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Ones ReadyOps Brief 122: Daily Drop - 3 Feb 2026 - Army Recruiting Shifts, ORIs Are Back, and the ShutdownSend us a textPeaches runs a solo Daily Drop Ops Brief and cuts through a wide slate of military news with zero patience for nonsense. From the Army’s recruiting age creeping up and a 10th Mountain deployment to the Middle East, to a soldier sentenced for murder at Fort Novosel, this episode stays grounded in accountability and reality. Peaches breaks down why the Army paused the soldier-built VECTOR data tool, what Navy pilots flying Air Force F-35As actually learn from it, and why a former Marine drill instructor’s post-release arrest is indefensible. The Air...
2026-02-0318 min
Fearlessly Failing with Lola Berry815. Fearlessly Failing: PR & Comms with Alice DodgeWant to know more about PR and comms? Well Alice Dodge from The Comms Suite is here to teach us! This ep is perfect if you have a brand or business idea. Alice answers all my questions (some of them curly, i wanted to learn about crisis PR too...) honestly. We break down: What is PR? How to land good PR? How a news cycle can effect your PR The importance of relationships (your network is your net worth) Stragegy being the PR roadmap And loa...
2026-02-0137 min
How to Spin ItRelevance and Perspective: Building Brands with Shilpa SaulThis episode is about relevance; who brands are really speaking to, who gets left out, and what happens when decisions are made without enough perspectives in the room.In this episode, I’m joined by Shilpa Saul, Partner at The Unmistakables, to talk about relevance, power, and how brands and organisations can create work that truly connects with people.Shilpa shares her journey from PR agency and in-house roles into building a consultancy focused on helping brands and businesses become relevant to more people, not just people like them....
2026-01-2741 minOnes ReadyEp 552: AFSW Attribute - CommunicationSend us a textThis episode breaks down one of the most overlooked attributes in Air Force Special Warfare: communication. Aaron explains why communication isn’t volume or confidence theater—it’s message quality, delivery, and active listening, especially when things are chaotic. From JTAC briefs and patient handovers to team problem-solving under fatigue, this is a practical guide to communicating clearly when it actually matters. If you think you’ll “figure it out” at selection, you’re wrong. Communication is trainable—but only if you start now.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Ones Ready intro and why comms matter 02...
2026-01-2328 minHow to Spin ItAmbition and Burnout: Building a Different Way of Working with Lee GriffithThis episode is about ambition and what it’s like to operate for years in high-pressure communications roles. I’m joined by Lee Griffith, founder of sunday skies, to reflect on her career in senior communications roles and the shift that led her to retrain and build a different way of working.Lee spent nearly two decades working in communications across large public sector environments most recently as a Communications Director. We talk about advising leaders, navigating expectations in PR, and the judgement calls that come with senior roles.The conversation also explores her...
2026-01-1345 minHow to Spin ItHow to Spin It: Christmas Special with Hannah SharrattChristmas is one of the biggest commercial moments of the year, and a super important time for PR and advertising people. Now is the time of the year where everyone has an opinion on a Christmas ads, so it felt like the right time to speak with someone who really knows the season.In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Sharratt, Associate Director at Axe + Saw, a multi-award-winning independent creative agency. Hannah began her career in travel PR before moving into global roles at Ogilvy, where she worked on Coca-Cola’s Christmas activity and Cadbury. She now...
2025-12-1842 min
The Internal Comms PodcastCracking the frontline code – with Victoria Dew (#126)In this episode, Katie welcomes back the Internal Comms Podcast’s MVP, founder and CEO of Dewpoint Communications Victoria Dew.
Back in 2022, Victoria featured on episode 61 of the podcast – our most popular yet, with 21,000 listens and counting. She returns three years later with the same incredible insights into our industry, an infectious enthusiasm for all things IC and a clear-minded view of our, at times, convoluted profession.
She also comes clutching her fascinating new report and, in this episode, Victoria and Katie discuss Connecting the frontline: Current trends, challenges, and strategic opportunities in workforce communication at length. It’s a report...
2025-11-051h 03
#MediaSnackThe Love Boat Episode: Inside the Breakup and Hookups of Major AgenciesWith Dentsu exploring a sale of its international business and Horizon teaming up with Havas in a new joint venture, the industry faces a pivotal moment. Job cuts, private equity interest, and consolidation are reshaping the second tier of holding companies — raising urgent questions for advertisers about stability, talent, and future-proof operating models.In this episode of #MediaSnack, Tom and David unpack what these moves signal for the future of the agency landscape. They explore why Dentsu’s divestment could open the door to radical new ownership models, what the Horizon–Havas partnership really means, and how advert...
2025-10-0830 min
Good Journeys with Ben VealAnthony & Claire Bueno on Remembering Ghostbusters, Independent Filmmaking and American Road TripsIn this exclusive interview, Ben Veal sits down with filmmakers Anthony and Claire Bueno to explore their incredible journey documenting the legacy of Ghostbusters. From their passion for cinema to the years-long process of bringing “Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters” and “Too Hot to Handle: Remembering Ghostbusters II” to life, the Buenos share the triumphs, challenges and behind-the-scenes stories that every Ghostbusters fan will love.🔥 What you’ll discover in this interview:How the Buenos first fell in love with GhostbustersThe years of research and filmmaking that went into their documentariesThe emotional and creative challenges of telling such an iconic...
2025-09-2953 min
Dear comms...S5E4: Legal vs. Comms: Coexisting without conflictWhy does it always feel that comms and legal are at loggerheads when we’re meant to be protecting the same business? In this candid chat with Julian Hilton-Johnson (who's both an ex-lawyer and an ex-global comms lead), we unpack the tension. Legal precision vs public clarity, “sign-off” culture vs partnership, and risk avoidance vs opportunity. Expect practical fixes, horror stories, and why your WhatsApps may come back to haunt you. Spoiler: lawyers are humans too.Useful linksFollow Julian on LinkedinRead more about Purple Maze ConsultingGet to grips with Deepwater Horizon https://bryghtpath.com/dee...
2025-09-1023 minDear comms...S5E3: What comes after comms?You’ve spent years leading communications. You know how to shape a message, manage a crisis, coach leaders, bring clarity where there’s chaos. But what if all that experience was just the beginning — and your next chapter looked nothing like your current one? In this episode of Dear Comms…, we talk to Jocelyn Penque-Saunders, a former global comms leader who walked away from the corporate world to become a dating coach. Yes, really. We explore: How comms skills — from storytelling to audience insight — transfer far beyond the boardroom Why identity and purpose matter more than job tit...
2025-09-0118 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 093: Daily Drop - 22 Aug 2025 - Is Emerald Warrior Still a Dumpster Fire?Send us a textAnother day, another Ones Ready drop where Peaches serves up hot takes with a side of sarcasm. From the Pentagon’s endless talent for screwing up interagency comms, to South Korea pulling more weight than half our “allies,” nothing is safe. We get speculation on who’s about to run the Air Force (spoiler: maybe a guy retiring today), a brutal roast of Emerald Warrior’s exercise circus, and even a congrats to 21 shiny-new pilots who are about to find out what pain really looks like. Sprinkle in Coasties seizing bricks of cocaine, the milita...
2025-08-2211 min
HR FamousColdplay, CHROs & Crisis Comms: A Masterclass with Dinah AlobeidIn this episode of the HR Famous Podcast, Tim Sackett welcomes communications pro Dinah Alobeid for a brutally honest, wildly entertaining conversation about corporate comms, brand moments, and the power of good storytelling in HR tech.
Dinah, now Head of Communications at Visier and formerly with Greenhouse, joins Tim for a laugh-filled yet thought-provoking discussion that touches on everything from corporate crisis responses to acoustic wedding songs to how HR leaders get held to a higher standard than CEOs.
🔥 Topics covered in this episode include:
What real corporate communications looks like (and why mos...
2025-08-1141 min
Good Journeys with Ben VealThe Legacy of Dr. Stuart Farrimond | In Conversation with Cherry Healey and Grace FarrimondRemembering Dr. Stuart Farrimond 1982-2025In this heartfelt conversation, Grace Farrimond, Cherry Healey, and Ben Veal come together to celebrate the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Dr. Stuart Farrimond — beloved husband, friend and renowned science communicator.Together, they share personal memories of Stu, reflect on his remarkable journey from medical doctor to bestselling author and TV science expert and pay tribute to his unwavering passion for making science accessible to all.This special discussion also marks the release of Stu’s fifth and final book, The Science of Flavour (published by DK Books) — a culmination of his love for fo...
2025-08-071h 01How to Spin ItPurpose and PR: Reimagining Agency Life with Riannon PalmerPR has a perception problem, and a work culture problem. In this episode, I speak with Riannon Palmer, founder of feel-good agency Lem-uhn, about what it means to build a more thoughtful, purpose-led approach to PR that delivers strong results without burning people out.We talk about the culture of overwork that still dominates agency life, how flexibility and boundaries can lead to better campaigns, and what it takes to run a values-led business without compromising on ambition. We also explore the role of AI, greenwashing, and why the best comms people are often the first to...
2025-08-0546 minOnes ReadyEp 494: US Navy Rear Admiral to Whiskey Mogul: Scott Sanders' Side Quest Is Better Than Your Main MissionSend us a textScott Sanders didn’t just go from Navy E-2 to Admiral—he took that momentum and barrel-rolled straight into crafting world-record bourbon and hunting MIAs in Cambodia. The Ones Ready crew sits down with the Tobacco Barn Distillery co-founder and Tours of Duty partner to talk Navy aviation, smacking SEAL brothers, bourbon snobbery, and what it means to chase purpose post-uniform. If you’ve ever wanted to drink patriotism straight from a bottle or launch a 500-lb barrel out of a C-130, this episode’s for you. Oh, and PSA: don’t mix good bourb...
2025-08-011h 02Ones ReadyOps Brief 081: Daily Drop - 28 July 2025 - CV-22 Ospreys, Pizza Cats, and CMSAF ApologySend us a textStrap in, because this “daily drop” is a full-throttle rollercoaster of Pentagon absurdity and global WTFs. From promoting a former Space Force whistleblower to Under Secretary of the Air Force, to blowing $200M on a border wall while ignoring busted pistols and flood victims—this episode doesn’t pull punches. Peaches goes off on political aircraft pork, war with China (spoiler: lots of body bags), and the Space Force’s asteroid defense ambitions. Oh, and yes, Pizza Cat is alive and well. You're welcome, internet.🔥 Key Takeaways:Trump’s DEI guy now r...
2025-07-2824 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 079: Daily Drop - 23 July 2025 (The Pentagon Spent What on a Space Blimp?)Send us a textPeaches is back with another scathing ops brief—this time dragging the DoD for everything from mystery missiles and “indefinite quantity” contracts (yeah, that’s real) to billion-dollar Iron Dome knockoffs. From Space Force promotions to “near-miss” B-52s and the Pentagon handing OpenAI a $200M AI war chest, this episode dives deep into the weird, the wild, and the “we’re definitely not overfunded” chaos of 2025. Also: the real reason the Air Force hit their recruiting goals early (spoiler: they didn’t). Oh, and yes, Tim Kennedy's name comes up... brace yourselves.🔥 Key Takeaw...
2025-07-2322 minHow to Spin ItThe Power Behind the Brand: Rethinking Influence in Fashion & Beauty with Alison BringéInfluence drives the fashion and beauty industries, but are we measuring it in the right way?In this episode, I speak with Alison Bringé, Chief Marketing Officer at Launchmetrics, about the real power of celebrity and influencer partnerships. From red carpet moments to viral TikTok clips, these are the moves that shape brand perception and sales. But behind the buzzwords and paid fame lies a deeper question: how do we actually qualify influence?We discuss the murky history of measuring press impact and reach, and Launchmetrics’ Media Impact Value (MIV®) that help brands quantify the true...
2025-07-2239 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 071: Daily Drop - 8 July 2025 (Troops in LA, Marines in Florida, & Generals Selling Jet Dreams)Send us a textIn this no-holds-barred Daily Drop, Peaches dives headfirst into the latest national defense chaos—from Humvees rolling through LA to Marines moonlighting as ICE support in Florida. Pete Hegseth wants to bring the warrior spirit back (because apparently we lost it), and Jared’s not buying the sudden patriotism unless you're ready to pull bodies from burning cars. Meanwhile, retired four-stars are back in the game pushing for E-7s and more F-35s… but who’s paying them now? The Academy is bleeding staff, a nuclear microreactor is going to Alaska (because obviousl...
2025-07-0813 minHow to Spin ItMotherhood and PR: Shaping Careers That Work with Bethany PearsonMotherhood and PR is not always a great mix; the industry has traditionally rewarded long hours, always-on ambition and those who put work first.In this episode, I speak with Bethany Pearson (Betty), PR Director at Grayling and a founding mother of PR Mums, about how the PR world is starting to respond to these challenges and what still needs to change to build more inclusive careers.We discuss how ambition is perceived after maternity leave, the structural barriers faced by returning parents, and the emotional labour many continue to carry. We also explore where...
2025-07-0851 min
Good Journeys with Ben VealGemma Hunt: CBeebies' Swashbuckle, Burnout, Self-Respect and Finding Balance In LifeMeet Gemma Hunt – beloved children’s TV presenter, author, and storyteller! You’ll recognise Gemma as the vibrant host of CBeebies’ Swashbuckle, a BAFTA-nominated adventure series that delighted young viewers for nearly a decade.From her early days as a CBBC presenter to her current work as a speaker, performer, and author of the See! Let’s Be... book series, Gemma is passionate about inspiring children through fun, faith, and imaginative storytelling.In this episode of Good Journeys with Ben Veal, Gemma shares her pathway through the media, her love for creative play, and how she uses her platform to promote...
2025-07-0147 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 068: Daily Drop - 30 June 2025 (A-10 Dies (Again) & Space Force Goes Pixar)Send us a textIn this spicy Daily Drop, Jared wades through the DoD’s latest chaos with all the charm of a migraine and none of the bureaucratic BS. Iranian missiles rain on Al Udeid (spoiler: we were ready), Raisin Kane flexes with Patriot batteries, and Trump might’ve poked the bear again—depending on who you ask. Meanwhile, the Pentagon's rolling out budget moves like a drunk accountant: retiring the A-10 (for real this time?), canceling the E-7 Wedgetail, and somehow not screwing up the Sentinel ICBM timeline… allegedly.He torches military mental health h...
2025-06-3018 minHow to Spin ItPlatform Power and Audience Behaviour with Dr Zoetanya SujonSocial platforms shape what we see, how we speak, and what gains attention. In this episode, I speak with Dr Zoetanya Sujon, sociologist and author of The Social Media Age, about how digital platforms influence behaviour, tone and public conversation. We explore why people use platforms differently depending on their role or life stage, what happens when polarised content is rewarded, and how this can affect communicators trying to strike the right tone.We talk about:How platform design influences interaction, visibility and audience behaviourWhy life stage, profession and pressure affect how people...
2025-06-2445 min
Allied Health Business BrillianceWomen in Allied Health Marketing – Leadership, Voice & StrategyIn this episode, Cathy Love sits down with Nicola Photiou, Marketing Manager at Nacre Consulting, for an energetic and behind-the-scenes conversation about women leading the charge in Allied Health business marketing. Nicola shares her career journey from local government comms to shaping national-level marketing strategy at Nacre. They explore how Allied Health Businesses can leverage storytelling, branding, and authentic messaging to drive real-world impact. The conversation also touches on imposter syndrome, visibility for women in business, and the importance of keeping values and connection at the core of all marketing efforts. Key topics covered: Mark...
2025-06-1547 min
The Internal Comms PodcastEpisode 120 – Walk the line – how to stay in syncIn this episode of The Internal Comms Podcast, host Katie Macaulay sits down with alignment strategist and leadership coach Zora Artis to explore a crucial question: how can internal comms teams unite people around what matters most?
It’s no easy task, but Zora brings three decades of in-the-trenches experience. As CEO of Artis Advisory, co-founder of the Alignment People and a partner at Mirror Mirror Alignment, her work focuses on getting leaders and teams unstuck and helping organisations untangle competing priorities, find common ground and move forward with confidence.
As Zora’s research shows, only 13% of organisations achieve real alig...
2025-06-111h 05How to Spin ItFinding Your Voice with Jess PrestonYou can be brilliant at your job and still be terrible at communicating it.In this first episode, I speak with Jess Preston, co-founder of Inside Voices and a communication coach who works with leaders and spokespeople to help them speak with clarity and confidence. We explore how habits, nerves and early influences shape the way you speak, and what to do when your voice doesn’t match your intention.We talk about the British discomfort with confidence, media training, and what makes a strong spokesperson in today’s landscape. We also discuss how brand jarg...
2025-06-1055 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 051: Daily Drop - 22 May 2025 (PCS Meltdowns, Drone Strikes & Budget Lies)Send us a textIf today’s Pentagon brief were a movie, it’d be a dark comedy with no budget and a glitchy drone trying to play hero. Jared returns with another savage rundown of everything broken in military bureaucracy—from the $18B PCS debacle to the Air Force accidentally playing bumper cars with drones mid-flight.We’re talking Space Force funding so bad it’s practically space homelessness, transgender policy whiplash, B-21 bombers being bought like Costco bulk snacks, and a DoD so addicted to credit it’d make Congress blush. Add in China flexin...
2025-05-2215 minOnes ReadyEp 464: Don Frye is Unbreakable!Send us a textThis one isn’t a podcast. It’s a goddamn war story. UFC Hall-of-Famer and America’s toughest mustache, Don Frye, joins Aaron and Atlas for a conversation that spans decades, back surgeries, ghost trucks, Vietnam comms tents, and mob-backed wrestling matches in Japan.What starts as a laugh-packed swapcast quickly veers into territory most men won’t talk about: childhood trauma, fear, failure, the shame of weakness—and the rage that fuels resilience.🦬 Don walks through fire (literally), punches his way through pain, and teaches us how to be...
2025-04-271h 00Ones ReadyOps Brief 033: Daily Drop - 24 April 2025 (Microreactors, Shady Signal Chats, and the 20-Step Beard Waiver Saga)Send us a textJared is speedrunning this Daily Drop like it’s the last brief before weekend libo. But don’t worry—this episode still slaps. From Air Force leadership dodging infrastructure bills, to a shaving waiver flowchart that sounds like a side quest from Fallout, it’s everything you didn’t know you needed to rage-laugh through.In this episode: ☢️ Nuclear microreactors are coming to Alaska (yes, seriously) 📦 The B-21 is flexing, and China should be nervous ✈️ A C-17 just got refueled by a commercial tanker, which apparently took 30 levels of approval and a priest...
2025-04-2511 minOnes ReadyOps Brief 020: Daily Drop - 2 April 2025 (Space Wars, Fentanyl, & Gmail Diplomacy)Send us a textOn this episode of the Ones Ready Daily Drop, Peaches dives into the swirling madness of global defense headlines and calls out the bureaucratic circus behind the scenes.From satellite refueling ops and simulated dogfights in space, to fentanyl diplomacy and generals crying over spectrum auctions, it’s all here. Plus, the Air Force is giving away F-15s and leaving Indo-PACOM hanging until 2026. Oh, and U.S. government officials are still using Gmail for “sensitive” talks. What year is it?Meanwhile, Canada is mad about F-35s, the...
2025-04-0216 min#MediaSnack#MediaSnack MEETS: DJ Perera, Chief Media Officer at the Ad CouncilIn this episode of #MediaSnack Meets, Tom Denford sits down with DJ Perera, Chief Media Officer at the Ad Council, the nonprofit behind some of the most iconic social impact campaigns in the U.S. With a background in both agency and corporate media, DJ brings a unique perspective to what it takes to build high-impact, message-driven campaigns in today’s evolving media environment. She shares insights on navigating the shift from commercial to purpose-driven media, how to drive results with donated inventory, and what media leaders can learn from the nonprofit world. DJ also reflects on the launch of...
2025-03-2608 min
Sustainably Speaking003: Anti Greenwashing Comms - Content ComsWelcome listeners to the third episode of the Sustainably Speaking Podcast!In this episode we were joined remotely by the fabulous Esther Griffin, Account Director & Content Writer and Joanna Watchman, Founder and MD of Content Coms. They're a B Corp Certified agency delivering strategic comms and specialistic content to companies in the energy, technology & built environment sectors.Content Coms are also our creative partners who help us create the content for our website the Energy Advice Hub. They're an incredible bunch of people who we love working with. So if your organisation is struggling with...
2025-03-0432 minDear comms...S1E3: Comms… because posters don’t make themselvesComms. It’s just poster after email after powerpoint presentation, right? No. In this episode of Dear Comms…, we dive into how to help leadership see the value and effort behind comms. We’ll look at how we can move the perception of comms from easy to essential. We’ll give some tips on how we can showcase your work in driving business results, engaging employees, and hitting company goals. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question...
2025-02-1707 minDear comms...S1E2: Breaking news: comms should be involved Feel like you’re always the last to know? In this episode of Dear Comms…, we consider how comms can secure a seat at the table before the chaos commences. Tune in for practical ways to make comms an essential part of crisis planning – a trusted advisor, not clean-up crew. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insig...
2025-02-1010 minHow to Spin ItIntroducing How to Spin ItWhat does it take to 'spin' today’s scandals and successes? How to Spin It is about the people shaping perception; those working behind the scenes to build and direct the stories we see around businesses and brands.Hosted by Kayleigh-Anne Soryal, a Head of Comms, this series explores how PR & Comms professionals do what they do. It’s a conversation about modern communication, and the space between intention, interpretation, and influence.
2025-01-2701 minOnes ReadyEp 389: AFSPECWAR: Fixing Career Confusion in One Podcast with Jimmy ClecklerSend us a textEver wonder how the Air Force created a battlefield full of acronyms and called it ‘progress’? Join Jimmy, Aaron, and the crew as they tackle the chaos that is AFSPECWAR, from command confusion to career hurdles. Why do we still use flight physicals for people who don't fly? Why are career paths more tangled than comms wires in a sandstorm? We’ll break it down and build it back up—on a napkin. Like, subscribe, hit the notification bell, and check out our membership for exclusive rants. Oh, and leave a review. U...
2024-12-161h 09
The Handover with NCH&CSeason 1: Episode 4 The Handover - NHS Staff Support, Service Innovations, and Celebrating Community CareIn this episode, host Lydia, our Communications and Marketing Assistant, takes us through key campaigns and projects from October and November. We join Nick and Chioma during Freedom to Speak Up Month as they discuss the importance of NHS staff having a voice that counts, and share how they celebrate and support staff across the organisation.Rowena and Philip from our Wheelchair Assessment Service team, and Kimberley from the Service Improvement Team, provide updates about the service improvement project.In honour of Community Health and Care Day, colleagues share why they love working in community health and care, h...
2024-11-1429 min
Squiz TodayRussia’s ready for retribution; Kate's cancer comms; Tassie's election results are in; And making a love triangle pay...Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Monday, 25 March: Russia’s ready for retribution; Kate's cancer comms; Tassie's election results are in; And making a love triangle pay...The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter.Other things we do:Squiz...
2024-03-2410 min
Good Journeys with Ben Veal026 | Chris Van Vliet, Emmy Award Winning TV HostWhat does 'success' look like in life when you're an Emmy Award winning TV host? How does life change after becoming a parent for the first time? How can you follow your dreams and create job doing what you love?
Chris Van Vliet is the host of hugely-popular podcast INSIGHT. A highly-accomplished television presenter and entrepreneur, Chris has interviewed the biggest and brightest names in the world of sports and entertainment, both on the red carpet and in his studio and is a four-time Emmy Award winner.
CVV joins Ben Veal, founder of Second Mountain...
2024-02-0754 min
Communication Strategy That WorksHow to 'unboring' your comms 'Deep Dive' with Helen ReynoldsAs we kick off December's creativity theme, I am delighted to welcome back to the podcast Helen Reyolds founder of Comms Creatives. Why creativity this month? Because we often get stuck in 'doing the do' and finding the time to lift ourselves out, reflect and put some effort into thinking can be hard especially when you work in a busy comms team. So this month Helen and I kick things off by covering a variety of subjects around where to get your inspiration from to how to unboring your content, with some interesting examples thrown in! Helen is...
2023-12-1457 min
People Puzzles with Ally MaughanInside the mind of an internal comms expert and entrepreneur (ft Sally Pritchett)"As a business owner, suddenly it was all on me."This week, Ally speaks with comms expert and entrepreneur Sally Pritchett, the founder of creative communications agency Something Big, a business committed to making a meaningful difference, through both the work they produce and the way that they do it. From leaning into the life of juggling that comes with running a business and fostering a positive, growth mindset, to prioritising people and planet alongside profit in her business as a B-Corp and taking the decision to make the business employee owned, Sally shares her...
2023-11-2030 min
Sport UnlockedHow Saudi Arabia secured 2034 World Cup - alliance with Infantino, Bin Salman's success, helpful curtailed FIFA process, side-lining congress and difficulties caused for FIFA comms team by Insta postsEpisode 127 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues.
On the agenda on November 3, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:
How Saudi Arabia secured 2034 World Cup - alliance with Gianni Infantino, Mohammed bin Salman's success, helpful curtailed FIFA process, side-lining the FIFA congress and difficulties caused for the FIFA comms team by Infantino's Instagram posts and speeches. Plus how consistent are critics?
Changes at Inside the Games
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
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2023-11-0336 min
Communication Strategy That WorksHow AI is Changing the Game in PR and CommsArtificial Intelligence and PR are becoming increasingly intertwined as we grapple with the pros and cons in real-time. As professionals, we recognise the immense potential of leveraging this technology to enhance strategies and deliver more impactful messages to their target audience. I find I am using it more and more as I find new tools and think 'oh yeah, is there an AI for that?' In this episode, we will delve into the various ways AI can be used in public relations, not listing the tools but the how - focusing on three key areas: sentiment a...
2023-10-2614 min
Communication Strategy That WorksAutumn comms hacks; how to make the most of your timeI am really pleased to be back with fresh content this Autumn after a short break over the summer. I also have some news - for the next 6 months, the podcast will have 3 monthly episodes that will combine into one theme, hopefully with a guest episode 'deep dive' and some useful tools and insights. It's a trial I am doing based on feedback for longer episodes. I didn't just want to do longer episodes in the same format, so I am switching it up a bit and would love to hear what you think! I...
2023-10-1210 min
Good Journeys with Ben Veal021 | Bronwyne Billington'The Dynamite Kid' Tom Billington is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers to come out of the United Kingdom - a trailblazing athlete whose high-flying, high-intensity grappling style paved the way for future generations of wrestling superstars.
#wwe #wrestlinghistory #britishbulldogs #wwf #dynamitekid #tigermask
A WWF superstar and tag team champion alongside Davey Boy Smith, multiple time All Japan Pro Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling champion, and Wrestling Observer Hall of Famer, The Dynamite Kid had a hugely successful career - but his days in the squared circle were prematurely cut short due to injury, forcing Billington to...
2023-09-111h 03
Behaviour Change Marketing BootcampE52 Four signs your comms won't shift behaviourFour signs your comms won't shift behaviour
There are 4 cornerstones or ‘must haves’ to using behavioural science effectively in comms & marketing. If you want to shift from raising awareness to action - to get started - you need to tick four boxes.
Remember behavioural science is of great interest because it helps us understand our audiences. To find the best way to communicate and get max results.
In other words - it is a way to deeply understand our audiences.
And that is the secret sauce.
That is why we lo...
2023-09-0121 min
Good Journeys with Ben Veal018 | Stevie RichardsThis very special episode of the 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' podcast is dedicated to the memory of Andrew Veal, father of show host Ben Veal, who passed away suddenly aged 72, shortly after this conversation was recorded.
Stevie Richards' personal journey and incredible road to recovery is the very definition of an inspiring story: a tale of unexpected setback, personal resilience, faith and family.
Michael 'Stevie Richards' Manna is a 30-year veteran of professional wrestling who has competed for the world’s biggest companies including WWE, WCW, Ring of Honour and for ic...
2023-06-221h 30
Communication Strategy That WorksRERUN! How not to fail at comms: A simple measurement frameworkOne of the top three things people ask me is how you measure the effectiveness of your communication activity. My answer is that, without knowing what your current marketing and communications activities are, and how they are performing, it's impossible to know where to focus your energy and resources. Lots of people trip up on this first step. Many growing businesses struggle to generate enough revenue to keep their doors open. Even the most successful businesses often operate on a thin financial margin, making it difficult to invest in or make a case for the marketing, advertising...
2023-06-0108 min
#MediaSnackEpisode 233: The In-Housing SpecialCatch the audio from our LIVE discussion with leading industry figures on the current state of in-housing. Find out:- who is in-housing?- what scope are brands mostly in-housing?- what works well and what has failed?- are marketers satisfied with their in-housing progress?- is it saving money or costing more?- how do you measure the success of an in-house operation?We also heard insights from ANA exec's Bill Duggan and Greg Wright about the recent report on in-housing by the Association of National Advertisers.
2023-05-2638 min
Castle CommsBook Club Horus HeresyToday me and my friend Isaac from the Navy review Warhammer's Horus Heresy series book 18 deliverance lost. I know this episode wont be for everyone, but I love this shit
2023-05-041h 38
Communication Strategy That WorksGetting into your (work) flow with your comms planningWorkflow management is a critical component of any business, and its importance cannot be overstated. I recently had a conversation with a client about how we can make our case study development more efficient rather than undertaking hour-long calls. We discussed workflow systems as a way of collating and sharing information. I also use workflow for administering my podcast and for planning content. A PR team, in particular, can benefit greatly from workflow management in client work. Being able to assign tasks, track progress, and collaborate efficiently can help the team work more effectively and...
2023-04-2709 min
Good Journeys with Ben Veal015 | Rachel BrightBest-selling children's author, illustrator and creative entrepreneur Rachel Bright joins the #GoodJourneysPod with Second Mountain's Ben Veal to share her incredibly inspiring writing journey and optimistic outlook on life!
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Rachel's beloved books - including 'The Lion Inside' collection and the 'DinoFeelings' series - have now sold over 5 million copies worldwide and been translated into an incredible 46 languages.
Rachel’s best-selling and self-illustrated 'Love Monster' collection is now also a major animated series on CBeebies in the UK, HBO Max in the US...
2023-04-091h 09
Prostate Cancer Clinical Masterclass SeriesBonus - ASCO GU 2023 - Summary and highlightsJoin our co-chair, Gert Attard, as he offers summaries on the 4 biggest questions to come out of the 2023 ASCO GU conference.
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2023-03-2921 min
#MediaSnackEpisode 231: The Evolving Role of ProcurementIs there anything in marketing more misunderstood than procurement?Reports and guidelines published recently by WFA and Association of National Advertisers illustrate the evolving and increasingly influential role played by procurement in marketing success.For this episode of #MediaSnack LIVE, we joined with the industry's leading marketers and procurement experts on LinkedIn Audio to unpack the role of procurement and its blossoming partnership with astute marketing leaders. Our show is LIVE and we invite anyone that joins to ask questions and share perspectives. In this show, we covered how the view of procurement...
2023-03-2047 min
Salty Runback - NA LoL EsportsThis Team has the WILDEST COMMS... (ft. TONY Levitate and Snow2) | Salty Runback | Episode 9The end of Spring is in sight after an AMAZING first weekend of NACL Playoffs and the NACLQ starting to shape up. While Hawk is on vacation, host Grapes is joined by special guest and fellow NACLQ caster AlkBattery to discuss all the headlines surrounding the current landscape of the developmental pipeline. After that, Grapes sits down with one of the hottest new bot lanes in the NACLQ, TikTok Tony Top's Levitate and Snow2, to discuss how they started their competitive careers, what they think of their chances in the upcoming promotion/relegation tournament, and their... wacky comms clips...
2023-03-161h 15
Communication Strategy That WorksSpring Clean Your Comms: A holistic look at your next comms planSpring marks a new beginning in many ways and is sometimes close to the end of the financial year. It's an opportunity to spring clean your mind, your workspace, and your plans and figure out what could help you spring forward into the next few weeks and months. Today's episode is a quick guide on reviewing your plan, cleaning your workspace, tidying your mind and looking more holistically rather than just refreshing your current strategy and tactics. We will cover the following; - How to Get Started - Evaluating Your Current...
2023-03-0211 min
Communication Strategy That WorksShould you Outsource or Upskill your Comms?Often, the decision of when to skill up and when to outsource PR can be tricky. You want someone with the right experience, who knows what they are doing and will be able to deliver the desired results. In most cases, it makes sense to opt for an experienced professional who can make sure that the job is properly completed. For certain campaigns or projects that require specific expertise, outsourcing is the more ideal option, as it allows for access to a broad range of skills and resources. Today I look at a few areas of when...
2023-02-1608 min
Less Chatter, More Matter: The Communications Podcast#1 Welcome to Corporate Comms!Welcome to the first episode of Less Chatter, More Matter, the podcast where I talk all things comms and business ownership!In this introductory episode I'm going to give you the 101 on corporate communication - where it's come from, and where it is now. If you're only just dipping your toes in the waters of comms, or you're thinking about it as a career, I'll give you the low down on what it looks like and all the avenues you can specialise in!I'm also going to share my number-one tip for effective communication...
2023-02-0711 min
Communication Strategy That Works12 Comms Tips of Christmas: Part TwoTo continue the festive spirit, I've focused on 12 comms tips for you over the 12 days of Christmas, from 25th December to 2nd January. Here are the final 6. These are short and snappy episodes to keep you going over the festive period to help you improve your comms. Let's dive in! Liked Listening today? What to do next: Get my FREE roadmap to get more strategic with communication activity in your business. Listen to more episodes, take some training, or download a resource: Find out more here. Hi...
2023-01-0506 min
Communication Strategy That Works12 Comms Tips of Christmas: Part OneTo continue the festive spirit, I've decided to focus on 12 comms tips for you over the 12 days of the Christmas period, from 25th December to 2nd January. So here are the first 6 to get you going! These are short and snappy episodes to keep you going over the festive period to help you improve your comms. Let's dive in! Liked Listening today? What to do next: Get my FREE roadmap to get more strategic with communication activity in your business. Listen to more episodes, take some training, or...
2022-12-2905 minCastle CommsThe Love Line Episode Featuring ContentENT & JustGoddessCastle Comms has become Castle Cooms in this Love Line type episode
2022-12-231h 54
Good Journeys with Ben Veal008 | Steven BellWho were The British Bulldogs? What was the magic ingredient that transformed this pair of working-class young lads from a small Northern mining community - Tom Billington and Davey Boy Smith - into globally-recognised sporting superstars? How should they be remembered?
Second Mountain Comms' Ben Veal is joined on episode eight of the #GoodJourneysPod by Steven Bell, author of Dynamite & Davey: The Explosive Lives of The British Bulldogs.
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Steven specialises in drawing out some of the fascinating untold stories from the...
2022-12-091h 13
Good Journeys with Ben Veal006 | Katy CowanWhat does it take to turn a passion project into a full time job that you adore? How does it feel when your magazine catches fire and reaches millions of readers? Is it possible to "fall in love" with yourself?
Second Mountain Comms' Ben Veal is joined on episode six of the #GoodJourneysPod by Katy Cowan, founding editor of Creative Boom, the fantastic online magazine dedicated to the creative industries.
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A highly-respected and internationally-regarded media platform, Creative Boom now reaches ove...
2022-11-121h 16
Cavell Cloud ConversationsCloud Comms Summit US: Highlights & Key TakeawaysSend us a textWe hope you enjoyed the Cloud Comms Summit US last week in Chicago! It was great being back in the USA and bringing both new and old friends together! In this week's episode our Cavell Group team, Matthew Townend, Patrick Watson and Finbarr Goode Begley, take a deep dive into the highlights and key takeaways from Cloud Comms Summit US!Would love to hear what you enjoyed and what you took away from the event. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey to gain a...
2022-10-2630 min#MediaSnackEpisode 229: #MediaSnack LIVE Moves to LinkedIn AudioAfter more than five years and over 200 #MediaSnack episodes on YouTube, we are migrating the show to LinkedIn. Now you can all participate in every show!Over the years we have really enjoyed getting live questions from viewers during the show, in fact its really our favorite part of #MediaSnack so we wanted to change the format and open up the show to be more inclusive and discursive.The global media industry has faced innumerable challenges, many of which we have documented and discussed on #MediaSnack over the years.Now the industry is...
2022-10-2126 min
The Handover with NCH&CSeries 2: Ep. 07 - Menopause and Me with Catherine, Carey and AnitaIn this episode , released to celebrate World Menopause Day, we’re continuing the conversation about the Menopause – We want to normalise these conversations, and continue to raise awareness within NCH&C. Someone you love, someone you know, or someone you work with will be going through the menopause – the more informed you are on this subject, the greater understanding you will have of that person. Panel: Carey Whiteman, Catherine Haig, Anita Larkins Catherine, Carey and Anita talk openly and honestly about the reality of living with the menopause, and how it can differ...
2022-10-1319 min
Communication Strategy That WorksWhy flexible working and productivity are essential for comms jobsWorkLife Week is the 10-14 October in the UK and is celebrated by the Working Families Charity. So I wanted to again this year raise some awareness of this topic for communications people and share my thoughts and experiences on this topic spurred on by this charity's work. A recent study by the charity showed that, of the UK parents currently in work, 3 in 10 are in jobs below their skill level because their jobs offer greater flexibility. This shows a need for more high-quality part-time and flexible roles in the labour market. Employers also need t...
2022-10-1320 min
Good Journeys with Ben Veal004 | George RyonWhat does it feel like to become a parent through surrogacy? What motivates someone to serve as a surrogate parent? How can this highly-emotional journey be best navigated?
The special guest for episode four of the #GoodJourneysPod is George Ryon, founder of Rainbow Life, a surrogacy agency based in New York State.
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With a Bachelors and Masters Degree in primary education, George was a teacher for many years, working with children in various settings. Yet his main desire in life was a...
2022-10-011h 01
Communication Strategy That WorksSummer Hacks Series (part two) How do you know if the comms is working?Welcome to the 2022 summer hacks series Part Two! These are really short 'food for thought', bite-sized episodes, so you can dive in when you have a moment. I decided to focus on planning tips over the summer. Why? Because when people think about comms planning, they often focus on what they are going to say - you have a great product or service and you want to tell people about it. Focusing on the message seems the logical first step, but before you start typing, let alone promoting your offer, there are some vital actions you need to...
2022-08-1806 min
The Cashflow Show: Entrepreneurship Insights for Founders, CEOs and Business LeadersEpisode 34: Nicola Millington | FP CommsIt is truly a pleasure to welcome Nicola Millington, Founder of FP Comms to The Cashflow Show. In this episode, your host Clayton M Coke sits down with Nicola Millington to discuss; Being a young entrepreneur, love & ethics, personal branding, being PR-Ready, the use of books in PR, influencer culture & Richard Branson!Nicola Millington can be found hereWebsite: https://fp-comms.mykajabi.comEmail: pr@pfcomms.co.ukLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicolamillingtonFacebook: https://facebook.com/FPCommsOfficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/fpcomms
2022-08-161h 18
The Meredith Paige Podcast039: Levelling Up Your Written Marketing Content with Martha Barnard-Rae of Word Candy CommsWhen it comes to marketing our regional and rural small business, quite often we focus on the visual aspects of a website and as a result, we don't pay as much attention as we should to the language and wording. This aspect carries so much weight in what it is that we communicate and the success of how it lands with our clients.
I love diving into the language of marketing and how we can use words to articulate what a business does, why they're important and why you should choose them. Another who shares my love...
2022-07-2648 min
Communication Strategy That WorksHow not to fail at comms: A simple measurement frameworkOne of the top three things people ask me is how you measure the effectiveness of your communication activity. My answer is that, without knowing what your current marketing and communications activities are, and how they are performing, it's impossible to know where to focus your energy and resources. Lots of people trip up on this first step. Many growing businesses struggle to generate enough revenue to keep their doors open. Even the most successful businesses often operate on a thin financial margin, making it difficult to invest in or make a case for the marketing, advertising...
2022-06-3008 min
The Internal Comms PodcastEpisode 65 – Remote but not unreachableIn the final episode of season 7 of The Internal Comms Podcast, host Katie Macaulay speaks with Lily Goodman D’Amato, Delivery Trainer at US-based digital pharmacy Medly.
Lily began her internal comms career at Paris Baguette, a Korean café chain with a mammoth 3,000 locations across the world. But she attributes her unique approach to internal comms to her previous decade-long experience in the hospitality industry, which began spent on the frontline.
Here, Lily and Katie unpack how her knowledge and understanding of the issues that frontline employees face makes it much that much easier to communicate with them authentically and wit...
2022-06-2255 min
CohesionConnecting the Dots of the Employee Experience with Jill Stracko, Director of Global Executive and Internal Comms at UberThis episode features an interview with Jill Stracko, Director of Global Executive and Internal Communications at Uber. Jill’s impressive career spans from Washington D.C. all the way to Silicon Valley. Jill led President Barack Obama’s writing team in the White House and once served as Senior Legislative Correspondent to then-Senator Joe Biden.
On this episode, Jill sits down with Amanda to discuss her 3 principles of Internal Communications: informing and inspiring, connecting the dots, and exclusivity. They also discuss keeping PR and internal comms aligned and their love of the Oxford Comma.
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2022-03-2945 min
You're my commsHEROLove Love Me Do: The role of emotional intelligence in organisations and why it should be a priority for leadersWe kick off this season of the podcast with a #CommsHero speaker who has built her own legion of fans dubbed The Crown Jules. Jules Loveland (MCIPR) is currently a Communications Manager in the not-for-profit sector, with over 20 years experience in media and comms. A passionate advocate of the role of emotional intelligence in communications, Jules started her career in video production before segueing into website project management, allowing her to hone her writing skills for digital alongside developing her abilities in marketing & PR, leadership development and project management. Marrying strategy with storytelling, she is a content...
2022-03-1035 min
Public Sector Marketing ShowThe Joe Rogan Effect That Will Impact Public Sector Comms in 2022Happy New Year and welcome to Season 3 of the Public Sector Marketing Show.Thank you for being us with for the past 43 episodes and I look forward to delving deep into new topics and trends, and hearing from your public sector peers and subject matter experts for this series. I’m starting the year and Season 3 with a solo show. Coming up in the first episode of the Public Sector Marketing Show of 2022:> The Joe Rogan Effect that I believe is going to impact public sector comms in 2022;> What is the Joe Roga...
2022-01-1323 min
The Little QuestionsMeasurement malaise: is comms stuck in a rut?It's time for some honesty amongst friends. Compared to other corporate functions, comms has never really been particularly good when it comes to measuring and reporting on the value of what we do. For too long we relied on our beautifully designed press cutting books and detailed engagement reports, hoping our Advertising Value Equivalent scores would impress our marketing colleagues. But the times they are a-changin'. There are firms, large and small, becoming far more adept in how they measure the outcomes of their communication activity. Yet given the wide array of providers, tools and s...
2021-11-0325 min
It's PR DarlingsWrapping up Season Two + a shameless plug for Medianet X IPRD crisis comms webinarWrapping up Season Two and a shameless plug for our upcoming webinar in partnership with Medianet🦠 During this wrap-up of Season Two Co-hosts Jo Stone and Greer Quinn have heard from journalists and industry leaders about the way the pandemic is changing work lives, media content, newsworthiness and even shaping how our news is delivered.🦠 It’s becoming clear that Covid-19 isn’t going away within the foreseeable future and businesses need crisis management plans that can adapt as quickly as mutant strains. So during this mini-episode, Greer and Jo also talk about an upcoming c...
2021-09-1509 min
Culture, Comms & CocktailsEp #52 - Jeremy Ball, Big LotsOn this episode of Culture, Comms & Cocktails, Chuck Gose is joined by Jeremy Ball, who has earned the title of VP of Internal Comms, Philanthropy and Events at Big Lots. They talk about how the communications team rose to the challenge of keeping Big Lots employees in the loop through the pandemic; how they are encouraging good mental health and how they connect their people to their strategy.
“Our entire work comes down to sharing the strategy of the company and helping people see themselves in that strategy.”
Jeremy Ball
Jeremy shares his experience of moving to two-way, digital communications. He c...
2021-08-2434 min
The #ANGELS PodcastRachael Horowitz, Comms Executive from Coinbase, Twitter, FB, and GoogleRachael has played a pivotal comms role at the biggest consumer internet companies of the last decade, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Coinbase, where she was recently VP of Comms. And she's just taken her next leap, joining the crypto team as a partner at A16Z!
We talk with Rachael about the often misunderstood role of comms at a start-up, why it's better to rip the bandaid off and apologize when a company makes a mistake, and why crypto is such an exciting frontier.
We wrap up each episode with a shoutout and Rachael hi...
2021-07-0545 min
THE TECH MARKETING PODCHATIn-house vs agency designers and bringing humour to b2b with Luke Richardson (Director Brand & Comms at Pleo)Luke Richardson is a British national established in Denmark for many years. From studying arts to producing videos, he didn't follow the linear path to become a b2b tech marketer. He is now the Director of Brand and Comms at the Fintech company Pleo.Pleo simplifies bookkeeping and eliminates expense reports by offering smart company cards that give power back to the people. When your head of brand has an unusual background, you can expect your brand to embrace an unconventional approach too. Pleo's brand is fun and unique so of course we talked branding a...
2021-06-2427 min
Inside PRFavorite Tools for Comms Experts
On this week’s episode of Inside PR, Joe Thornley, Martin Waxman, and I discuss our favorite tools and what has changed—and what has stayed the same—since COVID hit.
Before you get into the tools, though, we have an important reminder: it’s not about the tools. It’s about whether or not you’ll actually use them. It’s easy for us to discuss our favorites, but if you don’t love something about the tool or your brain works differently, you’ll hate the tools we love. It’s more important that you and your team love t...
2021-06-1723 min
Inside PRFavorite Tools for Comms Experts…IPR 547
On this week’s episode of Inside PR, Joe Thornley, Martin Waxman, and I discuss our favorite tools and what has changed—and what has stayed the same—since COVID hit.
Before you get into the tools, though, we have an important reminder: it’s not about the tools. It’s about whether or not you’ll actually use them. It’s easy for us to discuss our favorites, but if you don’t love something about the tool or your brain works differently, you’ll hate the tools we love. It’s more important that you and your te...
2021-06-1523 min
Numbers As Faces#08 Love During a PandemicOn today's episode we hear from Mphisa from Lesotho as he shares his pandemic love story. Mphisa talks about dating during a pandemic and how he and his partner navigated lockdown restrictions and kept the spark alive.
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2021-06-1429 minSport UnlockedFrom Porto at the UCL final on a future Final 4 tournament; Neymar sexual assault allegation; Should sport be in Belarus?; Naomi Osaka's media ban; 2030 World Cup bidding & FIFA's new comms chiefEpisode 20 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast analysing the sports news issues with Rob Harris and Tariq Panja at the Champions League Final in Portugal and Martyn Ziegler in England. On the agenda on May 28, 2021:
The future of the Champions League with a Final 4 in one city being considered.
Nike cutting ties with Neymar over sexual assault allegation
Sports events taken out of Belarus over the actions of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko.
Naomi Osaka deciding not to do press conferences at the French Open.
Transfer news as Sky's Bryan Swanson joins FIFA as a new comms...
2021-05-2940 min
Revitalise & GrowEp3: How to measure PR and commsWe discuss the importance of measuring PR and comms, demonstrating the impact it has on your business and overarching objectives. We will walk you through AMEC's integrated evaluation framework and how to apply it, including how vital it is to straighten out your inputs, activities, outputs, outtakes, outcomes, and impacts in order to purposefully measure PR and comms.More resourcesBuilding on your PR strategy doesn’t need to be complicated or costly, but you need to create and deliver a comprehensive plan because it will have a positive impact on the bottom line of yo...
2021-04-1340 min
Communication Strategy That Works3 tips on how to have impact with your comms right now, and save you timeToday I share 3 simple things you can implement right now that will help you have an impact with your comms and save you time whilst hitting your personal or business goals. We have to adapt to the mood right now amidst a global pandemic, but we can still continue and create value with our business communication. These 3 tools and approaches can be used together or individually and will help you have a short term plan or approach to communicating in this time of continuing change or flux for everyone, and will set you up for...
2021-03-0410 min
Building Better Cultures55 | Internal comms based on real related stories are key to successful change | Jim EganJim Egan always knew he wanted to be in communications to connect with and inspire people. As he says, he wanted to be Julie McCoy character in the TV Series 'The Love Boat' 😊. He started work in the agency world and has been with Kerry since 2005, working in both internal and external comms roles. Today Jim is Regional Corporate comms lead for Kerry North America Show Notes: 4.00 – A bit about Jim – 6.45 – What makes amazing change comms – 8.20 – How do we make change personal – change stories – 10.20 – Making execs more personable - 17.30 – Leaders need to inspire change – 19.20 – Know...
2021-02-0140 min
From the Comms CupboardChristmas Message from the Comms CupboardJohn and Shaun recorded a brief message to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! Love from the Comms Cupboard! See you in 2021! x
2020-12-2500 min
Internal MiscommunicationsIt starts with loveThis week's show features part two of our catch up with Annique Simpson where we discuss the need for diversity in the communications industry, how we can support each other and champion the voices of those who for too long been silenced. We also talk more about the UK Black Comms network and the incredible work they are doing.
Links -
Annique Twitter - @annique_simpson
Uk Black comms network - blackcommsnetwork.co.uk
Uk Black comms network Twitter - @Blackcommsuk
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2020-11-3034 min
Your pet business, Your wayHow to find stories in your pet business that journalists will loveIf you’re thinking of raising awareness of your pet business in the media then the first thing you need is a story.Remember journalists aren't sitting waiting to write about people's businesses. They're looking for stories, for news.They need to keep their readers, listeners, viewers or followers informed, educated and entertained.If your story idea doesn’t do any of those things, then it’s likely to end up in the trash folder.This weekend I did a talk at Virtual Pet Index, a trade show set up by the Pe...
2020-10-1527 min
The Blue Light Leavers PodcastEp.19 Hostage Negotiator turned Business Owner - Steve Hardy - Elite Level CommsDon't forget you can access the private Facebook Group via this link: www.facebook.com/groups/bluelightleavers
Today I'm talking to Steve Hardy. Steve is a Military Veteran and former Police Officer who started his career in Leicestershire Police, before transferring to Devon and Cornwall Police.
Whilst in D&C Police he became a Security Coordinator and subsequently spent many years as a hostage negotiator. He served 22 years in total but for many reasons, fell out of love with the job with one particular incident becoming his catalyst for a career change.
Whilst serving, he created 'Re-Rostered', which was an...
2020-06-0237 min
#CU on the air#CUontheair - episode 14Our theme this month is music - people who make it, people who share it, people who love it... And there are a few tunes thrown in too, bringing you some fun and inspiration in our locked down world.
2020-04-3050 min