x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

Tech guru and veteran CNBC and Bloomberg journalist Eric Chemi takes on modern business and what it takes to break through from a journalist’s perspective. It’s all about being assertive (!!) in a way that wins friends and nurtures relationships – what we at Bospar have branded “Politely Pushy”. From CEOs, founders and investors, to IT experts, luminaries, and other interesting sorts, Eric delivers straight talk in a relaxed “let’s have coffee” conversation that’s interesting, fast-paced, and

business marketing

All Episodes

30:08

CES Uncovered: AI, Content Creators, and Tech Surprises

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2025/01/21

Dive into the wild world of CES 2024 with host Eric Chemi and his Bospar colleagues as they unpack the tech conference's most fascinating moments. From the AI explosion that dominated every booth to the surprising rise of content creators over traditional media, this episode offers an insider's view of the whole event. Prepare for next year's CES and discover how smaller companies can make a big splash and stand out in a crowded marketplace. Stay updated with this episode’s guests &...

en-us

25:14

10 Years of Polite Persuasion: Celebrating a Decade...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2025/01/15

This week our "politely pushy" PR agency celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special episode featuring industry leaders and long-time collaborators. The episode showcases the agency's journey from its founding to becoming a powerhouse in the PR world.Guests include: Curtis Sparrer, Bospar's Principal and co-founder, who reflects on the agency's unique approach. Priti Khare, Bospar's first client and Founder at Storyboard Consulting, praises the agency's stellar team. Anuj Nayar, a Senior C...

en-us

27:01

An Insider's Take on Tech and Media Dynamics with...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/12/17

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Tomio Geron, a seasoned journalist turned tech insider and content lead at Bospar. With his extensive background in covering technology, venture capital, and startups, Tomio shares his unique insights on the challenges of communicating complex tech concepts. Discover the intricacies of startup life, the significance of clear messaging, and how to effectively connect internal narratives with external media perspectives. Tune in for a conversatio...

en-us

38:06

Demystifying AI with Jeff Wilser

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/12/10

In this episode, we dive into the diverse world of Jeff Wilser, a versatile journalist, author, and the curious mind behind the podcast "AI-Curious.”As the host of his podcast, Jeff brings his unique perspective to the rapidly evolving field of AI. With eight books under his belt and bylines in Time and GQ, Jeff shares insights on his unconventional path, his approach to demystifying complex topics, and how he balances his wide-ranging interests in today's media landscape.Join us for a fascin...

en-us

37:20

Advancing the Conversation with Fast Company’s Lydia...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/12/03

According to Lydia Dishman, the ethics of AI is a played-out topic. As the senior editor of growth and engagement, Lydia can expect nearly 200 emails daily, still receiving pitches featuring exhaustive best practices and what-ifs. Nearly two years after the explosion of AI, theories won’t cut it anymore. In this episode of Politely Pushy, Lydia urges CTOs and leaders to go beyond that and advance the conversation.Keep up with Lydia’s latest work: https://www.fastcompany.com/user/lydia-di...

en-us

51:57

Rx for Podcast Success with Pharmacy Podcast...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/11/26

Meet Todd Eury, the CEO of Pharmacy Podcast Network, the world’s largest network of podcasts dedicated to pharmacy professionals. In this episode of Politely Pushy, Todd, also known as the Rx Podfather, shares his passion for connecting pharmacists to new audiences and markets. Tune into the latest episodes spanning 30+ podcast shows: https://pharmacypodcast.com/shows/

en-us

49:17

The Slow Burn of Tech PR with The Globe and Mail’s...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/11/19

In this episode, The Globe and Mail technology reporter Sean Silcoff discusses his fascination with the Canadian start-up scene and his decision to pursue a journalism career. Tune in as Sean recounts his origins in tech and venture capital journalism and his process for tracking down modern-day unicorns.Keep up with Sean’s latest work: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/sean-silcoff/

en-us

41:20

No-Nonsense Take on Tech Journalism with...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/11/12

In this episode, ComputerWorld columnist Evan Schuman discusses his journey in tech and B2B journalism. Evan shares his insights on AI's over-promising in generative technology, the challenges of privacy compliance, and his prediction on the decline of cyber insurance for enterprises.He also discusses the importance of tailoring stories to the audience, especially when targeting the chief information security, chief security, or chief risk officers at 50 billion-dollar companies.Read Eva...

en-us

34:15

Maintaining the Veneer of Objectivity with Mary K. Pratt

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/10/29

Award-winning freelance journalist Mary K. Pratt prefers to keep a low profile, giving her a unique opportunity to approach her work with a clean slate and unjaded by public opinion.In this episode, Mary and Eric discuss her career in journalism, including her latest venture, launching a community newspaper. Twenty-four years of experience has shaped more than Mary’s writing style; she’s followed the growth of information technology and cybersecurity and fostered new relationships with indust...

en-us

38:50

Focusing Obsessively on the Pitching Process with...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/10/23

Jacob Robbins returns to Politely Pushy to share media relations wisdom as PitchBook’s venture capital reporter. Throughout the episode, Jacob shares his do's and don'ts when pitching and navigating the PR-to-journalist relationship.On a final note, Jacob discusses the role of AI leading up to the presidential election and the future of politics and technology post-election. Keep up with Jacob’s work: https://pitchbook.com/news/author/jacob-robbins

en-us

27:56

Stating the Facts of Finance Journalism with...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/10/15

In this episode, Eric Chemi chats with GOBankingRates senior writer Nicole Spector about her journey from freelance writing across entertainment and pop culture to full-time journalism in the finance industry. Tune in as Nicole shares her insights into the evolving media landscape and how the current economic climate and upcoming election influence her work. Keep up with Nicole’s latest work here: https://www.gobankingrates.com/author/nicoleaudrey/

en-us

40:35

Avoiding the Crass PR Spin with Tech Journalist...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/10/08

Freelance technology journalist Adrian Bridgwater sits down with Eric Chemi in this episode of Politely Pushy. Tune in as Adrian shares his experience publishing work with Computer Weekly, Forbes, Techzine, Techstrong, and other digital publications.Keep up with Adrian’s latest work here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adrianbridgwater/

en-us

30:41

The Fight To Stay Relevant with Earnest & Associates’...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/09/17

Microsoft, Apple, and Google all began as small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs), eventually growing into the mega corporations we know today. During that growth, these corporations scaled their processes while simultaneously scaling what made them unique. In this episode of Politely Pushy, Tom Fitzgerald, CFO at Earnest & Associates, joins Eric to pinpoint how SMBs can navigate their IT investment around AI-specific solutions to stay relevant in 2024 and beyond. However, integratin...

en-us

34:51

Getting an AI Reality Check with PitchBook’s Jacob...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/08/27

Jacob Robbins, known as “Captain Wetblanket” by his colleagues, often covers the AI industry and VC landscape through a skeptical lens. Jacob uses his carefully trained eye to weed through the industry’s flashy headlines to share stories of action and anxiety bubbling just below the surface.For those unfamiliar with PitchBook, it isn’t just a data company; it also produces VC and private equity data news. Jacob refers to their niche as “second-day” stories; when Microsoft invested $10 billion...

en-us

29:14

How Every Company Became a Health Company with MM+M’s...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/08/20

How does one navigate a career that began with a law degree and settled in B2B medical marketing and media? For Larry Dobrow, editorial director at MM+M, it was all in mastering the art of the pivot. After the pandemic, more companies, including big brands like Apple and Lululemon, became health companies. Even if these companies didn’t realize it then, Larry saw a similar pattern of pivoting. But a well-intentioned pivot hasn’t always guaranteed a media placement.Tune into this episode ...

en-us

40:08

The Foundations of Successful Startup Founders with...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/08/14

So, you want to be a tech startup founder. Now what? Walter Thompson knows a thing or two about the journeys of successful–and not-so-successful– founders. As many know, securing investment is only part of the role.In this episode, Walter chats with Eric about his experience curating and creating content for digital publications and leading interviews with founders and investors. Walter’s latest project, hosting the Fund/Build/Scale podcast, pulls back the curtain of starting an AI company fr...

en-us

42:36

“I’m doing exactly what I wanted to do,” with Neil C....

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/08/06

On this episode of Politely Pushy, Eric takes the dive with host of Tech Talks Daily, Neil C. Hughes.At 16 years old, Hughes imagined an exciting career as a radio host or a writer before leading into a career in IT. Finding a balance between technology and business, he sought to clarify the complexity of the evolution of technology for the masses. Neil eventually began his own path in writing, which precipitated the Tech Talks Daily podcast he records today.Tune in as Neil chats about his jo...

en-us

45:12

Following the Rising Tide of AI with VentureBeat’s...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/07/30

AI is the moment, and Michael Nuñez, editorial director at VentureBeat, unravels the tension between journalism and the business of technology in this episode of Politely Pushy.Inspired by the early development of large language models (LLM) and AI, Michael sought a way to break into the space. Enter VentureBeat. Michael’s regular conversations with engineers, builders, and doers who know this emerging technology best help him distill a wildly popular and important topic to the masses.Take th...

en-us

43:01

Make Digital Transformation Your Core Competency with...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/07/03

In the age of tech disruption, who is responsible for leading a company through digital transformation? Isaac Sacolick, founder and president of StarCIO, identifies these leaders as “digital trailblazers.”In this Politely Pushy episode, Isaac quiets the buzz around generative AI advancement by comparing its hype cycle to the expansion of mobile technologies. Digital transformation paved the way for more organizations to adapt web content accurately to a mobile format. Outside of generative AI...

en-us

40:23

"We need to focus on the long game," with ESG & CSR...

Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi ·

2024/01/25

en-us

129 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Handelsblatt Crime - spannende Streitfälle der deutschen Wirtschaft

Ina Karabasz, Solveig Gode, Sönke Iwersen

Deffner und Zschäpitz – Der Wirtschafts-Talk von WELT

WELT

Black Box - La scatola nera della finanza

Guido Brera e Gian Luca Comandini -...