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Mason Vera PaineSleep Maxing, Valentine’s Day & February’s Food TrendsWhat’s “sleep maxing,” and why was it one of February’s hottest trends? Google’s Charity Mhende explains Gen Z’s obsession with better sleep, plus the most searched Valentine’s Day treats and drinks. You can visit Trends.google.com for all of your search needsYou can like Google on Facebook at: Facebook.com/GoogleFollow Google on Twitter at: Twitter.com/GoogleLike Mason on Facebook at: Facebook.com/MasonVeraPaine and follow on Twitter at: Twitter.com/MasonVeraPaine. Interested in being a guest on the show or wish to send p...
2025-02-2805 min
TechstinationLots of nostalgia in search trendsTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. When it comes to search trends… lots of folks are doing searches for things or topics that bring back memories. Google trends expert Charity Mhende..“Yes, we’ve seen a lot of interest in the last year or two around nostalgic topics. I remember last year people were searching for Tamagotchis and different things like that. This year, we’ve seen people looking for nostalgic music. So, iconic songs of the 2000s was a breakout search this past month and a personal favorite of mine, Destiny’s Child, was...
2025-02-1001 min
TechstinationTechstination interview: Search trends for January: Oscar nominations, football and...Of course the Oscar nominations and football were among the top search trends for January. But also trending was lymphatic massage. More? Google trends expert Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2025-01-3105 min
TechstinationGoogle offers AI help for holiday shoppersTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google is offering help for the holiday shopping season with new AI tools and more. Google’s Charity Mhende says this year’s Holiday 100 is out with a run down of the top trending gifts in a variety of categories. And when it comes to AI..
“So for example, one of the things that is really exciting is you get a new personalized feed. Shopping can be really complex and you might have multiple tabs open, close your laptop, you come back to it. That personalized feed hel...
2024-11-2001 min
TechstinationTechstination interview: AI help with holiday shoppingHow can AI help with holiday shopping? Google's Charity Mhende says there are some new tools available this season and she chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2024-11-1406 min
Wrist Check PodThe Cult Of Luxury w/ Kristen Shirley | Wrist Check Podcast #88n this episode of Wrist Check Pod, Charity Mhende of Pulse on The Wrist joins Perri and Rashawn as a guest co-host to chat with Kristen Shirley, founder of La Patiala. Kristen shares how her platform has become a go-to resource for everything luxury, from fashion and watches to travel and lifestyle. She discusses her approach to simplifying complex industry terms and how she educates her audience across all categories of the luxury landscape. Tune in for an insightful conversation about demystifying luxury and making it more accessible to everyone!
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2024-10-0242 min
TechstinationFinding the best online shopping dealsTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The online summer shopping frenzy is about to begin. At least…that’s what the online retailers hope for. The question is…how to you find the best deals? Google is offering some updated tools designed to be helpful. Trends expert Charity Mhende…
“We just announced a refreshed Deals destination. So if you go on Google and you search for Shop Deals, you’ll be able to see deals across a range of categories. So sales and markdowns on things like electronics, apparel, even toys if you’re looking...
2024-07-0901 min
TechstinationTechstination Interview: Making the most of online summer shopping dealsHere come the deals. How to make the most of the big summer online shopping events? Google Trends Expert Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2024-07-0303 min
TechstinationSearch trends for the Fourth of July?Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Fourth of July related searches are among the top trends reported by Google. For food…grilled pineapple slices and grilled halibut are trending. That sounds pretty healthy. But…says Google’s Charity Mhende…
“Interestingly enough, in the past five years, searches for hot dog eating contest have surpassed searches for baseball game during the week of fourth of July.”
No surprise that Taylor Swift is leading the way again when it comes to music. And on TV…on top…is Bridgerton…
“Bridgerton has come back for another season so p...
2024-07-0201 min
TechstinationTechstination Interview: Hot dog eating, Bridgerton, Taylor Swift (again)-Latest search trendsHot dog eating, Bridgerton, Taylor Swift (of course) and more were among the top June search trends. Google's Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2024-06-2707 min
TechstinationGoogle bringing more AI to search and emailTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Google is revolutionizing search and email with AI. The technology giant at its annual I/O conference kept AI front and center. What will it mean for everyday search? Google’s Charity Mhende…
“So when you search for questions like how to renew my passport, you’ll get a snapshot at the very top of your search results powered by generative AI to help you get to the bottom of that question without doing all the leg work of multiple tabs, etcetera, etcetera.”
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2024-05-2101 min
TechstinationTechstination Interview: Google using AI to transform search, email and moreGoogle is using AI to transform search, email and more. What was unveiled at Google I/O 2024? Google's Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2024-05-1507 min
TechstinationSearch trends find interest in retro tech gadgetsTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Grammy Awards and of course, Taylor Swift were among the top search trends in February. There was also lots of trending interest in Valentine’s Day of course…think last minute gifts…the Lunar New Year…Black History month and naturally..the Super Bowl. And Google’s Charity Mhende says there was also interest in retro tech gadgets…
“Retro tech, which makes me feel like a fossil. People were searching for things like Tamagotchi and virtual pets at an all time high. They were also searching for ga...
2024-03-0402 min
TechstinationTechstination Interview: Grammys, Black History, Valentine's and more top February search trendsThe Grammy Awards and you know who topped search trends in February along with Valentine's, Black History and retro tech gadgets. Like what? Google's Charity Mhende chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2024-02-2906 min
Dear BAMfCharity Mhende of Anthemis GroupIn today's episode, Charity Mhende — Senior Associate, Brand and Communications Lead at Anthemis Group — explains the purpose of a press release, shares tips for choosing a PR agency based on your company's industry, and what to do if your agency starts representing a competitor.
2020-08-2425 min
Make Me A Pro PodcastMMaP S210: Let's have a chat...In this episode, I give my insights on relocating for work, my first impressions on New York and how to get the most of travel in your current job.
2015-09-3010 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP MMaP S208: Getting up to speedIn this episode, I share some exiting Make Me a Pro updates, as well as the audio from the Season 2 launch event. Sharing their insights on the panel are Andrew Fassnidge of Apps Africa and FFWD Africa, Claud Williams of Dream Nation and Tony Hyland of DWP
2015-09-1641 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP S207: #BackToSchoolSpecial Getting your head in the game with Daniel Soloye and Patrick AgeseWith summertime over and students hitting the books again, this week's guests and graduate entrepreneurs Daniel Soloye and Patrick Agese give insights on academic success, making the most of your uni days and starting up ventures to help build your CV.
2015-09-0921 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP S206: Sponsors aren't just for marathons with Melanie SeymourThe conversation about mentorship and sponsorship goes hand in hand. But do young professionals understand the difference between the two and how to effectively manage their circles of influence? Melanie Seymour, Managing Director at BlackRock and Vice President of Women in Banking and Finance breaks it down.
2015-09-0121 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP S205: Help, I need a mentor! with Claud WilliamsThe word 'mentor' is a buzzword in conversations around career management. But what does it mean to be a great mentee? How do you find a mentor and how do you nurture those relationships? This week's guest and serial entrepreneur Claud Williams, breaks it down for us.
2015-08-2518 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP S204: Hand up, not hand out with Stephen RobertsonSelling a product to the general public on a busy street is one of the toughest sales job you can get. This week's guest, Stephen Robertson is the CEO of one of the most renowned charities in the UK combatting homelessness - The Big Issue Foundation. The charity trains homeless individuals to become street sales people across the UK and leave homelessness through legitimate earnings. In this episode, Stephen shares tips and insights on young entrepreneurship, breaking into the charities sector as well as starting out in the work force.
2015-08-1816 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP S203: Managing personal brand with Lottie WhyteYour personal brand is one of your most valuable assets. Managed effectively, it can be the thing that helps you get that job, that promotion or develop that powerful network. In this episode, communications specialist Lottie Whyte, shares her tips and insights on how to manage Brand YOU.
2015-08-1216 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP S202: StartUp Success with Romain FerriéThis week’s guest, Romaine Ferié is the CEO of BreathR, a mobile app designed to help professionals network over lunch, with the aim of bringing social networking to life!
2015-08-0514 min
Make Me A Pro PodcastMMaP S201: Savvy Networking with Susan RoAneBest-selling author Susan RoAne shares her insights on how to networking effectively to get your first job, get noticed and make lasting connections.
2015-07-2929 min
Make Me A Pro PodcastMMaP 10: Making it count! Talking politics with Victoria FowlerWith the General Election in a few days time here in the UK, parliamentary candidate Victoria Fowler shares her insights on breaking into the political arena.
2015-05-0514 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP 09: Placement year, or nah? With Ife TokanIn this week's episode, Ife Tokan discusses the benefits and opportunities offered by making the most of pausing your university studies to face the world of work.
2015-04-2810 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP 08: Going beyond the grad scheme applications with Jennifer OdogwuIn this week's episode, Jennifer Odogwu unpacks the myth that there' only one door to knock on to get your first job.
2015-04-2213 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP 07: Expert Insight: Starting small and soaring to great heights with Courtney FingarThis week, Editor in Chief of fDi Magazine (a Financial Times publication), Courtney Fingar gives tips on covering all your bases in your early career, tackling smaller companies and soaring to success.
2015-04-1417 min
Make Me A Pro PodcastMMaP 06: Expert Insight: Starting out and using digital effectively with Andy HamflettAndy Hamlett, Co-Founder and Director of AAM Associates shares his insight on starting out as a professional, as well as tips on how to harness the power of digital for successful career management.
2015-04-0815 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP 05: Making the most of your time with Salome CokerIn this week’s episode we hear from Salome Coker, a newly qualified lawyer and lifestyle blogger who discusses making the most out of your time - beyond the weekend.
2015-04-0113 min
Make Me A Pro PodcastMMaP 04: Taking an career early break with Sheena ShahIn this week’s episode we hear from Sheena Shah, who left her graduate job to pursue a love of travelling.
2015-03-2511 min
Make Me A Pro PodcastMMaP 03: Networking tips with Dennis Owusu-SemIn this week’s episode we hear from Dennis Owusu-Sem on how harness and nurture the power of your network.
2015-03-1815 minMake Me A Pro PodcastMMaP 02: Top Tips for the job huntIn this week's episode I share my top tips for job hunting.
2015-03-1011 min
Make Me A Pro PodcastMMaP 01: "To Stand Out I Had To Stand Out" with Faraaz Kasker, Alfred Ajani & Sam DixIn the first episode we hear from 3 creative graduates who canvassed for their first job outside of Waterloo and Canary Wharf tube stations in London.
2015-03-0232 min