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Game Changers: Rick Cerroneā€™s Insights on Career, Mentorship, and PR
In this episode of Jack Rants with Modern Bankers, host Jack Hubbard sits down with Rick Cerrone, Editor in Chief of Baseball Digest and a veteran in public relations with a storied career that includes time with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees. Rick shares insights from his remarkable journey, beginning with his high school turnaround, through his time at Northern Illinois University, and into his legendary PR career in professional baseball.
This episode explores pivotal moments that shaped Rickā€™s life, including his dream of working with the Yankees, guidance from mentors, and even his impromptu turn as a stadium announcer at Yankee Stadium. Listeners will enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at a career filled with resilience, serendipity, and remarkable stories from the world of baseball.
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Episode 30:
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Episode 28:Ā Converting Content to Conversations
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