Don't Shoot The Messenger

Jan 06 2022 4
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Don't Shoot The Messenger is a podcast by Vicki Marinker, bringing you interesting conversations about careers in communications. Vicki talks with experts in PR, corporate communications, internal comms and more - discussing everything from starting a career in comms, to managing a full-scale corporate crisis. This is the podcast for you, if you want to get ahead in communications.

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S2 Episode 6: How to build a cohesive and diverse culture that’s fit for purpose, with Jenni Field

Jan 06 2022 28 mins  
In this, the last episode of series 2, I talk with Jenni Field, business strategist, author, podcaster and founder of Redefining Communications. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including corporate culture, the challenges facing the physical workplace and how to future-proof your career in communication.We discuss:📣 The role of communicators in establishing a positive c

S2 Episode 5: How to get your digital strategy right in a Covid world, with Tony Stewart

Dec 16 2021 28 mins  
In this episode I talk with Tony Stewart, Head of digital at scarlettabott and self-confessed digital geek, about how to get your digital strategy right in a Covid world.We discuss:📣 The 7 fundamental pillars on which to build a winning digital strategy 📣 How success leads to behavioural change📣 The technical challenge of ongoing remote working📣 A great example of using

S2 Episode 4: Review of COP26 and the evolution of the ESG agenda, with Robbie Sommerville

Dec 02 2021 30 mins  
In this episode, I talk with Robbie Sommerville, Director of ESG Communications at Credit Suisse about the impact of COP26 and the evolution of environment and social issues in different regions.We discuss:📣 The impact of COP26: moving from the focus on carbon to a more diverse range of environmental topics📣 Regional priorities across the ESG agenda and juggling those needs i

S2 Episode 3: What the corporate world can learn from how the Navy manages a crisis, with Sheena Thomson

Nov 18 2021 34 mins  
In this episode I talk with Sheena Thomson, an expert in international relations, reputation and crisis management, who started her communications career with the Royal Navy, about what the corporate world can learn from how the Navy manages a crisis. We discuss:📣 Being thrown into the deep end, handling crisis communications for the Navy📣 How to keep a rational head when all

S2 Episode 2: The unique challenge of working in retail communications, with Sam Bleazard

Nov 04 2021 31 mins  
In this episode I talk with Sam Bleazard, Employee Communications and Engagement Lead at Fortnum & Mason about the unique challenge of working in retail communicationsWe discuss:📣 The challenge of working strategically in an environment where results are examined on a weekly basis📣 How retail has been affected by COVID, e-commerce, Brexit and the sustainability agenda📣

S2 Episode 1: Using technology to build a global internal community, with Kim England

Oct 28 2021 33 mins  
In this first episode of the second series, I talk with Kim England, VP of Global Employee Communications at Pearson, a self-confessed tech geek who is passionate about collaboration and community, about using technology to build a global internal communityWe discuss:📣 How education is having its ‘Spotify’ moment📣 Enterprise Social Networks - so much more than an intranet

Episode 17: The impact of COVID on communication, collaboration and culture, with Rachel Miller

Jun 03 2021 25 mins  
In this, the last episode of series one, I talk with Rachel Miller, consultant, trainer, podcaster, and a recognised authority on internal communication, about the challenges internal communicators face to rebuild collaboration and company culture as we return to the workplace.We discuss:⭐️ What will never be the same again, post COVID⭐️ How to create a sense of belonging w

Episode 16: Working on innovation projects that can change the world, with Vicki DeBlasi

May 20 2021 30 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Vicki DeBlasi, who specialises in PR and marketing for innovation and technology projects. We’re talking about the unique challenge of working on projects that have the potential to change the way we live and work.We discuss:⭐️ The role of psychology in communications and marketing⭐️ 5G, conspiracy theories and how to stop the s

Episode 15: The relationship between PR and journalism and the changing media landscape, with Neil Henderson

May 06 2021 30 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Neil Henderson, a corporate communications director, whose earlier career was in broadcast journalism for the major TV networks. We discuss:⭐️ The assumptions journalists make about PRs and vice versa⭐️ Is there such a thing as bad publicity? (See the European Super League fiasco)⭐️ How PRs can keep up with the changing media

Episode 14: How to run an international, virtual PR agency without burning out, with George Blizzard

Apr 22 2021 24 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, I talk with George Blizzard, co-founder of The PR Network, about the benefits and challenges of flexible working in all its forms.We discuss:⭐️ How to make job-sharing work for the benefit of all involved⭐️ How to build a strong company culture with a team you have never met⭐️ What big corporates could learn from more agile, flexible orga