News, Interviews & Podcasts

Over the years, I’ve been grateful for opportunities to share insights and stories through a variety of media outlets, interviews, and podcast conversations. This page brings together some of those features—ranging from professional reflections to thoughtful discussions on public relations, leadership, education, and community engagement.

Each piece represents a collaborative effort and the generous interest of others in the work I’ve been fortunate to do. I hope you find these stories informative, inspiring, and perhaps even a bit thought-provoking.

Thank you for stopping by—and for your interest.

Mountain Spirit - "Mastering Public Relations w/ Marc Whitt," Christian Appalachian Project, Hosted by Tina Bryson, May 13, 2025: Get ready for an electrifying episode on The Mountain Spirit, with Marc Whitt. Not only is he a public relations guru with nearly four decades of experience, but he is a bestselling author, whose books have topped Amazon's charts and earned numerous accolades. Currently serving as the director of media and strategic relations at the University of Kentucky, Marc has deep connections with his Appalachian upbringing. Tune in to discover Marc's invaluable insights, his passion for public relations, and the secrets behind his success. Don't miss this captivating conversation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcnpD8N3CvY
Media Coffee - "Purpose-Driven PR: Connecting with Higher Ed & Non-Profit Audiences," Cision UK, Hosted by Sami Saad, Feb. 25, 2025: In this episode of Media Coffee, we welcome Marc C. Whitt, the Director of Media and Strategic Relations at the University of Kentucky. With over 40 years of experience in public relations within higher education and non-profit organisations, Marc delves into the dynamic field of higher ed PR. We also discuss strategies for building strong relationships with journalists in those sectors and share tips on crafting press releases that resonate with a purpose-driven audience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXXje1zM404
Leadership Lessons with Dr. Todd Gray, "Your Church's First Impression with Marc Whitt," Kentucky Baptist Convention, Nov. 30, 2023: "Public relations is about building, managing and sustaining positive, authentic relationships," said Marc Whitt, a public relations professional who discussed the first impression of churches on this week's episode of Leadership Lessons with Kentucky Baptist Convention Executive Director Todd Gray. https://www.kentuckytoday.com/baptist_life/leadership-lessons-your-churchs-first-impression-with-marc-whitt/article_ed3cddee-8f98-11ee-9da2-0f734292b884.html
Mary Olson-Menzel interviews Marc Whitt for MVP Business Book Club, "The Successful PR Person," Nov. 14, 2023: Mary Olson-Menzel discusses The Successful PR Professional with Marc Whitt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbC3TauOd4U
Mary Olson-Menzel interviews Marc Whitt for MVP Business Book Club, "Big Picture Thinkers and Bold Doers," Nov. 14, 2023: Mary Olson-Menzel discusses Big Picture Thinkers and Bold Doers with Marc Whitt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OdmBHiG0jM
Mary Olson-Menzel interviews Marc Whitt for MVP Business Book Club, "Relationships in PR," Nov. 14, 2023: Mary Olson-Menzel discusses the importance of relationships in PR with Marc Whitt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfswYsqQeBM
Mary Olson-Menzel interviews Marc Whitt for MVP Business Book Club, "Resilience," Nov. 14, 2023: Mary Olson-Menzel discusses the importance of resiliency in PR with Marc Whitt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzP2JaZOkHE
Dublin Conversations - "Why Have a Dublin Conversation?" Hosted by Andy Green, July 27, 2023: Marc Whitt discusses his latest book, 'When In Doubt, Make Applesauce! Core Habits of the Masterful Public Relations Professional' and much more with one of The UK's brilliant minds in PR. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBRxUBNR_4U
University of Kentucky Alumni Career Services' Leadership Week, Host Dr. Caroline Francis, "Leadership and Public Relations: Lessons Learned Along the Way," April 27, 2023: Presented by Marc C. Whitt, Director of Media and Strategic Relations, University of Kentucky, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY-k-zu0ZPk
Mysterious Goings On with Alex Greenwood, "Making Applesauce with Author Marc Whitt," March 23, 2023: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1R56vISwbawKzLq7VtLgz8?si=zyVM2gPqSNimKoKOW2uMKQ&dd=1
The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel, "Fine-tuning Public Relations for Nonprofit Fundraising with Marc Whitt," Jan. 20, 2023: Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Joan Bahner was joined in this episode of The Beacon Podcast by author and PR pro Marc Whitt to talk about the changing role of public relations in fundraising, how and why that role is changing and how nonprofit PR is different than corporate PR. In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Joan Bahner talks with author and PR pro Marc Whitt about the public relations in the nonprofit sector. Marc shares his eight habits that elevate a public relations professional to the masterful level and discusses topics including: The changing role of public relations in fundraising for nonprofit organizations, How and why that role is changing, How PR for nonprofits is different from PR in the corporate world. https://on.soundcloud.com/5MhZHjRkLQkdYU8k6
PR After Hours with Host Alex Greenwood, "MAKING APPLESAUCE WITH PR VETERAN MARC WHITT," Dec. 6, 2022: We're excited to welcome back to the show one of the masters of the public relations profession...you might even call Marc Whitt the "Johnny Appleseed" of PR, spreading the word about ethical practice and more. https://prafterhours.com/f/making-applesauce-with-pr-veteran-marc-whitt?blogcategory=Interviews
PR After Hours with Host Alex Greenwood, "Author Marc Whitt on the Servant's Heart and Finishing Strong," Sept. 22, 2020: This week, we return with the second part of our interview with author and PR veteran Marc Whitt, where we discuss the servant's heart, staying out of the spotlight, and finishing stronger in everything you do. Listen to part one of this interview here. Whitt is the director of media and strategic relations at the University of Kentucky. He is the author of PR Lessons Learned Along the Way: Strategies, Tips & Advice for the Higher Ed and Nonprofit Public Relations Professional (Cherrymoon Media, June 2020). In its first month, the book remained as Amazon’s #1 book for “New Releases in Public Relations.” It has since been named to PRCA’s “Recommended Read” list and Book Authority named it #1 "Best New PR Book to Read in 2020" and ranked #13 as being among the "100 Best PR Books of All Time." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNDZHh2RgMA
PR After Hours with Host Alex Greenwood, "PR Lessons Learned with Marc Whitt," Sept. 22, 2020: Alex Greenwood's first job in PR was at a university, so you can bet when we saw a great new book out about Higher Ed PR, we just had to learn more. We are thrilled to welcome author Marc C. Whitt! Marc is the director of media and strategic relations at the University of Kentucky. He is the author of PR Lessons Learned Along the Way: Strategies, Tips & Advice for the Higher Ed and Nonprofit Public Relations Professional (Cherrymoon Media, June 2020). In its first month, the book remained as Amazon’s #1 book for “New Releases in Public Relations.” It has since been named to PRCA’s “Recommended Read” list and Book Authority named it #1 "Best New PR Book to Read in 2020" and ranked #13 as being among the "100 Best PR Books of All Time." In this, part one of a two-part interview, Marc shares stories of his life in PR, as well as his advice for people at every station of the profession (Part two coming next week). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzo-l5C1GC8
The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel, "PR Lessons Learned Along The Way," July 29, 2020: “We need to take time to listen. We need to take time to observe. Then, listen even more. Listen to counsel. Listen more, and then act.” – Marc Whitt. In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Jeff Jowdy speaks with Marc Whitt, the University of Kentucky’s Office of Public Relations and Strategic Communication’s director of media and strategic relations, about his new book, PR Lessons Learned Along the Way. In the book, Marc shares his advice for young PR professionals and inserts life lessons he has learned over his 35-years-long career. In his discussion with Jeff, Marc shares How becoming a sponge for an organization’s culture will make you a better fundraising professional; The importance of adjusting your story for the audience; and Three lessons he wants every reader to remember https://soundcloud.com/user-711825240/pr-lessons-learned-along-the-way