marketingSHOWCASE
marketingSHOWCASE / Sound Media
Show overview
marketingSHOWCASE has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 130 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 8 min and 13 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 9 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 71 episodes published. Published by marketingSHOWCASE / Sound Media.
From the publisher
We bring you conversations recorded in the studio at marketingSHOWCASE events around the UK. Our host James Marriott chats to experts from right around the world of marketing to get their insights into the industry, the latest trends, what's working and what's not, their wins and challenges - and loads more. --------- Find out more about marketingSHOWCASE and upcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/ Get a taste of what marketingSHOWCASE is all about on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingshowcase Find James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-marriott-podcast/ James' business Sound Media takes care of the studio and all the production and editing: https://wearesoundmedia.com/ --------- In this ever more competitive world, agility and innovation are the watchwords of success. Adapting and evolving to meet new challenges, businesses of all types and sizes are embracing new marketing ideas and technologies to support business growth. Our mission: to share our combined “Know-How”, experience and innovations, in an environment that will help spark new ideas and find new products.
Latest Episodes
View all 130 episodesThe hurdle of perception, with Louise Roberts, Cheltenham Racecourse - The Jockey Club
Good marketers, wrong positions, with Sam Ancliff, head of marketing at i-nexus Strategy Software
Paper newsletters aren't dead, with Rashi, Good Neighbours Charity.
From auction hammer to viral hit, with Sam Edge, G3 Vehicle auctions
B2B buyers aren't robots! with Michelle Hurford
S3 Ep 4Student engagement, trends and Nandos, with Oli Ross, Head of Partnerships of SubTV
At the Twickenham marketingSHOWCASE, Alix speaks to Oli about his interactive campus TV, SUBTV that connects and rewards students!He told Alix about expectation Vs. reality when it came to the launch - and how engagement was not as strong as they thought after a year long build! They learned the importance of trust and loyalty, and to concentrate more on awareness for their brand.Oli also spoke about 'learning on the job' and looking to other tools other than email to get the message out there....and how to communicate well when using an outside agency.Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Twickenham, March 2026
S3 Ep 3Beyond the open day: Gen z, data laws, and brand with Matt McDonald, Senior Marketing Lead at the University of Huddersfield.
In one of the first marketingSHOWCASE podcasts of 2026, James speaks to Matt about marketing and undergraduate recruitment within the school of computing and engineering.Matt told James that there is a lot more to deal with than people think when marketing in higher education, including stakeholder management, event planning and campaign planning. ...and how authenticity is the way to market to Gen Z!Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Sheffield, February 2026
S3 Ep 2The challenge of strategic evolution & scaling, with Alex Hodgson, Marketing Manager at One2Call
In one of the first marketingSHOWCASE podcasts of 2026, Alex speaks to James about the importance of 'always being on' digitally, the growth of the business and redefining their messaging with their marketing.He spoke about having a few years away and how many aspects needed to change on his return. And how he took time to implement all the different layers marketing managers always need and want to achieve - starting his marketing strategy from scratch and working with an agency.Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Sheffield, February 2026
S3 Ep 1Security, Strategy, and Solicitors - with Susan Wilkinson, Marketing Manager at Rothera Bray Law Firm
In the first marketingSHOWCASE podcast of 2026, Susan speaks to James about the complex world of marketing in a legal world: the importance of branding, trusting a legal firm and getting the name and personality out there.James asked about the client journey, data, GDPR and spinning plates! ...and of course they discuss AI!Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Sheffield, February 2026
S2 Ep 74The impact of an external environment on marketing, with Cheska Hardie, Radio.co
Cheska speaks to James on how utilising PESTLE analysis (a company's macro-environment by examining six external factors) and Porter’s 5 Forces - a strategic framework that analyses the competitive forces within an industry - can help to form a complete scan of the world around your business, allowing your marketing team to create flexible and robust strategies. Cheska speaks to James about the strategies and applications for marketing...And of course they discuss AI! Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Manchester, December 2025
S2 Ep 73Speed VS authenticity with Guy Woodcock, Marketing Manager, GJD
In a world where there is a greater emphasis on speed and for AI for copywriting, is a risk that marketers lose personality and brand identity? Guy speaks to James about brands who stick to their beliefs and messaging - and those don't, risking it with AI and affecting their brand performance. Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Manchester, December 2025
S2 Ep 72Standing Out in a Noisy World, with Jordan Yates, Creative Director, Studio Antigravity
In a marketplace where everyone’s shouting, most brands stand around and look, sound and even act the same. Jordan joins James to dig into why brand is no longer a “nice-to-have” - it’s the difference between being remembered or ignored.They explore what separates standout brands from forgettable ones, the costly mistakes companies make when they get it wrong, and how to build a brand that cuts through from day one - whether you’re B2B, B2C, or somewhere in between.Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Manchester, December 2025
S2 Ep 71Staying resilient in a busy marketing world with Laura Donnelly, Head of Marketing, London Northwestern and West Midlands Railways
Our last podcast guest at marketingSHOWCASE Birmingham was Laura Donnelly. She spoke to James about the importance of resilience in marketing.Sometimes its difficult to adapt in marketing, especially in a small team. Not only do you have to to adapt to constant change, keep up with new trends, you also have to recover from unexpected setbacks, always be relevant and mentally available! Laura spoke to James about the highs, lows and strategies for staying resilient in marketing.Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Birmingham, November 2025
S2 Ep 70The importance of a strong website with Lauren Satchwell, Head of Marketing, Rimm Sustainability
Our second guest at marketingSHOWCASE Birmingham was Lauren. She feels very strongly about the importance of websites. A website is the modern front facing platform for your customers/users/clients. It establishes credibility, builds trust, and creates a positive first impression for potential customers. It acts as a central hub for information, and is accessible 24/7. Lauren spoke with James about the mistakes people make with their websites, and what to optimise towards, and focus on. Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Birmingham, November 2025
S2 Ep 69Authenticity in marketing - putting people first, with Michael Younger, Treetops Hospice
Our first guest at marketingSHOWCASE Birmingham is Michael Younger, Head of Marketing at Treetops Hospice. In a time when our inbox, feeds and chat are swimming with the subject of AI, Michael speaks to James about how we need to concentrate on putting people at the forefront of marketing a business, not the company. Real voices, real stories, for real people.Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Birmingham, November 2025
S2 Ep 68Building communities in the age of AI, with Samantha Goodwin, Headstar - a specialist finance recruitment consultancy
Our final guest of the day at marketingSHOWCASE Leeds is Samantha Goodwin, Senior Marketing Manager at Headstar, a specialist finance recruitment consultancy. We dig into another area of AI, looking at the importance of communitiesAs a one-person marketing department, she runs everything including their website, LinkedIn, working with their PR agency and launching a podcast and running events!They discussed that there is a place for AI such as automating processes, like note-taking for time saving - and how valuable AI can be in the recruiter business.Samantha was speaking about the importance of communities in her world, and the importance of having a voice in a very busy industry.Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Leeds, October 2025
S2 Ep 67Exploring the gap between access and expertise in the age of AI, with Rosie from Squire Patton Boggs
Our second live episode at marketingSHOWCASE in Leeds is with Rosie Macdonald, from Law firm Squire Patton Boggs. She joins us to explore the impact of AI on marketing.They discussed the very on-point question about AI - is it going to take over our jobs, or is it going to make out lives easier?Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Leeds, October 2025
S2 Ep 66Why B2B marketing needs to be personable, with Megan Brink, the Harworth Group
Megan is the Marketing Campaigns Manager at Harworth Group, one of the UK's leading land and property regeneration companies.She spoke to James about how we look at how people are at the heart of every business and what that means for marketers, including the importance of building an avatar.Get the lowdown on marketingSHOWCASE and our forthcoming events at https://mktgshowcase.co.uk/This show is produced by James Marriott from our podcast partners Sound Media https://wearesoundmedia.com/Podcast recorded at marketingSHOWCASE Leeds, October 2025
S2 Ep 65Importance of sustainability in marketing
We talk to Megan Witty from Rainforest Concern at marketingSHOWCASE Bristol, on 7 October 2025.
S2 Ep 64How to become a one person marketing machine
We chat to Cato Goffin at marketingSHOWCASE in Bristol, on 7 October 2025.