Media Coffee is a new podcast from Cision, a global provider of earned media software and services for PR agencies and coms professionals. In each episode, Nareeman Dosa speaks with journalists from leading media organizations around the world, to answer some of the biggest questions in the PR industry.
In this episode, host Sami Saad speaks with Sara Kopamees, Editor-in-Chief, Best Practice Canada. Sara Kopamees is a Canadian journalist and editor with two decades of experience in business and brand storytelling, entrepreneurship communications, B2B publishing, and CSR/sustainability reporting. She has interviewed hundreds of notable Canadian business leaders, political figures (former Prime Ministers, MPs, Premiers), media personalities (actors, reality TV hosts, etc.), and community spokespeople, concentrating in the last 10 years on industry-Indigenous partnership in Canada. Sara is the current head of editorial for Best Practice Canada, a magazine focused on the 'people side' of doing business in Canada. www.bestpracticecanada.com www.sarakopamees.com Https://www.instagram.com/bestpracticecanada/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-practice-canada-magazine
11/26/25 • 22:18
In this episode of Media Coffee, well-being coach, author, and podcaster Valeria Koopman shares how she built a thriving media platform for her nonprofit Fit for Joy. She discusses creating authentic content, engaging niche audiences, and transforming purpose-driven storytelling into a sustainable media brand within the wellness industry.
10/29/25 • 18:44
In this episode, host Nareeman Dosa chats with Steven Downes (Group Content Director, BizClik | Editor-in-Chief, Sustainability Magazine) about sustainability metrics, energy security and the role of AI, and how organizations can make meaningful changes to their environmental track record. X: @BizClik_ | @SustainabltyMag
9/17/25 • 26:42
In this episode of Media Coffee, host Sami Saad is joined by Alida Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief of Spanglish Entertainment LLC. We cover Latin American entertainment outlets looking to highlight culture, connection, and community impact, the importance of featuring emerging artists and entertainers with authentic stories, the need for a short English Summary with Spanish pitches, and the need for a quick follow-up. Alida Hernandez is a first-generation American journalist and media entrepreneur, and Editor-in-Chief of Spanglish Entertainment LLC, a media company she founded in 2024, covering Brevard to Miami-Dade County, Florida. Born in New York City to Puerto Rican musicians, she began her career in IT with roles at CBS, Disney, and Harris Corporation before shifting to media. She founded Alida Promo in 2012 and Nuestro Magazine in 2013, interviewing notable figures such as Emilio Estefan and Phil Collins, and appeared on major Spanish-language TV networks. She also manages a Salsa orchestra, supports women in music, and hosts the podcast Rebooted Mindset.
8/6/25 • 16:21
In this episode, host Nareeman Dosa is joined by Yazan al-Saadi, the international desk editor for The New Arab. Yazan is a writer, researcher, critic, and comic zealot and has been published and/or cited on various platforms such as The Nib, Jadaliyya, Al-Jumhuriya, The New Arab, Al-Hudood, Al-Akhbar English, Linus, The Public Source, and more. He is based in the alluring city of Beirut; he has seen too many airports and often dreams of electric sheep. Topics covered include the value of press releases, the importance of translations, how creative storytelling can make your communication more memorable, AI's current role, and how to build relationships with journalists.
7/11/25 • 25:02
In this episode, host Sami Saad is joined by Hannah Lutz to discuss how to engage automotive reporters. Hannah Lutz is the Director of the Technology and Innovation team at Automotive News. Lutz primarily covers the electric vehicle ecosystem. Lutz has covered some of the biggest industry trends and largest automakers and dealership groups, including General Motors and AutoNation, since 2014. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
5/28/25 • 19:42
In this episode, host Sami Saad is joined by PRENEWS' Nicole Schuman to cover tips and best practices for pitching your press release to journalists.
4/29/25 • 31:54
In this episode of Media Coffee, host Nareeman Dosa is joined by Manjula Subhash, Marketing & Corporate Communication Strategist to discuss tips for navigating media in India.
3/28/25 • 28:08
Marc C. Whitt, Director of Media and Strategic Relations at the University of Kentucky joins host Sami Saad to discuss staying relevant in your field, the biggest challenges face by PR professionals in higher ed, reflecting your organization's values in PR campaigns, and more. Marc invites the PR community to connect with him on LinkedIn, X, and Bluesky.
2/26/25 • 39:57
Media Coffee Podcast hosts Nareeman Dosa and Sami Saad take a look back at the year in interviews with highlights of some of their favorite and most memorable moments with guests.
1/22/25 • 44:32
In this episode, host Sami Saad (Media Research Analyst, PR Newswire) is joined by the Retail Doctor Bob Phibbs to discuss the power of personal storytelling, how fresh content can improve search results, and more.
10/29/24 • 26:56
In this episode, PRNewswire's Glenn Frates (RVP - North America Distribution) and Fouzia Hussain (Senior Client Services and Operations Manager - EMEA) join Nareeman Dosa for a roundtable discussion covering insider tips on press release distribution.
10/8/24 • 39:55
In this episode, PRNewswire's Glenn Frates (RVP - North America Distribution) and Fouzia Hussain (Senior Client Services and Operations Manager - EMEA) join Nareeman Dosa for a roundtable discussion covering insider tips on press release distribution.
10/8/24 • 39:55
In this episode, we sit down with Vipul Sipani, Founder of Business Upturn, to discuss his experience in establishing his publication during COVID, the gap between PR professionals and media agencies, and the benefits of working with distribution companies like PR Newswire. @SipaniVipul
8/29/24 • 13:51
In this episode, host Nathan Walker is joined by David Hill of VYRE Network to discuss the etiquette for crafting a press release, covering topics including formatting, the golden rule of press releases, and the importance of correct contact info.
7/30/24 • 26:46
Host Nareeman Dosa chats with the Head of Benzinga Pro's Breaking Newsdesk, Steve Krause, covering best practices for sending press releases for financial news to journalists.
6/28/24 • 20:18
In this episode, Nathan Walker is joined by Melissa Ambers (Founder - Savvy Media Group) to discuss pitching to, following up with, and building relationships with journalists. @melissaambers
5/31/24 • 33:48
In the first episode of season two, host Nareeman Dosa from Cision/PR Newswire is joined by Tom Allen (Founder -The AI Journal) and Gelu Sulugiuc (Founder - PLX AI and Director at Thomson Reuters) to discuss the future of AI in media and journalism. @gelusulugiuc @TheAIJournal1
5/7/24 • 34:10
In this special recap episode, Media Coffee hosts Nareeman Dosa and Nathan Walker take a look back at some of the most insightful moments from their interviews with professionals from around the world of journalism. Chris McKeon, Political Reporter - PA Media Felicia J. Persaud, CEO - ICN Group Rubén Marcos, Corporate Comms Consultant - Europa Press Sanjay Mehra, Head Multimedia & Sales - ANI Freek Staps, Editor-in-Chief – ANP Gaby Natale, Host and Executive Producer - SuperLatina Fabio Insenga, Deputy Editor in Chief - Adnkronos Phil Lempert, Founder - SupermarketGuru Andrea Hubbert, Founder - Hub+company Christine Buhagiar, Europe Director - AFP
2/2/24 • 20:06
In this episode, Nareeman Dosa interviews Vincent Owino of Business Reporter, covering how to communicate with journalists in Kenya - from considering the value of a press release, choosing the best method of communication, and being mindful of publication schedules. Twitter: @vincentoowino
12/20/23 • 28:07
In this episode, hosted by Cision's Market Research Analyst Nathan Walker, John Jannarone of CorpGov.com joins us to discuss the best tactics for pitching to journalists on the topics of Environmental, Social, or Governance concerns.
11/29/23 • 24:03
In this episode, hosted by Cisions Market Research Analyst Nathan Walker, Andrea Hubbert of Hub + Company joins us to discuss tailoring your pitch to a journalist's beat, following up, and using alternative methods of communication to get in touch.
10/30/23 • 20:33
In this episode, Freek Staps of ANP joins host Nareeman Dosa to discuss best practices for reaching journalists in the Netherlands, including being sensitive to the the relevance of data about a country being shared, and being honest with journalists in your pitches. Editor-in-Chief, ANP or Algemeen Nederlands Persbureau Twitter: @anpbusiness
9/29/23 • 22:05
In this episode of Media Coffee, Phil Lempert – founder and Editor, Supermarket Guru - joins host Nareeman Dosa of Cision to discuss communicating with consumer, food, and retail media in the United States. Twitter: @PhilLempert
8/30/23 • 26:04
Felicia Persaud of CaribPR Wire joins host Nareeman Dosa discuss the best practices for reaching journalists in the Caribbean by using geo-targeting/marketing, the best language to use, and when to send your press releases for the most impact. CaribPR Wire
7/31/23 • 34:13
In this episode, Nareeman and guests Peter Williams and Sophie Perry discuss tips for those looking to communicate with the LGBTQ+ community. Do not hesitate to consult the community by reaching out to charities, organisations. Explore dedicated community platforms to find resources including data and stats. Do consider involving members of the community from your company's staff in the conversation. Define well your audience and objectives, keeping in mind that the LGBTQ+ community is made of smaller groups, which have different priorities and focus. Demonstrate an authentic interest in the community through actions that have a real impact for the community (support for charities, organisations, grants, funding). To communicate with authenticity, take the time to understand the "language" of the community (asking pronouns is one example). Guests: Peter Williams, Founder of Gayther @OfficialGayther Sophie Perry, founder of the LGBTQ+ Journalism Network @LGBTQJournoNet
6/29/23 • 33:19
In this episode, we explore with our guests the current state of press freedom in the UK and Canada, and discuss how journalists, media outlets, and governments can work together to uphold this vital pillar of our democracy. Heather Bakken – President, World Press Freedom Canada Janet Silver – Director, World Press Freedom Canada Dawn Alford – Executive Director, Society of Editors Cheryl Douglas – Global Snr Director, Media Research, Cision
5/30/23 • 60:43
In this episode, Nareeman Dosa speaks with Ahmed Bahaa of MENA (Middle East News Agency) about the evolving media landscape in Egypt, adapting to local languages, being aware of covering sensitive topics, and more.
4/25/23 • 27:14
Laura J. Wellington is the founder of THREAD MB, an award-winning children's television creator and author, TEDx Speaker, blogger, entrepreneur and more. In this episode, she joins us to talk about the best ways to get your press release seen by journalists in the USA. @thefourstardiet
3/27/23 • 37:24
In this episode, Nareeman is joined by Gaby Natale, Host and Executive Producer of SuperLatina to discuss reaching out to the Latino Community in the US. @GabyNatale
3/1/23 • 32:28
