How James Davis is Redefining PR in a Way Traditional Firms Hate
James Davis isn’t your typical PR guy—he’s a strategist who tells CEOs the hard truth and helps them win big. As the founder of Touchdown Strategies, he’s worked behind the scenes of some of the most high-stakes political and corporate battles, from shaping Supreme Court confirmations to crisis-managing BP’s Deepwater Horizon response. In this episode, James shares how he built a powerhouse agency, why most PR is just noise, and what it really takes to shift public opinion. If you want to learn how to cut through the BS and drive real impact, this one’s for you.
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Kicking Off: How James Davis Is More Than Just PR
- 00:00:43 – From Agencies to Touchdowns: Betting on Himself
- 00:01:53 – The Truth About PR: Why Most Firms Get It Wrong
- 00:03:46 – Building Teams That Solve Problems, Not Just Report Them
- 00:05:19 – The Strategy CEOs Don’t Want to Hear (But Need To)
- 00:07:46 – Scaling Without Breaking: Systems Over Superheroes
- 00:12:07 – The Playbook for Messaging That Actually Moves the Needle
- 00:18:10 – AI, Deepfakes & Speed: The New Rules of Crisis Response
- 00:22:27 – How to Connect with James Davis & Take Action Today
Links and Resources:
- James on LinkedIn
- Touchdown Strategies
- Amplafy Media
- Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
- Hector Santiesteban on Twitter
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