In the latest episode of the AIBF Business Talk Podcast, 🎙️ host Elaine Carroll sits down with the dynamic Paul Allen, founder of the award-winning PR firm, Paul Allen & Associates, based in Dublin. With a career spanning over three decades, Paul's journey from pirate radio to the RTÉ newsroom and collaborating with CBS Records, now known as SONY Music (the label that signed U2) paints a vivid picture of his rich experience. 📻
Growing up on Dublin's Northside, Paul's story unfolds with key roles in pirate radio, CBS Records, and RTÉ and the wider PR industry. His experience extends to having worked with 5 Taoisigh , 2 British Prime Ministers and 3 U.S. Presidents. He has enjoyed front row seats watching successful historic moments unfold. 🎤
Attributing his company's success to unwavering commitment, a results-driven focus, and a core set of values proudly displayed on their office wall, Paul emphasises respect, humility, listening, engagement, and hard work.
Sharing insightful lessons and with 2024 in mind, Paul stresses the importance of persistence and analysing both failures and victories. He encourages businesses to adapt, plan meticulously, and understand economic changes including geopolitical issues.He is currently running the IrishForBiden campaign. An example he gives is that if Joe Biden wins the U.S. Presidential election, it is the end of Trump. If Trump wins, it could be the end of America, not to mention the rest of the world.
Domestically, he also sees the potential impact of the minimum wage increase on businesses, and a clean energy future and environmental concerns are critical areas to be mindful of in the next 12 months. Paul urges businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, to reevaluate their plans in light of economic changes.
Discussing communication, Paul emphasises the dual nature of internal and external communication, urging businesses to address both. He concludes by advising progressive Irish businesses to proactively manage their reputation, anticipate challenges, and break self-imposed boundaries for success in the coming year. 🚀
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