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  • Season 3 Episode 9: Building Authentic Communities in Crypto (ft. Erica Kang)
    2025/09/11

    On this episode of Proof-of-PR, Erica Kang joins host Kelley Weaver to discuss how she builds and fosters authentic communities in the crypto space.

    Erica Kang covers various topics such as KryptoPlanet, KryptoSeoul, crypto education in Vietnam and South Korea, social strategies, core values for success in crypto, and much more!

    Stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news by following us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.

    #ProofofPR #Podcast #Crypto

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 | Intro

    2:15 | Who is Erica Kang?

    4:35 | Inspiration behind KryptoSeoul

    10:38 | Adapting to the Pandemic

    14:30 | KryptoSeoul events

    15:50 | Crypto education in Vietnam and South Korea

    19:40 | Using word-of-mouth to build communities

    23:22 | Being a Mom in Crypto

    27:36 | BITWIRE AD SEGMENT

    33:05 | How to build authentic communities

    35:20 | Crypto self-learning advice

    39:20 | Core values for success in crypto

    46:36 | Learn more about KryptoPlanet

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    🔗 Erica Kang:

    X: https://x.com/ekang426

    X: https://x.com/kryptoseoul

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericakang426

    🔗 Melrose & PoPR Links:

    Website: https://www.melrosepr.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@proof-of-pr

    X: https://x.com/ProofOfPR

    X: https://x.com/MelrosePR

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melrose-public-relations

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    📢 Disclaimer:

    The content presented on the podcast Proof-of-PR is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The host(s) and guest(s) are sharing their own opinions and experiences. You should always consult with a qualified professional for advice relevant to your specific circumstances. Melrose PR and Proof-of-PR is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast.

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    49 分
  • Season 3 Episode 8: Managing Communications & Community for your Organization (ft. Tom Bruni)
    2025/08/28

    On this episode of Proof-of-PR, Tom Bruni joins Co-host Eunice Hwangbo to discuss how he handles media publishers and the community at Stocktwits.

    Tom Bruni covers topics such as Direct-to-Audience social channels, becoming a spokesperson, remaining a valuable resource to reporters, and much more.

    Stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news by following us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.

    #ProofofPR #Podcast #Crypto

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 | Intro

    2:15 | Who is Tom Bruni?

    3:22 | Stocktwits

    4:25 | How to remain credible as an expert

    5:50 | What Tom learned from interviews with publishers

    9:07 | Impact of Direct-to-Audience channels

    11:45 | Managing Community expectations

    13:41 | BITWIRE AD SEGMENT

    14:30 | Balance representing Stocktwits and personal voice as an expert

    16:26 | Tom Bruni’s blog

    17:42 | How to become an organization's spokesperson?

    19:56 | How to remain as a valuable resource to reporters

    22:24 | Don’t overthink media interviews

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    🔗 Tom Bruni:

    Website: https://stocktwits.com/BruniCharting
    X: https://x.com/BruniCharting

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombruni/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stocktwits

    🔗 Melrose & PoPR Links:

    Website: https://www.melrosepr.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@proof-of-pr

    X: https://x.com/ProofOfPR

    X: https://x.com/MelrosePR

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melrose-public-relations

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    📢 Disclaimer:

    The content presented on the podcast Proof-of-PR is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The host(s) and guest(s) are sharing their own opinions and experiences. You should always consult with a qualified professional for advice relevant to your specific circumstances. Melrose PR and Proof-of-PR is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast.

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    24 分
  • Season 3 Episode 7: PR & Comms Insights from Melrose Professionals (ft. Alex Gil & Eunice Hwangbo)
    2025/08/14

    On this episode of Proof-of-PR, Alex Gil & Eunice Hwangbo join Co-host Nikki Brown to discuss their PR and Comms insights from working with previous Melrose clients.

    Alex & Eunice cover topics such as how to educate clients on PR outcomes, the value of press releases in Crypto, client examples of how to announce company news and even insight into AI for comms professionals.

    To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news by following us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.

    #ProofofPR #Podcast #Crypto

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 | Intro

    1:23 | Who is Eunice Hwangbo?

    3:43 | Who is Alex Gil?

    5:18 | Differences in PR Support by Industry

    8:10 | Eras of Crypto Media Cycles

    12:10 | Educating clients on PR

    17:28 | Value of Press Releases in Crypto

    20:22 | Client example of Announcing News

    24:28 | BITWIRE AD SEGMENT

    26:15 | Building profiles for thought leaders

    31:45 | AI for Comms Professionals

    36:35 | Staying technically curious

    38:55 | No better time to be in PR

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    🔗 Alex Gil & Eunice Hwangbo & Nikki Brown:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkibrown221/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eunicehwangbo/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandragil13/

    🔗 Melrose & PoPR Links:

    Website: https://www.melrosepr.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@proof-of-pr

    X: https://x.com/ProofOfPR

    X: https://x.com/MelrosePR

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melrose-public-relations

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    📢 Disclaimer:

    The content presented on the podcast Proof-of-PR is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The host(s) and guest(s) are sharing their own opinions and experiences. You should always consult with a qualified professional for advice relevant to your specific circumstances. Melrose PR and Proof-of-PR is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast.

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    42 分
  • Season 3 Episode 6: Building Relationships & Founder Storytelling in Crypto PR (ft. Samantha Yap)
    2025/07/31

    On this episode of Proof-of-PR, Samantha Yap, Founder & CEO of YAP Global joins host Kelley Weaver to discuss how she navigates relationships and obstacles in the crazy world of Crypto PR.

    Samantha covers topics such as helping founders to identify their brand story, navigating crisis management, developing strong thought leadership habits and much more!

    To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news by following us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.

    #ProofofPR #Podcast #Crypto

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 | Intro

    1:30 | Who is Samantha Yap?

    3:47 | Journalism to Public Relations

    5:24 | How Samantha started her own agency

    8:27 | How has Crypto PR evolved?

    10:42 | PR is a relationship business

    11:55 | Most common messaging mistakes

    14:40 | Helping Founders identify their brand story

    16:36 | Navigating Crisis Management

    19:53 | Strategies for helping brands stand out

    22:15 | BITWIRE AD SEGMENT

    23:37 | Importance of thought leadership

    25:24 | Best channels for comms

    27:35 | Having a strong point-of-view

    28:10 | Work-life balance as a Mom

    39:52 | Advice for NEW PR professionals

    41:31 | Final thoughts from Samantha Yap

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    🔗 Samantha Yap & YAP Global Links:

    Website: https://yapglobal.com
    X: https://x.com/yapglobalteam
    X: https://x.com/samanthawyap

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yapglobal/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthawyap/

    🔗 Melrose & PoPR Links:

    Website: https://www.melrosepr.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@proof-of-pr

    X: https://x.com/ProofOfPR

    X: https://x.com/MelrosePR

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melrose-public-relations

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    📢 Disclaimer:

    The content presented on the podcast Proof-of-PR is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The host(s) and guest(s) are sharing their own opinions and experiences. You should always consult with a qualified professional for advice relevant to your specific circumstances. Melrose PR and Proof-of-PR is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast.

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    42 分
  • Season 3 Episode 5 - Elizabeth Olson, Former Head of Marketing - Bitcoin at Magic Eden
    2025/07/17

    On this episode of Proof-of-PR, Elizabeth Olson, former Head of Marketing for Bitcoin at Magic Eden, joins Co-host Kelley Weaver to discuss her journey into the Bitcoin space and how others can get their career started in Bitcoin as well.

    Elizabeth covers topics such as brand building in Bitcoin, the marketing challenges nobody notices, the importance of AI optimization in search, her favorite type of Bitcoin events and much more!

    To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news by following us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.

    #ProofofPR #Podcast #Crypto

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 | Intro

    0:54 | Elizabeth Olson’s Story

    8:04 | Approach to X Engagement

    11:25 | Tips on getting started in Bitcoin

    12:58 | Preferred AI tools

    14:04 | Importance of AI Optimization

    17:14 | How to approach brand building

    20:58 | Marketing Challenges in Bitcoin space

    24:05 | BITWIRE AD SEGMENT

    27:27 | Most rewarding aspect of working in Bitcoin space

    29:19 | Elizabeth’s favorite type of events

    32:56 | Trends to keep an eye on

    33:24 | How will the narrative of Bitcoin evolve over time?

    34:10 | Final thoughts from Elizabeth Olson

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    🔗 Elizabeth Olson:

    Website:
    X: https://x.com/ElizabethOls0n
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethaliceolson/

    🔗 Melrose & PoPR Links:

    Website: https://www.melrosepr.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@proof-of-pr

    X: https://x.com/ProofOfPR

    X: https://x.com/MelrosePR

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melrose-public-relations

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    📢 Disclaimer:

    The content presented on the podcast Proof-of-PR is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The host(s) and guest(s) are sharing their own opinions and experiences. You should always consult with a qualified professional for advice relevant to your specific circumstances. Melrose PR and Proof-of-PR is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast.

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    35 分
  • Season 3 Episode 4: Importance of Founder Thought Leadership in Brand Strategy (ft. Keli Callaghan)
    2025/07/03

    On this episode of Proof-of-PR, Keli Callaghan, Partner at Arrington Capital, joins Kelley Weaver to discuss the importance of founder-led thought leadership in brand strategy.

    Keli covers topics such as thought leadership amongst founders, strategies for building communities, ways to make your brand stand out from the crowd and much more!

    To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news by following us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.

    #ProofofPR #Podcast #Crypto

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 | Intro

    1:00 | Who is Keli Callaghan?

    4:50 | How has Crypto changed?

    8:14 | Thought Leadership for Founders

    11:13 | Community Building Strategies

    13:33 | Recruiting from Universities

    15:03 | BITWIRE AD SEGMENT

    16:24 | How to make your brand stand out

    18:27 | How to measure PR success

    20:12 | PR Tools

    21:59 | How PR professionals can get into the Crypto industry

    25:14 | How to juggle being a Mom and a PR career

    29:23 | Time-management Tips

    31:10 | Future of Crypto-related Marketing

    34:17 | Most fulfilling part of Keli’s job

    35:28 | Final thoughts from Keli Callaghan

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    🔗 Keli Callaghan & Arrington Capital Links:

    X: https://x.com/kelicallaghan
    X: https://x.com/arrington_cap

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keli-callaghan-b589303

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arrington-capital

    Arrington Capital Website: https://www.arringtoncapital.com

    🔗 Melrose & PoPR Links:

    Website: https://www.melrosepr.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@proof-of-pr

    X: https://x.com/ProofOfPR

    X: https://x.com/MelrosePR

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melrose-public-relations

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    📢 Disclaimer:

    The content presented on the podcast Proof-of-PR is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The host(s) and guest(s) are sharing their own opinions and experiences. You should always consult with a qualified professional for advice relevant to your specific circumstances. Melrose PR and Proof-of-PR are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast.

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    36 分
  • Season 3 Episode 3: The Key to Maximizing Visibility in Crypto Comms (ft. Kelsey Ruiz)
    2025/06/19

    On this episode of Proof-of-PR, Kelsey Ruiz, Head of Comms at Aztec Network, joins Co-host Nikki Brown to discuss communications in Crypto and how to maximize visibility.

    Kelsey covers topics such as her achievements in Comms at Aztec, the value of placements within and outside of the Crypto industry, the difference in Comms vs PR, and much more!

    To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news by following us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.

    #ProofofPR #Podcast #Crypto

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    ⏰ Timestamps:

    0:00 | Intro

    0:58 | Who is Kelsey Ruiz?

    4:25 | Visibility goals for Aztec

    6:30 | Comms strategies for Aztec’s testnet launch

    9:45 | Takeaways from successful testnet coverage

    14:19 | Achievements in Comms for Aztec Labs

    17:26 | BITWIRE AD SEGMENT

    18:52 | Value of placements outside of Crypto

    24:34 | Key differences in Comms vs PR

    28:55 | Challenges of navigating Crypto comms

    33:43 | Using social media to increase visibility

    37:59 | How to use AI to enhance comms strategy

    42:40 | Final thoughts from Kelsey Ruiz

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    🔗 Kelsey Ruiz Links:

    X: https://x.com/kelseyruiz_

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseyleeann408/

    Aztec Website: https://www.aztec.network

    🔗 Melrose & PoPR Links:

    Website: https://www.melrosepr.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@proof-of-pr

    X: https://x.com/ProofOfPR

    X: https://x.com/MelrosePR

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melrose-public-relations

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    📢 Disclaimer:

    The content presented on the podcast Proof-of-PR is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The host(s) and guest(s) are sharing their own opinions and experiences. You should always consult with a qualified professional for advice relevant to your specific circumstances. Melrose PR and Proof-of-PR is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast.

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    44 分
  • Season 3 Episode 2: From Marketing & Comms, to Corporate Leadership at Centrifuge (ft. Bhaji Illuminati)
    2025/06/05

    On this episode of Proof-of-PR, CEO of Centrifuge Bhaji Illuminati joins host Kelley Weaver to discuss stepping into her new leadership role and how her expertise in marketing helped her get there.

    Bhaji talks about the evolution of her leadership philosophy, the importance of communication externally and internally, why you should always be transparent with your community and how she manages to balance her career and family on top of it all.

    To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news by following us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR.

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 | Intro

    0:55 | Bhaji Illuminati’s background in marketing

    2:50 | From marketing to leadership at Centrifuge

    8:58 | Transparency with your community

    9:24 | Evolution of Bhaji’s leadership philosophy

    10:55 | Creating the RWA Summit

    17:27 | Advice for balancing family & career

    20:21 | Keeping up with the market narrative

    22:13 | AI tools for aggregating news & information

    24:16 | Centrifuge website & socials

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    Bhaji Illuminati & Centrifuge Links:

    Website: https://centrifuge.io

    X: https://x.com/centrifuge

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhajiilluminati

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centrifugehq

    Melrose & PoPR Links:

    Website: https://www.melrosepr.com

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@proof-of-pr

    X: https://x.com/ProofOfPR

    X: https://x.com/MelrosePR

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melrose-public-relations

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    Disclaimer:

    The content presented on the podcast Proof-of-PR is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The host(s) and guest(s) are sharing their own opinions and experiences. You should always consult with a qualified professional for advice relevant to your specific circumstances. Melrose PR and Proof-of-PR are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast.

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    25 分