Category: Podcast
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Hasan Patel’s Newsroom Insights for Strategic Communication
In the world of communications, there is a distinct advantage to having a “newsroom heart.” For Hasan Patel, his career wasn’t built in a boardroom—it was forged at the BBC and Al Jazeera.
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Empowering Stories: A Conversation with Sascha Gill-Chugh
In our latest episode of The Comms Collective, I sat down with Sascha Gill-Chugh, Communications Manager at CAMFED, to unpack a career that has been anything but linear. From a law degree to leading award-winning global campaigns, Sascha is on a mission to change how the world sees international development.
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How to Combat Public Apathy in Comms Strategy
Antonia May Cross, Director of Communications at Revolving Doors, challenges the notion of public apathy in campaigns, promoting evidence-based communication as a remedy. Her unconventional career path from homelessness to leadership illustrates her advocacy for autonomy in teams and strategic humility. She emphasises proactive narrative building and innovative campaign strategies.
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Impactful PR Strategies from Helen Crumley
In the second season’s first episode, communications expert Helen Crumley shares insights from her 20 years of experience, particularly her work with Kids Inspire, a charity supporting youth mental health. The discussion highlights purpose-driven PR, internal communications, resilience in the public sector, and strategic stakeholder engagement, offering valuable lessons for communicators.
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Transitioning from Corporate to Charity: Purvy Patel’s Insights
Episode 8 features Purvy Patel, who originally started her career in the corporate world and moved to the charity sector, leveraging her transferable skills. She discusses the challenges of sector transitions, including budget constraints and the need for more creative communications.
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Authentic Communication: Lessons from Mary Ann Llanza’s Career
Episode 7 of the Comms Collective features another international colleague, Mary Ann Llanza, with 30 years of experience. Mary Ann talks about the satisfaction of seeing direct community impact and how successful campaigns require authentic, community-led communication.
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Understanding Humanitarian Communications with Ka Man Parkinson
Episode 6 of the Comms Collective Podcast delves into the humanitarian world with Ka Man Parkinson, Communications and Marketing Lead for the Humanitarian Leadership Academy with host Vishnee Sauntoo. Ka Man explains how she works hard to understand her audience, the humanitarian field teams who are time-poor, lack good Wi-Fi, and work in very stressful…
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Progress Over Perfection in Charitable Organisations
Episode 5 – Claire Quigley, Deputy CEO and Director of Communications and Fundraising of Money Ready, joins Vishnee for a conversation about charity growth, rebrands and how to manage a hybrid team. Claire discusses the importance of progress over perfection and how developing relationships is crucial when working with external individuals, emphasising the value of…
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Björn Ólafsson: Advocacy for Animal Welfare and Food Communication
Björn Ólafsson, a Research-Writer for various organisations including the Better Food Foundation, discusses his expertise in animal welfare and advocacy. He emphasises the interdependence of strong research and communication, and shares insights on addressing sensitive issues like food and climate, particularly in promoting reduced meat consumption.
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Work-Life Balance in Local Government: A Chat with Guy Abraham
Guy Abraham, Strategic Comms Lead for Haringey Council and Founder of BrandGuy consultancy, talks to podcast host, Vishnee Sauntoo, about how work in local government can lead to real impact on communities.