S7 E4: Influence in Latin America: The View from Brazil with Rogério Artoni of Race Communications

In our final episode on PRGN's 2025 Influence Insights research, Rogério Artoni discusses the significance of cultural and social values in public relations, especially in the Latin American context, with a sharp focus on Brazil.

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Rogério highlights that understanding these values is crucial for effective communication and relationship-building in the region. He points out that the Brazilian market, which represents a staggering 40% of Latin America's GDP, requires a tailored approach in public relations strategies that resonate with local customs.

The conversation also touches on the dual importance of digital presence and traditional media trust among Brazilian audiences, underscoring a unique blend of modern and legacy communication methods. Overall, the episode emphasizes the need for brands to adapt their messaging to fit local cultures, ensuring they forge genuine connections with their target audiences.

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About the Guests

Rogério Artoni is Founding Partner and CEO of Race Communications in São Paulo, Brazil. Rogério is a journalist with an MBA in Corporate Communication. His experience includes areas ranging from education to finance, sports, tourism, and manufacturing. Rogério has extensive international experience and was named one of the world’s most influential PR professionals by PRWeek magazine in its 2016 and 2017 Global Power Book.

Bill Southard is founder and CEO of Southard Communications in New York. He also serves as Marketing Committee Chair for PRGN. Bill launched Southard Communications in 1994 and has since experienced consistent and considerable growth and today represents a broad range of clients across a myriad of industries. In his day-to-day role at the agency, Bill drives the creative process, provides ongoing strategic counsel and manages all crisis communications on behalf of agency clients. With more than 35 years of communications experience, Bill has counseled some of the country's leading Fortune 500 firms. Prior to founding Southard Communications, he was president of Earle Palmer Brown Public Relations and previous to that General Manager with Dorf & Stanton Communications.

About the Host

Dr. Adrian McIntyre is a cultural anthropologist, media personality, speaker, and strategic communications consultant for PR agencies and marketing firms. He's lived in over 30 countries and spent more than a decade in the Middle East and Africa as a researcher, journalist, communications adviser, media spokesperson, and storytelling consultant. He earned a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a Fulbright scholar and National Science Foundation fellow. Adrian helps agency leaders strengthen their positioning, sharpen their messaging, boost their visibility, and win new clients by replacing impersonal, intrusive and ineffective marketing tactics with authentic human conversations.

PRGN Presents is brought to you by Public Relations Global Network, the world’s local public relations agency. Our executive producer is Adrian McIntyre. The show is produced by the team at Speed of Story, a B2B communications firm in Phoenix, AZ.

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