Don't Shoot The Messenger
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.
Episodes
28 episodes
S3, Episode 5: Louisa Houghton. Nailing a career-long mission to achieve work/life balance
Louisa Houghton is Head of Internal Communications, B2B at VMO2. She is a storyteller and writer at her core. And having worked in the fast-paced world of telecoms for most of her career, she has experienced the speed of change from the inside....
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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24:50
S3, Episode 4: Nicole Bearne. When passion and profession collide: a career in Formula One
Nicole Bearne had a fascinating communications career in Formula 1 and is now a board director at Motorsport UK, and an employee experience consultant.Working in an organisation with such big budgets and high profile has given Nicole so ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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28:33
S3, Episode 3: Shan Chatoo, communications warrior. Resilience, passion and empowerment
Shan Chatoo calls herself a communications warrior. Alongside her work as a comms professional, she now combines the skill she’s developed in communication, with her passion for weights, to empower women to build mental and physical resilience....
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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27:46
S3, Episode 2: Polly Evans, 'the worst possible thing happened, on live TV'
Polly Evans oversees UK audio production for the world’s largest interactive audio platform for kids.She started her career at the BBC, moving into reporting and becoming a TV news anchor.This episode is about a life and career-ch...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:11
S3, Episode 1: Olivia Lawson, natural networker
We're back with series 3, and starting strong with internal communications consultant Olivia Lawson. Olivia's career has had several twists and turns, and a couple of sliding doors moments. In this episode we talk about: <...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:29
S2 Episode 6: How to build a cohesive and diverse culture that’s fit for purpose, with Jenni Field
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 ph...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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28:51
S2 Episode 5: How to get your digital strategy right in a Covid world, with Tony Stewart
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 w...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:22
S2 Episode 4: Review of COP26 and the evolution of the ESG agenda, with Robbie Sommerville
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: m...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:51
S2 Episode 3: What the corporate world can learn from how the Navy manages a crisis, with Sheena Thomson
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:37
S2 Episode 2: The unique challenge of working in retail communications, with Sam Bleazard
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 e...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:54
S2 Episode 1: Using technology to build a global internal community, with Kim England
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 inter...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:49
Episode 17: The impact of COVID on communication, collaboration and culture, with Rachel Miller
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 cult...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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25:07
Episode 16: Working on innovation projects that can change the world, with Vicki DeBlasi
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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30:28
Episode 15: The relationship between PR and journalism and the changing media landscape, with Neil Henderson
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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30:24
Episode 14: How to run an international, virtual PR agency without burning out, with George Blizzard
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 in...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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24:54
Episode 13: How to prepare for the worst day of your business life, with Jonathan Hemus
In this episode of the Don't Shoot The Messenger podcast, I talk with Jonathan Hemus, Managing Director of Insignia, who helps companies plan and rehearse for the worst-case scenario.We discuss:⭐️ Why most businesses find it so ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:18
Episode 12: Climate Change - preparing business for the ultimate crisis, with Mark Hutcheon
In this episode of the Don't Shoot The Messenger podcast, I talk with Mark Hutcheon, who is a Director in the crisis and reputation practice at Deloitte, helping clients predict and prepare for large scale risks. We tackle the huge issue of the...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:42
Episode 11: ESG and corporate reputation in a post-COVID world, with Steve Earl
In this episode, I talk with Steve Earl, agency MD who has led and grown communications consultancies over a 25-year career, working with companies going through sweeping change. We discuss:⭐️ ESG - what is it and why does it...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:21
Episode 10: Social Media for Leaders - trust, trends and tips, with Phil Szomszor
In this episode of the Don't Shoot The Messenger podcast, I talk Phil Szomszor, a social media consultant for business leaders, brands and sales teams. We discuss:⭐️ Why the 75% of UK CEOs who are inactive on social media are...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:32
Episode 9: Purpose - the link between corporate morality and customer/employee loyalty, with Ros Hunt
In this episode of the Don't Shoot The Messenger podcast, I talk Ros Hunt who helps businesses define and communicate their core purpose and wider value to society. We discuss:⭐️ Why purpose is important to customers, employe...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:05
Episode 8: Public Policy - helping to shape the rules by which all business is governed, with Linda Griffin
In this episode of the Don't Shoot The Messenger podcast, I talk with Linda Griffin, VP Public Policy at Activision Blizzard & King (the people who brought us Candy Crush).Linda started her career in Public Policy, often seen as a cl...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:19
Episode 7: Corporate Activism - the good, the bad and the completely misjudged with Kate Levine
In this episode of the Don't Shoot The Messenger podcast, I talk with Kate Levine, who works with organisations seeking to drive positive change, about how corporate activism can be a force for good - and how to get it spectacularly wrong.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:55
Episode 6: Sorry seems to be the hardest word - communicating during a crisis with Rod Cartwright
In this episode of Don’t Shoot The Messenger, I talk with Rod Cartwright, corporate reputation and crisis communications expert about:⭐️ The ‘impossible privilege’ of working on one of the most intense global crisis the airline industry ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:36
Episode 5: Pivoting, professional development and pushing through barriers - the Millennial experience, with Naomi Smith
In this episode of Don't Shoot The Messenger, I talk to Naomi Smith - an HR turned communications professional - about how millennials navigate a successful career in a competitive market.* Is variety more important than loyalty?
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:56
Episode 4: The highs and lows of a portfolio career with Mallika Basu - the 'Mary Portas of food and drink'
In this episode of Don't Shoot The Messenger, I talk to Mallika Basu, communications consultant, food and drink writer and entrepreneur. We discuss the reality of having a portfolio career; how to organise yourself for the opportunities, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:05