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Global ThinkingHow to Communicate Impact in Private InvestmentIn this episode, Kekst CNC’s Monique Perks and Oliver Buckley are joined by our friends from impact investment firm Blue Earth Capital: Nicolas Muller, Managing Director and Head of Funds & Co-investments, and Amy Wang Managing Director and Head of Private Credit.
They discuss the realities of balancing social and environmental considerations with generating attractive returns; the difference between impact investing and ESG, and some of the biggest misconceptions about impact investing; and the necessity of proper communications in the impact investing space.
2024-01-1029 min
Leaders with impact(E5) The social media expert Hel ReynoldsSocial media doesn’t always get the best rep and over the years I’ve spoken with many leaders who are hesitant to move online, for fear of getting caught up in the negativity, or thinking that what they’re working on is too important or serious to be condensed into a few hundred characters. But being visible and working on your online connection can be vital to the impact you make as a leader.In this episode I am talking with all-round social media guru Hel Reynolds. Through her organisation Comms Creatives, Hel advises leaders and commun...2023-11-0640 minGlobal ThinkingHow Fortune 100 CEOs Post on LinkedInIn our final deep-dive conversation into market-specific findings from our Global CEO LinkedIn Tracker, Kekst CNC Intelligence experts Antonio Ortolani, Claire O’Connor, and Michael White discuss in detail how the Fortune 100’s "Social CEO" behaves on LinkedIn, including a consideration on how much investment executive communications teams should put towards video, and what it means now that LinkedIn is becoming the de rigueur social media platform for leaders.
To download the full Kekst CNC Global CEO LinkedIn Tracker, visit: https://www.kekstcnc.com/insights/kekst-cnc-global-ceo-linkedin-tracker-communicating-in-a-year-of-economic-anxiety-war-in-europe-and-climate-fatigue
2023-09-0721 minGlobal ThinkingHow to Take Control in Media InterviewsMedia interviews can be a high-risk, high-reward endeavor for leaders. While outlets offer a large platform to communicate a vision, gather sentiment on major change, or just generate much-needed goodwill, even the most minor gaffe during an interview can lead to notoriety.
In this edition of Kekst CNC’s Global Thinking podcast, executive communications experts Dominic Reynolds and Jemima McCrystal join host Monique Perks to discuss recent examples of leaders trying – and sometimes failing – to command the tone and outcome of media interviews, including Elon Musk’s headline-grabbing clash with BBC journalist James Clayton; TikTok CEO Shou Chew’s r...2023-07-0522 minGlobal ThinkingHow FTSE 100 CEOs Post on LinkedInIn our first deep-dive conversation into market-specific findings from our Global CEO LinkedIn Tracker, Kekst CNC Intelligence experts Amelia Putt, Ana Rocha, and Michael White discuss how the UK's "Relatable CEO" behaves on LinkedIn, from their fondness for authenticity and connection, to surprising findings on how audiences are reacting to (or ignoring) sustainability content.
To download the full Kekst CNC Global CEO LinkedIn Tracker, visit: https://www.kekstcnc.com/insights/kekst-cnc-global-ceo-linkedin-tracker-communicating-in-a-year-of-economic-anxiety-war-in-europe-and-climate-fatigue
2023-05-0419 minGlobal ThinkingHow (Not) To ResignWhen it comes to communications, so much of the focus is on the high-profile entry: the new hire announcement, the major acquisition, the latest product. But when it comes to resignations, is there an art to the perfect goodbye?
Kekst CNC’s leadership communications experts Dominic Reynolds and Jemima McCrystal sit with Global Thinking’s Monique Perks to discuss the dos and don’ts of your last communication to your peers, your teams, and in many cases the public at large, with examples ranging from the exit of Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson to Bob Iger’s famous far...2023-04-1316 min
Beyond the BoardroomWhat are the governance trends in Asia?Kieran Poole is joined by Kekst CNC's Jochen Legewie and Minako Otani as well as Insightia's Rebecca Sherratt to discuss Corporate Governance in Asia 2023. Jochen serves as its Japan head and chairman in Asia advising Japanese and multinational firms on complex positioning mandates. Minako primarily focuses on corporate and financial communications for multinational companies. Join the conversation about the report using the hashtag #InsightiaAsia23 on Twitter and LinkedIn.2023-03-2129 minGlobal ThinkingThe Surprising Voting Patterns of Gen Z in SwedenIn the land famous for social democracy, feminism, and Greta Thunberg, it came as a surprise to many when last September Sweden's first-time voters moved towards the parties on the right of the political spectrum: the center-right moderates took the largest share among Sweden's Gen Z voters, followed by the far-right Sweden Democrats.
To discuss the unexpected results, their ramifications across the EU, and the lessons they hold for corporates, Eleanor Cavill is joined by Kekst CNC Stockholm Senior Associates Beatrice Backman and Jakob Hammarskjöld for the latest episode of Global Thinking.
2023-02-0817 minGlobal ThinkingFive Defining Leadership Moments of 2022To wrap up the year, Eleanor Cavill sits with Robin Pagnamenta, Franziska Wissig, and Dominic Reynolds to discuss the most significant leadership moments of 2022 in politics, global affairs, and sports -- poorly aged World Cup predictions notwithstanding.
2022-12-2122 minGlobal ThinkingUnderstanding the Communications Opportunity with RedditDespite touting over 390 million monthly visitors to its site, businesses often assume Reddit is not a channel they need to engage with. In this episode, Reddit’s Kyle Rogers and Kekst CNC’s Amelia Putt discuss the opportunities and challenges for businesses when diving into the world of Reddit, from reaching an untapped market to gaining in-depth reputational insight.
2022-12-1529 minGlobal ThinkingTransitioning to a Net Zero FutureThe world has committed to a net zero path, setting ambitious goals for 2050 as part of the Paris Agreement. Yet while many companies over recent years have made bold commitments to change the way they do business, it’s often not clear how they’ll achieve their targets.
So, how do leaders tell a coherent story to demonstrate that their company is adapting to this future? How can they bring their employees, investors, and other key stakeholders along with them? And how will the role of communicators adapt?
Global Thinking host Eleanor Cavill is joined by M...2022-10-0338 minGlobal ThinkingConservative Leadership Debates - Who Came Out On Top?As Tory leadership decide who will replace Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister, policy matters are not the only consideration at hand. Much of the conversation around the recent Conservative debate surrounds how effective Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss were at communicating their potential as leaders to the public.
Global Thinking host Eleanor Cavill sits with Kekst CNC leadership communications expert Dominic Reynolds to discuss what he saw in the candidates' use of body language, storytelling, and the rise of the food metaphor in the UK's political dialogue.
2022-08-0228 min
Politics UnpackedFocus Group: Wakefield 09-06-22Matt Chorley is joined by James Johnson from Kekst CNC who has convened the latest Times Radio Focus Group of people from Wakefield, who all voted Conservative for the first time in 2019. Find out what they think of Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer ahead of the constituency's by-election on the 23rd of June.PLUS: James Marriott and India Knight discuss whether second homes are immoral, and why James hates twee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-0950 minPolitics UnpackedFocus Group: Tiverton and Honiton 12-05-22Matt Chorley is joined by James Johnson from Kekst CNC who has convened the latest Times Radio Focus Group of 2019 Conservative voters in the constituency of Neil Parish, who recently resigned, triggering a by-election. Will they stick with the Tories? PLUS: India Knight and James Marriott on bad people, food banks and eating in the bath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1250 minGlobal ThinkingKeeping Employees Engaged (Part 2)With many companies pursuing ambitions to return their employees to work, the question of how to navigate these new dynamics of the employee experience naturally arises. How do companies maintain a sense of continuity and connection within atomized workspaces? Is there a generational divide in how employees approach work?
To help us answer these questions, Kekst CNC’s Global Thinking Podcast is joined by Heather Andrews, Director of Employee Experience at Legal & General.
2022-05-1122 minGlobal ThinkingKeeping Employees Engaged (Part 1)With many companies pursuing ambitions to return their employees to work, the question of how to navigate these new dynamics of the employee experience naturally arises. How do companies maintain a sense of continuity and connection within atomized workspaces? Is there a generational divide in how employees approach work?
To help us answer these questions, Kekst CNC’s Global Thinking Podcast is joined by Tom Goddard, Director of Communications at KPMG UK.
2022-05-1115 minPolitics UnpackedTimes Radio Focus Group 28-04-22Matt Chorley is joined by James Johnson from Kekst CNC who has convened the latest Times Radio Focus Group to find out what they think about partygate, the cost of living and sexism in parliament.PLUS: India Knight and James Marriot discuss the revelation that an MP watched porn in parliament and ambitious children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2849 minPolitics UnpackedTimes Radio Focus Group 29-03-22Matt Chorley is joined by Tom Lubbock from Kekst CNC who has convened the latest Times Radio Focus Group to assess the situation in Ukraine, the cost of living crisis and Partygate.PLUS Daniel Finkelstein and Oliver Kamm on Partygate fines and politicians discussing Will Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2952 minGlobal ThinkingThe Journey from Start-Up to CorporateMuch of the messaging startups craft to communicate their vision is drawn from the company’s conditions in its infancy. But how do the goals of these startups change with their transition into mid-sized and/or corporate entities, and how do they best communicate themselves to the market as they evolve? In the 12th episode of Kekst CNC’s Global Thinking podcast, we join Alexander Kappes, Founder and CEO of Greener Crop; Julie Leblan, Founder and CEO of Merit Incentives; and Kekst CNC’s Valentina von Lutterotti, Director and RISE expert for a conversation on how startups can prepare themse...2022-01-1825 min
KrisledningspoddenLärdomar från strategisk krisledning på global nivåHelena Norrman, kommunikationsrådgivare på den globala kommunikationsrådgivningsbyrån Kekst CNC gästar Krisledningspodden #26. Det blir ett samtal om vikten att öva – utan perfektion, om att se krisens underliggande problem, och hur man kan undvika den krypande krisen – "den kokta grodan". Helena berättar på ett pedagogiskt och skarpt sätt om sina erfarenheter av att agera på centrala positioner i stora globala företag. Ta del av det som Helena bedömer som viktigt när det kommer till att agera på strategisk nivå både inom beslutsfattande och kommunikation. Helena har även 21 års erfarenhet från Ericsson med bland annat...2022-01-1447 min
Politics UnpackedOctober 2021 Focus GroupMatt Chorley is joined by former No10 pollster James Johnson for the monthly Times Radio Focus Group in association with Kekst CNC, asking a panel of swing voters in Wolverhampton, Rother Valley and Swindon what they noticed about the conference season, the rising cost of living, and their thoughts on Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer.Plus Daniel Finkelstein and David Aaronovitch on anonymity online and how the rich call politicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1950 min
Japan's Top Business Interviews Podcast By Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo Japan59: Dr. Jochen Legewie, Partner & Chairman Asia, Kekst CNCDr. Jochen Legewie takes us through his 30 years of leadership journey in Japan, starting at Daimler and then as Partner and Chairman of Kekst CNC, a global public relations firm. Dr. Legewie only picked up Japanese by chance as a side hobby, but his unique background in Japanese specialization and language ability, combined with a PhD in economics gave him a competitive edge and landed him a research position at Sophia University. Dr. Legewie then left academia and started at DaimlerChrysler, which at the time was investing into Mitsubishi Motors. Dr. Legewie first started off on a contract role...2021-07-161h 06Global ThinkingDigital (Dis)trustIn our 11th Global Thinking podcast episode, guests Simon Pfeiffer and Randolf Carr, Policy Advisors at the Munich Security Conference and Kekst CNC’s James Johnson discuss the findings of a recent European survey conducted by Kekst CNC on behalf of the Munich Security Conference on digital (dis)trust. The research finds that Europeans are deeply concerned about their security online and worry that their countries are too dependent on foreign suppliers of digital technologies. Tune into this episode to learn more about the research findings and implications for businesses, governments and regulators.2021-05-2722 minGlobal ThinkingMiddle East Insight: The Podcast BoomBroadcast content in the Middle East is heavily regulated, regularly censored and has been quite stagnant for a while. The arrival of the podcast boom to the region has given a voice to content creators who are looking for new ways to express themselves. In our latest podcast episode, host Maram El Hendy, Senior Associate at Kekst CNC and Co-host of the podcast DXBabies, speaks with Leila Hamadeh from Finyal Media and Ramsey George from Sowt, who discuss the huge potential for diverse and cultural growth in the Middle East’s podcast space as barriers get broken down around ta...2021-05-0626 minGlobal ThinkingClubhouse’s Rapid Rise in Germany – A Trend Here to Stay?In our 9th Global Thinking podcast episode, host Eleanor Cavill is joined by colleagues from Kekst CNC’s German offices, Victoria Jodl and Dr. Jana Edelmann, for a quick chat about the rapid rise of Clubhouse in the German market, as well as the platform’s future potential. Is the audio-only social platform a trend that is here to stay?
2021-04-1214 minGlobal ThinkingOne Year Later: What Are the New Rules for a Changed Workforce?In the aftermath of working from home for over a year, companies have been presented with a unique opportunity to reshape their communications within the workforce. Our host Eleanor Cavill is joined by Charlotte Eaton, Chief People Officer at OVO Energy, and Joseph Heppenstall, Group Head of Resourcing and Talent at QinetiQ, who reflect on this evolution of comms and its impact on employee wellbeing, company culture, potential for more diverse hiring and a new path forward for a hybrid work balance.2021-03-1831 min
Organisationen entwickeln. becomebetter podcast46. Was macht das THE NEW INSTITUTE? (Christoph Gottschalk)Hören Sie LEA Gründerin Christina Grubendorfer im Gespräch mit Christoph Gottschalk, dem Geschäftsführer des THE NEW INSTITUTE, über die Vision des THE NEW INSTITUTE als Fascilitator für den Wandel. Im THE NEW INSTITUTE wird mit herausragenden Köpfen aus unterschiedlichen Branchen kooperativ an konkreten, lösungsorientierten Projekten gearbeitet.
THE NEW INSTITUTE (https://thenew.institute/de) bringt eine internationale Gemeinschaft von Denker*innen und Praktiker*innen zusammen: Menschen aus Wissenschaft, Kunst, Medien, Aktivismus, Wirtschaft und Politik, die die Werte und Ziele des Institutes teilen.
Die Arbeit verbindet Grundlagenforschung und experimentelle Ansätze, sie ist kollaborativ und interd...2021-03-0936 minGlobal ThinkingA Crisis in Polling? Looking Back at the 2020 US ElectionThe ‘blue wave’ that many pundits predicted would come in the early hours of November 4th did not immediately materialise. But does this mean that pollsters were the undisputed losers of the 2020 US election? In this episode, our host Eleanor Cavill is joined by two of Kekst CNC’s Senior Advisers, James Johnson and Tom Lubbock. Having conducted focus groups with US voters ahead of the election, James and Tom have a unique appreciation of just how difficult it is to predict the voting behaviours of the American public. But why is it that the polls consistently underestimate the appeal...2020-12-1718 min
Abc 4 Japan - Podcasts zum Buch (MP3 Feed)“Die Pandemie wird zum Abschneiden ganz vieler alten Zöpfe in Japan führen”Im Podcast spricht der Asien-Chairman von Kekst CNC, Jochen Legewie, über die gescheiterte Allianz von Mitsubishi Motors und Daimler, die Bedeutung der Presseclubs in Japan, die Balanceakte von PR-Beratern zwischen Konzernmutter und Japan-Tochter, den Handlungsdruck von aktivistischen Investoren auf japanische Unternehmen und den positiven Einfluss der Corona-Pandemie auf Japans Wirtschaft.2020-12-0333 minGlobal ThinkingThe Critical Role of Data Analytics in CommunicationsIn the sixth “Global Thinking” episode, host Eleanor Cavill is joined by Andrew Berkley, Data Science Lead, Strategic Intelligence Team at the World Economic Forum and Kekst CNC Partner and Head of Digital Engagement Lucy Cording.
Together, they unpick how COVID-19 has altered the communications landscape, the global pandemic ultimately unravelling many of the process and accepted norms. With new paths continually being forged for stakeholder and audience behavior, the pandemic has led communications professionals to reflect on and challenge their previously held assumptions.
The importance of data and insights continues to grow, as data anal...2020-11-1821 min
Centre for Independent StudiesDoes Hong Kong Have a Future? | Salvatore Babones, Simon Littlewood & Daniel Del Re | Events at CISAustralia seeks to attract “key businesses and global super talent to Australia”, in the words of population minister Alan Tudge. With a new Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce, will Hong Kong businesses even consider relocating to Australia?
Is China’s new security law the straw that will break Hong Kong’s back? Will Hong Kong survive as a global business centre when vague crimes like “collusion with foreign forces” are now punishable with life imprisonment? Can Hong Kong’s business community navigate between the Scylla of extradition to China and the Charybdis that is the long arm of US sanctions? And...2020-10-231h 00Global ThinkingThe Power of Narratives for StartupsIn the fifth episode, our host Dominic Laurie is joined by Saeed Amidi, CEO & Founder of Plug and Play, who shares his insights from Silicon Valley’s start-up ecosystem. While most industries have come to a standstill in recent months, demand for digital companies’ offerings has skyrocketed in recent months. But what really sets successful founders apart? And what distinguishes a winning narrative from a good narrative? Join Dominic Laurie and Saeed Amidi, as they discuss the power of narratives, the impact of COVID-19 on Silicon Valley, and the single most important trait in founders.
2020-08-2813 minGlobal ThinkingCyber Crisis Preparedness in a Remote Working WorldIn our latest episode our host Dominic Laurie is joined by David Emm, Principal Security Researcher at Kaspersky Labs, Hans Allnut, Partner at DAC Beachcroft, Raf Sanchez, International Breach Response Manager at Beazley and Kekst CNC partner Ben Curson, who share their take on the changing landscape of cyber security.
COVID-19 has displaced workforces and offices. The ever-changing environment, rife with fear, continues to create the ‘perfect storm’ for the cyber criminals poised to strike. In this episode our guests discuss the vulnerabilities that have been exposed by remote working, now many are operating without the su...2020-08-0416 minGlobal ThinkingApproaching the Asian Media – An Insider’s GuideAsia’s unique media landscape is often deemed an unfamiliar territory for Western audiences. Drawing on our global network, in our latest episode host, Dominic Laurie is joined by colleagues from across our Asian offices in Japan, Hong Kong and China, who share their insights and experience of their home media and the landscape they operate in. Jochen Legewie, Partner and Head of Kekst CNC’s Japan office, Senior Consultant Minako Otani in Japan, Partner and Head of the firm’s Hong Kong office Daniel Del Rey, and Consultant Nicole Liu in China offer their take on the unique world...2020-07-0611 minGlobal ThinkingReporting the news during the COVID-19 pandemicIn this episode, our host Dominic Laurie is joined by Joe Miller, Frankfurt Correspondent for the Financial Times, Nadine Hani, Senior Business Anchor at Al Arabiya based in Dubai, and Suryatapa Bhattacharya, who is a financial markets reporter with The Wall Street Journal in Tokyo. They discuss how the nature of a story has changed, the stresses of the move from physical to virtual newsrooms, and how this crisis has changed the face of news for the future.
2020-06-0319 min
Bridges to Birmingham - University of Birmingham Dubai PodcastsCOVID-19 Pandemic and precarious Economies: Risk and Value in existing business models and the change required for recoveryProfessor John Bryson from the University of Birmingham Dubai and Sarah Bartlett, Director at KEKST CNC Dubai discuss the effectiveness of existing business models during the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes that businesses may need to consider during the post COVID-19 recovery period.2020-06-011h 02
Global ThinkingCovid-19: The People’s ViewIn the first episode in Kekst CNC’s new podcast series, Dominic Laurie, a former broadcaster at the BBC and now a Director in the London office is joined by our global research experts to talk about the latest findings in our regular tracking survey about public attitudes into COVD-19.
2020-05-1216 min
LifelineCorona Sonderfolge - Wie Experten in der Krise kommunizieren mit Knut Engelmann, Christian Buggisch und Martina DierWir haben die letzte Woche zum Anlass genommen, unsere aktuellen Gespräche und Aufzeichnungen zu pausieren und uns mit Kollegen aus dem globalen Agenturumfeld, einer Genossenschaft und einem börsennotierten Unternehmen ausgetauscht.
In unserer #TalkingDigital Corona Sonderfolge gehen wir mit Knut Engelmann (Kekst CNC), Christian Buggisch (DATEV) und Martina Dier (TeamViewer) in den Pulse Check und stellen ihnen jeweils 3 Fragen zu den internen und externen Herausforderungen, den Learnings, die sie in die Zeit nach der Krise mitnehmen wollen und was sie mit heutigem Wissen anderen und sich selbst gern vor 3 Wochen schon mitgegeben hätten.
6:05 Knut Engelmann, Partner und Leiter des...2020-04-0943 min
The PRovoke Media PodcastH+K, Kekst CNC, Bite/Text, PRovoke18 Nike, Bell Pottinger & more (Ep. 131)Echo Chamber editors Arun Sudhaman, Maja Pawinska Sims and Paul Holmes review some of the key news stories from the past few weeks, including the mergers of Text100/Bite and Kekst CNC, new leadership at H+K Strategies, Nike's Colin Kaepernick campaign, the one-year anniversary of Bell Pottinger's closure and much more, while also previewing next week's PRovoke18 Global PR Summit.
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The PR WeekThe PR Week 10.12.2018: Catherine Frymark, DiscoveryThe trio also discussed Disney's merger with 20th Century Fox, Google landing at the top of a Reputation Institute study, a senior-level departure from Burson Cohn & Wolfe, Hill+Knowlton's separation from SJR, and Kekst joining forces with sister Publicis firm CNC.
AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a future-focused conversation on how AI is transforming media, marketing, and the retail experience. Ready to future-proof your strategy? Secure your spot now at aidecipheredsummit.com. Use code POD at check out for $100 your ticket! 2018-10-1234 min