Josh Planos, APR

Josh Planos, APR, is a public speaker, public relations and crisis communications expert, and internationally recognized sportswriter whose work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. His writing has also been published by FiveThirtyEight and he has contributed sports analysis to GQ, demonstrating versatility in both sports and public affairs journalism. Planos has provided commentary on CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, and ESPN Radio, establishing a presence as a sports commentator.

In his professional role, Planos serves as vice president of communications and public relations for Better Business Bureau, where he acts as spokesperson for the organization's International Investigations Initiative and oversees all internal and external communication efforts. He is a frequent contributor to CNN Philippines for sports analysis and regularly appears on evening news broadcasts, focusing on fraud prevention and awareness best practices. Planos has appeared on Good Morning America to discuss BBB investigations, and his media presence spans local and national outlets, contributing to his recognition in consumer protection communications.

Planos has been recognized by the Associated Press and the Nebraska Broadcasters Association, and was part of a team honored with an Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence. He is a four-time Big Ten individual champion in speech. Planos has been named to Midlands Business Journal's 40 Under 40 class and honored as one of The Next 100 leaders. He has presided over and presented at venues including businesses, international conferences, and universities. Planos holds Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America, reflecting his commitment to professional standards in communications.

As a keynote speaker, Planos addresses topics such as "Keep It Simple: Best Practices for Improved Earned Media in the Digital Age," "The Case for the Generalist," "Mastering the Art of the Interview," and "Crisis Communication." His expertise covers advertising, business ethics, crisis communications, journalism, marketing, media strategy, social media, and the creative process. In newsrooms, boardrooms, and on national broadcasts, Planos combines journalistic credibility with strategic communications expertise for audiences across the public relations and media industries.