Drew Johnson, Director of Strategic Communications at Octagon | 7

Episode 7 June 08, 2021 00:29:56
Drew Johnson, Director of Strategic Communications at Octagon | 7
SPIN is a Four Letter Word
Drew Johnson, Director of Strategic Communications at Octagon | 7

Jun 08 2021 | 00:29:56

/

Hosted By

John Maroon

Show Notes

John and Matt have the opportunity to speak with Drew Johnson, Director of Strategic Communications at Octagon. Supporting and guiding some of the greatest American Olympic athletes of all time, Drew has a unique perspective on the changing media landscape. He and his team work with their clients throughout their entire career and beyond, helping each athlete take steps to be successful past their likely one opportunity for victory at the Olympics. Drew shares his insights on the evolution of social media and how authenticity in branding has provided challenges for various clients, such as Michael Phelps. Drew encourages his athletes to use their platforms to talk about issues that are important to them, just as Drew has done today while sharing his passion for public relations.

Other Episodes

Episode 0

April 16, 2026 00:35:55
Episode Cover

Mentorship That Shapes Legacies: Lessons from Phyllis Merhige

John Maroon reflects on the importance of mentorship with longtime MLB executive Phyllis Merhige—who helped launch his PR career and became a lifelong mentor...

Listen

Episode 0

May 28, 2025 00:19:03
Episode Cover

The Jump from College to PR Career

From the campus to client calls! On this episode of The Brew, Maroon PR’s newest account coordinators Eliana Rakhamimov and Sydnee Hart share what...

Listen

Episode

November 04, 2021 00:25:30
Episode Cover

Sean Welsh, Interim Vice President for Towson University Marketing and Communications | 14

As a journalist turned PR pro, Sean Welsh brings a unique perspective to his role as Interim Vice President for Towson University Marketing and...

Listen