Philip Ruskin – It’s My Pleasure

24 May 2020
Philip Ruskin

In this episode #33, we speak with Philip Ruskin. Philip has worn many hats in his 30-year career in communications, namely as a syndicated television producer, entertainment marketing executive, event producer, and since 2002, as the owner of Ruskin International , a New York – based communications marketing firm specializing in food, hospitality and travel clients. Philip has represented clients such as Chef Anthony Bourdain, Chef Amanda Cohen (of Dirt Candy), The Chocolate Show, Mexican Hass Avocado Board, Serrano Ham Board, Israel Dairy Board, Valrhona Chocolate, Louisville Kentucky CVB, and Champagne France, to name a few. Ruskin was an Adjunct Professor at New York University and currently an instructor at ESSEC Business School in Paris, France, where he now resides. He is also an avid drummer.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Why saying “My pleasure” is such a special way to say “you’re welcome”
  • Why communication should never be one-way
  • Why it’s important to curate your work and  personal life activities
  • And more!

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