Bill Powers: Finding the Voice of a Colonel, a 'Prophet' and the NRA (Part 1)

16/11/2023 19 min
Bill Powers: Finding the Voice of a Colonel, a 'Prophet' and the NRA (Part 1)

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What do the National Rifle Association (NRA), Charlton Heston, Tom Selleck and Nancy Reagan have in common? A man by the name of Bill Powers. In this episode, we sit down with the seasoned PR professional, who has deep roots in crisis communications, high-profile speech writing, PR risk mitigation and much more. Join us as Powers delves into the nuances of maintaining the NRA's reputation, particularly in the aftermath of numerous tragedies. Powers also shares personal experiences, some funny and some awkward, of writing speeches for Heston, Selleck and numerous politicians.

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