Former Downing Street comms director Katie Perrior examines Liz Truss' communications style and suggests what comms strategies the new government could, and should, adopt. Perrior - who was comms chief under Theresa May, and currently chairs iNHouse Communications - is the special guest this week, as the period of mourning continues following the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Perrior compares and contrasts Truss' style to that of Theresa May, who, she says, had a "deep suspicion of the media". In ...
Sep 14, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What are the secrets of success for UK agencies opening overseas? We hear from two agency bosses who've been there and done it, in the latest episode of PRWeek's Beyond the Noise podcast. W Communications founder Warren Johnson and Bacchus founding director Anouschka Menzies discuss their experiences with regular host Frankie Oliver, the founder of New Society, and PRWeek UK editor John Harrington. PRWeek UK’s Beyond the Noise podcast, which is published on alternate weeks, looks at some of the ...
Aug 31, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
PRWeek's Beyond the Noise podcast this week features industry experts with experience of running agencies during recessions: Alison Clarke, consultant and former CEO of Grayling and group business development director for the Huntsworth Group; and Giles Fraser, co-founder of Brands2Life, which was founded in 2000. The duo are joined by regular host Frankie Oliver, founder of New Society, and PRWeek UK editor John Harrington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 17, 2022•52 min
News that Edelman has started working with the government of Saudi Arabia has reignited a debate around industry ethics. To discuss the issues, Beyond the Noise this week welcomes industry stalwart Trevor Morris, co-author of Public Relations Ethics: The Real-World Guide. Regular podcast host Frankie Oliver, founder of New Society, also gives her take, while PRWeek UK editor John Harrington asks the questions. PRWeek UK’s Beyond the Noise podcast, which is published on alternate weeks, looks at ...
Aug 03, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On the day (Tuesday) when Britain hit record temperatures prompting frightening questions about the climate crisis, PRWeek interviewed British Airways' newly promoted director of sustainability, Carrie Harris on the latest edition of PRWeek's Beyond the Noise podcast. Harris - who sits in BA's wider corporate affairs team, and was promoted to the new role last month - discusses the challenges of introducing sustainability policies at a huge airline, and the importance of comms as part of the pro...
Jul 20, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Beyond the Noise, which is published on alternate weeks, looks at some of the biggest issues affecting comms and PR. Download the podcast via Apple , Spotify or your favourite platform, or listen in your browser below. Recent weeks have seen a spate of environment protests, not least during the Cannes Lions, where Greenpeace sent a flotilla of kayaks to WPP’s rented beach space. On Monday, protestors from Just Stop Oil glued themselves to a John Constable painting in the National Gallery. The gr...
Jul 06, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The episode includes a special guest, Cow executive creative director Mark Perkins, while PRWeek editor-in-chief Danny Rogers gives his thoughts from Cannes about how the 2022 festival is shaping up. PRWeek UK’s Beyond the Noise podcast, which is published on alternate weeks, looks at some of the biggest issues affecting comms and PR. Download the podcast via Apple , Spotify or your favourite platform, or listen in your browser below. Alongside regular host Frankie Oliver and PRWeek UK editor Jo...
Jun 23, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
PRWeek UK’s fortnightly Beyond the Noise podcast, which is published on alternate weeks, looks at some of the biggest issues affecting comms and PR. Download the podcast via Apple , Spotify , on your favourite platform or listen in your browser below. The regular host is Frankie Oliver, founder of the climate and social change comms consultancy New Society. Oliver is an experienced comms professional who has held senior roles at agencies including Grayling, Fever, Nexus and Kindred. Joining her ...
Jun 08, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This fortnightly podcast, which is published on alternate Thursdays, looks at some of the biggest issues affecting comms and PR. In this week's pod: Revelations from The Work Search’s Salary Guide 2022 that salaries are rising twice as fast in PR agencies as they are in-house. Research into details around the gender pay gap regarding bonuses, among other findings. Edelman's latest Trust Barometer research says businesses need to take a stronger position on geopolitical issues. Communications 'to...
May 26, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
A new regular podcast series from PRWeek UK - called Beyond the Noise - launches today. Episode one kicks off with an in-depth look at major trends from PRWeek's UK Top 150 Consultancies project. The podcast will look in detail at some of the biggest issues affecting comms and PR. It will begin as a fortnightly series and go live on alternate Thursdays. The regular host will be Frankie Oliver, founder of the climate and social change comms consultancy New Society, and an experienced comms profes...
May 12, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this episode, we take a look at the looming "crisis" caused by escalating COVID cases and the so-called "pingemic". W Communications CEO Rachel Friend, Publicis UK Influencer practice lead Chris McCafferty and Ready10 director Aimee Jacobs reveal how their agencies are managing their teams during this difficult period. The panel then discuss whether the industry should 'ditch the pitch' and the merits of pitching. Finally, the podcast turns to the Olympics and campaigns that have (or have not...
Jul 30, 2021•37 min
The panel discusses England in the Euros and what needs to be done to tackle online racism following attacks on Saka, Sancho and Rashford. They then look at whether BBC's independence has been tarnished after the Robbie Gibb allegations, and what PR agencies are planning as ‘Freedom Day’ approaches. Host Arvind Hickman is joined by Borkowski founder Mark Borkowski, Thread & Fables founder & former West Brom press officer Rebecca Roberts and Calacus PR founder & former BBC journalist ...
Jul 15, 2021•24 min
Lansons CEO Tony Langham and Red Havas MD Rachael Sansom join PRWeek's John Harrington and Arvind Hickman to talk about PR campaigns at the Cannes Lions festival and what makes a good purpose campaign. The pair then share their views on how PR salaries have trended in the past year and the challenges of the recruitment market. The podcast also looks at the UK government's public messaging as it eases COVID-19 restrictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 09, 2021•30 min
Fresh 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....
Jun 17, 2021•29 min
Citypress CEO Charles Tattersall and Manifest Manchester MD Bec Chelin join PRWeek news editor Arvind Hickman to discuss Euro 2020 campaigns and the controversy over England players taking the knee.They then share their expectations for new TV station GB News and whether an out of hours email ban can work in PR. The podcast with tips on how to create an industry-leading workplace and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 11, 2021•32 min
PRWeek's John Harrington and Arvind Hickman analyse how tennis star Naomi Osaka and tennis authorities handled her controversial withdrawal from the French Open due to mental health concerns. They then discuss how brands can avoid 'pinkwashing' during Pride month and how M&C Saatchi Group's recovery is going. Arvind is then joined by Where Eagles Dare's Richard Tompkins and Look After Group's Felix Henderson to discuss the challenges of launching an agency during COVID. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Jun 04, 2021•40 min
India is enduring one of the world’s worst COVID crises with a death toll rapidly rising towards 300,000. H+K India CEO Abishek Gulyani and freelance journalist and media consultant Shubhreet Kaur join the PRWeekly to discuss what it is like on the ground and how agencies, journalists and influencers are coping. They also provide insights into some of the unique public health communications challenges the nation faces. PRWeek UK editor John Harrington and news editor Arvind Hickman discuss wheth...
May 21, 2021•43 min
The local election has been largely hailed as a victory for the Conservatives and SNP. Special guests Inflect Partners founder Emily Wallace and Cicero/AMO associate director Sonia Khan discuss why the Conservative's campaign is resonating and what next for Labour. PRWeek UK editor John Harrington & news editor Arvind Hickman look at why the M&A market in PR firms is heating up, and the results of a study into what journalists think about PR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
May 14, 2021•52 min
Taylor Herring CEO James Herring and Publicis’ UK Influence Practice lead Chris McCafferty join PRWeek editor John Harrington to share the lowdown on Publicis Groupe's high profile acquisition of Taylor Herring, why they decided to sell and what this means for the creative shop and Publicis in the future. Also, the trio talk about PRWeek's 30 Under 30 and what makes the class of 2021 special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 30, 2021•23 min
The Top 150 PR consultancies has landed. PRWeek UK editor John Harrington, news editor Arvind and special guest, PRWeek EMEA editor-in-chief Danny Rogers, analyse how agencies fared in a year disrupted by COVID; it was the first time aggregate revenue declined for decades. Also, Danny looks at the major Publicis acquisition of Taylor Herring, while Danny and Arvind talk about the reputational damage for the six Premier League clubs backing down from a controversial breakaway Super League. Hosted...
Apr 23, 2021•36 min
A lobbying scandal involving former Prime Minister David Cameron has exposed a concerning lack of transparency. The PRCA's Francis Ingham and Cicero/AMO's Louise Stewart discuss what needs to happen next, including a six-point plan to fix lobbying rules. PRWeek's John Harrington and Arvind Hickman also discuss the challenge facing creatives and brands as the economy gradually reopens for a summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 16, 2021•42 min
In this episode, PRWeek UK editor John Harrington and news editor Arvind Hickman discuss Ogilvy UK CEO Michael Frohllch's sudden move to Weber Shandwick; the Finn Partners acquisition of a digital agency; the impact COVID has had on internal comms; and whether social media is safe for brands after Thierry Henry deactivated his accounts following racist abuse. Manifest's Julian Obubo joins the show and pulls no punches in dissecting a controversial report on racism in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See...
Apr 09, 2021•43 min
Returning to the office full-time looks like a thing of the past, as the majority of PR professionals prefer flexible working. PRWeek’s UK editor John Harrington and news editor Arvind Hickman take a deep dive into what the future of work looks like. The pair also take a look at whether anyone is likely to replace Number 10’s outgoing comms director James Slack, and the inaugural PR Cup Winter Series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 26, 2021•26 min
W Communications founder Warren Johnson believes spring will be a crunch time for many PR agencies, predicting a "smaller second wave" of business closures. In a brutally honest discussion, Warren explains how the Government's timeline to ease lockdown will impact the industry and broader economy, as well as why he believes social media companies are in need of greater scrutiny and regulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 11, 2021•24 min
Women's careers and mental health have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID crisis. This special International Women's Day episode, guest hosted by Women in PR president Anna Geffertt, examines the issues in relation to the comms industry, and ask what progress we can expect in 2021. Featuring Edelman's Gerry Wisniewski, Mayor of London's Sneha Patel and Powerscourt's Ngozi Emeagi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 08, 2021•34 min
In the UK, Europe, Australia and the US, regulators are planning to clampdown on Big Tech and social media like never before to combat the spread of fake news, cyberbullying and protect user privacy. But what does regulation look like, how will it impact the way we use social media and what is the repercussions for PR and communications? Experts in this field – Battenhall's Drew Benvie, AxiCom's Asim Qureshi and X-Digital's Gabrielle Laine-Peters – take a deep dive into one of the big issues for...
Feb 25, 2021•32 min
As the UK's COVID death toll passes 100,000, our panel discusses the comms challenges around vaccines and other major industry issues to look out for this year. Featuring: Hearst Director of PR & Communications Effie Kanyua; Cicero/AMO Executive Chair Iain Anderson; Hope&Glory Co-Founder and CCO James Gordon-Macintosh; Finsbury, Glover, Hering UK, Middle East & Asia CEO Faeth Birch; and Pretty Green Account Director Sheeraz Gulsher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Feb 03, 2021•50 min
The technology industry has thrived during the COVID crisis by helping society adapt to lockdowns and a new way of isolated living. This episode looks at how tech PR has helped firms get cut through in a frenetic news cycle, whether it has helped the sector recover from the 'techlash' and how this has impacted comms agencies. Feat: Comms Co's Ilona Hitel, Fanclub's Adrian Ma, 3 Monkeys Zeno's David Lucas and Brands2Life's Andre André Labadie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Nov 20, 2020•44 min
Agency leaders are concerned about the impact of COVID lockdowns on the mental health of employees heading into winter. This podcast takes a look at how the crisis is impacting mental health, what agencies are doing to provide vital support and whether an industry-wide approach is needed. Featuring: Edelman's Luciana Berger, Don't Cry Wolf's John Brown, The Romans' Indigo Le Fèvre, FleishmanHillard Fishburn’s Kev O’Sullivan and mental health expert Amy McKeown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Oct 21, 2020•44 min
By their own admission, PR’s industry bodies have not done enough to address ethnic diversity, but is all that about to change? We speak to leaders and diversity chiefs of the PRCA & CIPR about why they have moved too slowly and how they plan to improve the diversity and opportunities for BME talent in the industry. Featuring: PRCA's Francis Ingham & Barbara Phillips, and the CIPR's Alastair McCapra & Avril Lee. Topics: industry body diversity, new initiatives (including The Blueprin...
Sep 28, 2020•37 min
