Podcasts about First Direct

In this episode, Joel Buhr, founder of First Direct, Inc., shares insights from more than 20 years in data-driven marketing, helping retailers transition from traditional tactics to smarter, omni-channel strategies. As Chief Data Disruptor, he explains how businesses can use actionable data to better understand their audiences and make more effective marketing decisions.   Joel also introduces BrandRelay, his AI-powered market intelligence platform designed specifically for retailers. He discusses how it enables deeper customer insights, more precise targeting, and improved performance—highlighting the growing role of AI in building a competitive edge.  

① The Chinese president urges Chinese youth to align personal pursuits with national development. How to interpret his message? (00:47) ② Historic protests are held in Japan against PM Takaichi's constitutional revision. How might this affect Takaichi's ability to advance her revision agenda? (14:24) ③ The U.S. military launches effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz. What is the strategic purpose behind the move? (24:46) ④ Pew survey shows Americans' views of China improving. What's behind the change? (32:06) ⑤ Unitree Robotics' first direct-operated store opens in Beijing. How close are affordable home robots? (41:51)

Israël et le Liban ont engagé leurs premières négociations diplomatiques directes depuis des décennies, alors que les frappes israéliennes continuent. Traduction : Israel and Lebanon launched their first direct diplomatic talks in decades, even as Israeli strikes continued. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Headline news for April 17, 2026: Israel and Lebanon agree to a ceasefire; the war's biggest diplomatic breakthrough yet as Singapore's exports surge fifteen per cent and Trump signals Iran talks may resume this weekend. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro or Howie Lim Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Headlines: Israel and Lebanon held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington yesterday, hosted by Marco Rubio at the State Department. Hezbollah refused to participate and kept firing. A second round of U.S.-Iran negotiations could restart in Pakistan within days, according to Trump — who has never overpromised anything. The Trump administration eased sanctions on Venezuela the day after Chevron quietly struck an oil production deal there. And the administration formally informed Congress that Cuba has contributed up to 5,000 soldiers to Russia's war in Ukraine, which feels like the beginning of a regime change justification tour. Meanwhile, Pam Bondi skipped her congressional subpoena yesterday — the one requiring her to testify about her handling of the Epstein files. House Oversight Democrats threatened to charge her with contempt of Congress, punishable by up to a year in prison. A fourth accuser came forward against Eric Swalwell at a press conference, describing being drugged and raped at his hotel room in 2018. According to People magazine, over 30 women have made similar allegations. A 20-year-old Texas man was arrested after throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman's San Francisco home, then attempting to attack OpenAI's headquarters with a chair while saying he wanted to "burn it down and kill anyone inside." He was carrying a document expressing views opposed to AI executives. Attempted murder and arson charges filed. A federal judge blocked Indiana's law banning student IDs at polling places, protecting an estimated 40,000 voters ahead of the May 5th midterm primary — ruling there's zero evidence student IDs have ever caused electoral confusion or fraud. A new long-term study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that drinking fluoridated water has no effect on IQ or brain function, which RFK Jr. will absolutely ignore. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington CNN: Live updates: Trump hints US-Iran talks could resume over next two days Axios: Scoop: U.S. eases bank sanctions amid Venezuela's economic woes Axios: Scoop: US suggests Cuba complicit in helping Russia fight Ukraine The Independent: Pam Bondi could face contempt charges over Epstein testimony after failing to show up for deposition NYT: A New Accuser Says Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her People: Influencer Who Helped Break Eric Swalwell Sex Scandal Says At Least 30 More Women Have Shared Stories of Alleged Misconduct CNN: Suspect in attack at Sam Altman's house charged with attempted murder and attempted arson  Democracy Docket: In major win for voters, judge blocks Indiana GOP's student ID ban NBC News: Fluoride in drinking water has no effect on IQ or brain function, long-term study shows Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're closing out February with Dr. Aisha Harris of Flint, Michigan, a board-certified family physician, community advocate, and the founder of Harris Family Health, the first Direct Primary Care clinic in her hometown. In this episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Harris shares how returning to Flint to open a DPC practice allowed her to practice medicine with purpose - addressing trust, environment, and health literacy upstream while creating real opportunities for prevention, especially around heart and metabolic health. Her journey weaves together entrepreneurship, advocacy, and deep community commitment, showing how Direct Primary Care offers physicians autonomy while strengthening the communities that raised them. We chose Dr. Harris for February because she embodies what it means to practice medicine rooted in service, ownership, and accountability, proving that sustainable, relationship-based care can thrive even in communities shaped by systemic barriers.Get a SmartHeart 12-lead EKG for your DPC with board-certified cardiologists available to help you at the press of a button.Learn more about Zion HealthShare and REGISTER for the LIVE WEBINAR on Feb 13th at 2pm PST. Earn money WHILE running your DPC! Join SERMO for FREE today! Brought to you by SmartHeart: get your copy of the 5-Day Mini Metabolic Health Reset to use with your patients during Heart Health month!Support the showGET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD Become A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

The first Xbox Direct of 2026 featured only 4 games, but it managed to still intrigue us. Horizon 6 and Fable look amazing, and are definitely great additions to Game Pass. We have been very critical of Microsoft last year, but maybe they can redeem themselves in 2026.

Ukraine, the United States, and Russia have discussed the creation of buffer zones and mechanisms to monitor them — that's according to Russian sources — as trilateral talks on ending the conflict in Ukraine continue in Abu Dhabi. This is the first time the three sides are meeting in such a format, following several rounds of separate talks earlier this week. The discussions are seen as a modest but noteworthy step, held on the instructions of the three presidents and after months of shuttle diplomacy. Dasha Chernyshova has more from Moscow.

Ann talks with Mark Roberts, PA-C, and Dr. Crawford Allison (both of Patient First Direct Primary Care), about their system and health care in central Texas. Next, Ann talks with Dr. Marilyn Goodman, BSN, BSA, DC (of Altrusa International of The Brazos and hotchiropractic.com) about the upcoming Central Texas Turkey Trot. Finally, we get Act Locally Waco from Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week David and Summer discuss the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and what it portends for the rest of Nintendo's 2025. Was it a strong enough showing for this point in the Switch 2's life cycle? We give our grade of the presentation and predict what comes next. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the massive price increases on Switch 1 hardware and Switch 2 accessories due to the Trump tariffs, the release of Mario Paint on Nintendo Classics, Pokemon TCG controversy, and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:45 News and Rumors 0:41:22 Nintendo Direct Reactions 1:23:51 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips

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In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Kristine Martens, co-founder of Resurgent Health, the VERY FIRST Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic in North Dakota. Dr. Martens shares her inspiring journey from traditional insurance-based practice to launching a trailblazing DPC clinic in Fargo with her business partner, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of being a DPC pioneer in her state. The conversation covers starting a business from scratch, navigating collaborative practice with Alyson Dahl, PA, building a patient-centered practice, staffing choices, and integrating unique services like OMT and aesthetics. Dr. Martens also discusses patient education, working with employer groups, and importance of community relationships. Whether you're a physician considering the DPC model or a patient seeking more personalized care, this episode offers invaluable insights into building sustainable, relationship-driven healthcare in underserved regions. Listen in for firsthand advice on overcoming fears, finding business partners, and rekindling the passion for medicine through Direct Primary Care.Download Elation's New DPC Startup Checklist HERE! Learn more about CERBO today! Click HERE to get started! Visit hint.com/clinical to learn more and get your first month of Hint Clinical for free. Schedule your ELATION demo today! VOTE IN THE 2025 BATTLE OF THE EHRs! Support the showBe A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

Day 1,178.Today, as Ukraine and Russia hold their first direct negotiations in over three years today in Istanbul, we bring you live coverage from two major political and defence conferences in Europe, featuring key NATO and EU figures. How united is Europe in its stance on security and support for Ukraine? Plus, we speak with a former senior U.S. official to assess whether Donald Trump's influence in American politics is beginning to fade, and hear about the new commander of Moscow's ground forces: a man nicknamed ‘General Blood'.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.With thanks to Professor Eliot Cohen (writer at the Atlantic, former counselor to the head of the US State Department). @EliotACohen on X.SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Content Referenced:Ukrainian and Russian delegations begin negotiations (The Telegraph Live Blog):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/16/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/ Eliot A. Cohen's Articles for The Atlantic:https://www.theatlantic.com/author/eliot-a-cohen/ NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them.Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia and Ukraine have held their first direct talks since March 2022, following a three-way meeting among the U.S., Ukraine and Turkiye in Istanbul. China and France highlight the protection of free trade. Hamas sets out conditions for releasing the remaining hostages while Israel reports no progress in ceasefire talks in Doha.

Borzou Daragahi, Foreign Correspondent and Security Analyst, discusses negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, taking place without Russian President Vladimir Putin.

This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mark Roberts, the founder and operator of Patient First Direct Primary Care in Waco. Mark shared the daring story of a school trip that changed the trajectory of his life - a moment where quick thinking and bravery saved his friend and revealed his calling in medicine. We dove into the challenges he faced as a medical professional, including the burnout he experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark shared how a fatefully timed back surgery not only renewed his spirit but also gave him the energy and clarity to pursue his dream: creating a direct primary care practice where patients are the priority. With the steadfast support of his wife and guidance and partnership with his incredible mentor, Dr. Crawford Allison, Mark brought Patient First Direct Primary Care to life. (Fun fact: Dr. Allison played a pivotal role earlier in Mark's journey, making this collaboration a full-circle moment!) In this episode, Mark talks about the innovative model of care he offers, why continuity of care matters so much, and how embracing technology helps him stay at the forefront of modern medicine. We also discussed: The vision behind Patient First Direct Primary Care The benefits of a patient-first approach in today's healthcare landscape How this model makes healthcare more accessible and personal His dedication to being a lifelong student of medicine If you're curious about what direct primary care is and how it could work for you or your family, this episode is packed with insights you don't want to miss! Connect with Patient First Direct Primary Care Website: https://www.patientfirstdirect.com/ Email: info@patientfirstdirect.com Phone: (254) 863-8741 Be sure to follow them on Facebook & Instagram

On the latest episode of Direct Approach “Building a Science-First Direct Selling Brand with Staying Power” Wayne and Daniel Picou take an in-depth look at the importance of open communication, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration in building a thriving global enterprise. A successful entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of Three International, Daniel Picou boasts a wealth of experience in the direct selling industry. 

From August 16, 2023. Just a few months after deployment, astronomers have used NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to take a direct image of a planet outside our solar system. The exoplanet is a gas giant, meaning it has no rocky surface and could not be habitable.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Welcome to a new episode of Get Creative! In this episode, Justin Tuminowski welcomes Victoria Kabluyen to discuss her journey in real estate investing. Victoria shares her experiences with creative finance strategies, her success with her first direct-to-seller deal, and the importance of community support in real estate. She details her process of managing renovations, finding motivated sellers, and successfully renting out properties. Victoria's insights provide valuable lessons for both new and experienced real estate investors.   Highlights: "I owe everything to the community."   "It's not just with sellers; motivation applies to everything, even finding furniture."   "I knew I had to get creative, so I pitched the Sub To and seller finance deal."   "Bootstrapping it and figuring it out on the fly is just part of the game."   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Get Creative Podcast 01:22 - Victoria's Background and Journey 03:08 - First Direct-to-Seller Deal 06:31 - Overcoming Initial Challenges 08:04 - Community Support and Confidence 10:08 - Managing Renovations 17:02 - Addressing Seller Concerns 26:54 - Furnishing the Property 34:37 - Listing and Renting the Property 36:27 - Future Goals and Closing Remarks   ► Join The Subto Community & Learn Creative Finance Directly from Pace:  https://paceapproves.com/subto-gc  ► Want to Become a Private Money Lender? Join Us For The Upcoming LIVE Training this Saturday to Learn How to Lend Money on Real Estate Deals: http://joingatortribe.com/yt    ► Join Our Free Facebook Group to Connect with Pace and his Students: https://paceapproves.com/freefb-yt    ► Become a Top Tier Transaction Coordinator and Make Money Doing The Paperwork For Real Estate Transactions: https://paceapproves.com/tttc-gc    ► Listen To Pace and His Students Share Insider Secrets To Real Estate Investor Success: https://getcreativepodcast.com/    PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacemorby/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pacemorby 

Tim Nowak, Executive Director of World Trade Center St. Louis joined Michael Calhoun talking about the trade mission and first direct flight from St. Louis to Montreal.

Join us as we delve into the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel, exploring the historical context, the shadow war, and the latest direct attack by Iran on Israeli soil. Discover the ideological roots that have fueled this conflict, as Iran's refusal to recognize Israel's right to exist collides with Israel's perception of an existential threat posed by Iran and its proxies in the region. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esatalks/message

In this week's episode, Gary Bauer discusses Iran's recent drone and missile attacks on Israel and the Biden administration's alarming response. Rather than supporting Israel in what should be a strategic military strike in retaliation for this unprecedented Iranian act of war, President Biden and his Department of State warned Israel that the U.S. would not support any Israeli military action against Iran.

In this week's episode, Gary Bauer discusses Iran's recent drone and missile attacks on Israel and the Biden administration's alarming response. Rather than supporting Israel in what should be a strategic military strike in retaliation for this unprecedented Iranian act of war, President Biden and his Department of State warned Israel that the U.S. would not support any Israeli military action against Iran.

Plus: Donald Trump will become the first former president to sit for a criminal trial, as he appears in a New York court today. And, Samsung has overtaken Apple as the world's top smartphone provider. Luke Vargas hosts.   Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. It is day 191 of the war with Hamas. Editor David Horovitz and military reporter Emanuel Fabian join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Late Saturday night, Iran launched a large wave of some 300 attack drones and missiles from its territory toward the Jewish state, in the first-ever direct attack on Israel by the Islamic Republic, triggering air raid sirens throughout the country early Sunday as the military worked to intercept the Iranian projectiles. Fabian walks us through the timeline of the Iranian attack and explains what appears to have been Iran's goal. We hear which allies helped out in foiling the attack and how the long-range Arrow air defense system managed to knock down the “vast majority” of the 120 ballistic missiles, according to the IDF, although some penetrated Israel's defenses and struck the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel. We hear about some sense of the IDF's next steps and how it may retaliate. The United States took one of the lead roles in staving off the attack on Israel. Horovitz weighs in on what this means for the reportedly fraying Israel-US relationship, as well as that with Israel's other allies, including Jordan. For the latest updates, please see The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog April 14, 2024 Waiting for the drones and the missiles, at the opening of a regional conflict Iran fires some 300 drones, missiles at Israel in first-ever direct attack; 99% downed As Israel waits for potential attack, what are Iran's missile and drone capabilities? THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.  IMAGE: Demonstrators wave Iran's flag and Palestinian flags as they gather at Palestine Square in Tehran on April 14, 2024, after Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel. (Atta Kenare / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of the pod Andy is talking about: Could you cut your council tax? How many ISAs could or should you have  New £175 bank switch deal with First Direct Andy's deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast was "Show of the Week" in the Radio Times, and it has been featured as one of the top money podcasts by publications including Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2021 and 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Money Bloggers community annual awards, and runner-up in 2020. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money.  Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presented Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL   twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash   youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash   GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence 

Tracy Garrad is CEO of Aviva Canada and has held CEO positions at HSBC, First Direct and AXA Health. She is a board member of Progress Together. Tracy Garrad joins us to share her remarkable journey from a working-class upbringing in Blackpool to becoming a successful leader in the financial services industry. Tracy reflects on the lessons learned from caring for her siblings, the challenges she faced as a female leader, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership. She discusses the difference between leadership and management, her experiences with education, and the evolving landscape of the C-suite. Tracy also delves into the role of transparent storytelling in leadership, the importance of mentorship, and the ongoing quest for work-life balance.

America's first commercial plant for capturing CO2 directly from the air is online.  It marks the start of an industrial race in direct-air capture – or DAC – an industry that needs to succeed in tandem with a tripling of clean generation to slash global emissions. The US has emerged as a leader in the promotion of DAC in the hopes of radically dropping costs. And the success of this new plant will be an important indicator of the economic and technical path ahead. So, how will it work? Today: Editor Lisa Martine Jenkins presents a story from staff writer Maeve Allsup, who went to Tracy, California to witness the opening of Heirloom's carbon removal plant. For more of Latitude Media's coverage of the frontiers of clean energy, sign up for our newsletter. Thanks to our partner, Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America. Latitude listeners are invited to attend the event for free on January 17-19 at the San Diego Convention Center. Visit Intersolar.us and use code LAT to get free expo access and save 20% on a conference pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edgar Graham was murdered in broad daylight at Queen's University on 7 December 1983. A law lecturer and unionist politician, Sam McBride examines his life and legacy and tracks down the colleague accused of setting Edgar up for the IRA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, farmer and aggregator Adam Pollack shares how they got their first direct-to-consumer customers after they shifted away from restaurant sales.  Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

We're bringing you this episode in collaboration with the MAD World Summit and Make a Difference Media (www.makeadifference.media), the all year around media channel that supports both MAD World and its sister event The Watercooler, which regular listeners will remember us attending in April 2023 (see Episode 37!) We had the privilege of being the official podcast for the 6th MAD World Summit, where we engaged with numerous business leaders, campaigners, and thought leaders. Through these conversations, we've identified six major trends that are reshaping the landscape of mental health in the workplace. Join the conversation as we explore: Allyship in Action Healing from Trauma Reasonable Adjustments for All Emotional Literacy Individual Well-being Anger in the Workplace We're thrilled to welcome to the podcast our 9 expert guests: Shelley O'Connor, Performance Manager and LGBTQ+ Network Co-Chair at the Bank of England: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-oconnor29/ Jeremy Gautrey-Jones, Assistant Director of Employee Experience at the RSPCA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-gautrey-83389040/ Isabel Berwick, Host of the financial Times Working It Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-berwick-8b4922167/ Amit Sidhpura, Global Business Strategy Leader for Talent Transformation at IBM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitsidhpura/ Former Premier League footballer Clarke Carlisle and his fellow mental health campaigner and wife, Carrie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarke-carlisle-and-carrie-carlisle-765aa749/ Francoise Woolley, Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing at ACAS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francoisewoolley/ Kimberly Ward, Financial Inclusion & Vulnerability Lead at First Direct: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberley-ward-she-her-79a824b1/ Stuart Sandeman, DJ and host of the Decompression Session on BBC Radio 1, Co-founder of Breathpod and Sunday Times bestselling Author of ‘Breathe In Breathe Out':https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-sandeman-a8556b64/ Resources More from Make a Difference Media Website & Newsletter: https://makeadifference.media/ MAD World Summit: https://madworldsummit.com/ Book Your Tickets for The Watercooler 2024: https://www.watercoolerevent.com/ More from Our Guests on Make a Difference Media Isabel Berwick on The Great Resignation: https://makeadifference.media/mental/from-great-resignation-to-recession-a-look-back-at-2022-and-whats-next-on-the-horizon-for-workplace-wellbeing-takeaways-from-the-webinar/ Jeremy Gautrey-Jones on Managing Trauma at Work: https://makeadifference.media/mental/managing-trauma-at-work/ Kimberley's Lived Experience of Disability: https://makeadifference.media/mental/at-first-direct-im-not-defined-by-my-disability-this-has-had-such-a-positive-impact-on-my-wellbeing-productivity/ Francoise on Reasonable Adjustments: https://makeadifference.media/mental/much-needed-new-guidance-around-reasonable-adjustments-for-mental-health-is-launched/ More from Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on: The Watercooler 2023: https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-watercooler-conference-podcast_2252/ Well-being 2.0: https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/wellbeing-2-0_2385/ Lessons from Corporate Giants: https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/lessons-from-corporate-giants_2367/ Connect with Al and Leanne Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthlieswork TikTok: https://tiktok.com/truthlieswork Email: hello@truthliesandwork

The entrepreneur, businessman, and consultant, who owns multiple companies and serves on corporate boards for both non-profit and profit corporations, possesses extensive experience in sales, business, and life. He is driven by strong core values that are tied to strong moral and ethical standards. His goal is to make a positive impact on everyone he meets. He is a proud father of two, a husband, a public speaker, and a consultant. For many individuals and corporations, he is considered to be the go-to guy that they can trust. His aim is to leave a lasting impact on everyone he interacts with, making the world a better place for his family and future generations. Through years of experience, including both success and failures in business and life, he has learned to improve and grow. He values honesty and transparency in all his relationships and has built a strong network. In 2005, he founded First Direct, a data-centric marketing agency that revolutionized the way many companies are marketing and has positively impacted countless lives, including his own. As a result, he has become a recognized industry leader in data solutions with unmatched expertise in creating successful data-driven integrated strategies for nonprofits, associations, businesses, and retail clients across a wide range of verticals. He delivers forward-thinking strategies that effectively identify the best audiences to optimize performance and maximize ROI. Connect with Joel Website - https://firstdirectmarketing.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoelBuhrHQ/ Connect with David Hill Threads Social App https://www.threads.net/@davidihillFree Webinar - https://www.davidsfreewebinar.com Real Estate University - www.realestateuniversity.clubWebsite- http://www.davidihill.comFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/davidihill/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/davidhillcoachLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidihill 20-Minute call: https://www.davidihill.com/strategycallFACEBOOK COMMUNITYPlease follow and join my Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptmastery/OUR LEAD PROVIDER SPONSORS VULCAN7 https://www.vulcan7.com/pathtomastery

Rob discusses the frustration of being charged excessive fees by banks when using debit or credit cards abroad. He shares his personal experience of being in Mexico for an extended period and wanting to find the best banking options to avoid unnecessary charges.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Avoid using standard debit cards from banks like TSB, Bank of Scotland, Lloyds, and Halifax when traveling abroad, as they charge high fees for cash withdrawals and spending. Consider using debit cards like First Direct, Chase, or Starling for fee-free overseas spending and ATM withdrawals. These cards have no non-sterling transaction fees, non-sterling cash fees, or ATM withdrawal fees. For credit cards, the Barclaycard Rewards Credit Card (Visa) and Halifax Clarity Mastercard are recommended for use abroad. Both cards offer fee-free spending and competitive exchange rates. However, it is advised not to withdraw cash using credit cards due to high interest rates. Research and compare different cards to find the best option for your specific needs and preferences. BEST MOMENTS "Are you fed up with getting screwed over by your bank left, right and centre when you're abroad and you are getting fee after fee after fee just for withdrawing your own cash or spending your own cash?" "I like the best deal that I can possibly get, especially when it comes to being able to live my life as normally as I can in a different country." "So there are obviously loads and loads of credit cards and debit cards out there. All of them are going to have their pros and cons." "Be smarter and you'll end up saving quite a bit of currency in the long run." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/travel-credit-cards/#top GET YOUR DEVELOPMENT FINANCE HERE: https://propertyfundingplatform.com/WharfFinancial#!/borrowerinitialregistration SOVEREIGN MAN PREMIUM INTELLIGENCE MEMBERSHIP https://dash.sovereignman.com/a/smc12m995/tpnpodcast SOVEREIGN MAN 4th PILLAR https://dash.sovereignman.com/a/4pmain/tpnpodcast ABOUT THE HOST Rob Smallbone is the author of the Amazon best-seller Buy-To-Let: How To Get Started as well as 101 Top Property Tips and Property FAQ's. BOOKS  Property FAQs = https://amzn.to/3MWfcL4   Buy To Let: How To Get Started = https://amzn.to/3genjle   101 Top Property Tips = https://amzn.to/2NxuAQL   WHERE TO FIND US https://linktr.ee/thepropertynomadspodcastuk property, Investment, Property, Rent, Buy to let, Investing for beginners, Money, Tax, Renting, Landlords, strategies, invest, housing, properties, portfolio, estate agents, lettings, letting, business: https://patreon.com/tpnpodcastThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Martin Lewis explains all you need to know about student finance including the changes coming THIS September with a new plan (Plan 5) Martin is joined by three prospective university students from Westminster Kingsway College and parents concerned about funding their children through university. AND a warning for anybody on a fixed rate energy tariff as well as good news for First Direct customers. PLUS Martin is featured in Succession… sort of.

Margaret Molloy is joined by Jason Beckley (Chief Customer, Marketing & Digital Officer, Ted Baker), Kristof Neirynck (Global Chief Marketing Officer & Managing Director Western Europe, Avon), Rachel Fairley (Chief Brand Officer, HPE), and Chris Wood (Head of Brand & Marketing, first direct) for a conversation on the role of AI in brand building, balancing AI with brand fundamentals and how brands are committing to AI.

Jonathan Johnson, from recruitment company, Auxato, got in touch and asked me to write a piece for him, explaining how it is I got from being stand-up comic and voice actor to a renowned (his words) longstanding, financial writer for Money Week. I thought readers would like it and he kindly gave me permission to republish it here. The questions are Jonathan's.Stand-up comedy – what life skills did it teach you?Stand-up comedy teaches you lots of things. How to stand on stage in front of a bunch of strangers. How to present yourself. How to entertain people. How to cope with pressure. How to deal with difficult situations and difficult people. How to think on your feet. Communication. Clarity.These are all really useful life skills that you might call upon in any number of other situations. Everyone should go and be a stand-up for a bit. But there is a lot more to being a stand-up than what you see on stage. Behind the scenes, every comic is running a small business. Every day you are trying to get gigs. You're sending out emails, making phone calls, posting on social media, all with the aim of pushing your brand, getting noticed and getting better work. You're running a diary. You're invoicing for the gigs you have done. You're chasing money from slow payers, while trying to extract money from the unsavoury promoters who are trying to wriggle out of paying you at all.You are travelling up and down the country four, five, sometimes seven nights a week to places you have probably only ever heard of, meeting all sorts of different people. As a result comics often know the country as well as anyone - all the while trying to keep costs down so that you can exit the gig at a profit. On top of all of that, but most fundamental of all, you have got to write an act that people find funny. You learn so many skills doing comedy. Even if you are not destined for stardom, which most of us aren't, the discipline still equips you for life. You just need to look at the many people who started out as comedians who have since gone on to achieve huge success in other fields, from Joe Rogan to Volodymyr Zelensky, to know there must be something in it.Yet, if you're a potential employer looking at someone's CV and you see the word comedian, I bet that makes you less likely, rather than more likely, to call them in for an interview.In fact, most comedians who decide they've done it for long enough and now want to try something else, find it near impossible to find employment because of the fact they have comedian on their CV. The only option for most is to set up another business. Please tell your friends on Twitter, Linked and Facebook about this really interesting article.What a random hotchpotch of a career you have. How did it happen?I'm now 53. The longest I've ever lasted in a “proper” job is three months. This was back in 1992, when I was 23. I used to get up every morning, get the tube into Leicester Square and then do 10am to 6.30pm in an office. I hated it. It was not that bad a job either, but I hated being stuck in an office all day with no fresh air and not owning my own time.That's not to say I'm not hard-working. I'm extremely hard-working. You just need to look at my output to see that. I would spend the next 15 years working occasionally as an actor, regularly as a voiceover (for some reason I always got more voiceover work than acting) and then, from 1997, as a comedian. All the while, I was trying to get stuff published - I wrote two novels and a million articles - but never with any success. I think I got one article in the Big Issue.But by 2006, I had made a bit of money, some in property (by accident) and some from voiceovers: I had been, at various points, the voice of such eminent products as First Direct, Nintendo 64 and the National Lottery. My dad had made a bit of money, too. Between us, we were trying to figure out how to turn our bit of money into a lot of money; because we were trying to raise five million quid to bring Kisses on a Postcard into the West End. From what I was reading at the time, commodities and gold, especially, seemed to be the place to invest, particularly with all the growth that was taking place in China. There were all sorts of people talking about it. But how to meet them and talk to them, without having to pay them? A podcast …What gave you the inspiration for the podcast interviews?I always knew I'd be a good presenter, even though I'd never actually done it. I was good at hosting comedy clubs and other such stuff. I approached a mining PR company called Commodity Watch and suggested we start a podcast. They didn't really understand what I was talking about, so I did it anyway and began interviewing all these various people I'd heard on the internet talking so wisely about stuff.My very first interview was with the billionaire, Jim Rogers, who had run the Quantum Fund with George Soros. My next two were with noted silver analyst, David Morgan, and the gold expert, James Turk. I quickly learnt that you could secure interviews with people “above your station” quite easily, if they have something to promote, such as a book. A lot of the time people are happy to help out, even if they don't have something to promote. To my surprise, there were far fewer walled gardens in the worlds of investment and commodities than in comedy and TV. People were much more open.Subscribe to The Flying Frisby.What brought about the job at Moneyweek?One of the people I interviewed was Merryn Somerset Webb who, at the time, was editor at Money Week. “We need people like you to come and write for us,” she said. “Come into the office next week and meet Toby, the MD.”So I did. Here I am, 17 years later and I am still writing the same weekly column, a column that has been popular and, in terms of longevity at least, successful. I've since published three books with a fourth on the way. I've written several documentaries, one of which was a huge internet sensation (even if I was never properly credited) and more besides. I think it's fair to say that partnership with Moneyweek has worked - for them and me. But if I had sent my CV in to Merryn, all she would have seen was stand-up comedian, voiceover artist, occasional actor, Johnny-come-lately podcast host and unpublished novelist. I don't think she would for a second have gone, “I need to get this bloke writing for us.” Pretty much any employer would have looked at my CV and passed it by.I now have this ridiculously random hotchpotch career that I can't begin to explain. I'm a financial writer, comedian, singer-songwriter, comedy music video maker, TV presenter and voiceover artist. A very nice chap who works in internet marketing and likes my output - but despairs at its lack of clarity - with whom I correspond frequently, put this graphic together to try and explain what I do.What can we learn from that episode with Merryn?Two things. One, I don't believe there is any substitute for face-to-face meetings. Meeting someone in the flesh inspires trust in a way that not a million emails can. (That, by the way, is, I think, why I never had stuff published. I just sent it in. I'm not even sure it got read. It's much easier to ignore a letter or an email than someone in person).Often it works in reverse too. You really admire someone online for whatever it is they've written or said, but then you meet them in person and realise this is not the type of person you should be listening too.Second, when you meet someone through the medium of an interview for a podcast, rather than just a meeting, it's like a heightened encounter. You get through so much more in an hour than you otherwise would. Get to know anyone who hosts a regular podcast and you will see they are total mavens. How many people do Joe Rogan, Konstantin Kisin or Steven Bartlett know as a result of their podcasts? How powerful are their networks? They are super connected - and trusted. Any introductions they make will carry weight.As it turns out, stand-up comedy was the ideal training ground for being a financial writer. In comedy, if the audience doesn't understand you, they don't laugh. If they don't laugh, you die. Thus does the comedian quickly learn the vital discipline of clarity. You also learn that you have to entertain people if you want to keep their attention.No such discipline exists in the world of financial journalism. Obfuscation is everywhere. It almost pays to be obfuscatory because then you can say, “Oh I didn't mean that, I meant this.” Some of the broadsheet journalists - guys who regularly win Finance Journalist of the Year or whatever - are as dull as ditch water and about as clear. Half the time, you have no idea what it is they are droning on about. I barely make it past the first paragraph.But do you know what? They probably got the job because their CV was right. Thank you for reading The Flying Frisby. Please like and share this post if you enjoyed it. .Other stuff:West Eng gig alert! This May, wearing my comedy hat, I'll be coming back to Crazy Coqs in Brasserie Zedel for another night of “curious comedy songs”. That's this May 7th. Please come if you're in town. They are super nights.AI and the FutureI recorded this 90-minute interview about AI the other day with Andy - super interesting - and it's now available to free subscribers:GoldInterested in protecting your wealth in these extraordinary times? Then be sure to own some gold bullion. My current recommended bullion dealer is The Pure Gold Company, whether you are taking delivery or storing online. Premiums are low, quality of service is high. You can deal with a human being. I have an affiliation deals with them.Here is some more info about Auxato: At Auxato, we don't just rely on your CV to get to know you. A key aspect of our approach to recruitment for our clients and candidates is the importance of building a long term relationship, learning about those skills that don't make it onto a CV. Want to experience a different recruitment way? Get in touch with us today and start your journey. This is a public episode. 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The dynamic duo Rob Garcia and Kelvin Rolon bring you the latest gaming news this week: Last of Us HBO reviews in (10:00) Xbox is hosting a Developer Direct Game Show (25:24) Key talents behind Forza leave playground games, forms new studio (43:50) In Game Chat, we take a look into 2023 and what publishers need to do to be successful (51:00) Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GamingDuoPod Website: https://www.gamingduopod.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegamingduopodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GamingDuoPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGamingDuoPodcast

It's about time for the first Nintendo Direct of the year! Just last week we saw the premiere of the first ever Direct for 2023, and to say this show had high expectations would be an understatement! Did Nintendo deliver on this first presentation to kick off the year? When will we see Tears of the Kingdom next? Which version of Link is the hottest?! All of this and more on today's cast, where I'm joined by lovely friends of the channel such as HMK, NintendoFanGirl, Yoshiller, Daniel from Good Vibes Gaming, Lex from Zelda Universe, ToonTris and Nintendaan from GameXplain, as well as DaveedRDW!You can watch the video versions of these podcasts on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/alecandstuffYou can also catch me live on Twitch most days of the week, come say hi! http://twitch.tv/alecandstuffJoin our Discord server for more video games and video game news discussion!https://discord.gg/alecandstuff

Chris Pitt, chief executive of First Direct, the UK's first ever telephone bank, tells presenter Claer Barrett why banks should be doing more to help customers through the cost of living crisis, and shares his own tips on saving and investing.We'd love to hear from you. Please help us by filling in our listener survey at ft.com/moneyclinicsurvey. It will take you around 10 minutes to complete and you will be in with a chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort earbuds! If you would like to talk to Claer about a future episode, please email the Money Clinic team at money@ft.com with a short description of your problem, and how you would like us to help. You can follow Claer on Twitter and Instagram @Claerb Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Persis Love. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In CFG Game Cast #163, Davies discusses Nintendo's first Direct of the year. Smitty checks out Sony's future game plan of PlayStation's announcements.

Join Chris Lewis, from the Chris Reactor Youtube Channel, as he discusses whatever is on his mind regarding gaming In this show, Chris looks at some of the bigger news headlines of the week, before he takes a look back at the first Nintendo Direct of the year and gives his thoughts on the games they revealed, before rounding up what he's been playing. Be sure to message Chris on Twitter with your feedback, suggestions for content, or to have a conversation about video games in general ========================= Follow Chris: @chrislewis37 Follow Chris on YouTube: www.YouTube.com/ChrisReactor1 Follow the sister show, GameJunkiez: @GameJunkiezPod Follow the network: @VisGlobalMedia Find Chris on Xbox: Halosunshine Also listen to the other podcasts available through Visionaries Global Media. Subscribe, Rate and Review when you have a moment Listen on all good podcasting apps including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and GooglePlay #ChrisTalksGames #EmbraceGaming #ChrisReactor #NintendoSwitch #Xbox #Playstation

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As much as lending has changed in the last few years, its fundamental tenet—putting the customer at the center of every choice—remains unchanged. Nevertheless, the last few years have brought an abundance of changes fueled by digitization and the adoption of big data. This, combined with shifting borrower expectations, has driven positive impacts in the financial services space. Today, as the UK and the rest of the world experience economic difficulty and uncertainty, lenders must fully comprehend how these conditions affect their customer's creditworthiness and ability to pay. And most importantly, lenders must effectively leverage technology and analytics to make accurate decisions and quickly respond to changing conditions. In this episode, we're joined by Gary Byrne, who manages GDS Link's UK Sales Operations. Gary boasts over 25 years of experience within credit risk and is intimately familiar with the nuances and challenges facing UK lenders and organisations. Gary brings his expertise to the table to shed light on key topics such as: Some steps lenders should take to account for inflation The role of speed and transactional data in the decisioning process Factors slowing down the adoption of Open Banking data How to future-proof your technology stack About Gary Byrne: Gary heads GDS Link's UK business and is responsible for building a scalable, sustainable, targeted sales model focused on forging lasting client partnerships across a diverse yet highly sophisticated market. Gary's experience stretches from First Direct and HBOS to Experian Scorex, Provenir, Earnix, FICO, and more recently, TransUnion UK, where he was accountable for UK Software Sales. Be sure to follow Gary and our host Rich on LinkedIn, and for the latest GDS Link updates and news, follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can subscribe to the Lending Link on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, or wherever you prefer to listen to your podcasts!

Paul Taylor is the Chief Creative Officer and Founding Partner at global branding agency BrandOpus. Founded in 2007, BrandOpus creates meaningful and connected brand experience for some of the world's most revered brands. Fusing wisdom with wonderment, his role today is to lead all creative output across the London, New York, Chicago and Melbourne studios. Paul has served brand experience for a wide portfolio of brands including Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, McCain, Britvic and First Direct. His work has been recognized by the likes of D&AD, The Design Business Association, Pentawards and The Drum. About AIGA Design Adjacent AIGA Design Adjacent is a monthly podcast series with AIGA's Executive Director, Bennie F. Johnson, in conversation with industry leaders who are innovating and designing the future. These conversations expand beyond the design community, encompassing industries and areas that intersect with design and shift the ways in which we think about and interact with each other and the world around us. About Bennie F. Johnson Bennie F. Johnson is the Executive Director of AIGA, the professional association for design. Bennie thrives on the connections between marketing, technology, education, and innovation. With experience in strategic and consumer marketing, brand management, and innovation management, he is drawn to opportunities that allow him to lead and create new modes for business engagement. He has broad experience growing brands, businesses, and organizations with a special focus on venture launch and brand relaunch business environments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aigadesign/message

Welcome to InSights, the staffing podcast from Haley Marketing built to help you with your recruitment and digital marketing. Whether we're talking about digital marketing trends or what's working right now for staffing and recruiting firms across North America, we're here to share our InSights on how you can stand out, stay top-of-mind, and sell more.    EPISODE 98 SEGMENTS: A Sample 7-Day Social Sharing Strategy for Staffing Firms Announcing SMART Ideas Summit 2 [Rock Star Marketing] A print piece from GNC stopped us in our tracks    LET'S CHAT: Have a question or comment on the information shared during this episode? Follow Haley Marketing (@HaleyMarketing) on Twitter and let us know what you're thinking.    HOSTED BY: Brad Bialy (LinkedIn / Twitter / Bio) Matt Lozar (LinkedIn / Twitter / Bio)

Episode 91: Dr. Aleea Gupta of Family First Direct Primary Care - Hinsdale, ILDr. Gupta had been in practice for decades before she opened Family First DPC. Starting with one patient, she has grown to a full panel and she has built a practice that works for her and her goal to work part-time. She shares how she grew her panel by engaging with her community and then converting those engagements into patients of her practice! Dr. Gupta really breaks down barriers when it comes to being a micro-practitioner and a social media star who continues to engage those interested in DPC. ---------------------Did you know? Many of the 2022 DPC SUMMIT Featured Presenters have been on My DPC Story! Go to https://mydpcstory.com to find these highlighted stories and more!*See the data that continues to show DPC works! Download your FREE copy of Hint's DPC Trends 2022 report HERE!*Learn why SmartHeart is THE most versatile ECG solution on today's market! Schedule a FREE demo with SmartHeart today.Support the show

Jacob Ross is CEO of PebblePost, a pioneer in the practice of programmatic direct mail. Once the leading channel in sophisticated direct marketing, many cast print mailers aside in favor of shiny new digital channels. Jacob explained why this thinking is flawed and how you can embrace a smarter approach to integrated and impactful direct mail during this week's episode of the On Brand podcast. About Jacob Ross Jacob Ross brings 20+ years of adtech experience to his role at PebblePost, which invented an entirely new marketing channel: programmatic direct mail. The platform combines online signals and offline data to reach current and prospective customers at home with personalized mail. Current customers include Mejuri, Lulu and Georgia, ModCloth, and Parachute.   Episode Highlights We opened our conversation talking about the brand of direct mail. “Direct mail is both sophisticated in terms of data and modeling but it's also been labeled as junk mail.” “Advertising is eating us alive,” Jacob notes. “That's why we're seeing traditional channels like direct mail being reborn in a digital-first way.” Where to start with digital-first direct mail? “Everything has to be about the customer—what are they interested in?” Jacob also noted that successful, personalized programmatic direct mail needs to be pulled into the digital suite where its impact can be measured accordingly. Jacob shared a powerful stat: Direct mail sits in the home for an average of 17 days. That's a powerful connection to make with customers. What brand has made Jacob smile recently? Technically, Jacob mentioned Dyson earlier in the show as well but he revisited them again as we closed thanks to a new vacuum that he purchased at the brand's flagship Midtown store. To learn more, check out the PebblePost website.   As We Wrap … Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine and Russia held their first direct talks in months about resuming grain shipments through the Black Sea where a Russian blockade has halted exports, Sri Lanka's president has officially fled the country, protests over fuel shortages in Haiti shut down roads in Port-au-Prince, and the FDA gave emergency authorization for Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine and Russia held their first direct talks in months about resuming grain shipments through the Black Sea where a Russian blockade has halted exports, Sri Lanka's president has officially fled the country, protests over fuel shortages in Haiti shut down roads in Port-au-Prince, and the FDA gave emergency authorization for Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders