From Spy Balloons to Swifties with Aliza Bran on Her Wildest PR Pitches

22/07/2025 32 min

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What do spy balloons, Taylor Swift, and a viral WIRED video have in common? Aliza Bran. In this episode, Aliza, Director of Media Relations at the International Spy Museum, shares the story behind some of her wildest PR wins, including a cold pitch that became one of WIRED’s biggest YouTube hits. We talk about what makes a successful media relationship, how to pitch unconventional stories, and why curiosity is a PR pro’s greatest asset.