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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The News Guy Randy Rohde Reveals PR and Storytelling Power on The Million Dollar Agency Podcast
The podcast host highlights how Randy The News Guy redefines Story Telling for brand growth and local SEO strategies. The News Guy Reveals Press Release Power on The Million Dollar Agency Podcast Chagrin Falls, OH , May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Randy Rohde, founder of 38 Digital Market and The News Guy, highlighted how important and effective PR is when done right. Rohde shared this during Episode 27 of where he made a guest appearance to talk about PR, search engine optimization, and brand growth. The podcast episode titled '' dove into the untapped potential of strategic press distribution. They discuss how a precision-crafted PR assists with search engine rankings and Google MAPs. In a climate where agencies chase trends and quick wins, Rohde emphasized a time-tested strategy that continues to outperform expectations when executed properly, pr distribution. Throughout the episode, he explained that PRs can increase search engine visibility and rankings for new domains, thus elevating brand reputation across industries. 'When it comes to PR links, Google handles it differently,' said Rohde during the interview. 'They carry a trust signal that standard backlinks don't. PR can be an excellent tool for your strategy if you know how to align them with a particular goal, like Maps visibility or organic dominance.' The News Guy Rohde also discussed tactics and unpacked mechanics that separate average PR from performance-driven content. One approach was differentiating PR strategies based on whether a business aims for a local presence on Google Maps or a broader organic search engine results page (SERP) presence. Rohde also explained how strategic press timing, keyword anchoring, and distribution network quality can make or break campaign performance. Podcast listeners were offered a rare behind-the-scenes look into the mechanisms that have made The News Guy a trusted name in pr services, especially for digital agencies seeking scalable solutions. Rohde also emphasized the importance of timing in PR distribution, as it can provide long-lasting value for SEO, online reputation, and visibility. Patric Shannon praised the episode's value for marketers at all levels. The News GuyTo listen to the full conversation with Randy Rohde, tune in to The Million Dollar Agency Podcast – Episode 27 on Spotify. Catch the video version now on YouTube. About The News Guy The News Guy is a trusted provider of PR services dedicated to delivering impactful and SEO-optimized visibility solutions for agencies, brands, and local businesses. With over a decade of industry experience, the organization offers high-authority press strategies designed to drive rankings, reinforce reputations, and help clients stand out in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. ### Media Contact The News Guy Website: Phone: (216) 577-8452 Email: randy@ The News Guy Reveals Press Release Power on The Million Dollar Agency PodcastError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The News Guy Randy Rohde Reveals PR and Storytelling Power on The Million Dollar Agency Podcast
The podcast host highlights how Randy The News Guy redefines Story Telling for brand growth and local SEO strategies. The News Guy Reveals Press Release Power on The Million Dollar Agency Podcast Chagrin Falls, OH , May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Randy Rohde, founder of 38 Digital Market and The News Guy, highlighted how important and effective PR is when done right. Rohde shared this during Episode 27 of where he made a guest appearance to talk about PR, search engine optimization, and brand growth. The podcast episode titled '' dove into the untapped potential of strategic press distribution. They discuss how a precision-crafted PR assists with search engine rankings and Google MAPs. In a climate where agencies chase trends and quick wins, Rohde emphasized a time-tested strategy that continues to outperform expectations when executed properly, pr distribution. Throughout the episode, he explained that PRs can increase search engine visibility and rankings for new domains, thus elevating brand reputation across industries. 'When it comes to PR links, Google handles it differently,' said Rohde during the interview. 'They carry a trust signal that standard backlinks don't. PR can be an excellent tool for your strategy if you know how to align them with a particular goal, like Maps visibility or organic dominance.' The News Guy Rohde also discussed tactics and unpacked mechanics that separate average PR from performance-driven content. One approach was differentiating PR strategies based on whether a business aims for a local presence on Google Maps or a broader organic search engine results page (SERP) presence. Rohde also explained how strategic press timing, keyword anchoring, and distribution network quality can make or break campaign performance. Podcast listeners were offered a rare behind-the-scenes look into the mechanisms that have made The News Guy a trusted name in pr services, especially for digital agencies seeking scalable solutions. Rohde also emphasized the importance of timing in PR distribution, as it can provide long-lasting value for SEO, online reputation, and visibility. Patric Shannon praised the episode's value for marketers at all levels. The News GuyTo listen to the full conversation with Randy Rohde, tune in to The Million Dollar Agency Podcast – Episode 27 on Spotify. Catch the video version now on YouTube. About The News Guy The News Guy is a trusted provider of PR services dedicated to delivering impactful and SEO-optimized visibility solutions for agencies, brands, and local businesses. With over a decade of industry experience, the organization offers high-authority press strategies designed to drive rankings, reinforce reputations, and help clients stand out in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. ### Media Contact The News Guy Website: Phone: (216) 577-8452 Email: randy@ The News Guy Reveals Press Release Power on The Million Dollar Agency Podcast
Business Insider
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
KKR exec tells young people to get up from their desks if they want to be successful dealmakers
If you want to be a private-equity dealmaker, you can start by getting up from your desk. That was the advice from Alisa Amarosa Wood, a KKR executive, at the Milken Institute conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday. "If you're sitting at your desk, you're not building personal relationships every day," said Wood, co-CEO of KKR's Private Equity Conglomerate LLC, an operating company formed to acquire, own, and control portfolio companies. "You should be talking to three to five people you've never talked to before," Wood said. "That's how you source deals. That's how you build a Rolodex. That's how you build a pipeline." Wood said KKR talks to thousands and thousands of companies a year to do 20 to 40 deals. All of those conversations are about building relationships, she said, echoing comments made by KKR's cofounders at a Milken panel on Monday. "You might be talking to the same company for two decades before you can go effectuate something that's called private equity," Wood said. "You're not going to fly in and assume you're going to have two meetings and get a deal done." A.J. Rohde, senior partner at Thoma Bravo, a buyout firm focused on tech and software companies, said that his firm tries to "empower" its younger employees to look for deals themselves. "The senior people have walked the floor every day like a trading floor," Rohde said. "What are you working on? People need help. They maybe hit a roadblock on diligence. Help them out, give them a perspective, spend five minutes, and then they'll go figure something else out." The whole goal is getting the youngest employees to feel ready to step into the dealmaker's shoes, he said. "The best deals happen at a grassroots level," Rohde said. "That's because some VP went on a line and she or he pushed it and made that her career, and she fought for a right to get that, but you were there helping her early to help you make that decision. Those are our best deals." The comments come at a tough time for the private equity industry. Firms have a lot of money to spend, as well as companies to sell. Dealmaking, however, has been muted this year amid concerns about the impact of Trump's tariff wars on the economy and stock market.
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The News Guy Reveals PR and Storytelling Power on The Million Dollar Agency Podcast
04/29/2025, Chagrin Falls // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Randy Rohde, the trailblazing founder of 38 Digital Market and The News Guy, highlighted how important and effective PR is when done right. Rohde shared this during Episode 27 of The Million Dollar Agency Podcast where he made a guest appearance to talk about PR, search engine optimization, and brand growth. The podcast episode titled 'Press Releases: Still Relevant, Still Effective — When Done Right ' dove into the untapped potential of strategic press distribution. It delivers a masterclass on how to dominate both organic rankings and Google Maps with precision-crafted PR. In a climate where agencies chase trends and quick wins, Rohde emphasized a time-tested strategy that continues to outperform expectations when executed properly, pr distribution. Throughout the episode, he explained that PRs can increase search engine visibility and rankings for new domains, thus elevating brand reputation across industries. ' When it comes to PR links, Google handles it differently,' said Rohde during the interview. ' They carry a trust signal that standard backlinks don't. PR can be an excellent tool for your strategy if you know how to align them with a particular goal, like Maps visibility or organic dominance. ' Rohde also discussed tactics and unpacked mechanics that separate average PR from performance-driven content. This insight-packed episode covered several tactical elements. One approach was differentiating PR strategies based on whether a business aims for a local presence on Google Maps or a broader organic search engine results page (SERP) presence. Rohde also explained how strategic press timing, keyword anchoring, and distribution network quality can make or break campaign performance. Podcast listeners were offered a rare behind-the-scenes look into the mechanisms that have made The News Guy a trusted name in pr services, especially for digital agencies seeking scalable solutions. Rohde also emphasized the importance of timing in PR distribution, as it can provide long-lasting value for SEO, online reputation, and visibility. Patric Shannon praised the episode's value for marketers at all levels. The News Guy has steadily built a reputation as a results-driven partner for digital agencies, consultants, and business owners who understand the value of earned media. With a network of high-authority outlets and a focus on SEO-aligned press strategies, the brand continues to lead the evolution of modern press outreach. To listen to the full conversation with Randy Rohde, tune in to The Million Dollar Agency Podcast – Episode 27 on Spotify. Catch the video version now on YouTube. About The News Guy The News Guy is a trusted provider of PR services dedicated to delivering impactful and SEO-optimized visibility solutions for agencies, brands, and local businesses. With over a decade of industry experience, the organization offers high-authority press strategies designed to drive rankings, reinforce reputations, and help clients stand out in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. ### Media Contact The News Guy Website: Source published by Submit Press Release >> The News Guy Reveals PR and Storytelling Power on The Million Dollar Agency Podcast
Washington Post
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Ex-Taliban leader pleads guilty in kidnapping of American journalist
A former Taliban leader charged with kidnapping an American journalist and orchestrating the killings of three U.S. soldiers pleaded guilty Friday to hostage taking and providing material support for acts of terrorism resulting in death, authorities said. Haji Najibullah, 49, faces potential sentences of life in prison. His sentencing is scheduled on Oct. 23. Najibullah was extradited to New York in 2020 to face charges of kidnapping journalist David Rohde and a pair of Afghan men in 2008. He also faced charges in a 2008 attack on a military convoy that killed three soldiers and their Afghan interpreter. While Najibullah had previously pleaded not guilty, a change of plea hearing was added to the court docket Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. According to the plea agreement signed by Najibullah, he acknowledged working as a Taliban commander in Afghanistan's Wardak Province. Najibullah also admitted to providing material support for acts of terrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan, support that led to American service members being killed, the agreement said. 'His vicious acts of terrorism included taking hostage multiple civilians and providing material support for attacks that resulted in the deaths of brave Americans,' Jay Clayton, the acting U.S. attorney in Manhattan, said in a statement after the hearing. 'Najibullah committed his crimes in Afghanistan over 15 years ago, and now faces justice in an American courtroom.' Rohde was kidnapped in November 2008 while in Afghanistan reporting for a book. He was held for seven months. Rohde later recounted his captivity and escape in vivid, harrowing detail, writing about how his 'daily focus simply became survival' and his 'memories of the world I had known began to fade.' Rohde said he attended Friday's hearing with his wife. 'I am pleased that he admitted his guilt today and grateful to all the U.S. officials who brought him to justice,' Rohde said in a statement afterward. 'Most of all, my heart goes out to the families of the three U.S. soldiers and the Afghan translator who were killed.' Court filings and federal officials described Najibullah as a Taliban leader who oversaw more than 1,000 fighters and reported to the group's senior leadership. His 2021 indictment in New York said Taliban fighters under his command attacked a convoy in June 2008, killing three Army personnel identified as Sgts. 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton and Joseph A. McKay and Sgt. Mark Palmateer. In October of the same year, the indictment continued, fighters Najibullah oversaw also shot down an American helicopter. While the Taliban said everyone on board was killed, no troops died in that attack, the indictment said. The indictment said that only days later, Najibullah caused Rohde and two Afghan men working with him to be captured. Najibullah was arrested in Ukraine in 2020 and extradited to New York to face charges related to Rohde's kidnapping. He had been indicted in 2014, but it was unsealed after his arrest. Shayna Jacobs in New York contributed to this report.
