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PRmoment PodcastBiggest PR pitches, mergers and acquisitions in November 2025, with Andrew BlochWelcome to our review of PR pitches and mergers and acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch. Here we discuss the biggest pitch wins, mergers and acquisitions that the PR sector has seen in November 2025.Andrew is the lead consultant PR, social, content and influencer at the new business consultancy firm AAR and a partner at PCB Partners, where he advises on buying and selling marketing services agencies.Andrew also runs the advisory firm Andrew Bloch & Associates.Before we start, make sure you get your tickets quickly for our PR Masterclass...
2025-11-1232 min
Sustainable IntelligenceWhat’s Next for DEI in Business?Joining us today is David Willans, Director of Sustainability at Bladonmore, to unpack the shifting dynamics of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in today’s business and political climate. As media narratives and stakeholder pressures intensify, companies are responding in divergent ways. Some are retreating, others reframing, and a few holding the line. David explores the critical disconnect between public values and DEI program perceptions, revealing how communication missteps have opened the door for politicization and resistance. He underscores the importance of data and storytelling in grounding DEI efforts within business strategy and building long-term credibility. With clarity and candor, th...
2025-05-2115 min
Center StageDefining your brand in a noisy marketplace: a conversation with the Ontario Teachers' Pension PlanIn this episode, Georgina Russell, Associate Director at Bladonmore, talks to Henrietta Dehn, Director of Communications for Europe at OTPP and Kevin McGurgan, Director of Government and Public Affairs at OTPP for the same region, about the complexities of communicating a distinct brand and set of values from inside one of the world’s largest super allocators.
2024-10-0330 min
The Fractional CFO Show with Adam CooperFinance and the CEOIn our premiere episode, I was joined by Richard Carpenter, CEO of Bladonmore, the specialist stakeholder communications agency.In our wide ranging conversation, Richard and I dive into the dynamic relationship between the Finance team and the CEO.Some of my favourite parts were:✅ How job profitability is a team sport;✅ The financial metrics Richard can’t live without;✅ How Richard looks at the business post pandemic;✅ Insights into successful budgeting and forecasting;✅ Some pearls of wisdom around recruiting and retaining staff.Richard's Business Book recommendation: Thinking Fast and Slo...
2023-11-2339 minCenter StageMenopause for thought: the importance of communication in the workplaceToday is World Menopause Day and as wellbeing climbs the agenda for corporates, it is becoming increasingly important that communication around menopause in the workplace is addressed.This episode aims to open up the conversation as we are joined by four women at the forefront of changing the narrative:Carolanne Minashi, Global Head of Inclusion, HSBCNicola Davidson, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Corporate Responsibility, ArcelorMittalVictoria McKenzie-Gould, Corporate Affairs Director, M&SSue Todd, CEO, NABS, the advertising & media industry charity
2023-10-1828 minCenter StageAI and the future of corporate communications: a conversation between Jamal Dayes and Anthony CoombesIn this episode, Jamal Dayes, Director, Digital at Bladonmore talks to Anthony Coombes, Creative Director at Bladonmore about how AI is impacting corporate communications. From chatbots and machine learning to AI-driven content creation in applications like Adobe Photoshop, we uncover the present-day impacts of AI on communication strategies, the opportunities and challenges that arise, and gain insights into the mindful and ethical use of AI. We'll glimpse into the exciting future where AI promises even more transformative changes in the corporate communications landscape.
2023-07-2727 minCenter StageThe broadening and professionalisation of Investor Relations: a conversation with Laura HayterIn this episode, Shreena Patel, Associate Director at Bladonmore, talks to Laura Hayter, CEO at the Investor Relations Society, about the role of IR professionals today. In the past, IR might have been seen as a cosy chat every now and again between the CEO and investor analysts but, today, conversations between companies and their stakeholders take place against a backdrop of increasing regulation, media scrutiny and pressure. The question is, how has this affected the role of IR teams?
2023-03-2727 minCenter StageClients, culture and crises: the last 20 years in communicationsTo mark Bladonmore's 20th Anniversary, Senior Consultant, Shreena Patel talks to Founder, Richard Rivlin and CEO, Richard Carpenter about the changing landscape of communications since the company began. From the rise in digital communications, the conversation covers globalisation, the development of the corporate communications function, employee engagement and the necessity for companies to have a coherent ESG and sustainability narrative.
2022-10-1239 minCenter StageTalent, culture & employee engagement - Part 2: a conversation with Jig Ramji, Group Head of Talent at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)Richard Carpenter, CEO of Bladonmore, talks to Jig Ramji, Group Head of Talent at LSEG about issues relating to talent, culture and employee engagement. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss attracting and retaining the right people, striking the right tone for the workplace and the opportunities and challenges that hybrid working brings.
2022-09-2321 minCenter StageTalent, culture & employee engagement - Part 1: a conversation with Jig Ramji, Group Head of Talent at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)Richard Carpenter, CEO of Bladonmore, talks to Jig Ramji, Group Head of Talent at LSEG about issues relating to talent, culture and employee engagement. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss attracting and retaining the right people, striking the right tone for the workplace and the opportunities and challenges that hybrid working brings.
2022-06-2133 minCenter StageDemystifying the corporate brand - Part 2: a conversation between Anthony Coombes and Cathal SmythIn this episode, part 2 of 2, Bladonmore's Creative Director, Anthony Coombes, and Strategy Director, Cathal Smyth continue the discussion around the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations in creating and managing their brands - from looking the part, to ESG agendas and how to measure success.
2022-04-1225 minCenter StageDemystifying the corporate brand - Part 1: a conversation between Anthony Coombes and Cathal SmythIn this episode, Bladonmore’s Creative Director, Anthony Coombes and Strategy Director, Cathal Smyth discuss some of the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations in creating and managing their brands.
2022-01-2120 minCenter StageCommunication around ESG - Part 2: a conversation with Caroline MauriceIn this episode, Sandra Davis talks again to Caroline Maurice, a specialist in compliance across ESG issues from Penmount Consulting. They discuss the proactive conversations that need to happen post-COP26, with upcoming legislation, and the focus for good corporate performance shifting from purely profit to purpose and citizenship.
2021-12-1621 minCenter StageCommunication around ESG - Part 1: a conversation with Caroline MauriceIn the second of Bladonmore’s Centre Stage podcasts, Sandra Davis talks to Caroline Maurice, a specialist in compliance across ESG issues from Penmount, about the dramatic changes in ESG, the increased focus on sustainability and environmental issues and what companies need to think about to effectively communicate ESG messaging to their various stakeholders.
2021-07-1326 minCenter StageThe changing nature of Investor Relations: a conversation with John SmeltIn the first of Bladonmore’s Centre Stage podcasts, Ben Shore talks to John Smelt, head of corporate relations at Petropavlosk plc and a founder of the IR consultancy Scout Advisory, and formerly head of IR at Rio Tinto – one of the world’s largest mining companies. They discuss the pressures faced by modern IR practitioners, and what the best strategies are for ensuring the investor narrative is heard and understood by the market.
2021-03-2228 min