Podcasts about lansons

In this edition of the PRovoke Media podcast, two senior leaders from one of Europe's fastest-growing agency groups join Maja Pawinska Sims to talk about the evolving landscape for strategic communications in complex times. Team Farner executive chairman Roman Geiser and Lansons CEO Gordon Tempest-Hay discuss the rapid growth of the consultancy across Europe, its acquisition of Lansons last year, and their ambitions and plans for the future. The duo also look at how creative work and AI are impacting on the remit and impact of reputation management firms, and how clients' needs from their comms advisors are changing, including during a pivotal election year.

2023 was a busy year for M&A in the PR/comms industry. One of the most significant of these deals was announced in October when Lansons was acquired by Team Farner.   This episode of Waypointers sees Gordon Tempest-Hay, the CEO of Lansons telling Waypoint partner Jim Houghton the story behind the deal headlines and his and Farner's ambitions – “to become the European management consultancy for integrated communications”.  Farner might not be a well-known entity in the UK, but that's about to change. We also hear about Gordon's rather circuitous route into the comms industry by way of spending almost ten years trying to make it as a rock star (hint, he came very close!) Once in the industry, from working in-house at the DWP, Gordon moved agency side, taking up roles at some of its most notable businesses – Fishburn Hedges, Blue Rubicon, Teneo/Blue Rubicon and from 2022, Lansons.  At BR/Teneo, and then again when Lansons became part of Waterland backed Farner, he's had plenty of experience working with private equity investors.  He talks positively about the value they bring to a partnership and the support they have provided him in good times as well as bad.

The technology sector that has emerged from the pandemic is different to the one that went before. And we are still seeing some of the ramifications. In this latest podcast we discuss how the sector has changed over the past two years, and how that is reflected in the portfolio. Which pandemic trends have endured, how has the higher interest rate environment dented the valuation of higher growth shares and how has the portfolio been reshaped to reflect this changing environment.Recorded and produced by Lansons.

Welcome to the PRmoment Podcast.Welcome to our October review of PR Pitches and mergers & acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch.He is the lead consultant - PR, Social, Content and Influencer at the new business consultancy firm AAR and a partner at PCB Partners, where he advises on buying and selling marketing services agencies.Andrew was also a co-founder at PR agency Frank PR, where he is still a non-executive director at Frank PR.Thanks to our PRmoment Podcast sponsors, The PRCA.A reminder about our new event PR Masterclass: The Agency Growth Forum.At this one event, 22 experts will give 11 Masterclasses on essential elements of managing a modern, profitable and successful PR firm. Here's a summary of what Andrew and PRmoment founder discuss as PR enters its golden quarter!2 mins This month's PR agency pitch wins news:The Romans win DeliverooPHA win England GolfStripe win White & MackayMade by Giants win YouLendTaylor Herring win Sky Mobile and Sky BroadbandMission agencies Speed and Krow win the Post OfficeTigerbond win JustgivingPitch win EA Sports FCThird City win NespressoFour win The National Lottery Heritage FundFirstlight win Chivas BrothersCircle PR win Fairmont HotelsM&C Saatchi win Elizabeth Arden 12.30 mins Andrew reflects on the current state of the PR new business market as we enter the busy Christmas period“The markets in a decent place…there's hesitancy, but great agencies always do well despite the economy.”“The tech sector needs to realign and readjust, but it's not going anywhere - it will come back strong.”15 mins Andrew talks about this month's M&A activity“There a lot going on this month - both trade (deals) and private equity.”Havas acquires Australian Public Affairs (APA)Omnicom acquires Plus Comms and FP1 - US-based corporate PR and lobbying firms.“This is all about the run into the US presidential election.”Milltown acquire the tech policy consultancy TasoSEC Newgate aquire Wepublic, a corporate agency in the Netherlands.Tyto acquires Its a Rep, a Dutch comms agency.Farner acquires Lansons.“Farner now has about 17 agencies across Europe. Farner's fee income is about $86m globally.”“They've (Farner) have almost doubled in size in the last couple of years.”“Farner is backed by Waterland Private Equity, the same private equity firm that backed the Markettiers deal.”“The valuation of a business comes down to scale and specialist.”The way that Waterland works is that they don't like to get into bids…they want a partner. They invest time in a non-competitive process.”“It (Lansons) was an EOT, which sometimes makes it (a sale) a complex process.”“Gordon Tempest Hay (ex Teneo/Blue Rubicon) joined Lansons 18 months/2 years ago, and...he's found them a buyer.”“It's interesting that Cirkle and Lansons both sold relatively soon after becoming an Employee Owned Trust (EOT).”28 min Morrow Sodali, the US-based firm, acquires Powerscourt“I think this deal is worth in excess of £50m.”

In the latest episode of ‘A Value View', host Jon Cronin gets Simon Gergel's thoughts on the current outlook for the UK's FTSE 100. On the one-hand, the FTSE hit an all-time high in February, on the back of bumper profits for several of its constituent stocks. But, on the other hand, there are questions around the future growth prospects of the London market after two major UK companies announced they intended to pursue stock market listings in New York. Simon gives his thoughts on the market's current state and, more importantly, it's future.Recorded and produced by Lansons.

In this latest podcast, portfolio manager Mike Seidenberg and host Cherry Reynard focus in on a single issue: geopolitics and how it's affecting the technology sector. The geopolitical landscape has seen many issues over the past year, with war in Europe and a significant deterioration in US/China relations destabilising global trade. With technology being a largely globalised industry, how might these geopolitical tensions affect it? The pair delve into cyber security, semiconductors and super-computers amongst other factors.Recorded and produced by Lansons.

Are we in an environment where investors can now see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel? Some inflation pressures are abating and although rates are still going up, the fear that rates are going to go up faster, and to higher levels than expected, is probably over. This is already starting to be reflected in the stock market. However, the UK market still trades well below historical averages with many strong companies trading at unusually attractive valuations. Against this backdrop, Simon Gergel talks to Jon Cronin about whether he's feeling optimistic or pessimistic about the coming year and beyond as an investor.Recorded and Produced by Lansons.

At the sunset of 2022, Mike Seidenberg joined Cherry Reynard for the final time of the year to discuss how unprecedented macroeconomic factors (at least in recent memory) and nervous markets are combining to make managing a technology portfolio something like trying to find one's sea legs on a ship being tossed about in rough seas. It wasn't an easy ride in 2022 and calm waters may be some way off yet, however Mike describes why he remains positive for the sector in the long term.Recorded and Produced by Lansons.

There are a number of serious challenges facing the UK economy – rising energy costs, the cost of living crisis, rising interest rates and mortgage costs and supply chain issues to name a few. However, while they may not be showing signs of abating, a number of factors are becoming ‘less bad' or at least not getting worse. Also, the UK stockmarket is different to the UK economy, particularly when investing at the larger end of the market capitalisation scale, where the economic exposure is more global. Given this dichotomy, could the UK market be an interesting (if challenging) place to invest with a long-term view?Produced and recorded by Lansons.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Jeff Lambert, Chair of Michigan-based Lambert Global. Welcome Jeff could you remind our Michigan business community first about Lambert Global. Thanks, now our reason to have you on is that PROI Worldwide has named officers and you're one of them, start off by filling us in on PROI Worldwide. PROI Worldwide Names Officers International Management Board Announced for 2022/2023 Chicago: PROI Worldwide announced the International Management Board slate for 2022/2023, led by Jeff Lambert, Chair of Michigan-based Lambert Global. PROI is the world's largest partnership of leading independent communications agencies with partners in 60 countries. “PROI is stronger than ever, honed by the pandemic challenges these past two years,” Lambert said. “The next two years we will build on this momentum and help each other evolve our agencies for the future. There is something very powerful about successful entrepreneurs helping each other get even stronger.” The International Management Board includes: · Global Chair – Jeff Lambert, Lambert Global, U.S. · Past Chair - Ciro Dias dos Reis, Imagem Corporativa, Brazil. · EMEA Region Vice-Chairs – Nicola Nel, Atmosphere Communications, South Africa, and Rebecca Mayo, Lansons, U.K. · Americas Region Vice-Chairs – Trudy Kremer, Jackson Spalding, U.S. and Ramonna Robinson, GroundFloor Media, U.S. · APAC Region Vice-Chairs – Angela Scaffidi, Senate/SHJ, Australia, and Arwa Husain, Adfactors, India. · Non-voting Positions – Jeff Altheide, PROI Worldwide Global Managing Director and Board Secretary/Treasurer, U.S., and Jean Leopold Schuybroek, Director of Global Development, Belgium. PROI Worldwide encompasses more than 85 PR and communications businesses in 165 cities and 60 countries. Lambert says, individually, they are proven leaders in their home markets. Collectively, the PROI partners represent more than US$1.075 billion in revenue and 7,500 employees. Thousands of clients, including dozens of Fortune 500 companies, trust PROI partners in one or more countries and regions around the world. About PROI Worldwide PROI Worldwide harnesses the collective power of the world's most ambitious entrepreneurial communications firms. By sharing global insights and best practices, PROI agencies remain best in market trendsetters, supporting the drive to deliver the most impactful communications campaigns for their clients. In 2021, PROI encompassed 83 partners with 7,500 employees in more than 165 cities and 60 countries. With combined revenue of more than US$1.075 billion, PROI ranked 5th among consolidated communications groups, and was the only one that is based on a unique partnership of independent business people.

On the occasion of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Simon and Jon reflect not only on that incredible achievement, but also on the highs and lows faced by The Merchants Trust over its 133 year history. Almost six months into a tumultuous 2022, it also falls due to look more currently and have a mid-point reflection and ponder what may be coming up for the remainder of the year. With markets reacting daily to news flow, Simon describes how there remain opportunities for those investors who can look beyond the near-term gloom.Recorded and Produced by Lansons

OK, so they'd probably be a bit funnier than us two, but Ralph Jackson of Lansons has been doing policy making on behalf of financial services firms since before I even knew it was a thing. He has a wealth of knowledge and insight about how the system works and how firms engage with political change.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent concerns over fossil fuel supplies from Russia have combined in a perfect storm with already rising energy prices and wider cost of living inflation to push energy security and affordability into the spotlight as part of the ongoing energy transition debate. Portfolio manager Simon Gergel and host Jon Cronin share thoughts on the current energy situation, as well as discussing the investment strategy supporting rising dividends for shareholders.Recorded and produced by Lansons.

The UK market has been more resilient than global peers so far in 2022 and whilst highly valued growth stocks across the globe feel the impact of rising inflation and interest rates, many value stocks that were previously languishing have seen a welcome boost. International investors appear to be looking more closely at owning UK stocks, but how consumer spending will pan out in the current environment is still to be seen.Recorded and produced by Lansons.

As 2021 fades in the memory, the spectre of inflation is firmly on investors' minds and Simon Gergel gives his view on what that may mean for markets in 2022. After a year where finding genuinely under-priced good businesses – rather than those that are cheap for a reason – paid dividends, Simon explains how extreme pricing anomalies still appear prevalent. This could be where investors are overlooking longer-term potential or, equally, being over exuberant on short-term earnings momentum.Produced and recorded remotely by Lansons 

For over a century, society has relied on the internal combustion engine to get us around. But now the environmental impact of burning carbon-based fuels has become impossible to ignore. So, what is the future of the car, and how will this impact businesses in the UK?In this episode, resident host Jon Cronin is joined by RSM's Head of Automotive, Richard Bartlett Rawlings, Technology and Media Partner, Ben Bilsland and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader's (SMMT) Senior Manager, Alice Seabrook-Martina. The panel delves into electric vehicles and what this means for consumers and businesses, infrastructure investment and alternative options to electric vehicles (EVs).  Find out more what the future of automotive could mean for you in this episode of The Loop. Speakers:Richard Bartlett-Rawlings – Head of Automotive Manufacturing, RSM UKBen Bilsland – Technology and Media Partner, RSM UKAlice Seabrook-Martina – Senior Manager, SMMTJon Cronin – Host and Head of Broadcast and Content, Lansons

Coffee Break topics:- Lansons arriving in the U.S.- Where is the focus of the firm?- Are clients specific to New York and London or are they global?- Passman's background and his goals for the future - Then and now … the financial services market upon Passman's entry into the field vs. today- How does crypto, bitcoin, NFTs, etc. impact investors?- Will geographical location matter in the future when it comes to finance?- Lansons' team and creating an environment where people want to work

In this episode, Lansons' Co-Founder Tony Langham interviews professor Jenny Phillimore and researcher Sandra Iman Pertek on campaigning to improve lives and most recently their work for the SEREDA research project investigating sexual and gender-based violence of forced migrants.   This is an incredibly important though difficult subject of research, supported and part-funded by Lansons' co-founders Clare Parsons and Tony Langham on behalf of Lansons   This podcast episode was produced ahead of the launch of the SEREDA research project findings, published 29 November, 2021. View the UK findings here   Recorded by the Lansons Production Team

Tony Langham, CEO of Lansons, joins Tom and Angus and dives into his and Lansons' history, horse racing and why he's happy defending the offshore banking sector.

Supply issues have been in the spotlight of late. Where companies had got used to ‘just-in-time' supply chains, they have now seen just how easily these can be disrupted. Whilst such factors mean we're not out of the woods yet in terms of economic recovery, and wary of inflationary pressures building up, Simon Gergel describes how he's trying to look past the short-term noise.Produced and recorded by Lansons at the Lansons studio in Farringdon, London.

Many businesses across the UK have been planning their future and considering what will set them up for success. For some, that decision could be a private equity investment. But private equity has had some bad press lately – so, why should you consider a private equity investment?In this episode, our resident host Jon Cronin is joined by a panel from RSM, Growth Capital Partners and Cloudsense to talk about all things private equity. The panel discusses what bringing on a private equity partner means for a business, what the market is currently like for both the PE firms and businesses and why communication is so essential for both parties.  Find out more about what private equity could do for your business in this episode of The Loop. RSM recently conducted a survey of private equity backed businesses to paint a picture of how private equity firms have supported these businesses throughout the pandemic and what the future looks like for their relationships. Read our findings here: https://www.rsmuk.com/ideas-and-insights/private-equity-and-trading-through-the-pandemicSpeakers:Charlie Jolly – Head of Private Equity, RSM UKKirsty McDonald – Partner, Growth Capital PartnersHamish Floyd – Chief Financial Officer, Cloudsense Jon Cronin – Host and Head of Broadcast and Content, Lansons

We are delighted to bring to you our first Lansons Alumni Podcast. The series will feature alumni from the last 30+ years that have inspiring stories to tell and an entrepreneurial mindset. Our first episode features Sophie Lilley, Director of Munchkin & Bear Europe an online retailer of luxe padded playmats and Michelle L'Huillier Founder and Director of Tom & Teddy, a father and son beachwear brand inspired by Australian style. Both are Lansons alumnae, in Sophie's case 15 years, and in Michelle's case, 3 years. Hosted by Lansons Co-Founder and Chair Clare Parsons, Sophie and Michelle share their stories of launching and growing thriving online businesses and both the challenges and joy that comes with being entrepreneurs.

Digital transformation has been a big focus for businesses over the past 18 months, with the coronavirus accelerating investment in all things digital. But the pandemic has also offered opportunities for criminals to launch sophisticated and dangerous cyber attacks. Back with season 2 part 2 of The Loop, our host Jon Cronin is joined by a panel of experts from RSM UK, Savills Plc and Merlin Entertainments, all of whom are on the front line of cyber security for their businesses. The experts discuss what to do in the wake of an attack, the importance of playbooks and why creating a culture of trust and safety is so important.  Learn the art of cyber security with this episode of The Loop. Our cyber report offers an insight into the ever evolving world of cyber crime. Find out about the current threat to the middle market and what you can do to keep your business safe with our report here: https://www.rsmuk.com/real-economy/cybersecuritySpeakers: Sheila Pancholi – Technology Risk Assurance Partner, RSM UK Chris Knowles – Chief Digital Officer, RSM UK Richard Card – Chief Information Officer, Savills Plc  Lee Cowie – Chief Technology Officer at Merlin Entertainments Jon Cronin – Host and Head of Broadcast and Content, Lansons

As we build up to COP26, public attention on businesses to prioritise the 'E' in ESG is intensifying - how are organisations responding and what are the available pathways for acting and making climate commitments.   Sustainability and climate change has continued to dominate on the global stage - despite a global pandemic. Public opinion has accelerated, and organisations everywhere are being scrutinised for their actions and contribution to the global effort. Ensuring your organisation has a green-focused recovery is now business-critical, as well as a cornerstone of your reputation - inside and out. So what are the possible pathways for organisations taking corporate action and commitment to climate change?   In this episode, we discuss with Johnathan Shopley, Founder and Managing Director, External Affairs of Natural Capital Partners why and how Net Zero is playing a crucial role in corporate action and commitments on climate change, globally.   Produced remotely by Lansons production.

Five years have passed since the Brexit referendum and many different factors have made that a particularly extraordinary and challenging period for the UK market. However, the trick has been to look through the various market uncertainties and using that lens, many mispriced opportunities have presented themselves. Right now, the UK market still looks cheap relative to other markets, and the interest of overseas investors, private equity and corporate buyers has most definitely been piqued.Produced and recorded remotely by Lansons 

Eleis Brennan is Senior Vice President at Lansons Intermarket where she advises a range of clients including multinational corporations, financial institutions and higher education institutions.  She began her career in political communication where she advocated for causes and campaigns that are close to her heart.  Join us as Eleis reflects on her career and how unexpected journeys can be the most rewarding.

On this week's podcast we're talking to Clive Booth, CEO of the ESG Foundation.Clive has worked in a number of agency and in-house roles, including JLL, Lansons and Lewis.He founded the ESG Foundation in March 2020. The foundation exists to focus the attention of organisations on the importance of environmental, social impact and corporate governance behaviours.Do make sure you've taken a look at the PRCA's National Conference which is a face to face event and you can also watch it on a livestream if you prefer.It's a full day conference in London on 8 July exploring communication and influence in a post-pandemic world. Speakers include communications leaders from the likes of Google and IKEA, as well as big names including Alastair Campbell and Sophie Morgan.Tickets available on the PRCA websiteAlso, for those of you interested in ESG, do take a look at PRmoment's brand new ESG Awards with categories related to the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.We've talked previously on the podcast about ESG and why it's important for PR professionals so if you're interested in hearing more about ESG do have a listen.Here's a summary of what Clive and I discussed:1.30 mins What is ESG and why is it important?3 mins What is the role of the ESG Report in a company's approach to ESG?4.30 mins Has ESG killed CSR?6 mins How will purpose and ESG co-exist?10 mins Why ESG enables you to see under the bonnet of an organisation.11.30 mins What is the role of PR and comms people in improving a company's ESG performance?12 mins “ESG is about numbers, there's no hiding place if you are inaccurately reporting your performance.”13 mins and 16 mins Why the public relations function should be at the heart of the creation of the ESG report.14 mins ESG is an important opportunity for the PR and comms function to demonstrate its strategic value to an organisation.15 mins What does ESG mean for non publicly listed firms?16 mins Who owns ESG within an organisation?17 mins What information and company KPIs need to be in an ESG report?19zmins Are there recognised KPIs for each of the UN's Sustainability Goals?21 mins How long do ESG reports need to be?22 mins Who reads a company's ESG report?24 mins Why ESG KPIs are different depending on the sector.24.30 mins Why there's very little hiding place in an ESG report.25 mins Clive talks us through his favourite examples of ESG reports including Hilton and Emcor Group, Microsoft and Coca Cola.Take a look at the new ESG Awards, with categories linked to the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. 

International Women's Day is a truly important global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.    For this special podcast, Lansons co-founder and chair Clare Parsons is joined by two inspirational women who have dedicated their professional lives to campaigning on issues of gender Equality and Diversity – 30% Club co-founder Baroness Mary Goudie and BBC Creative Diversity Lead Nina Goswami. Produced by the Lansons Content Team

The latest reporting season has highlighted the difference between resilient businesses and those hit very hard by the effects of the pandemic. Returning dividends across many sectors are an encouraging sign for income seekers and the vaccine rollout is giving hope that recovery is looming, though the lessons of the recent past should prompt caution. Finally, key themes driving the portfolio come under the microscope.Produced and recorded remotely by Lansons 

In this episode, Simon Gergel discusses the potential for a renewed focus on individual companies and their prospects in 2021. While bigger picture themes such as Brexit, the US election, and the impacts of the pandemic dominated markets last year, the associated uncertainties are starting to fall away. Produced and recorded remotely by Lansons 

On the PRmoment Podcast this week we’re talking to Tony Langham, co-founder and CEO of Lansons. Tony and PRmoment founder Ben Smith discuss the findings of a recent report Tony edited: How PR firms can recover fast from the pandemic.The report is a series of 250 word pieces of advice from (mostly) PR leaders from all around the world.1.00 min Tony tells us how the "‘How to Recover Fast from the Pandemic" report came about.3.00 mins Why the report is perfect toilet reading material!4.00 mins Tony summarises the report's findings. 4.30 mins Why a spirit of positivity in public relations is one of the great things coming out of the report.7.55 mins The report predicts that the leaders who invest in technology and their people will come out of the Covid-19 crisis most successfully.8.30 mins The impact of Covid-19 on the shape of PR firms. 8.45 mins Why corporate PR is back!9.00 mins The need for collaboration: Why the era of being the only agency of record for clients, especially for smaller independent firms, is probably over.12.00 mins Why the skills of communicators have become paramount for business.12.30 mins Why communications must be about deeds and words.13.00 mins Why Tony is sure PR, as a sector, will have performed better than the global economy during the crisis.13.30 mins Why PR became very important to certain organisations during the crisis.14.00 mins Covid-19 has demonstrated that good communications can save lives and bad communications can cost lives.15.00 mins How can public relations retain its improved profile and identity within organisations coming out of the pandemic?16.00 mins Has the pandemic changed the way Tony will lead Lansons?16.30 mins How working for the PRCA has improved Tony as a leader.18.00 mins Why remote working has actually made Tony more accessible to Lansons employees.20.00 mins How the Covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that change is possible quicker than we all previously thought!22.00 mins Why society is likely to go through a post Covid-19 bitterness stage next year.23.00 mins What does Tony want PR professionals to take from the report.24.00 mins How reading the report can increase the breadth of your PR horizons.

My guest on today's show is Clare Parsons Co-Founder of Lansons and Fellow CIPR. In the podcast Clare speaks about her background, her journey into communications, setting up Lansons and being a values/purpose driven business. Some of the other topics covered in the podcast are:Purpose and business in a Post COVID/BLM How BLM has impacted her view of the world, the industry and generally livesOn creating a more inclusive industry, collaboration, learning from best practiceRole of PR practitioners in today's worldThe glass ceiling and on being UK's Top 25 Best Places to work for women and voluntarily reporting on the gender pay gapThe Role of Ethics in PR and Lansons own journey as the winner of PRCA's Very large agency Ethical champion on 2018, 2019, 2020Steps to making the industry more inclusiveWomen Leaders, the future of agencies and how they are going to adapt to the changing needs of clients, communities and employeesSubscribe to the show on any of your favourite platforms iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts.Memorable quotes from the conversation with Clare Parsons“I've had to spend quite a time reflecting on it myself. And I have to for lots of reasons. I am a, as we all are a product of our time. My feminism is based on the time of which it was emerging and the battles I was fighting. And I had to look at myself and realise that my notion of being colour blind wasn't enough. And being a business that was meritocratic, wasn't enough. And I think that has been a catalyst for so many things. So one is the course of self-reflection. I'm lucky enough also to work with some great people at Lansons, who are looking at this in detail and we're collectively looking at what our diversity policy is and if anyone looks on our website, we've declared what we're trying to do as a consequence source material is important.” “But also, importantly corporate communications through COVID, has really shown that it was on the top of everyone's agenda. That actually boardrooms recognise the significance of their brand, their reputation, their purpose. A reputation is vital for them in these times. And that, again, our role in business had never been greater. And I think that there was a great communications person who always said you can't talk yourself out of something you've behaved yourself into. And, with COVID, this notion of how you behaved in this period, has shown a huge amount of virtue in some of those businesses, not all by any chance, but that we can make changes if we want to. And Corporate Communications is vital to do that. So I think it's an encouraging period now.”“It was always part of our intention. At the very beginning, as I said, I wanted no glass ceiling because I'd experienced it. There's never been any holding back of anyone that has talent at Lansons. And there are role models throughout the organisation to show, you can do it in different ways as well. And that's also I think, really important that people can see themselves in the leadership and see different routes to that.”“We seek those role models, with different voices, to be the clarion call for us. So that we can all learn from each other's stories and vision, and where they see the world. Strangely, Virginia Bottomley, it was her who said, when you recruit, or you look at the people that you are working with, you don't look in a mirror, you look out of the window. And I think that there's never been a more time now to look into society. They are the people we represent. And we have to understand everybody.”Biography:Clare Parsons, Co-Founder and Chair, Lansons a leading reputation management and PR business based in London and NYC. Over three decades running Lansons, formed in 1989,...

There’s a perfect storm raging in income investing. With interest rates hovering just above zero or even negative and a large part of the global population entering retirement, the income challenge is considerable and widely felt. Giorgio Caputo and Lale Topcuoglu, JOHCM Global Income Builder, explore how income investors should navigate these extraordinary times. For professional investors only.   Produced and recorded by Lansons remotely - www.Lansons.com

Exploring the key findings from our new report in collaboration with Opinium Research, providing insight into the changes made in the wake of the pandemic that will impact our values, behaviours and ultimately working lives long-term. Suzanne Ellis, Director and Head of Communications for Change and Transformation at Lansons, is joined by co-author Wez Eathorne Research Director at Opinium, and Matt Bolton-Alarcon, founder of Special Sauce, trainer and facilitator in creativity and business innovation.    

In this episode, Simon Gergel takes a closer look at the situation for income from UK equity markets. What factors should investors consider to differentiate businesses that are suffering a short term shock from those that may be impacted by longer-term changes in behavior?Produced and recorded by Lansons remotely.

Ralph Jackson, Director at Lansons, talks with agencies from around Europe on how they are managing during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Guests are Sebastian Riedel of Klenk & Hoursch, in Germany, Talia Godino with Twister, in Italy and Ana Margarida Ximenes of Atrevia, with offices in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.

By thinking differently and adapting to changes, as scientists would, investors can better navigate the new normal post-COVID-19 world, says Chris Lees, co-manager of JOHCM’s Global and International Select strategies. For professional investors only. Produced and recorded by Lansons remotely - www.Lansons.com

Before the pandemic pushed all other news local, national and international off the media agenda - climate change was right up there. Listed as one of the most important issues to CEOs in 2020 (RepTrack), climate change and more broadly sustainability has become a cornerstone of reputation for companies and governments around the world. But as the pandemic eases, will sustainability be back on the board agenda, and if so what impact will Covid-19 have had in addressing it? Joining host Tony Langham is Jane Stevensen, expert in the understanding of climate-related risk and opportunity, advisor to the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative and Founding Director of JS Global Advisory.   Recorded and produced remotely by Lansons

The latest edition of the Byte Size podcast, recorded at the beginning of March 2020, features portfolio manager Walter Price. Walter looks at market uncertainty and the potential impact on the technology sector specifically in terms of COVID-19, US election and 5G. Walter discusses the potential outcomes these can have on the markets, his investment strategy and what investors should be looking out for. Produced and recorded by Lansons in the Lansons studio and then edited remotely. 

The latest edition of the Byte Size podcast, recorded at the beginning of March 2020, features portfolio manager Walter Price. Walter looks at market uncertainty and the potential impact on the technology sector specifically in terms of COVID-19, US election and 5G. Walter discusses the potential outcomes these can have on the markets, his investment strategy and what investors should be looking out for. Produced and recorded by Lansons at the Lansons studio in Farringdon, London - www.Lansons.com Produced by Lansons at the Lansons studio (lansons.com)

Simon Gergel looks at how markets are reacting to the coronavirus and describes how he and his team are dealing with the fallout in terms of the investment portfolio. Simon also looks at the outlook for income from dividends, a cornerstone of the Merchants Trust's strategy.Produced and recorded by Lansons remotely. 

In this day and age, crises are becoming more frequent and the impact they have on reputations are longer-lasting. Our experts explore crises from a lawyer and communicators perspective. From handling the media to analysing the pitfalls for companies, boards and individuals, preparedness is key  when protecting reputations from a crisis. The risk of a crisis can not be eliminated but preparedness and proper management can help in protecting reputations. Rachel Atkins is a partner at Schillings. A specialist in safeguarding the reputations of prominent individuals and businesses, Rachel couples her experience in media law with a detailed knowledge of reputation threats that emanate from non-media sources. With a wealth of experience in this area - from disgruntled employees to black swan. Ralph Jackson, Director and Partner at Lansons. He has over 30 years consulting experience covering reputation management, corporate crises communications, and public policy advice. His experience spans a variety of sectors including financial services, energy, pharmaceutical, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Tony Langham is Lansons Chief Executive and Co-Founder with over 30 years front line experience building and protecting the reputations of companies, organisations and Governments. His book, ‘Reputation Management: The Future of Corporate Communications and Public Relations' is out now and available to order from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2zjFQJa Produced and recorded by Lansons at the Lansons studio in Farrigndon, London

Ahead of International Women’s Day, three senior female executives at J O Hambro Capital Management talk candidly about the challenges they faced and the personal sacrifices they made to succeed in the asset management industry. For professional investors only. Produced and recorded by Lansons at the Lansons studio in Farringdon, London - www.Lansons.com

Fund managers from active investment house J O Hambro Capital Management (JOHCM) consider some of the biggest issues facing investors. For professional investors only. Produced and recorded by Lansons at the Lansons studio in Farringdon, London - www.Lansons.com  

Simon Gergel reviews 2019 – a momentous year in terms of global market volatility and the polarisation of the UK market as investors heavily favoured higher-quality growth stocks. 2020 is starting out with more political certainty in the UK. This should give a more ‘normal' feel to investing where what's happening at companies is more important than market reactions to political uncertainty.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

Strange things are afoot in the critically important global credit markets. Join as Lale Topcuoglu, Senior Fund Manager & Head of Credit at J O Hambro Capital Management explores why a search for yield has created an insatiable demand for credit products that are leading to weaker investor safeguards and increased opaqueness by corporate debt issuers. What should investors be worried about and how can active management help in these curious times? For professional investors only. Produced and recorded by Lansons at the Lansons studio in Farringdon, London. www.Lansons.com

The latest edition of the Byte Size podcast features portfolio manager Walter Price, talking with guest Lucy Macdonald, the portfolio manager for The Brunner Investment Trust. Walter and Lucy talk tech and global equities, each giving their own perspectives on the penetration and influence of technology on companies from a wide range of industries across the globe. Listen now to hear more.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

Tony Langham is joined by Markus Leutert of AKKA Technologies and Lansons' Naomi Goodman as they discuss the connection between a company's leaders, culture and reputation.   In a world where there is increasingly more pressure on businesses to act authentically, are we asking too much of our business leaders, and how does this impact reputation? From measuring trust in leaders, voicing opinions on societal issues to tackling diversity in STEM careers, our experts debate the traps and expectations of today's leaders for building and managing successful reputations from the inside out.   Tony Langham is Lansons' Chief Executive and Co-Founder with over 30 years front line experience building and protecting the reputations of companies, organisations and Governments.   His book, ‘Reputation Management: The Future of Corporate Communications and Public Relations' is out now and available to order from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2zjFQJa   Markus Leutert is the Head of Communications at AKKA Technologies who are synonymous with digital transformation and hold an acclaimed reputation as leading engineering, innovation and R&D consultants for a number of industries. Working with the top players in mobility, such as Mercedes and Airbus to name but a few, AKKA supports its clients with product design consulting and throughout the entire product life-cycle with cutting edge digital technologies and project management services.   Naomi Goodman, Board Director at Lansons is a specialist in change and transformation communications, enhancing internal comms to effectively contribute to business performance. She's a certified change management practitioner and has led large-scale change and internal communications programs across both public and private sectors, including Bacardi, Deutsche Bank and Highways England.   Produced by Lansons and engineered by Callum Swingler at the Lansons Studio.

In his exclusive CIPR National Conference 2019 talk, Lansons CEO, Tony Langham discusses how the digital world makes it more difficult for people to develop trust in organisations. Tony argues that organisations have to combine saying the right thing with doing the right thing. After all - "you can't talk your way out of a problem you behaved your way into."

Welcome to Silicon Valley: Byte Size, a quarterly look at developments from the technology sector and what they mean for investors. Every quarter, a member of the Allianz Technology Trust investment team will offer their insight, as they discuss cutting edge companies and how they are changing our lives. The award-winning Allianz Technology Trust PLC offers investors access to the fast moving world of technology with the reassurance that investment decisions are made by the team who have more than 70 years of experience of investing in technology combined. The team benefits from its close proximity to Silicon Valley where many of the world’s key technology companies are headquartered. Produced by Lansons at the Lansons studio (lansons.com)

As we approach the final quarter of 2019, Simon Gergel reflects on what has been a fascinating year so far, with politics driving market volatility globally and the UK market becoming increasingly polarised. He talks about finding opportunities from this situation, with the market behaving irrationally towards some solid businesses.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

Join Tony Langham as he interviews PROI Partner SenateSHJ's Angela Scaffidi on managing reputation across the world. In this, the 4th episode of The Reputation Management Podcast, we discuss the differences of companies global perceptions of how reputation is managed, how organisations need to begin to engage with the issues of their societies, and reputation management organisations responsibility on a global scale, as well as much more. Tony Langham, Lansons Chief Executive and Co-Founder is an adviser, entrepreneur and chairman with over 30 years front line experience building and protecting the reputations of companies, organisations and Governments. His book, ‘Reputation Management: The Future of Corporate Communications and Public Relations' is out now and available to order from Amazon Angela Scaffidi is SenateSHJ's Head of Change and works with organisations dealing with issues relating to reputation and a loss of trust. An accredited user of the Four Rooms of Change®, Angela sees an organisation's culture and reputation as intrinsically linked and therefore works across change, culture, leadership and reputation. Produced by Lansons and engineered by Steven Arnoldi at the Lansons Studio. Discover more about Lansons and our services at lansons.com

Welcome to Silicon Valley: Byte Size, a quarterly look at developments from the technology sector and what they mean for investors. Every quarter, a member of the Allianz Technology Trust investment team will offer their insight, as they discuss cutting edge companies and how they are changing our lives. The award-winning Allianz Technology Trust PLC offers investors access to the fast moving world of technology with the reassurance that investment decisions are made by the team who have more than 70 years of experience of investing in technology combined. The team benefits from its close proximity to Silicon Valley where many of the world’s key technology companies are headquartered. Produced by Lansons at the Lansons studio (lansons.com)

Join Tony Langham as he explores the power of content in shaping or destroying a brand's reputation. Discussing everything from Oreo winning at the Super Bowl, to Donald Trump and MyCSP pensions, we hear from the experts on how content marketing is key to reputation. Joining Tony in the studio to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly, is Lansons Director Claire Southeard and publishing editor of Communicate and Transform magazines, Brittany Golob. Tony's book, ‘Reputation Management: The Future of Corporate Communications and Public Relations' is out now and available to order from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2zjFQJa To learn more about how Lansons can help with Reputation Management and Content Marketing, contact us on Consultancy@Lansons.com or head to our website: www.lansons.com Produced by Jessica Keating and engineered by Callum Swingler at the Lansons Studio. Discover more about Lansons and our services at www.lansons.com

The latest edition of the Byte Size podcast, recorded at the end of  June 2019, features portfolio manager Mike Seidenberg. Mike looks at business confidence in the technology sector against an uncertain economic and geopolitical backdrop. He believes that the movement to digital and to the cloud, two key themes in the portfolio, remain highly relevant regardless of the current market environment. Looking at Silicon Valley where the team are based, Mike ponders the question, does anywhere else come close for technology? Listen now to hear more.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

In his latest podcast, Simon Gergel, Portfolio Manager of The Merchants Trust, discusses what it means to be a value investor and how the team implements this across the Merchants portfolio of high yielding shares. Simon also considers the opportunities for value investing in today's markets as well as other aspects of the team's investment process, including analysis of cash flow, structural advantages and valuation.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

For the ninth episode of PRcast, we sat down with Tony Langham, CEO and Co-founder of Lansons, to discuss all things reputation management, and even managed to fit a rap in.  See all the upcoming PRCA events here. You can listen and subscribe on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple iTunes and Spotify. PRcast is brought to listeners in association with markettiers, the leading broadcast specialist consultancy based in London, Manchester, and Dubai.

Simon reflects on how it all began in 1889, the Trust's aims to provide an investment solution for individual investors then and now and how the Merchants of yesterday differs to the vehicle it is today. The Trust has lived through many major political and economic events over its lifetime and Simon looks back at this remarkable history and how this has shaped the Trust, which has diversified and adapted over time. Simon has been at the helm of Merchants for 13 years – a tenth of the Trust's life – and talks about his own experiences as manager, particularly the importance of steady nerves and a focus on long-term fundamentals when managing Merchants through the financial crisis of 2008-9.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

Today, we have a very special episode for you. Last week in London, we put on a live event, supported by leading reputation management consultancy Lansons, whose clients include Lloyds, Allianz, Atom Bank, BlackRock, Fidelity, Hargreaves Lansdown, JP Morgan, Invesco, Societe Generale, Vanguard, AXA and many, many more. The topic of discussion was Crypto 2.0, Is Crypto Finally Getting Real? Considered fringe for most of the past few years, crypto and associated technologies potentially represent a meaningful force in mainstream financial services as they mature. Joining us to explore the near future in crypto and the implications for banking, finance and society as a whole are Lex Sokolin, Luis Carranzaand Alexi Esmail-Yakas. Each introduces himself at the opening of the discussion, so I won't duplicate it here. If you enjoy today's episode and are interested in future live events in London, the US and around the world, please subscribe to our newsletter at bankingthefuture.com. Thank you very much for joining us today, and a huge thanks to Lansons for hosting this event.

In the latest Byte Size podcast, recorded in March 2019, Walter Price reviews the fourth-quarter results season and looks ahead at the prospects for 2019. He considers the impact of slowing economic global growth, its potential impact on earnings and how it has influenced the positioning of the Allianz Technology Trust portfolio. Walter also discusses prospects for the FAANG* stocks and the impact global trade tensions are having. Is it realistic to assume that manufacturing jobs will return to the US? Listen in to discover more.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.*FAANG = Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Alphabet's Google

Welcome to Silicon Valley: Byte Size, a quarterly look at developments from the technology sector and what they mean for investors. Every quarter, a member of the Allianz Technology Trust investment team will offer their insight, as they discuss cutting edge companies and how they are changing our lives. The award-winning Allianz Technology Trust PLC offers investors access to the fast moving world of technology with the reassurance that investment decisions are made by the team who have more than 70 years of experience of investing in technology combined. The team benefits from its close proximity to Silicon Valley where many of the world’s key technology companies are headquartered. Produced by Lansons at the Lansons studio (lansons.com)

Welcome to Silicon Valley: Byte Size, a quarterly look at developments from the technology sector and what they mean for investors. Every quarter, a member of the Allianz Technology Trust investment team will offer their insight, as they discuss cutting edge companies and how they are changing our lives. The award-winning Allianz Technology Trust PLC offers investors access to the fast moving world of technology with the reassurance that investment decisions are made by the team who have more than 70 years of experience of investing in technology combined. The team benefits from its close proximity to Silicon Valley where many of the world’s key technology companies are headquartered. Produced by Lansons at the Lansons studio (lansons.com)

In this third edition, recorded in February 2019, we chat to Mike Seidenberg and Richard Holway MBE. Mike and Richard look at what caused the sell-off in the latter part of 2018, and whether China is a cause for concern, and if the team see any weakness in the IT sector. They also consider the IT spending environment for 2019 and how far advanced companies are with digital transformation, payment systems and security. Finally, Mike and Richard consider how M&A activity is shaping up in 2019, and if there are any notable targets in the UK specifically.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon. 

This week on the PRmoment Podcast, in the latest of our life stories series, I’m pleased to welcome co-founder and CEO of Lansons Tony Langham.Lansons is one of the UK's largest independent PR consultancies - with a fee income of circa £14m.The business was founded in 1989 by Tony and his now wife Clare Parsons. Lansons has about 110 employees.Here is a summary of what Tony and I discussed:[00:00:42] Tony tells us about the series of events that led to him and Clare launching Lansons. [00:02:56] Why, despite maxing out his and Clare Parson's new AMEX cards when they launched Lansons, they didn't really see it as a risk. [00:03:55] Tony tells us what it's like running a business with his wife for nearly 30 years. [00:06:47] Tony talks us through Lansons' ownership structure - where half of the business is owned by employees and approximately 50 percent is owned by Clare and Tony. [00:07:28] and [00:05:23] Why Lansons tends to follow a business cycle of investment where profits flatten for a while before it goes off on another growth spurt. [00:08:25] How, driven by uncertainty around Brexit, Lansons is hedging its bets by looking at international expansion. [00:11:11] The process of how Lansons has "themes" of investments it would like to make and then attempts to recruit the right person or people for the opportunity. [00:11:55] Why the need for consolidation in the agency market is an opportunity for independent cash rich firms like Lansons. [00:14:56] How does entrepreneurship manifest itself within an agency environment? [00:15:56] Why every single entrepreneurial decision has an upside and a downside. [00:18:33] Tony talks us through the investment decisions he made for Hope&Glory and Opinium Research, the combined revenues of which are now almost the same and Lansons. [00:23:28] Why Tony believes the British are too cautious investors in business and why he worries that we're getting more cautious. [00:24:36] Tony tells us why he decided to write a book on Reputation Management: The Future of Corporate Communications and Public Relations. [00:26:20] Why Tony believes the PR sector is not defining its contribution to business in the right way. [00:29:22] How writing a book meant he only got four and a half hours sleep for six months.[00:33:49] How Tony sees the PR agency model changing. [00:38:12] Why holding companies like WPP and Omnicom seem to be accepting that agency brand names aren't that important. [00:39:20] Whether an agency’s customers buy its services because they trust the brand or because of the quality of its people. [00:40:19] Tony identifies which agencies he believes are on the up. [00:42:04] Why Tony believes that "if the (PR) industry has a danger, it is that it's running itself at too lower margin and it's competing too aggressively." [00:42:41] How the differential in remuneration between management consultancies and investment banks on the one side and PR firms on the other has increased during Tony's career - and why he worries this will impact the future talent the sector is able to attract.

Tony co-founded Lansons in 1989 and has advised Governments, organisations and companies on their image and reputation for over 30 years. He has an active non executive career and has been named by Debrett’s as one of the 500 most influential people in the UK.Tony is Chief Executive and retains an active consultancy role across a range of Lansons clients. His work is split between building reputations for organisations growing rapidly in the market and protecting the reputations of those with a leading position to maintain. His specialisms include launches, M&A, IPOs and crisis and issues management. He also advises Prime Ministers, Chairs and CEOs on personal reputation.He was commissioned by the UK’s PRCA (Public Relations & Communications Association) and the global ICCO (International Communications Consultancy Organisation) to write their guide to Reputation Management, published by Emerald Publishing in December 2018.

Not only are we at the start of a new year but also a landmark anniversary year for Merchants. Established in 1889, the Trust celebrates its 130th birthday this year. The fact that the Trust has successfully navigated a variety of market conditions throughout its history can help put today's political challenges and market volatility into context, as Simon remarks. Listen in as he also discusses his medium-term outlook for UK equities, as well as sharing his confidence that stocks with good dividend yield will always find favour with investors over time. With the backdrop of Brexit dampening enthusiasm, Simon explains his ongoing aim of diversifying the Merchants portfolio by constructing an attractive portfolio of individual businesses across a range of sectors. Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

We delve into the stats behind reputation management and the tangible effects on a company's bottom line, their powers to influence and their staff, of both good and bad reputations. Fuelled with exclusive research from Opinium, a strategic insights agency, we're joined by Tony Langham, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Lansons and Josh Glendinning, Senior Research Manager at Opinium Research. Tony's new book Reputation Management: The Future of Corporate Communications and Public Relations is out on 10 December this year is available to order here: https://amzn.to/2zjFQJa To learn more about Lansons' offering on Reputation Management and how we can help your company, contact us on Consultancy@Lansons.com or head to our website: http://bit.ly/2OGVmEu Produced by Steven Arnoldi, Jess Keating and engineered by Callum Swingler at the Lansons studio. Discover more about Lansons and our services at www.Lansons.com

Join Tony Langham, interviewed by Jon Cronin, as they explore what Reputation Management is, the forces shaping it and the future for companies as they embrace it. Tony Langham is an adviser, entrepreneur and chairman with over 30 years front line experience building and protecting the reputations of companies, organisations and Governments. His new book Reputation Management: The Future of Corporate Communications and Public Relations is out on 10 December this year is available to order here: https://amzn.to/2zjFQJa To learn more about Lansons' offering on Reputation Management and how we can help your company, contact us on Consultancy@Lansons.com Produced by Steven Arnoldi, Jess Keating and engineered by Callum Swingler at the Lansons studio. Discover more about Lansons and our services at www.Lansons.com

In his latest podcast, Simon looks at recent developments affecting The Merchants Trust portfolio and the broader UK stock market. Listen in as Simon emphasises that market volatility, as witnessed in October, can give rise to the opportunity. He notes that any divergence in the share prices of different sectors and even different companies could enable investors to take advantage of potentially compelling valuations.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

In his latest broadcast, Simon takes a look back at the first half of the year, a fascinating period that's been characterised by global political challenges. Simon also considers market prospects for the rest of 2018 and the factors that may have an impact.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

In this second edition, recorded in July, we chat to Mike Seidenberg, a Portfolio Manager/Analyst who joined AllianzGI in 2009.  Mike is based in San Francisco and is part of the award-winning Allianz Technology Trust team with Walter Price.Mike explains the benefits of being based ‘on the ground' in the San Francisco Bay Area, in close proximity to Silicon Valley. Ten of the company's leading holdings are located within fifty miles of the Allianz offices and Mike explains how this delivers a considerable advantage. He also considers what it is that creates a fertile environment for technology companies.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon. 

Welcome to Silicon Valley: Byte Size, a quarterly look at developments from the technology sector and what they mean for investors. Every quarter, a member of the Allianz Technology Trust investment team will offer their insight, as they discuss cutting edge companies and how they are changing our lives. The award-winning Allianz Technology Trust PLC offers investors access to the fast moving world of technology with the reassurance that investment decisions are made by the team who have more than 70 years of experience of investing in technology combined. The team benefits from its close proximity to Silicon Valley where many of the world’s key technology companies are headquartered. Produced by Lansons at the Lansons studio (lansons.com)

In the latest podcast, Simon is joined by Mary Ann Sieghart, one of Merchants' Non-executive Directors, who joined the board in November 2014. Together, Mary Ann and Simon explore the importance of transparency in communication.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

Listen to Walter Price, Portfolio Manager of Allianz Technology Trust, share his insights on ‘all things tech' in this, the first of a new quarterly podcast dedicated to this fast-moving sector.The team strive to understand, anticipate and react to technology trends in a dynamic and proactive way. Their location in San Francisco, at the heart of the technology industry, is a real advantage. Listen in, as Walter discusses not only the outlook for the sector but also the recent upsets that have disrupted markets.Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon. 

In this latest interview, Simon throws light on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues and what it all means for investors. He explains why sustainability and the ethical impact of investing rank high amongst the broad range of criteria that investors and fund managers consider these days. Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

Welcome to Silicon Valley: Byte Size, a quarterly look at developments from the technology sector and what they mean for investors. Every quarter, a member of the Allianz Technology Trust investment team will offer their insight, as they discuss cutting edge companies and how they are changing our lives. The award-winning Allianz Technology Trust PLC offers investors access to the fast moving world of technology with the reassurance that investment decisions are made by the team who have more than 70 years of experience of investing in technology combined. The team benefits from its close proximity to Silicon Valley where many of the world’s key technology companies are headquartered. Produced by Lansons at the Lansons studio (lansons.com)

In this episode, we ask: are London listed equities as UK focused as we think? Why should investors choose the UK? Where are we with interest rates in the UK? And if a rate rise goes ahead how it would affect the outlook of the UK?Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

Welcome to “A Value View”, the first in an exciting series of topical podcasts from The Merchants Trust. Each month Simon Gergel, fund manager of The Merchants Trust, will offer his thoughts on developments affecting the UK market, and what they mean for investors. Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon.

I recently caught up with Tony Langham to discuss entrepreneurship in PR. Tony set up Lansons with Claire Parsons 28 years ago and today Lansons has a fee income of circa £11 million pounds. I discussed with Tony: - How to keep a culture of entrepreneurship within a 28 year old business. - How Tony maintains his personal drive having lead Lansons for 28 years. - We talked about the British culture of successful independent entrepreneurial PR firms and discussed the challenges of the "early" years, the "middle" years and why it is that so few have successfully gone global Tony also identifies his three secrets of entrepreneurial success in public relations