiter, host of the , and President of ,  . A career trailblazer in her own right who rose to the highest levels of ad agency leadership before embarking on a second career in recruiting…

108: Breaking the Communications Career Template with David Albritton

In this episode, Dan connects with retired Navy officer, legendary communicator, speaker, leadership strategist, and coach . The founder and CEO of , David cut his PR and communications chops at the Pentagon and followed a career track that led to his…

107: High-Velocity Digital Marketing with Steve Kahan

In this episode, Dan connects with Wall Street Journal bestselling author to discuss his latest book, . An all-around digital marketing legend, during his career as CMO of several Silicon Valley startups, Steve helped engineer seven successful exits…

106: Learning to Speak the Language of B2B Marketing with Samantha Stone

In this episode, Dan connects with the founder of the Marketing Advisory Network, author of Unleash Possible, host of the , and most recently co-author (with Dan and 34 others) of , B2B powerhouse . With a passion for complex problem-solving, Samantha…

105: How to Survive Brand Adolescence with Evelyn Starr

In this episode, Dan connects with marketing strategist, researcher, author, and sought-after brand therapist , whose strategic insights have been instrumental in the revitalization of household names including Dunkin’ Donuts, Hasbro, Gilette,…