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PR in the Real WorldPR in the Real WorldStrategy, AI and Regional Powerhouses with Sarah WaddingtonIn this powerhouse episode of PR in the Real World, host Tony Garner welcomes Sarah Waddington - interim CEO of PRCA and co-founder of Socially Mobile - for a rich discussion on the current and future state of PR. Sarah shares her journey from regional agency leader to national advocate for professional standards, diversity and regional inclusion.We delve into the impact of geopolitical and technological changes, the role of AI in communications, and how initiatives like PitchForward and Socially Mobile are reshaping industry norms. Whether you're an agency leader, comms professional, or aspiring practitioner, this...2025-06-1039 minStories and Strategies with Curzon Public RelationsStories and Strategies with Curzon Public RelationsGROW Your Way Out of PR Workplace StressFeeling stuck or stressed at work? You might just need to GROW your way out. Executive coach Sarah Waddington shares the power and practicality of the GROW model — Goal, Reality, Options, Way forward — in transforming workplace performance, especially within high-pressure environments like PR. Sarah breaks down how this deceptively simple coaching framework fosters self-awareness, reduces stress, builds resilience, and helps individuals and teams move from dependency to interdependency. From managing difficult clients and workplace lethargy to unlocking mindset shifts for career advancement, this conversation offers actionable tips to leaders and middle managers alike on how...2025-05-1324 minJust Curious...Just Curious...Put People First and Everything Will Follow with Sarah Waddington CBEIn this episode of Just Curious, hosts Nicky Regazzoni and George Blizzard sit down with Sarah Waddington CBE, a powerhouse in the PR and communications industry. A seasoned leader, activist, and interim CEO of the PRCA, Sarah shares her journey from agency founder to industry advocate. She opens up about her leadership evolution, the importance of professional development, and the systemic issues affecting PR, particularly the gender imbalance highlighted in the CIPR’s “Missing Women” study, which she developed with husband Stephen Waddington through their consultancy, Wadds,Inc. Sarah also discusses Socially Mobile, the initiat...2025-04-1657 minPRmoment PodcastPRmoment PodcastWhat is the role of a modern trade association?Welcome to the latest PRmoment podcast. Today we’re chatting to the PRCA’s Interim CEO Sarah Waddington about her plans for the organisation. In January this year Sarah was appointed to the role, having been appointed to the board of the organisation in 2023..Sarah is about a month into the role but in that time the PRCA has joined the CBI, launched a PR Pitch guide and Ketchum has rejoined, having left back a couple of years ago.In a moment of gorgeous irony, thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors the P...2025-02-1725 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesLooking back in 2024 and forward to 2025Sarah and Stephen Waddington review some of the big issues in management and public relations over the past 12 months and look forward to 2025.They discuss:The Omnicom-Interpublic merger creates the largest marketing and public relations group. This will create opportunities for independent agencies as the merged entity focuses on cost efficiencies rather than innovation.AI in PR is overhyped. We need to see harder evidence of efficiency and effectiveness gains and better consideration of risk issues. There will be a back-to-basics focus on authentic communication and human relationships in 2025.Despite 2024...2024-12-2622 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesJohna Burke - Why measurement is key to the credibility of public relations in managementIn this episode, Stephen Waddington discusses the measurement and performance management of public relations with Johna Burke, CEO, AMEC.They discuss:How data helps practitioners prove their value to senior leaders and gain credibility and influence in management.The importance of reliable, ethically sourced data, ensuring that data is properly vetted to maintain trust and integrity.How to use real-time data to manage the performance and effectiveness of public relations campaigns.How the AMEC framework helps link public relations work to business goals and helps understand outputs, outtakes...2024-11-2126 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcastPitch ForwardHey, you, remember us? It's Sarah and Stephen Waddington here and we're migrating our #FutureProof podcast over to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we're hoping that you're gonna join us!  Link to listen below, but here is episode four of our new season!---In this episode, hosts Sarah and Stephen Waddington cover key industry topics and share insights from recent events in management, public relations and communications. They discuss:Creative challenges in leadership and how to stay motivated as a director, including using practical tools such as the wh...2024-11-0623 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcastNathalie Agnew – Bringing the world’s brands to Scotland and taking Scotland’s brands to the worldHey, you, remember us? It's Sarah and Stephen Waddington here and we're migrating our #FutureProof podcast over to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we're hoping that you're gonna join us!  Link to listen below, but here is episode three of our new season!-------On this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Sarah Waddington CBE from Wadds Inc. welcomes Nathalie Agnew, Managing Director of Muckle Media. They discuss:- Scotland as a buzzing, competitive PR hub delivering outcomes for global brands- Acquisitions and the need to consider cultural an...2024-11-0421 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesPitch forwardIn this episode, hosts Sarah and Stephen Waddington cover key industry topics and share insights from recent events in management, public relations and communications.They discuss:Creative challenges in leadership and how to stay motivated as a director, including using practical tools such as the wheel of life.The latest Wadds Inc. research report for NewsWhip which explores the digital transformation of the communication function and the use of technology in corporate communications.A recent Co-op and DEMOS event that explored how social mobility drives innovation and business growth in the UK. It’s aligned with th...2024-10-3122 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesNathalie Agnew – Bringing the world’s brands to Scotland and taking Scotland’s brands to the worldOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Sarah Waddington CBE from Wadds Inc. welcomes Nathalie Agnew, Managing Director of Muckle Media.  They discuss:- Scotland as a buzzing, competitive PR hub delivering outcomes for global brands- Acquisitions and the need to consider cultural and values alignment, new capabilities, complementary offers and team footprint according to client need and the ambition for the business- The challenges and benefits of introducing a four-day week, Muckle’s resulting working patterns and the role of tech- Imperfection in the...2024-10-1720 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcastA podcast from IndiaHey, you, remember us? It's Sarah and Stephen Waddington here and we're migrating our #FutureProof podcast over to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we're hoping that you're gonna join us!  Link to listen below, but here is episode two of our new season!-------Sarah and Stephen Waddington talk about the key themes from PRAXIS in Pune, India, and key media stories.Public relations practice is not currently part of the debate about AI within society. The PRCA says that needs to change and that it intends to lead the wayCulture, community and c...2024-10-0721 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesA podcast from IndiaSarah and Stephen Waddington talk about the key themes from PRAXIS in Pune, India, and key media stories.Public relations practice is not currently part of the debate about AI within society. The PRCA says that needs to change and that it intends to lead the wayCulture, community and creativity was the topic of PRAXIS, one of the largest public relations conferences that takes place in India each yearThe abuse of power and influence within the creative industries continues to silence victims. Better governance is needed and compromise agreements should have little to no role in practiceLabour has...2024-10-0320 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcastIntroducing Better Business Outcomes!Hey, you, remember us? It's Sarah and Stephen Waddington here and we're migrating our #FutureProof podcast over to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we're hoping that you're gonna join us!  Link to listen below, but here is episode one of our new season!---Sarah and Stephen Waddington return with your favourite management communications and public relations podcast. ·      Socially Mobile, the not-for-profit PR school aimed at changing the leadership demographic of the industry, has launched a '25 for 2025' fundraising scheme. We’re looking for 25 leaders to donate £750 to help ensure we...2024-09-1918 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business Outcomes is back!Sarah and Stephen Waddington return with your favourite management communications and public relations podcast. ·      Socially Mobile, the not-for-profit PR school aimed at changing the leadership demographic of the industry, has launched a '25 for 2025' fundraising scheme. We’re looking for 25 leaders to donate £750 to help ensure we’re sustainable in 2025.·      Both Sarah and Stephen spoke at the PRCA conference in London this week. It explored a range of issues facing practitioners from the challenging economy to diversity and from artificial intelligence to changing media consumption.·      We knew the shift from traditional print...2024-09-1917 minRelight Your FireRelight Your FireEP. 87 | Sarah Waddington CBE | Building a Purpose-Driven Career and Overcoming ChallengesIn this episode of Relight Your Fire, host Anita Goyal engages in an enlightening and emotional conversation with Sarah Waddington CBE, a seasoned professional in the world of public relations, who shares insights about her personal and professional journey.    Sarah discusses her achievements, her work as a non-executive director, and her passion for social mobility and industry innovation. She opens up about her ordeal with online harassment and the impact it had on her life. She also shares her passion for helping underrepresented groups succeed in PR through her project, 'Socially Mobile'.    Furthermore, Sarah offers practical advice on finding happiness, settin...2024-02-2534 minFuse - The PR, Marketing and Communications PodcastFuse - The PR, Marketing and Communications PodcastElevating Social Mobility in PR with Stephen and Sarah WaddingtonJoin us on this insightful episode of Fuse, as Dan meets the influential PR power couple, Stephen and Sarah Waddington.   Stephen, a seasoned business advisor and Visiting Professor at Newcastle University, brings over two decades of experience, having founded and led agencies like Ketchum, Metia, Rainier PR, and Speed. As a former President of the CIPR and a prolific author, his contributions to public relations theory and practice are widely acknowledged.  Sarah, with 20+ years in PR, is a trailblazer in helping organisations articulate purpose and achieve social impact, earning her a CBE in 2021 and the CIP...2024-02-0647 minWar Against WeedsWar Against WeedsS6 E14 - European Weed Management PerspectiveThis week on the War Against Weeds Podcast Sarah and Joe chat with Mark Waddington about his perspective on weed management in Europe. 2023-12-0641 minThe Leadership Lounge PodcastThe Leadership Lounge PodcastFLY HIGHER: Unleashing Resilience & Courage with Combat Pilot Sarah Furness - The Leadership LoungeIn this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we speak to Sarah Furness. After graduating from Cambridge University, Sarah followed her dream to become a combat helicopter pilot in the RAF. As a Squadron Leader she led on operational combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and she was the first female helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions in Iraq. During her experiences both at home and at war, she made two important discoveries; - resilience and performance under pressure is NOT instinctive 2023-07-1222 minThanks For VisitingThanks For VisitingStay Cool this Summer: 7 Tips for Preparing Your Property for The SeasonSummer is around the corner, and it’s about to be a super busy season for not only your personal life, but for your rental business. Today, we're going over the Top 7 things you should think about to prepare for the busy season and things you could do this weekend to get your short-term rental ready for summer. Trust us, a little preparation will go a long way to having a stress-free, safe and fun summer.In this episode we talk about how to activate your outdoor space including safety checks and freshening it up. We recommend ge...2023-06-0126 minThe Comms ChatThe Comms ChatThe Comms Chat with Sarah WaddingtonOn this episode of The Comms Chat, Nichole spoke with IoD Ambassador and chartered public relations practitioner Sarah Waddington about her latest research project. The Role of Public Relations in Strategic Planning and Crisis Preparedness is a joint report by the Institute of Directors and the CIPR, looking at ways in which organisations can best employ public relations to ride market turbulence and ensure they are fit for the future. 2023-03-3141 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesClive Ormerod: Creating a fitter planetOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Sarah Waddington CBE from Wadds Inc. welcomes Clive Ormerod, CEO of Les Mills International.  They discuss: ·      Les Mills International’s mission to create a fitter planet.·      Its new partnership with Adidas and how it is helping Les Mills to scale and also reach Gen Z.·      Making diversity, equity and inclusion a mindset and a culture. ·      The biggest challenges and opportunities facing the wellbeing and fitness industries right now.·      How to keep mentally and physically well during this time of sustained political and...2023-03-0125 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesEmma Thwaites: Inspiring organisations to innovate with data to improve societyOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Stephen Waddington from Wadds Inc. welcomes Emma Thwaites, Corporate Affairs Director, Open Data Institute.They discuss:How open data leads to better insights, decision making, innovation and societal impactUsing open data to tell stories: ODI fuel poverty and food poverty data projectsHow organisations can build a data culture and best practice data infrastructureThe impact of open data on the banking industry and improving access to sporting infrastructureHow risk and experimentation based on data...2023-02-2224 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesProfessor Lee Edwards: Building bridges between theory practice as a driver of innovationOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Stephen Waddington from Wadds Inc. welcomes Lee Edwards, Professor of Strategic Communications and Public Engagement in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE.  They discuss:·       Whether public relations is a force for good or a means for organisations to corrupt the public conversation?·       Environmental, Societal and Governance concerns as a mean of greenwashing but also a way of building a better society·       The impact of research on mental health and how to avoid becoming frustrated·       Small events and communities as a bridge between public...2023-02-1516 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesCaroline Marrows: Speaking truth to power for those without powerOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Stephen Waddington from Wadds Inc. welcomes Caroline Marrows, Head of News at Citizens Advice.They discuss:·       The role and origin of Citizens Advice in supporting people with issues related to legal, debt, consumer, and housing ·       Managing demand for services from the public, and insight from the media while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and quality outcomes ·       Navigating a complex stakeholder environment and speaking truth to power for those without power ·       The benefit of strong leadership communication and engag...2023-02-1516 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesProfessor Lee Edwards: Building bridges between theory practice as a driver of innovationOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Stephen Waddington from Wadds Inc. welcomes Lee Edwards, Professor of Strategic Communications and Public Engagement in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE.  They discuss:·       Whether public relations is a force for good or a means for organisations to corrupt the public conversation?·       Environmental, Societal and Governance concerns as a mean of greenwashing but also a way of building a better society·       The impact of research on mental health and how to avoid becoming frustrated·       Small events and communities as a bridge between public...2023-02-0821 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesKatie King: Understanding the potential of artificial intelligenceOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Stephen Waddington from Wadds Inc. welcomes Katie King, the CEO of AI in Business. They discuss:·       The potential of artificial intelligence as a tool to support marketing and public relations activity·       The risk issues that business leaders should be concerned about in thinking about data and the application of AI ·       The UK as a centre of excellence for the development of AI and an understanding of its impact on culture and society·       The division of labour between people and machines· ...2023-02-0122 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesTom Levitt: Building socially responsible companies that support their communitiesOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Sarah Waddington CBE from Wadds Inc. welcomes Tom Levitt, author of The Company Citizen and associate lecturer in sustainability for the University of West London’s Business School. They discuss:●      Leaders as people to follow and Frances Perkins as one of history’s lesser-known female trailblazers ●      Delivering good at scale from a political, business and societal perspective and the positive and negative imprint created by every organisation●      Why implementing an activist approach should be a consideration for every brand●      The Community Interest Company...2023-01-2521 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesSarah Dewar: Leadership through humility and authenticityOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Sarah Waddington from Wadds Inc. welcomes Sarah Dewar from Mental Health Concern.  They discuss:·      How great leaders have humility and authenticity and see people holistically, not just as employees·      Social network theory and the importance of relationships in the workplace·      Rounded wellbeing strategies·      What leaders should be thinking about in terms of their health and their employees’ wellbeing during this cost-of-living crisis·      The services available for people needing help and what companies can do to make a return to work easier · ...2023-01-1820 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesAlison Goldsworthy: It can physically hurt to change your mindOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Stephen Waddington from Wadds Inc. welcomes author and a practitioner and researcher in the sphere of polarisation,  Alison Goldsworthy.They discuss:Why Alison started investigating polarisation after a she spoke out about a sexual assault that colleagues failed to recognise or acknowledgeTechnology is a factor in amplifying polarisation but it isn’t the trigger. It results from societal, political and cultural issuesPolarisation can make a constructive contribution to discussion, debate and innovationHow Alison wrote Poles Apart with Laura Osborne and Alexandra Chesterfield during loc...2022-12-1430 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesTokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa: Youth empowerment and support in fulfilling potentialOn this episode of Better Business Outcomes, Sarah Waddington CBE from Wadds Inc. welcomes Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa, CEO of national social mobility charity, Career Ready.They discuss:·      Vulnerability as a trait of good leaders and the qualities embodied by the late Dame Anita Roddick DBE·      Career Ready’s overarching mission in preparing young people facing barriers to education and employment for the world of work·      The structural issues currently preventing a pipeline of diverse talent from school leaver age upwards in UK industry·      Tokunbo’s time as a Cabinet Officer appointed Social Ent...2022-12-0722 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesDr Stephanie Hare: Are you using technology, or is it using you?On this episode of Better Business Outcome, Stephen Waddington from Wadds Inc. welcomes author and geo-political risk researcher Dr Stephanie Hare.They discuss: ·  Why technology has such an outsized share of voice and the issues and the range of issues that it is blocking out of the news agenda ·  Why the enthusiasm and optimism that characterised the web in the eighties and nineties has given way to a much bleaker perspective ·  Regaining control of data and technology, and looking forward to the social media era of the web·  The need fo...2022-11-3022 minGood Journeys with Ben VealGood Journeys with Ben Veal007 | Sarah Waddington CBEWhy is creative industry growth disproportionately benefiting the privileged? Are working class people behind held back from progressing within the PR industry? What are the barriers that are preventing the communications industry from becoming more diverse and inclusive? Our guest for episode seven of the #GoodJourneysPod is Sarah Waddington CBE - social mobility activist, chartered PR practitioner and highly experienced management consultant. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms With over 20 years' experience in helping organisations to articulate their purpose, create value and deliver social impact, Sarah rea...2022-11-2851 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesJon Geldart: “The pale, male and stale days of the IOD are over”On this episode of Better Business Outcome, Sarah Waddington from Wadds Inc. welcomes Jon Geldart, Director General for the Institute of Directors (IoD).  They discuss: ·      Jon’s personal leadership journey and Sir Ernest Shackleton·      The IoD as the home of diverse leadership talent and a place where better directors are made·      The thorny business issues facing directors right now and Jon’s predictions for the year ahead·      The unique challenges faced by membership bodies compared to other business models·      Communications as core to organisational strategy and the avoidance of ambigu...2022-11-2318 minBetter Business OutcomesBetter Business OutcomesWelcome to Better Business OutcomesIntroducing a new podcast from Sarah and Stephen Waddington of Wadds Inc.Better Business Outcomes talks to leaders and senior communicators about the  areas where you should be focusing to build personal and organisational resilience.This podcast for directors and management teams explores how public relations can support the creation of value through strategy planning, decision making, risk management and stakeholder engagement. Societal inequalities, the environment and cost of living crisis mean that it is more important than ever for organisations to understand the role of public relations PRs and their own contribution to...2022-10-1201 minUntick The BoxUntick The BoxEp 2 – Sarah Waddington CBE (PR & Comms) We chat to Sarah Waddington CBE, Management & PR consultant and founder of #FuturePRoof and Socially Mobile. Applications for the next Socially Mobile cohort are now open. Applications close Aug 24th. Hosted by Eloise Clarke and produced by Jonah Miti Contact us on untickthebox@milkandhoneypr.com Follow Milk & Honey PR on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow Sarah on Twitter at @Mrs_Wadds. 2022-08-0947 minThe Elephant in the RoomThe Elephant in the Room66: Sarah Waddington CBE, MD, Astute:Work : The Changemaker: Driving change through action in the PR IndustryShownotes: CBE, Founder of Socially Mobile, Future Proof and several other initiatives to build a better industry. Sarah Waddington, CBE had the foresight to launch her purpose driven management consultancy a decade before others started talking about Purpose. In this episode I spoke to her about journey 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👉🏾 The importance of shared values for great results and purpose being a commercial imperative in today’s world👉🏾 What PR practitioners can do to remaining relevant as advisers to the C-suite in a world of flux👉🏾 #FutureProof and the three things we need to plan for to FutureProof the industry2022-04-2623 minEverything From Nothing: The Waterloo Road PodcastEverything From Nothing: The Waterloo Road PodcastINTERVIEW: Steven Waddington, aka Adam FleetWe're back with another cast member interview and the Waterloo Road alumnus in the hotseat this time is Steven Waddington, who played Adam Fleet on the show's fifth series. We chat about Steven's role alongside Eva Pope on Waterloo Road, his hopes for the upcoming reboot of the show and his work in the upcoming Uncharted movie with Tom Holland. *** If you want to subscribe to the PATREON page, visit http://www.patreon.com/waterlooroadpod/ for full details. The extended version of this interview is now live. *** Many thanks to our current Patrons: Matthew Kumar...2022-01-2132 minPRmoment PodcastPRmoment PodcastA discussion about the underrepresentation of working class people working in public relations, on The PRmoment PodcastOn the PRmoment podcast this week we’re talking about the lack of working class people working in public relations in the UK. In an attempt to increase the opportunities for working class people in PR Sarah Waddington and Stephen Waddington have launched Socially Mobile.Socially Mobile is a not for profit that offers training to people with a 1 to 3 years’ PR experience to turbo charge their careers.It deliver trainings to those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, as well as under-represented and under-served groups including black, Asian and ethnic minority practitioners, women returners and those with...2021-11-2931 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: Socially Mobile update#FuturePRoof podcast: Socially Mobile update With Stephen and Sarah Waddington Socially Mobile is a not for profit public relations school that aims to help practitioners achieve their earning potential. It is applying an executive education model to help address socio-economic diversity within the industry. The project expects to launch its first cohort of students in October. The learning design is complete and content production underway. We're looking for support sharing the story of Socially Mobile with industry networks, candidate recruitment, and assessment and marketing. We're grateful to the growing Socially Mobil...2021-08-0817 minBeyond the Noise - the PRWeek podcastBeyond the Noise - the PRWeek podcastEp 10: GBNews reaction | Ronaldo vs Coke | Bob Leaf & Robert Phillips | Ethnic & Gender Pay GapsFresh from receiving a CBE, industry legend Sarah Waddington shares her memories of the late PR luminaries Bob Leaf & Robert Phillips. PRWeek news editor Arvind Hickman and Sarah then discuss their first impressions of GBNews and the brand backlash. The podcast then moves on to the need for ethnic pay gap transparency, before wading into Cristiano Ronaldo's public snub of Coca-Cola at Euro 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1728 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: Socially Mobile launch#FuturePRoof podcast: Socially Mobile launch With Stephen and Sarah Waddington In this latest edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast we discuss: Big news as Sarah is awarded a CBE for services to public relations and the voluntary sectors in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. The launch of Socially Mobile – we’d love your support and will shortly be recruiting assessors – please watch this space and get involved. Research from the National Centre for Universities and Business and the University of Cambridge shows the pandemic has caused a hiatus in R&D and innovation. The findings are a matter...2021-06-1221 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthJenny PearsonMy Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures.  Here she talks to author Jenny Pearson about her latest book, The Incredible Record Smashers, which made The Times’ Book of the Week and: Her latest success, her passion for writing and where she gets her inspiration from Tackling big issues such as loss and depression What our young people today need post-COVID Her varied career path and balancing teaching with writing Her recent work with Child...2021-06-0824 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof: Rethink and reconnect#FuturePRoof: Rethink and reconnect With Stephen and Sarah Waddington The Conservatives had a good local election last week however Labour seems more disconnected than ever. Meanwhile the SNP has extended its lead in Scotland and is demanding a second vote on independence. Actor, director and writer Noel Clarke was awarded the prize for outstanding British contribution to cinema by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Two weeks earlier BAFTA was informed about the existence of several allegations of verbal abuse, bullying and sexual harassment. Income for the top 150...2021-05-1120 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: lockdown eases in England#FuturePRoof podcast: lockdown eases in England With Stephen and Sarah Waddington Report backlash: A commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report claims that the UK "no longer" has a system rigged against people from ethnic minorities. Denial doesn’t help anyone Hybrid workplace: Employers reporting increased productivity benefits from homeworking compared to last summer according to the CIPD. We’ve found our home working rhythm Shocking social: Amazon has gone on the offensive last week replying directly to critical tweets. 'Fake' Twitter users have rushed to Amazon's defense over unions and work...2021-04-0221 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthEileen JonesMy Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures. Here she speaks to Eileen Jones from Cumbria PR, who has just published a wonderful paperback called ‘How parkrun changed our lives’ about: What inspired Eileen to write a book about parkrun How she organised a book launch which, despite COVID-19, saw 104 relay runners carry a book via a parkrun all the way from the Lake District to London, where the book was handed to the origin...2021-04-0120 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: Can I go back to the office yet?#FuturePRoof podcast: can I go back to the office yet? With Stephen and Sarah Waddington When is a PR disaster not a PR disaster? – Ryanair on UK government support for airlines, Allen vs Farrow, and Gordon Beattie’s resignation Royal protocol – statements from both Buckingham Palace and Meghan Markle are an extraordinary breach of traditional protocol Future of the office - we should listen to the voice of the future workforce as we make plans for the future Blowing smoke - British American Tobacco’s use of influencers and emerging...2021-03-0821 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthLouise HunterMy Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures. Here she speaks to Louise Hunter MBE, who is the director of corporate affairs for Northumbrian Water Group, about: How Northumbrian Water has kept operations going since the start of the pandemic. Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival and the tangible outcomes this has achieved so far. What Louise believes would create transformational change for the north following COVID-19 and Brexit. The Laptop for Kids appeal. Pandemic pare...2021-02-2624 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: We are all Jackie Weaver#FuturePRoof podcast: We are all Jackie Weaver With Stephen and Sarah Waddington Democracy is alive and well – Clerk Jackie Weaver bring orders to a chaotic and bad tempered Handforth Parish Council Share of search - The IPA is promoting share of search as a metric for advertising effectiveness. There’s limited evidence of its validity outside large FMCG markets Charity Commission - Charities that support contentious causes should expect scrutiny if they campaign on those issues according to the outgoing chair of the Charity Commission Tina Stowell PR industry boun...2021-02-0817 minYou\'re my commsHEROYou're my commsHERO11.S2-E1: Permanent Ink with Sarah WaddingtonThere is something reassuring about print; it creates an emotional reaction. It’s tangible and has a smell and feel that you can’t replicate. In this episode, Sarah Waddington tell us about her love of print and why it’s an important part of any campaign. It’s been around for longer and people trust print more. Print offers a nice way to disconnect from technology as there’s such a saturation of content online. So grab a brew, sit back and listen… and then grab a printed book and have a good old sniff. Twitter: twitter.com/M...2021-02-0438 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthLucy Winskell OBEMy Friends in the North My Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures. Here she talks to Lucy Winskell OBE, the new chair of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Employability and Partnerships at Northumbria University, about: Lucy’s priorities at the North East LEP at a crucial time for the regional economy. How partnership working is mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and Brexit on the region - and...2021-01-0822 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: An end of year thank you letter#FuturePRoof podcast: An end of year thank you letter With Stephen and Sarah Waddington ·       Communicators:  Marcus Rashford, Burger King, and Unilever’s Alan Jope ·       Media: BBC’s Hugh Pym, Sky’s Kay Burley, Manchester Evening News’ Jennifer Williams and editorial teams at CNN, The New York Times and Tortoise ·       Writing we’ve admired: Marina Hyde, Nafisa Ali Shafiq, Katrina Marshall, and Sharon O’Dea Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonn...2020-12-2322 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthHelen DalbyMy Friends in the North My Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures. Here she talks to Helen Dalby, editor-in-chief for Reach plc in the North East about:   Her career to date and the purpose of journalism. The erosion of trust in UK news and hyperlocal as a solution. Misinformation, Government leaks and a digital-first approach. Helen’s Geordie heritage, the qualities she has inherited from her grandfather, Swan Hunter and regional pride...2020-11-1124 minPR Resolution podcastPR Resolution podcastDiversity in Public RelationsIn this episode Stella interviews Sarah Waddington, founder and curator of the FuturePRoof book series and discusses the latest edition, 'celebrating BME talent'. Stella and Sarah explore representation in Public Relations, from an inclusivity perspective on the communicators side but also our responsibility in truly understanding, connecting and relating to the public. As well as curating the FuturePRoof books, Sarah Waddington is managing director of Astute communications, an agency in the north of England. Sarah also led the CIPR's gender policy for many years, improved social mobility within the UK PR industry and is now...2020-11-0941 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: a week is a long time in PR#FuturePRoof podcast: a week is a long time in PR With Stephen and Sarah Waddington As the US election count continues the US media has found its voice and is calling out the President’s lies. What took you so long? Sarah is proofing the fifth edition of #FuturePRoof. It tells the story of how the NHS managed the first wave of the crisis through the voices of communication practitioners Stephen has been investigating search listening. It’s a way of understanding what people are saying about brands and markets and the questions that they are aski...2020-11-0722 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthStephen Bell OBEMy Friends in the North My Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures. Here she chats to Stephen Bell OBE, chief executive of Changing Lives, about: Changing Lives and its charitable purpose The Theory of Change as a way to transform people’s opportunities, resources and help them achieve independence The new ‘lost generation’ of young people failed by the system The impact of confused Government messaging on mental health The benefits of havin...2020-10-1224 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: Asif Choudry is our #CommsHero#FuturePRoof podcast: Asif Choudry is our #CommsHero With Stephen and Sarah Waddington The latest #FuturePRoof practitioner survey finds one in five PR teams hit by COVID-19 infections, with a quarter managing furloughs and redundancies Sarah handed over #FuturePRoof to the BAME community for her latest book. Topics range from audience targeting to social media and from internal comms to the psychology of decision-making It's CIPR election time. We’re both backing Pete Holt for President in 2022, a moderniser with fresh thinking on governance and member engagement, and areas of practice including ESG and IC. All the can...2020-10-0817 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthSimone Roche MBEMy Friends in the North My Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures. Here she chats to the founder of Northern Power Women, Simone Roche MBE, about: Northern Power Women and its goals Creating a community of female leaders across the North The findings of a new Levelling Up report Houseboat life Staying optimistic for the future If you’d like to keep up to date with what Simone’s up to, yo...2020-09-3022 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: new books in the works#FuturePRoof podcast: new books in the works With Stephen and Sarah Waddington In the latest edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast we discuss: Agencies and communication teams continue to navigate a challenging environment, but their work has never been more valued The UK’s reputation internationally is under scrutiny because of Brexit negotiations Demos finds society more divided than ever before, and no sign of leadership to bring together polarised factions Kellogg’s, the manufacturer of Pringles, and Rio Tinto are two companies under scrutiny because of corporate and social responsibility issues Sarah has two...2020-09-1318 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthAmy MooneyMy Friends in the North My Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures. Here she speaks to owner and managing director of Gas Angel Heating, Amy Mooney, about moving from marketing and branding into the gas and heating industry after sixteen years and: Helping vulnerable people during the COVID-19 lockdown Finding balance where there is a husband-wife working partnership Tips for blended families Raising a family of boys The Government’s messaging arou...2020-06-2923 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: tackling the PR industry’s lack of diversity and organisational racism#FuturePRoof podcast: tackling the PR industry’s lack of diversity and organisational racism With Stephen and Sarah Waddington In the latest edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast we discuss: Cultural grief following the tragic and unlawful death of George Floyd in the US and how organisations should respond, with reference to Katrina Marshall’s thoughtful article for #FuturePRoof, published on #BlackoutTuesday  Why the white community needs to educate itself about the #BlackLivesMatter movement and practical steps we can all take, with thanks to guidance from BME PR Pros founder Elizabeth Bananuka The good - and mainly ba...2020-06-1622 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthNicky Jolley, Owner-Manager of HR2DayMy Friends in the North My Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures. Here she talks to Nicky Jolley, the owner-manager of HR2Day, about:  How businesses are managing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The human resources support that businesses are most frequently seeking. Managing the challenges that come with remote working. An increasing trend towards ‘furlough fever’, where some organisations are having to manage employees who don’t want to come back...2020-04-3021 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthRob Hamilton, Interim Head of Investment for the North of Tyne Combined AuthorityMy Friends in the North   My Friends in the North is a podcast from entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s most influential organisational and community leaders.   In a one-off series of five interviews, Sarah will be sticking to a single theme and talking to members of the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group about what support is available in the region to help businesses and individuals.   In this final episode she speaks to Rob Hamilton, Interim Head of Investment for the North...2020-04-1016 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthAlan Welby, Innovation Director at the North East LEPMy Friends in the North   My Friends in the North is a podcast from entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s most influential organisational and community leaders.   In a one-off series of five interviews, Sarah will be sticking to a single theme and talking to members of the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group about what support is available in the region to help businesses and individuals.   In this penultimate episode she speaks to Alan Welby, Innovation Director at the North East LEP...2020-04-0917 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthMichelle Rainbow, Skills Director,North East LEPMy Friends in the North   My Friends in the North is a podcast from entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s most influential organisational and community leaders.   In a one-off series of five interviews, Sarah will be sticking to one theme and talking to members of the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group about what support is available in the region to help businesses.   In this third episode she speaks to Michelle Rainbow, skills director at the North East LEP* and the Group...2020-04-0819 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthColin Bell, Business Growth Director, North East LEPMy Friends in the North is a podcast from entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s most influential organisational leaders. In a one-off series of five interviews, Sarah will be sticking to one theme and talking to members of the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group about what support is available in the region to help businesses. In this second episode she speaks to Colin Bell, who is the business growth director at the North East LEP* and the Group’s business continuity lead about: Why the North East COVI...2020-04-0318 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthHelen Golightly, Chief Executive of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)My Friends in the North is a podcast series from entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s most influential organisational leaders. In these next five interviews, Sarah will be sticking to one theme and talking to members of the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group about what support is available in the region to help businesses. Here she speaks to Helen Golightly, the chief executive of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), a client of Astute.Work, about:   What the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group is...2020-04-0217 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: Business interventions for COVID19#FuturePRoof podcast: Business interventions for COVID19 With Stephen and Sarah Waddington In the latest edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast we discuss: The #FuturePRoof COVID-19 survey finds industry bosses continuing to come to terms with rapid change and uncertainty: (35.9%) and access to customers (53.0%). 45.9% of employers are worried about trading through the crisis. The survey remains open and the data continues to be passed to CIPR, PRCA and the Government to inform interventions. The CIPR and PRCA have been lobbying central Government. Both organisations have published advice and toolkits for members. Financial support announced so...2020-03-3020 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: do your best, keep calm, wash your hands, and carry on#FuturePRoof podcast: do your best, keep calm, wash your hands, and carry on With Stephen and Sarah Waddington In the latest edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast we discuss: It’s been a long week as COVID-19 impacts the UK The challenge of shifting a workforce to virtual working How to manage uncertainty, leadership and practical steps to take Job security and finding PR and marketing work Dealing with disinformation: social media and messaging The crisis response starts in the community www.futureproofingcomms.co.uk/Thanks so much for listening to ou...2020-03-2027 minThe Communicate Influence PodcastThe Communicate Influence PodcastTackling Some of The Big Issues In Public RelationsThis week's episode of The Communicate Influence Podcast explores some of the of the pressing questions in public relations today. We connect with one of the UK's leading PR practitioner's, Sarah Waddington. Sarah is founder of Astute.Work, a management and PR consultancy in Newcastle, England. She is also past-president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).Sarah explores the perceptions management teams have of PR professionals, PR becoming part of the strategy development process, pay inequality, the impact of Brexit on the UK and beyond, and more.Future proofing PR2020-03-1236 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: #bekind #FuturePRoof podcast: #bekind With Stephen and Sarah Waddington In the latest edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast we discuss: Press and social media regulation following the Caroline Flack story. It’s an issue that Paul Sutton covers in the latest edition of Digital Download Not your cup of tea? Where is the limit for brand banter? LNER and Yorkshire Tea take different approaches to customer service and promotion Noisy news cycle: Boris baby has bumped big news stories down the agenda including floods, Coronavirus and high profile political resignations Coronavirus: clarity, consistency and honesty are cri...2020-03-0324 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthHal BransonMy Friends in the North   My Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business and community figures. Here she talks to comedian Hal Branson about: Comedy as a career The Sad Clown effect Managing mental health Mashing up two traditional pantomimes through Cinderella and the Beanstalk Parenting hopes and fears   If you’d like to keep up to date with what Hal’s up to, you can connect with him via his Face...2019-12-1225 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthJulian ThomsonMy Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business figures. Here she chats to the managing director of Anderson and Garland, Julian Thomson, about the world of auctioneering and: Succession planning The benefits of auctioneering Record breaking sales Brexit and what it means for the local economy Why it’s important to give back to the community Where to visit in Northumberland To keep up to date with Anderson and Garland’s latest news, make sure you head t...2019-11-1217 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: media in a mess#FuturePRoof podcast: media in a mess In the latest edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast we discuss: City PR firm Tulchan has appointed former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson as an advisor. You can’t legislate and lobby Are you helping your organisation prepare for Brexit? We talk about the opportunity for PR practitioners It’s not just social media that is being used to share disinformation. Journalists need to be critical voices and name sources Facebook is facing pressure in the UK and US over political ads. Legislation is urgently required but isn’t forthcoming A new #F...2019-10-2821 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthMatt McGoughMy Friends in the North   My Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business figures.   Here she speaks to Ithica Films Managing Director Matt McGough about:   How the video industry has exploded in the last few years Predictions for the future of video marketing Good and bad briefs Tees Valley as a business hub Being custodians for the next generation Managing mental health in the workplace     If yo...2019-09-1623 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: a short rant for our listenersIn the latest edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast we discuss: Sarah spent her summer holidays writing a guide to countering disinformation for professional communicators The CIPR Election is underway and both Sarah and Stephen are backing Mandy Pearse for President in 2021 Stephen is working with Scott Guthrie and Vuelio to write a guide to earned and owned media governance for influencer marketing Home Secretary Priti Patel, herself a professional communication, has pitted police social media managers against front line officers this week The PRCA has a pulse survey underway to characterise the market for virtual agencies We share...2019-09-0217 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthClaire Riley, Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustMy Friends in the North   My Friends in the North is a twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business figures.   Here she chats to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs Claire Riley about:   What good leadership looks like Professionalism Innovative income generation in the NHS Public health and staying healthy for longer Preparing children for an independent life   If you’d like to keep up to date with...2019-09-0222 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthLucy Nichol, author and PR consultantMy Friends in the North is a new twenty-minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business figures. Here she talks to author, campaigner and fellow PR consultant, Lucy Nichol, about her book A Series of Unfortunate Stereotypes and: The portrayal of mental health in the media Piers Morgan and social media shaming Living with hypochondria Psychosis and the Carla Connor line in Coronation Street Step-parenting The #BeAGameChanger campaign run by NGI Solutions and the Newcastle United Foundation ...2019-08-1225 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthJoanne Whitfield, Fund Director at FW CapitalMy Friends in the North is a new twenty minute podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the North’s leading business figures. Here she talks to Joanne Whitfield, Fund Director at FW Capital, about: Finance for business and the funds FW Capital has to offer Careers advice and women in STEM Getting her jog on Scaling a business and the factors that can mean success or failure Shove Ha’penny (google it) What next for the Northern Powerhouse If you’d like to keep up to date with w...2019-07-2222 minMy Friends In The NorthMy Friends In The NorthLiz Mayes, Chief Executive of the Common Room of the Great NorthMy Friends in the North is a new podcast series from North East entrepreneur Sarah Waddington in which she interviews some of the region’s most influential organisational leaders. Here she talks to Liz Mayes, Chief Executive of the Common Room of the Great North, about: The Common Room of the Great North and the region’s mining heritage The UN Sustainable Development Goals Whether feminism is a dirty word, progress on gender equality and modern households The importance of school governors The challenges around public engagement in politics today Children and values To keep up t...2019-06-2524 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: Celebrating Mary MeekerIn the June edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast Sarah and Stephen Waddington celebrate the latest State of the Internet Report by analyst Mary Meeker. The 300+ page annual report is packed with insights on internet adoption, devices and platforms; the internet ad market; content formats; and observations on disruptive business models and markets.Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeting every 2 to 3 weeks and chatting all things management and communication and w...2019-06-2523 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: Celebrating over 60s in public relationsIn the May edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast we discuss: Protecting your creative ideal and intellectual property with a shout out to Manifest’s work for Brewdog The PRCA Census 2019 which finds the PR industry in the UK is worth £15billion and employs 95,000 people but isn’t making progress on diversity and socioeconomic issues despite best efforts The Cision Global State of the Media Report 2019 with insights for pitching to time-pressed over worked journalists The influence of the Trump playbook in local politics in the North East during the North of Tyne Mayoral election Book recommendations: Airhead by Emily...2019-05-1020 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: LinkedIn porn, don’t do it kidsIn this edition Sarah and Stephen discuss: Tim Berners-Lee and the Internet at 30; the House of Lords Select Committee report on Internet regulation; Senator Elizabeth Warren‘s blast at tech platforms in Presidential bid; Facebook and Instagram outage; the Organ Donation 'opt out' bill receives Royal Assent; Red Nose Day backlash; International Women’s Day washing; #CommsSchool on how to blog; and environmental activist Greta Thunberg.Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeti...2019-03-1820 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: Socially MobileIn this latest edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast we ask whether the Fyre Festival was less a PR disaster or more bad business. We explore the Edelman Trust Barometer and find good news for employee advocacy. Professional blogging is changing as people find news ways to create content and build networks. There’s a new initiative from the CIPR on procuring professional services and the PRCA has launched a virtual agency group. Stephen’s created a virtual school to help students build their professional profile and get ahead, and Sarah’s launching a charity to tackle social mobility through educat...2019-02-1725 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof: Robots to try at homeThanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeting every 2 to 3 weeks and chatting all things management and communication and we'll have the occasional guest. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over! Click here to follow!2019-01-0636 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast (Series 2, Ep 4): A conversation at BledComSarah Hall and Stephen Waddington talk about the highlights of BledCom 2018, the 25th international public research symposium. Presentations and panel discussions tackled the conference headline - A World in Crisis: The Role of Public Relations. Sarah and Stephen talk about PR for good and bad, media, professionalism, organisational purpose, education and the relationship between academia and practice.Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeting every 2 to 3 weeks and chatting all things management a...2018-07-0833 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast (Series 2, Ep 3): Celebrating the NHS at 70 and the future of healthcareIn this edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast Sarah Hall and Stephen Waddington discuss: the value of earned media and the Royal Wedding; Twitter timeline troll tweaks; WPP post-Sorrell; the impact of tech on PR skills; Facebook’s dating app; Google Home Assistant and other robots; Childish Gambino’s This is America; the Government Communication Plan 2017/18; a new Platinum podcast with Prof Anne Gregory and Dr Jon White on PR as a management discipline; and the Cluetrain Manifesto.Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podca...2018-05-3033 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: stop posting shit on the internetIn this edition of the #FuturePRoof podcast Sarah Hall and Stephen Waddington discuss the CIPR; Facebook; Wetherspoons; #AIinPR; and the #FuturePRoof NHS project. #1 CIPR President’s update: CBI membership It’s been a while since we caught up to record a podcast. Sarah’s been busy juggling her commitments as President of the CIPR, with her day job as agency boss. She‘s reinstated the quarterly report and talks through the highlights of her first three months. The CIPR has joined to CBI to assert the value of public relations to business. #2 Facebook data scr...2018-04-2429 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: how was half term for you?In this edition of the podcast Sarah Hall and Stephen Waddington discuss accountable leadership in the charity sector; persuasion and polarised media; influencing Brexit; the PRCA’s diversity toolkit; tech in public relations; and upcoming events.Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeting every 2 to 3 weeks and chatting all things management and communication and we'll have the occasional guest. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over! Click here to...2018-02-1830 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: breaking and mending stuffIn this #FuturePRoof podcast we discuss abuse on social media, diversity, Storify’s closure, Time’s person of the year, #AIinPR and our goals for 2018.Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeting every 2 to 3 weeks and chatting all things management and communication and we'll have the occasional guest. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over! Click here to follow!2017-12-2431 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: slurp, slop and scrawlThanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeting every 2 to 3 weeks and chatting all things management and communication and we'll have the occasional guest. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over! Click here to follow!2017-11-2224 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: celebrating the CIPR and the NHS at 70#CIPR70, Twitter discourse, the implications of a declining regional media on society, a new #FuturePRoof project, and new contributions are all among the topics discussed on the latest podcast.Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeting every 2 to 3 weeks and chatting all things management and communication and we'll have the occasional guest. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over! Click here to follow!2017-10-2132 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: waterproofs and winter clothesThe PRCA's ruling on Bell Pottinger, OFCOM and European Communication Monitor reports, the CIPR election, social media platform updates, and Twitter's application as a customer service tool are all among the topics discussed on the latest #FuturePRoof podcast.Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeting every 2 to 3 weeks and chatting all things management and communication and we'll have the occasional guest. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over! C...2017-09-0522 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: strawberry picking#PRFest, Cannes, the General Election, the Meeker report and image recognition are all among the topics discussed by Sarah Hall and Stephen Waddington on the latest #FuturePRoof podcast.Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeting every 2 to 3 weeks and chatting all things management and communication and we'll have the occasional guest. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over! Click here to follow!2017-06-2228 min#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast#FuturePRoof podcast: an afternoon snifterFake news, social media speculation, the Croatian Public Relations Association conference and support for students, are all among the topics discussed by Sarah Hall and Stephen Waddington on the latest #FuturePRoof podcast.Thanks so much for listening to our #FutureProof podcast. Moving forwards,  we're migrating that across to our Better Business Outcomes podcast and we hope you'll join us. We're gonna be meeting every 2 to 3 weeks and chatting all things management and communication and we'll have the occasional guest. So, what are you waiting for? Come on over! Click here to follow!2017-05-0629 min