Step up before you're asked: #PitchPro Angela Buonocore

About this episode

Angela Buonocore shares her insights on corporate communications and the importance of understanding business dynamics for career success.

This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Angela Buonocore, a powerhouse in corporate communications who spent 36 years shaping the reputations and narratives of some of the world’s most influential companies, including GE, IBM, PepsiCo, ITT and Xylem. Rising to chief communications officer in her final three roles, Angela is known for building award-winning advertising and PR campaigns, launching major brands, leading philanthropic initiatives, and developing the next generation of communications talent. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. She has also been recognized as a Woman of Power and Influence by the NYC chapter of the National Organization for Women, named a top PR professional by PR Week, and honored in Rome as a leading Italian-American executive. Retirement has not slowed Angela down as her influence and insights continue to make an impact through board service with the Student Press Law Center, Equal Justice USA, and the Sing Sing Prison Museum. Key pitching takeaways from Angela Buonocore on…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Summers

Guest: Angela Buonocore

Topics covered

• corporate communications
• public relations
• career development
• influence
• advertising
• philanthropy

Keywords

• corporate communications
• public relations
• career advice
• influence
• advertising campaigns
• philanthropy
• business dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GE, IBM, PepsiCo, ITT, Xylem, National Organization for Women, Student Press Law Center, Equal Justice USA, Sing Sing Prison Museum

Places: University of Florida

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