https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fztjw-f6ed6e My first guest episode of People buy People in 2021 features a discussion with Simon Francis, Founding Member of Campaign Collective and past Chair of PRCA Council. We talk about social impact, the need for collaboration, the need to work closer with business organisations and government, plus the upcoming COP26 in Glasgow. LOTS to … Continue reading Laura speaks to Simon Francis about social impact and collaboration
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yxa9a-f6c23a Hello and Happy New Year! Another year, another lockdown... Welcome to the first episode of People Buy People in 2021. I wanted to kick off with a quick summary of what's on and an invitation to those of you in PR and communication, to join #PRsUnite on 13th and 27th January at 3pm. It's … Continue reading Laura kicks off 2021
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-mmcb5-f52edf In this final episode of the year, I talk about my experience of the last six months or so and an exciting new business I've set up as a side hustle http://www.wonkypickles.com (shipping across the UK in the New Year!). From setting up #PRsUnite in March for the global PR community to developing the CIPR's … Continue reading My solo round-up on 2020
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-exduk-f31090 Darryl Sparey of Hard Numbers, a new agency born in lockdown, chats to Laura about his latest addition to the family, how he plans to cope with work and life and about being a transparent industry. And no podcast featuring Darryl wouldn't be complete if John Brown from Don't Cry Wolf didn't get some … Continue reading Laura’s final guest of 2020, Darryl Sparey, talks about pat leave, being transparent and his new love of Peleton
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tbgk8-f2d27e In this extended podcast episode, I chat to Katy Howell, CEO of Immediate Future, about a lot of things. Many laughs were edited out! lol Katy and I discuss back to basics of engaging on social media, the need for fun, proof points and we talk about cancel culture and how its evolving. Tune … Continue reading Laura talks to Katy Howell about social, cancel culture and more
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wi93n-f1fb17 Angharad is Head of Client Success at Radioactive PR, was promoted earlier this year and has been on maternity leave but her focus has firmly been on the team and clients since she returned. Tune in for a great conversation about her leadership style, our thinking on industry leadership and what's required, plus some … Continue reading Laura talks to Angharad Planells about leadership in PR
Hello! It's been a while since I wrote a new post for you. To be honest, I've kind of moved away from writing blogs and started recording podcasts. I'm sure you've seen those posts. However, the podcasts have been about my work and my thinking in public relations, not personal activity. Today I'm feeling like … Continue reading What I’ve been up to
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-232c7-efe38c It's fair to say Rax and I have a whole lot in common. We're both Virgos, love food, love chatting, straight talking and we both LOVE PR. In this episode, we talk about Rax's career journey, experiences and we both agree about up-skilling, robust measurement and being curious. I think I'll need to do … Continue reading Laura speaks to Rax Lakhani about ‘being digital’ and loving our industry
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9ah7y-eba60d Lorna Branton is head of media and campaigns at NHS Digital and has of course faced some of the most challenging times in her career, delivering five year's worth of tech in only a few months. You can follow Lorna @LornaBranton on Twitter. By the time this podcast is aired, Lorna may have left … Continue reading Laura chats to Lorna Branton about NHS comms during COVID-19
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-k7cpk-eb7d18 In this episode Laura chats to IC legend Rachel Miller, also known as @AllThingsIC! As well as being a consultant, Rachel has invested in a training hub and we talk about the impact of COVID and how she's navigated that. Rachel and I have similar thinking around being an entrepreneur and how we should … Continue reading Laura talks to Rachel Miller about being an IC consultant and an entrepreneur
