How AI Is Transforming PR: Storytelling, Earned Media & GEO with Barrie Cohen 🚀

DEC 8, 202523 MIN
Marketing in the Age of AI

How AI Is Transforming PR: Storytelling, Earned Media & GEO with Barrie Cohen 🚀

DEC 8, 202523 MIN

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<p><strong>📘 Episode Overview</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>Marketing in the Age of AI</em>, host <strong>Emanuel Rose</strong> sits down with PR strategist <strong>Barrie Cohen</strong> to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping public relations—from storytelling and audience targeting to earned media and GEO. You&#39;ll discover how small businesses can stay visible, build stronger narratives, and thrive in a shifting digital landscape where human-first strategy still matters most.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔍 What You’ll Learn</strong></p><ul><li><p>How AI is changing PR workflows (and what <em>it can’t replace</em>)</p></li><li><p>Why storytelling—not contacts—is the new PR differentiator</p></li><li><p>How earned media impacts visibility in the age of GEO</p></li><li><p>Practical PR strategies small businesses can start using right now</p></li><li><p>How to build trust, craft a compelling brand narrative, and understand your true audience</p></li><li><p>What KPIs actually matter in modern PR</p></li><li><p>The evolving interplay between PR, SEO, and Generative Engine Optimization<br></p></li></ul><p><strong>🎤 Featured Guest: </strong></p><p><strong>Barrie Cohen</strong>, Founder &amp; CEO of <em>Barrie Cohen Public Relations</em>, brings nearly a decade of experience helping brands elevate their visibility through strategic communication. She has secured high-profile media placements across major outlets and mentors the next generation of PR pros. Her relationship-driven, story-first approach sets her apart in a shifting media landscape.</p><p>Connect with Barrie: LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrie-cohenpr/"> <u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrie-cohenpr/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>⭐ Episode Highlights</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why PR has changed more in the past year than in the past decade</p></li><li><p>Why relationships alone aren&#39;t enough in PR anymore</p></li><li><p>How AI supports (but never replaces) human storytelling</p></li><li><p>Using AI for framing, formatting, and trend research</p></li><li><p>How small businesses can run PR strategies like the pros</p></li><li><p>Why your “story” is the most powerful PR asset</p></li><li><p>How to think about audiences, ICPs, and content channels</p></li><li><p>What meaningful PR ROI actually looks like</p></li><li><p>The rise of GEO and why earned media matters more than ever<br></p></li></ul><p><strong>🌐 Connect &amp; Explore More</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with Host Emanuel Rose:</strong></p><p>Website:<a href="https://emanuelrose.com/"> <u>https://emanuelrose.com/</u></a> </p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/"> <u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/</u></a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/</u></a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor"> <u>https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor</u></a> YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@marketingintheageofai-ec6fx"> <u>https://www.youtube.com/@marketingintheageofai-ec6fx</u></a></p><p><strong>Guest – Barrie Cohen:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrie-cohenpr/"> <u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrie-cohenpr/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📚 Further Reading &amp; Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Related Blog Post:</strong> Human-First PR Strategy in the Age of AI Search<a href="https://emanuelrose.com/human-first-pr-strategy-in-the-age-of-ai-search/"> <u>https://emanuelrose.com/human-first-pr-strategy-in-the-age-of-ai-search/</u></a></p><p><strong>Emanuel’s Book:</strong> <em>Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI</em><a href="https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/"> <u>https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/</u></a></p><p><strong>More from Emanuel:</strong><a href="https://emanuelrose.com/"> <u>https://emanuelrose.com/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you found this episode valuable, don’t forget to: </p><p>✅ Like </p><p>✅ Comment </p><p>✅ Subscribe </p><p>…for more deep dives on AI, marketing strategy, and growing your business in a changing digital world.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#MarketingInTheAgeOfAI #PublicRelations #AIinMarketing #SmallBusinessGrowth #EarnedMedia #Storytelling #DigitalMarketing #PRStrategy #GEO #GenerativeEngineOptimization #MediaRelations #AIForBusiness #MarketingPodcast #BrandNarrative #EntrepreneurMarketing</p>