Mike Hughes, one of the NE’s most experienced journalists with 40 years under his belt, talks about how he started out as a reporter. He is frank about the importance of getting regional business coverage right, so companies can talk about their achievements in a way that is understandable to the public. The podcast also covers Levelling Up and how there are so many positive ways the NE is already punching above its weight. Advice for budding reporters and some dos and don’t for PR people are also talked about.
As part of the conversation Mike also takes a moment to pay tribute to the late Professor Jane Turner of Teesside University, who was a passionate supporter of young people.
