Beyond the Noise - the PRWeek podcast

<p>Noise in Brief – a shorter offshoot of PRWeek’s Beyond the Noise podcast – is released fortnightly and features PRWeek journalists discussing major issues from the previous seven days or so. Appearing this week are UK news editor Siobhan Holt, reporters Elizabeth Wiredu and Evie Barrett, and UK editor John Harrington.</p><p>Download the podcast via <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or listen on your favourite platform.</p><p>This week the show pays tribute to Francis Ingham, the director general of the PRCA who sadly died earlier this month, with reflections on his career and his legacy in the industry.</p><p>We look at pay gaps in PR, as major agencies and holding companies start to release their statutory pay gap reports.</p><p>The controversial restructure of John Lewis, and what a ban on TikTok could mean for comms professionals, are also discussed.</p><p>Meanwhile, the team reveals their comms 'top' and 'flop' of the past two weeks or so.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this episode of Beyond the Noise Agency M&A expert Jim Houghton, partner at Waypoint Partners talks about the current market in consultancy mergers and acquisitions. Houghton shares his extensive experience of the best way to go about buying and selling PR agencies in a changing market.</p><br><p>David Andrews is partner and co-head of the London investment team at LDC, the largest private equity firm in the mid-market and responsible for many successful PR agency deals in recent years.</p><br><p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, listen in the browser above or on your favourite platform.</p><br><p>Andrews talks about investment strategies for PR firms and what buyers and sellers are looking for in terms of deals and long-term growth.</p><br><p>Between them, Houghton and Andrews have been involved in deals and investments involving Omnicom, Teneo, Blue Rubicon, Instinctif and Headland.</p><br><p>Both talk of a slightly subdued Q1 this year but recognise growing interest from private equity in certain times of comms consultancy.</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>PRWeek UK has launched a podcast series focused on news in the comms industry.</p><p>This week's episode was recorded before the very sad announcement on Thursday (16 March) that Francis Ingham, director-general of the PRCA, had died.</p><p>Noise in Brief – a 'bite-sized' offshoot of PRWeek's Beyond the Noise podcast – will run fortnightly and feature PRWeek journalists discussing major issues from the past seven days or so.</p><p>Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.</p><p>The PRWeek UK Power Book and PR freelance trends are among the topics discussed this week.</p><p>Noise in Brief will be recorded and published on alternate weeks to Beyond the Noise.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>How far away is the comms industry from reaching gender equity, and what barriers still exist? That's the focus of PRWeek's latest Beyond the Noise podcast, published on International Women's Day (IWD). </p><p>Guests this week are Jo-ann Robertson, CEO of global markets at Ketchum; Sanjani Shah, global head of PR at The Body Shop; and Jo Carr, co-founder of Hope&Glory and the new president of Women in PR.</p><p>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 listen on your favourite platform.</p><p>Speaking to host Frankie Oliver, the founder of PR agency New Society, the guests discuss a range of issues, from the impact of COVID-19 and the post-COVID era, ageism in the industry, and employer policies.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The CEO of one Ukrainian agency tells her story in PRWeek's Beyond the Noise podcast.</p><p>As the first anniversary of the invasion approaches, Viroslava Novosylna, of Ukraine-based tech comms consultancy <a href="https://www.slova.agency/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Slova Tech PR</a>, discusses the origins of the 'PR Army' and how it has operated since the early days of the war.</p><p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, listen in the browser above or on your favourite platform.</p><p>Novosylna shares personal experiences of operating a comms business headquartered in Kyiv, with some employees still based in the Ukrainian capital.</p><p>The scale of Russian cyber attacks and the types of disinformation are discussed, as is the challenge of keeping the war at the top of the global news agenda.</p><p>Novosilnaya urges communications professionals to volunteer as part of the comms effort - they can do so via the website <a href="https://pr.army/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pr.army/</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Joining Rob Mayhew and Imogen Coles in the discussion is Gordon Glenister, global head of influencer marketing for the Branded Content Marketing Association. <a href="https://www.prweek.com/article/1811984/influencer-marketing-2023-%E2%80%93-whats-ahead-prweek-asks-experts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The BCMA worked with PRWeek on the recent in-depth look at the key trends in influencer marketing from a PR perspective.</a></p><p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, listen in the browser above or on your favourite platform.</p><p>The podcast begins with an insightful and entertaining look at how Mayhew and Coles combine their agency ‘day jobs’ with being social media creators themselves.</p><p>Mayhew has grown a big following among the marcomms community through his short TikTok videos gently mocking the minutiae of industry life. Coles, <a href="https://www.prweek.com/article/1811762/ogilvy-names-uk-influence-lead" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">who was recently promoted to UK influence lead at Ogilvy UK</a>, has 162k followers on her Instagram account oneslowsunday.</p><p>This week’s lively discussion looks at what clients want from influencers; payment and closing influencer pay gaps; the growth of b2b influencers; and whether to involve social media stars from the start of the creative process.</p><p>The guests discuss which platforms are becoming more important, with the rise of TikTok and LinkedIn examined alongside the status of Instagram and post-Musk-takeover Twitter. The future of livestreaming, OnlyFans, AI platforms such as ChatGPT and ‘virtual influencers’ are also put under the microscope – as is PR’s role in influencer marketing.</p><p>Elsewhere, the guests predict how influencer marketing might evolve in 2023 and beyond.</p><p>Asking the questions this week are regular host Frankie Oliver, the founder of PR agency New Society, and John Harrington, editor of PRWeek UK.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Our guests this week are the Reverend George Pitcher, Anglican priest and former national press journalist, who was co-founder of PR firm Luther Pendragon and then Jericho Chambers; and Jeremy Cohen, senior partner at Blurred, formerly of the National Grid, Salterbaxter, and Edelman, where he ran the global Business & Social Purpose Practice.</p><p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, listen in the browser above or on your favourite platform.</p><p>We ask why business appears to be gaining trust at a time when trust in governments is collapsing. Our guests also examine whether PR misunderstands what trust is, and whether the industry is in danger of confusing trust with reputation management.</p><p>Pitcher expresses strong views on the latter, calling reputation management a "sell stock" that is "losing its own reputation".</p><p>"I'm hugely suspicious of reputation management," he says. "I think somewhere north of 90 per cent of all corporate spending on reputation management is wasted. That's largely because reputation is treated as an image destination... rather than accepting that reputation is a direction of travel."</p><p>On the topic of ESG, Cohen discusses the requirement to integrate it into business strategy.</p><p>"If it's about having an ESG team or department spending money over here so people don't look over there, that's absolutely the wrong way of doing it and people will be found out."</p><p>The question of whether PR has a trust problem itself is also debated, especially given Edelman and other major agencies have received negative press for working with fossil fuel and other clients.</p><p>We also identify PRWeek’s choice of Top and Flop of the past fortnight.</p><br><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>Our soothsayers this week are Fenella Grey, EMEA managing director and chair at Porter Novelli, and Tanya Joseph, MD, specialist services, at Hill+Knowlton. They join regular host Frankie Oliver, the founder of agency New Society, and PRWeek UK editor John Harrington.</p><p>"I'm an optimist," said Grey. "My glass is always half fall. If the pandemic is anything to go by, then confidence and PR spend should remain high."</p><p>Asked about recruitment challenges - and whether the 'great resignation' is over - Grey said: "I think it's more of a great reawakening - somebody else said it, but it's spot on. The talent market is going to remain incredibly aggressive."</p><p>She foresees a "continued push away from classical linear career progression", and also predicted more recruitment from outside the comms industry.</p><p>Joseph agreed that the great resignation is over, saying: "That dislocation people felt during COVID and post-COVID has dissipated. Their expectation of what a career looks like is completely different."</p><p>She highlighted a key industry challenge: agency staff wanting higher pay rises when it's difficult to ask clients for higher fees.</p><p>"Our employees are looking for reward beyond the pay packet, really. What's the experience of being part of your workforce like?"</p><p>The importance of internal comms will continue to increase this year, the guests predicted. Grey said around half of Porter Novelli's briefs have some element of employee engagement.</p><p>Joseph said: "The cost-of-living crisis is real and affecting everyone in our sector and beyond. How do you use comms in really effective employee engagement to make people feel this is a really important place to be?"</p><p>She stressed the importance of businesses engaging in public affairs at this time, with a general election likely to be 18 months away.</p><p>"The window is now open," Joseph said. "Both parties, Labour and Conservatives, are absolutely looking to businesses, to NGOs, to civic society, to help shape their policies."</p><p>The duo also discussed the importance of retaining diverse talent in the sector - and Joseph emphasised the need to "make people comfortable with the idea of conflict".</p><p>We also identify PRWeek's choice of Top and Flop of the past fortnight.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favourite platform.</p><p>PRWeek’s podcast host Frankie Oliver, who runs the agency New Society, is joined by two industry stalwarts Frankie Cory co-CEO of W Communications and Graham Goodkind founder and chairman of Frank.</p><p>All three reveal their personal Top and Flops from 2022, as well as their biggest challenges in the last year, and what they’ve learned over the past 12 months.</p><p>Goodkind says he’s a big fan of the Bounty campaign by Taylor Herring, adding that he loved the impact it has had, mostly because it’s such an “unimportant yet divisive” topic.</p><p>He said: “In the scheme of things, what does it matter? It doesn’t matter, but it is the sort of thing that is pure conversation gold… it’s fun, trivial and light-hearted. It’s not going to change the world but provokes debate and everyone’s got their opinion."</p><p>Both guests said that while Bounty was a great campaign, it was as important that it would have certainly made a significant commercial impact.</p><p>Meanwhile, Cory said that P&O ferries debacle was her biggest flop of 2022: “There were 800 redundancies. They lost sight of the fact that it involved people, human beings losing their jobs, with something that was done on video conference.</p><p>"Unfortunately, we’ve seen that pattern repeated throughout the year. But at the same time, we’ve seen other companies behave much better.”</p><p>The impact and the media coverage that went on for months made it the flop of the year, she said.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favourite platform.</p><p>PRWeek’s editor-in-chief, Danny Rogers, and host Frankie Oliver, who runs the agency New Society, are joined by Paul Charles and Lucy Hutchinson to unpick a turbulent few weeks.</p><p>Charles is a leading tourism expert who runs The PC Agency, and Hutchinson is head of PR at one of the industry’s best sports and marketing agencies, Pitch Marketing Group.</p><p>This week the team discuss the FIFA World Cup, and what it has done for brand Qatar, as we reach the halfway point of the tournament.</p><p>So far the competition has faced something of a rocky and turbulent reception because of a number of human rights issues.</p><p>We hear views on whether the situation has settled down and what the long-term impact might be for Qatar and FIFA.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The PRWeek Beyond the Noise podcast also analyses notable offerings from Co-op, Mars Celebrations, Waitrose and TK Maxx – as well as FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s disastrous World Cup speech.</p><p>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 <a href="https://shows.acast.com/6273a9ddaa17b70013dfc46c/episodes/wheres-the-pr-agency-standing-up-for-the-children-climate-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favourite platform.</p><p>John Lewis Partnership’s head of external comms, Gillian Taylor, says it was an easy decision to go with this year’s <a href="https://www.prweek.com/article/1804723/john-lewis-christmas-campaign-centres-overlooked-type-family" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">social purpose-driven festive campaign</a> – because the retailer wanted to bring its corporate purpose to life in 2022.</p><p>Taylor is a guest on this week’s Beyond the Noise Podcast and explains the arduous year-long process that goes into every John Lewis Christmas offering.</p><p>She is joined on the pod by Taylor Herring creative director Lora Martyr, who was behind Mars’ season-stealing ‘No Bounty’ <a href="https://www.prweek.com/article/1804582/bringbackbounty-celebrations-launches-next-stage-christmas-campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">campaign for Mars Celebrations</a>.</p><p>Both Taylor and Martyr analyse why so few of this year’s crop of festive campaigns focus on a social purpose. Is it about corporate fear? Or the investment involved? </p><p>Taylor also addresses the backlash that JLP’s Waitrose & Partners campaign has suffered after skin cancer charities accused the supermarket of belittling the dangers of suntans.</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>It's arguably the greatest comms challenge of our time - but why do many climate emergency messages fail to cut through, and what more can the PR industry do? That's the focus of the latest podcast from PRWeek, as the COP27 climate talks continue in Egypt.</p><p>PRWeek UK’s Beyond the Noise podcast, which is published on alternate weeks, looks at some of the biggest issues affecting comms and PR. Joining regular host Frankie Oliver this week are Rupert Read, the academic, author and former Extinction Rebellion spokesperson, who is leading a new 'moderate flank' of the protest movement; and Jack Lundie, director of campaigns & engagement at the WWF, which is set to release its 'People's Plan for Nature' project.</p><p>The guests are asked about the effectiveness of direct-action protest groups like Just Stop Oil and XR. </p><p>In this episode:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Read explains his decision to leave XR following "many PR mistakes" - including one stunt that "damaged the brand"</li><li>Lundie stresses the need to translate the climate emergency into real outcomes in the living world</li><li>Host Oliver, who runs the agency New Society, emphasises the importance of citizen activism rather than focusing on things like individuals' carbon footprints</li></ul> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favourite platform.</p><p>This time we hear from special guests Nicola Green, Virgin Media O2's chief communications corporate affairs officer and Sophie Timms, corporate affairs director at The Kier Group, who join host Frankie Oliver and PRWeek editor-in-chief Danny Rogers.</p><p>The panel discuss the role of the comms director.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>PR recruitment is in the spotlight in the latest episode of PRWeek UK's podcast series, where we ask: has the great resignation ended in PR? </p><p>Manifest Group founder Alex Myers tells the podcast he worries about some agencies tightening their belts, especially following the recent influx of recruits on inflated salaries.</p><p>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.</p><p>Myers says recruitment for agencies has steadied from the time when there were far more jobs than candidates. But he points to "uncertainty that's driven that stability".</p><p>Dan Neale, managing director at PR agency Alfred, tells the podcast: "There's a bigger pool of talent now that are looking to change roles."</p><p>'Quiet quitting' and effective recruitment strategies are also examined in this week's episode, and there's advice for employees looking to enter the PR jobs market.</p><p>As usual, we also reveal which individuals or organisations are PRWeek's picks for 'top and flop' of the past two weeks.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Not challenging ideas around a ‘good culture’ or addressing diversity and inclusion will hurt businesses and impact the perception of it, specialists in the field have told the PRWeek Beyond the Noise podcast. </p><p>Barbara Phillips, chair of the PRCA Race & Ethnicity Equity Board and Sheeraz Gulsher, co-founder of People Like Us, discuss the PRWeek Pay Gap report with regular host Frankie Oliver, the founder of New Society, and PRWeek UK editor-in chief Danny Rogers.</p><p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favourite platform.</p><p>Speaking about the second year of the Pay Gap study, Gulsher sas he is “heartbroken” that there had not been more entrants this year, adding that the elephant in the room was that no large agencies had come forward.</p><p>In her assessment, Philips also offers a glimpse of the findings in the upcoming PRCA Census study.</p><p>For analysis and data check out the full breakdown of the <a href="https://www.prweek.com/article/1799203/pay-gaps-project-2022-prs-d-i-progress-spotlight" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pay Gap project</a>.</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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 addition, Perrior explains why King Charles is "doing brilliantly" with his comms so far. This week's podcast features usual host Frankie Oliver, the founder of PR agency New Society, and PRWeek UK editor John Harrington.</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favourite platform, or listen in your browser above.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><br><p>The duo are joined by regular host Frankie Oliver, founder of New Society, and PRWeek UK editor John Harrington.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>News that Edelman has started working with the government of Saudi Arabia has reignited a debate around industry ethics.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favourite platform.</p><p>Morris and Oliver disagree on several points this week. On the topic of whether working with a country like Saudi Arabia can be justified, Morris suggests it might depend on the brief - a road safety or tourism campaign for the Kingdom may be considered fairly benign, for example.</p><p>Oliver takes a harder line. In reference to any campaign to improve the country's reputation, she says: "Just using the lipstick gloss of celebrity and travel to present a positive image of Saudi Arabia is, I think, questionable."</p><p>Other issues are raised, including the fact many more agencies work with or in China, another country with a record of human rights violations, without widespread criticism.</p><p>"Why is Saudi worse than China?" asks Morris.</p><p>We look at the reputational impact on the agencies, and on employee sentiment, of working with controversial clients. The podcast also asks: are some industries now too hot to handle from an ethical stance?</p><p>Separately, the ethical questions around the recent 'cash for coverage' scandal are also put under the microscope.</p><p>On a lighter note, we celebrate the Lionesses' major sporting and communications success at the Euros in Top of the Fortnight.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>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 process.</p><p>The topic of sustainability and the climate crisis were especially pertinent given this week's podcast was recorded on the hottest day on record in the UK, exceeding 40 degrees in Heathrow and elsewhere.</p><p>Harris told PRWeek: "Sustainability is now a strategic priority for BA. Climate change is here and now and it's absolutely fundamental to the future of aviation. And it's essential that we find a way to operate with all the wonders of air travel but without the environmental impact. And that's what we're trying to do.</p><p>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. </p><p>Alongside regular host Frankie Oliver of New Society, PRWeek's editor-in-chief Danny Rogers and UK editor John Harrington also reveal which individuals or organisations have been chosen as 'Top' and 'Flop' of the past two weeks or so, from a reputation perspective.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Beyond the Noise, which is published on alternate weeks, looks at some of the biggest issues affecting comms and PR. Download the podcast via <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favourite platform, or listen in your browser below.</p><p>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 group had earlier targeted Sunday's British Grand Prix.</p><p>Regular host Frankie Oliver and PRWeek UK editor John Harrington examine how the environmental campaign movement has evolved and what it means for PR agencies that work with fossil fuel clients.</p><p>We also reveal who is 'top' and 'flop' for their comms prowess (or not) in the past fortnight. The Government has been spared inclusion in the latter; the podcast was recorded before the spate of resignations on Tuesday evening.</p><p>Finally, having reached the halfway point of the year, we look at the best UK communicators of 2022 so far. </p><p>If you need help and support with anything mentioned in this episode, contact CALM on 0800 58 58 58 or at <a href="http://thecalmzone.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thecalmzone.net</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or your favourite platform, or listen in your browser below.</p><p>Alongside regular host Frankie Oliver and PRWeek UK editor John Harrington, this podcast examines at the current state of creativity in PR, how earned media works as part of integrated campaigns, the perceptions of the industry among adland (and among clients) - and how PR agencies might fare in the PR Lions this year.</p><p>Perkins, whose previous work includes the famous Christmas Tinner and Missing Type campaigns, expresses scepticism about how the metaverse is currently being used in campaigns.</p><p>We also reveal which individuals or organisations have been chosen as 'Top' and 'Flop' of the past two weeks or so, from a reputation perspective.</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>Download the podcast via <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on your favourite platform or listen in your browser below.</p><p>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 this week is PRWeek editor-in-chief Danny Rogers.</p><p>In what was a heated debate, the duo talk through:</p><ul><li><strong>Jubilee coverage and claims it was a PR masterclass.</strong></li><li><strong>The Paddington Bear intervention, discussing the impact of having the family favourite join the Queen for marmalade sandwiches.</strong></li><li><strong>Fallout from the no-confidence vote, examining if it's the beginning of the end for Boris.</strong></li></ul> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>This fortnightly podcast, which is published on alternate Thursdays, looks at some of the biggest issues affecting comms and PR.</p><p>In this week's pod: </p><ul><li>Revelations from The Work Search’s Salary Guide 2022 that salaries are rising twice as fast in PR agencies as they are in-house. </li><li>Research into details around the gender pay gap regarding bonuses, among other findings.</li><li>Edelman's latest Trust Barometer research says businesses need to take a stronger position on geopolitical issues.</li><li>Communications 'top' and 'flop' from the past fortnight.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy Beyond the Noise. Any feedback or questions to the panellists can be sent to [email protected].</p><br><p>Download the podcast via <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, on your favourite platform </p><br><p><a href="https://www.prweek.com/article/1755723/prweek-uk-launches-beyond-noise-podcast-%E2%80%93-listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode one of Beyond the Noise featured an in-depth look at major trends revealed by PRWeek’s UK Top 150 Consultancies project.</a></p><br><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The regular host will be Frankie Oliver, founder of the climate and social change comms consultancy New Society, and an experienced comms professional who has held senior roles at agencies including Grayling, Fever, Nexus and Kindred.</p><p>She will be joined by members of the PRWeek UK editorial team, and special guests will also appear on occasion. Listeners can expect lively debates and discussions on the topics that matter to the sector.</p><p>The debut show delves into some of the big issues affecting UK agencies identified in the PRWeek UK Top 150 Consultancies project for 2022.</p><p>Joining Oliver this week are PRWeek editor-in-chief Danny Rogers and UK editor John Harrington. The trio will look at the stories behind the impressive figures from this year's Top 150, including the main areas of growth and the challenges of recruitment and maintaining profits. They also address the question of whether growth can be maintained.</p><p>We hope you enjoy Beyond the Noise. Any feedback or questions to the panelists can be sent to [email protected].</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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) caught the eye, and what these games mean to Rachel, Chris and Aimee. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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 David Alexander. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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 whether more agencies are likely to expand abroad given recent moves by One Green Bean and Milk & Honey. They also look at senior hires in the industry, whether PR professionals need to lift their climate crisis comms game and the widely acclaimed Kiyan Prince FIFA 21 campaign. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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 2021. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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 Blueprint, DRIVEN pledge) and more. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Jewish PR leaders David Fraser (Ready10), Sophie Raine (Ketchum), Graham Goodkind (Frank) and Natalie Neave (Tin Man) discuss the Wiley attacks and social media response, the scourge of antisemitism and their personal stories of hurt, whether it exists in PR, and how the communications industry can tackle it. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for established PR agencies with many battling for survival. Despite this, many new agencies have launched. This episode will take a closer look at four of them to find out why they decided to launch, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Guests include: Shook co-founder Gemma Moroney, Hard Numbers co-founder Darryl Sparey, Coldr founder Kamiqua Pearce and Bold White Space co-founder Mike Robb. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Only three agencies (Manifest, Blurred and InFusion) have earned accreditation to a new scheme that aims to improve racial diversity in PR. This episode looks at how they qualified for Blueprint accreditation and why this is such an important and timely industry initiative. Panellists also discuss the reality of racism in PR and what else can be done to tackle it. Feat: Manifest's Julian Obubo, Blurred's Nik Govier and InFusion's Sara Hawthorn. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The government's new COVID quarantine rules have been described as 'ridiculous', 'daft' and will have a devastating impact on travel and hospitality. The industry is fighting back through a PR campaign led by The PC Agency founder Paul Charles and backed by 500 businesses. Charles, Kuoni head of comms Rachel O'Reilly and PRWeek editor-in-chief Danny Rogers discuss whether the Quash Quarantine campaign can force the government into a quick u-turn, and whether the industry can fully recover. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

BP has doubled down on its ambition to become a net zero carbon emitting business by 2050 despite the crippling impacts of the global pandemic. Oil prices plummeted to below zero in the US, supply has dried up and businesses have been forced into drastic cost-cutting. Communications is playing a critical role in helping BP and other energy giants manage the crisis and keep their climate change plans on track. BP executive vice president of communications and advocacy, Geoff Morrell, and Hill+Knowlton Strategies managing director of energy and industrials, Chris Pratt, join us for this special look into the sector. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>