The Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI) is launching its first-ever Podcast Series called ‘UNMUTE with PRCAI’. The series aims to amplify the voices of thought-leaders shaping India and features diverse speakers from business, politics, and culture.

Empowering Voices: UnMute with PRCAI Gives Platform to Opinions that Matter

The debut of ‘UNMUTE with PRCAI’, a podcast series by the Public Relations Consultants Association of India, marks a significant milestone in the realm of communication and thought leadership. This collection of 10 inaugural episodes aims to amplify the voices of business leaders, politicians, and cultural figures who are shaping the rising India.

Hosted by the acclaimed Niret Alva, the podcast promises thought-provoking and light-hearted conversations that empower listeners to critically think about the challenges and opportunities in an evolving landscape. Each episode features successful individuals sharing their unique stories of leadership, resilience, and balance in their everyday lives.

The lineup of guests is truly impressive, featuring renowned names such as Ravi Venkatesan, Priyanka Gill, Vikram Sakhuja, Arundhati Bhattacharya, and Avinash Pant. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, offering valuable insights and perspectives on various topics.

As the podcast’s first guest, Ravi Venkatesan sets the stage for stimulating discussions. His call for unity in a divided society resonates deeply, emphasizing the importance of coming together to solve the pressing challenges faced by India. This sentiment highlights the need for dialogue, collaboration, and empathy to build a stronger and more inclusive nation.

Against the backdrop of an upward trajectory in the communications industry, ‘UNMUTE with PRCAI’ showcases the power of effective communication. PR professionals, who are increasingly recognized for their invaluable contribution, are playing a crucial role in shaping brand communication strategies. The Study of Public Relations Insights, Nuggets, and Trends (SPRINT) 2022-23 reveals that India Inc. leadership is actively engaging with corporate communications teams to devise impactful strategies.

This podcast series not only celebrates the profession but also demonstrates the evolving value proposition offered by the communication industry. Credible narratives and powerful storytelling have the potential to shape public opinion and craft a compelling narrative of a bold and progressive India.

Through ‘UNMUTE with PRCAI’, the Public Relations Consultants Association of India has provided a platform for ‘Opinions that Matter’. By giving a voice to industry leaders and thought-leaders, this podcast series fosters intellectual engagement and critical thinking among its listeners. It serves as a reminder of the power of dialogue and the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping our world.

Overall, ‘UNMUTE with PRCAI’ is a pioneering initiative that showcases the best of India’s communication industry and celebrates the contributions of PR professionals. It represents a positive step towards fostering meaningful conversations and empowering voices that have the potential to drive positive change in our society.

UnMute With PRCAI Marks The Debut Of A New Podcast Giving Voice To ‘Opinions That Matter’ By Indian Achievers

Crafting the compelling narrative of a bold and progressive India, the Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI) will debut its first-ever podcast series – ‘UNMUTE with PRCAI’. The collection consists of 10 inaugural episodes that will be unveiled by India’s most influential Public Relations professional body, on World PR Day 2023 which is celebrated annually on July 16, saluting brand India and recognizing the contributions of Public Relations professionals in shaping the world.

The exclusive series brings together business leaders, and valued ‘Opinions that Matter’, from diverse speakers from the worlds of business, politics and culture, to amplify the voices of thought-leaders shaping the rising India. Thought-provoking, yet light-hearted conversations of individual success stories will empower listeners to critically think about the challenges and opportunities in an evolving landscape.

The podcast is hosted by Niret Alva, an award-winning television journalist, producer, anchor, director and educator, who has been awarded a National Award (Indian) for Excellence in Visual Science-Based Communication and an International Award (Asian Television Award) for Best Anchor in a Current Affairs Series. Niret, who was also selected as an Asia 21 Leader by the New York-based Asia Society, with his rich and extensive experience, will help bring out interesting and authentic conversations.

“I have enjoyed interviewing these inspirational leaders and getting them to tell their unique stories. These stories will inspire, motivate and challenge listeners as they listen to how these industry leaders lead, deal with adversity, and find balance in their everyday lives. It’s a great initiative from the Public Relations fraternity,” said Alva, TV journalist and Co-founder of Miditech Studios.

The show will feature renowned names, including Ravi Venkatesan, Chairperson of The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP); Entrepreneur Priyanka Gill, Vikram Sakhuja, Group CEO of Madison Media, and OOH; Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Salesforce India and Avinash Pant, Former, Director-Marketing for Meta.

The inaugural 10-part series, sponsored by Adfactors PR, will roll out its first episode featuring Ravi Venkatesan, Chairperson Global Energy Alliance for People & Plant (GEAPP) and Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) on Thursday, July 20 on 75 plus platforms including Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Bingepods, JioSaavn and whenever you get your audio content…

In the rapid fire round of the first podcast, Niret asks Ravi Venkatesan to do some crystal ball gazing about the U.S., China, Russia, and India and what lies ahead. This is what Ravi had to say about India, “We need to find a way to become less divided. All our problems today require us to come together as a society and as a country to solve them. I am 60 years old, and it’s the most divided I have ever seen. And that’s not good for solving the many challenges that we have.”

At a time when the communication industry is experiencing an upward trajectory, harnessing the power of effective communication is paramount. According to PRCAI’s research, the Study of Public Relations Insights, Nuggets, and Trends (SPRINT) 2022-23, PR professionals are being increasingly recognised by the C-suite for their invaluable contribution. Eight out of 10 respondents said that India Inc. leadership is working closely with its corporate communications team to devise strategies for brand communication.

“It is exciting to celebrate our profession and all the hard work of the community on this World PR Day with a new podcast series from PRCAI. We believe that there is an evolution in the value proposition being offered by the communications industry to businesses through credible narratives, powerful storytelling and shaping public opinion. Unmute With PRCAI aims to connect the creative communications world with India Inc, together crafting an honest narrative of a bold new India, saluting India’s compelling story in what could be the Indian century,” concluded, Deeptie Sethi, CEO, PRCAI.