Xenophon Strategies

07/16/2025

Today we’re celebrating — a moment to recognize the impact and evolution of public relations! At Xenophon Strategies, we know that effective communication isn’t just about sending messages; it’s about building trust, shaping narratives, and connecting people to purpose.

From crisis communications to strategic storytelling, PR professionals bridge the gap between organizations and communities. In an era of rapid change and digital transformation, the value of authentic, timely messaging has never been clearer.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the PR colleagues, mentors, and partners who drive meaningful engagement and help brands thrive.

How has public relations shaped your organization’s reputation? Share your story or give a shoutout to a PR pro who’s made a difference!

04/29/2025

What’s ahead for communicators in 2025? We asked 14 of PR’s Top Pros to share their key insights in this episode of What to Watch for in 2025.

Watch the episode: https://www.dssimon.com/prs-top-pros-talk-what-to-watch-for-in-2025-part-3/

Listen to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4INeGx8TUvN9tTAN0QKNSN?si=ab3e07ee665f4020

Featured communicators:

- Doug Simon, CEO of ⁠D S Simon Media⁠
- Sonia V. Diaz, President of the ⁠Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA USA)⁠ and Founder & President of ⁠Zaid Communications⁠
- Roger Bolton, Former CEO of the ⁠Arthur W. Page Society⁠
- Jen Dobrzelecki, SVP, Healthcare Group Lead at ⁠Padilla⁠
- Sean Layton, Executive Vice President of Earned Media at ⁠Zeno Group⁠
- Mercy A. Quaye, Founder & President of ⁠The Narrative Project⁠
- Jonathan Heit, Co-Founder and Global CEO of ⁠Allison WorldWide
- Rachel Neppes, Head of Public Relations for ⁠Targus⁠ + ⁠HYPER⁠
- Mike Rosich, CEO of Current Group
- Nicole Flowers, Vice President of Media Relations Services at ⁠Flowers Communications Group⁠
- Ken Kerrigan, Senior Vice President and Co-Lead of the Business & Professional Services Practice at ⁠The Bliss Group
- Taryn Parker, Vice President of ⁠Spool⁠
- David Fuscus, CEO of ⁠Xenophon Strategies and Founder & CEO of ⁠Précis AI⁠
- Anna Walsh, Principal of ⁠A-Corner Public Relations⁠
- Aquinas Early, Vice President of Integrated Marketing Services at ⁠ Communications Group

Zeno Group Targus Xenophon Strategies

01/09/2025

In this PRGN blog post David Fuscus of Xenophon Strategies describes the business, media and communications landscape in Washington, D.C.

07/23/2024

We often hear about media monitoring and media listening, but what’s the difference, and how can they impact your company’s success?

07/18/2024

Xenophon is thrilled to welcome Anna to the team! 🎉 Anna graduated from the University of South Carolina, where she majored in Public Relations and minored in Psychology. Her diverse experience includes several PR and marketing internships, ranging from interior design firms to positions at government think tanks. Welcome aboard, Anna!🌟

07/10/2024

Are you leveraging the full power of media for your business’s communication strategy? 🤔

We frequently hear about media monitoring and media listening, but what distinguishes them, and how can they influence your company’s success?

07/02/2024

Remember getting up in class and having to sharpen your pencil and the noise it would make🙄. Well, Xenophon is taking it old school.

So the age-old question is: pen or pencil?

12/15/2023

Story of the week!
There's not a more important story this week than our CEO, David Fuscus, getting inducted into the PRSA NCC Hall of Fame. With a career spanning nearly 40 years in public relations, this induction is a recognition of David's significant contributions and achievements in the industry. It's not just an award; it's a testament to his enduring impact and leadership.

Congratulations, David, on this well-deserved honor. Your work continues to inspire and lead the way in PR excellence. https://bit.ly/3taBKTD

The PRSA-National Capital Chapter will induct Xenophon President David Fuscus into its Public Relations Hall of Fame at a dinner in Washington, DC, on Dec. 4, 2023.

09/11/2023

"A brand is the expectation of an experience," says Gilbert Manirakiza our Public Relations Global Network partner in Nairobi, Kenya, at Newmark Group Ltd.

This ~15-minute interview is a "cocktail of achievement." Listen to see what that means. It is well worth your time.

Bridging the gap between leadership and communication is essential to building a positive brand reputation. Find out more on the role of leaders in communications efforts with host Abbie Fink of HMA Public Relations and Gilbert Manirakiza, CEO of Newmark Group Ltd., in this episode of PRGN Presents. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app! https://bit.ly/3ExB1xP

08/23/2023

Congratulations to our partner agency in Seattle, Fearey, for being recognized among the best PR agencies in the nation.

Fearey has been named a finalist in the “Agency of the Year” award by PRNEWS. See how we got there with our fearless approach to PR.

08/09/2023

Please join the Holodomor National Awareness Tour as it visits Barrie, Ontario and shares the history of the relatively unknown famine genocide of 1923-1933, the Holodomor. Our first day, August 24th, coincides with Ukraine’s Independence Day where the Ukrainian community will be hosting a flag raising ceremony at Barrie City Hall staring at 5:00 p.m. You will find us at the Barrie Public Library, Downtown Branch starting at noon. Looking forward to your visit with us.