On Top of PR with Jason Mudd

Common mistakes publicly traded companies make when working with the news media – Mark Basch

On Top of PR with Jason Mudd

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Mark Basch joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the common media mistakes publicly traded companies make. Tune in to learn more! Meet our guest: Our episode guest is Mark Basch, a seasoned business journalist with decades of experience covering publicly traded companies. He provides insights on economics, business trends, manufacturing, real estate, and unemployment, drawing from data releases and press statements. Five things you’ll learn from this episode: ...

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