The PR Week

The PR Week: 10.20.2021: Josh Garrett, Redwood Climate Communications

Episode Summary

This week on the podcast, PRWeek executive editor Frank Washkuch and reporter Aleda Stam are joined by Josh Garrett, co-founder and CEO of Redwood Climate Communications.

Episode Notes

Podcast topics:

- Garrett talks about the origins of his firm, Redwood Climate Communications — which Garrett created to serve clients in the “climate tech” sector — working with clients communicating on major climate-related issues, emerging technology in the climate tech sector, breaking through the “doom and gloom” of environmental news and more;

- Recounting the life and extensive legacy of public relations pioneer David Finn, who passed away on October 18 at 100;

- Medtronic’s promotion of Amy Jo Meyer to the newly created role of VP of corporate communications;

- Edelman’s announcement that vaccination against COVID-19 will soon be a condition of employment at the world’s largest-by-revenue PR firm;

- Starbucks’ hiring of A.J. Jones to the newly created role of SVP of global communications and public affairs.