Pam Jenkins recently left Weber Shandwick, where she spent the last two decades, to join nonprofit Shatterproof as its CEO.

The organization works to reduce the burden of substance use disorder in the U.S. by increasing access to treatment, expanding education and driving public policy change. Jenkins talks about her previous work with Shatterproof at Weber and her plans for the nonprofit.

Plus, the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, such as Omnicom’s poor PR financial results in Q2; reports of a possible tie-up between WPP and Accenture; and prominent people moves at Real Chemistry and Golin.

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The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is PAN president and CEO Philip Nardone. He talks about the evolution of tech PR and media over the last three decades, as well as recent changes at major agencies.

Also on the agenda is the departure of Sally Susman from Pfizer, CEO Mike Doyle leaving Ketchum, WPP’s profit warning and a spotlight on the brands responding to tragic flooding in Texas.

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Before you fire up the grill and crack open an adult beverage for the Independence Day long weekend, hear from the latest guest on The PR Week podcast, Luz Corona, U.S. editor of Campaign.

She talks about her first trip to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, which was full of insights but also a few controversies.

Other topics on the agenda: layoffs at We. Communications, Pam Jenkins’ new role, a new CCO at Gap Inc. and reflections on this year’s Pride in PR program.

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