Episode 114: Sean O’Leary, VP of Susan Davis International
The PR Podcast
January 30, 2023
SDI VP Sean O’Leary joins the PR Podcast to discuss the current state of public relations, what has changed due to COVID-19, and what the future holds for the industry
News of Firms: Kaplow Works HearingLife’s ‘Live Life to Your Fullest’ Push
O’Dwyer’s PR News
January 5, 2023
Daily news roundup covers the launch of SDI’s 2023 Military Events Calendar.
IPREX Global Communication Network Welcomes New Leadership Team
IPREX
June 21, 2022
SDI’s Sean O’Leary joins the IPREX leadership team as the new Partner Relations Committee Chair
What the pandemic success of podcasts means for PR pros
PR Daily
March 15, 2022
SDI’s Sean O’Leary explains why your media strategy shouldn’t overlook podcasts, even as the in-person interview has vanished.
Four things the pandemic revealed about Public Relations
Capitol Communicator
March 4, 2022
Op-ed from SDI VP Sean O’Leary on what the COVID-19 pandemic has taught him about public relations.
D.C.-area agency updates from Stanton Communications, Prosek Partners and Susan Davis International
Capitol Communicator
January 28, 2022
Roundup of PR agency news that features the launch of SDI’s 2022 Military Events Calendar.
News of Firms: 360PR+ Forms Three Cheers PR
O’Dwyer’s PR News
January 26, 2022
News roundup that features the launch of SDI’s 2022 Military Events Calendar.
Meet the 2021 Planners of the Year!
Smart Meetings
August 2, 2021
This year’s Planner of the Year class, including SDI VP Spencer Geissinger, share their views on the future of live events.
Behind the Scenes at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
The Strateregist Podcast
July 30, 2021
SDI VP Spencer Geissinger discusses his personal experience helping the White House plan for a Presidential trip to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Five Questions with Spencer Geissinger
George W. Bush Presidential Center
July 28, 2021
SDI VP Spencer Geissinger recounts the planning that went into the most complex foreign trip of the Presidency.
Susan Davis Enters the Communications Hall of Fame
Wisconsin Alumni Association
July 27, 2021
The University of Wisconsin-Madison covers the induction of UW alum, and our CEO, into the Communications Hall of Fame.
Shed the Masks and Bring in the Sound and Lighting
Smart Meetings
July 8, 2021
Everyone wants to know what live events will look like following the COVID-19 pandemic. SDI VP Spencer Geissinger shares his vision of the future in this article.
On the Move: Susan Davis Int’l Snags Geissinger
O’Dwyer PR
June 4, 2021
Article on the hire of SDI’s newest Vice President, Spencer Geissinger.
Susan Davis, Susan Davis International, Inducted in Communications Hall of Fame
Capitol Communicator
May 24, 2021
Article on the induction of SDI chairman Susan Davis into the Communications Hall of Fame.
How marketing will change for contractors during the Biden administration
Washington Technology
April 1, 2021
For federal contractors, a new administration means new priorities and new leaders. SDI VP Sean O’Leary explains what that means for marketing.
The most important PR plan is the backup plan
PR Daily
March 29, 2021
How PR pros should consider building in contingencies when thinking through their campaigns and crisis strategies. By SDI’s Sean O’Leary.
Podcast: Events Are Not Dead
Meeting Minds
November 13, 2020
“Events are not dead, they just look different.” SDI’s Abby Eastman discusses how events have changed in 2020 and how the event industry can move forward in 2021.
Podcast: Technology & Crisis with Sean O’Leary
PR Hangover
November 12, 2020
SDI VP Sean O’Leary is interviewed about his path to the communications industry and what he’s found valuable along the way. From crisis communications, journalism, and technology, he shares his insights and advice for students.
You Can’t Predict the Future; You Can Only Plan for It 
Capitol Communicator
November 2, 2020
How do you plan for an uncertain future due to COVID-19? SDI VP Tom Davis shares his advice for how your marketing and communications plans can account for whatever may come.
Podcast: Cut Through The Clutter
PR Wars
August 16, 2020
How do you get your messaging to cut through the clutter? SDI VP Sean O’Leary talks about messaging in the emerging tech sector to differentiate your company in a crowded marketplace.
3 key takeaways from COVID-19 crisis communications
PR Daily
July 9, 2020
Be transparent, focus on the facts, and be kind to the reporters trying to cover a once-in-a-generation crisis, writes SDI VP Sean O’Leary
5 Questions – Susan Davis International
IPREX News
June 24, 2020
SDI VP Sean O’Leary is featured in IPREX’s monthly 5 Questions column, where he answers questions about his career, the communications industry and a possible zombie apocalypse.
Reawakening? Or Mourning in America?
Capitol Communicator
May 18, 2020
In this op-ed, SDI VP Tom Davis shares his Do’s and Dont’s for businesses looking to reopen to account for employees’ safety and their well-founded concerns
6 ways to ensure your message on COVID-19 is relevant
PR Daily
May 4, 2020
SDI VP Tom Davis outlines specific steps that every PR pro should take to ensure messaging remains relevant and compelling during a pandemic
Everybody’s Talking at Me; Can’t Hear A Word They’re Saying
PRSA National Capital Chapter
April 20, 2020
SDI VP Tom Davis explains the importance of effective communication strategies to audiences during a time of increased news consumption
4 things every marketing and PR pro can do during coronavirus
PR Daily
April 23, 2020
SDI VP Sean O’Leary identifies key things that any company’s marketing and public relations team can pursue, even if current campaigns are put on hold due to coronavirus
Oh My Confucius, the Pangolin Has Hit the Fan
Capitol Communicator
April 20, 2020
In this op-ed, SDI VP Tom Davis writes about the chaos currently engulfing the world due to coronavirus
How Coronavirus Can Help Crisis Planning
PR News
April 15, 2020
SDI VP Sean O’Leary outlines how the ongoing coronavirus planning provides real-time feedback on every company’s crisis communication plans
On the Move: Edelman Name Lisa Osborne Ross US COO
O’Dwyer PR
February 20, 2020
Article on the hire of SDI’s new Director of Events, Abby Eastman
People/Events/Accounts: News About Virgin Fest, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Time 100 Summit, and More
BizBash
February 20, 2020
Article on the hire of SDI’s new Director of Events, Abby Eastman
3 secrets to marketing tech to the government
Washington Technology
August 15, 2019
SDI VP Sean O’Leary shares his secrets to success for tech companies looking to attract government clients
Reputational Risk and Crisis Panel: Shared Assessments Summit
Security Boulevard
July 23, 2019
SDI VP Tom Davis discusses post-breach communications in this article on a panel session at the 2019 Shared Assessments Summit
On the Move: Edelman Makes Christie Bishop SoCal Brand Boss
O’Dwyer PR
May 15, 2019
Article that covers SDI’s hire of new Vice President, Sean O’Leary