Podcasts about Specsavers

"Once you understand your purpose and lead yourself first, everything else begins to align." — Julie PerkinsIn this inspiring episode of Quietly Visible, Carol Stewart welcomes Julie Perkins, founder of Wyseminds, a platform dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs. Julie shares her journey from expanding Specsavers in the Netherlands to founding Wyseminds, where she supports women navigating the challenges of business growth. Julie's personal journey — including overcoming cancer — has deepened her commitment to helping others succeed.Julie discusses the importance of leading yourself first before leading others. She shares how early in her leadership journey she tried to emulate others, which proved exhausting. Learning to align her leadership with her core values brought clarity, authenticity, and confidence.Julie reflects on her experience expanding Specsavers in the Netherlands, starting with no brand recognition. She emphasises the value of reflection and recovery in maintaining energy and clarity as a leader.Julie's strong belief that "everybody's story should be told" became her guiding purpose.Julie champions introverted women, encouraging them to see their quiet strengths as powerful tools for leadership. By leveraging their clarity, focus, and authenticity, introverts can excel in fast-moving business environments.Julie's book, The Wyse Way, Purpose Led Business Growth, guides women in transforming their passion into a structured, purpose-driven business model.Wyseminds offers online resources and virtual guidance to help founders take ownership of their growth journey. Find out more here https://wyseminds.com/If you are looking to increase your influence and impact then why not take Carol's free impact assessment at ⁠aboundingsolutions.com⁠

The guys discuss the managerial magic at Reject Shop, MisRes struggles, Warby Park v Luxxotica v Specsavers, South West Airlines Fee Bonanza, will Koala float or sink, Adir's Hotel Issues and the Rise and Fall of Dan Andrews.00:00 - Intro and Hotels22:44 - Daniel Andrews Shunned?27:40 - The Business of Hair33:25 - What are Chinese graduate students studying?37:42 - The Reject Shop's Win53:35 - Koala + The Mattress Industry1:09:08 - MinRes1:29:45 - Warby Parker1:45:52 - SpecsaversThanks to this week's sponsors:NetWealth: ⁠netwealth.com.auVanta: ⁠vanta.com/contrariansDMG: ⁠digitalmindsgroup.com.auThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspodFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspod

Episode #145. Marketing Culture is the holistic topic discussed in this episode, the what, how and why your marketing function works day-to-day. Defining your marketing culture is the key to unlocking not only the fulfilment and motivation of your team but its thinking and work, which often includes your company values, behaviours, beliefs, routines and rituals, philosophy and approach, processes and ways of working, org structure and how your people bring this to life through their skills, behaviours and mindset. Joining Abby to discuss marketing culture is her guest Abi Willstead, Head of Brand and Marketing Excellence at Specsavers, where she focuses on helping strengthen the brand and empowering their global marketing team to thrive in their roles, supporting brilliant outcomes for customers and increasing the number of lives they can change through better sight and hearing. In this episode, Abi shares her definition of marketing culture, the 5Cs of Specsavers culture, empowering teams, creating space for innovation, and involving the entire team in defining and evolving the marketing culture Plus her career highs and lows and advice for marketers of tomorrow. 00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction to ‘Marketing Culture' 00:03:44 Key Ingredients of Marketing Culture 00:06:59 Five Cs of Specsavers' Culture 00:08:03 Importance of Psychological Safety 00:10:05 Embedding Values in Daily Work 00:16:11 Continuous Improvement and Learning 00:19:55 Core Skills Driving Specsavers' Marketing Approach 00:24:21 Empowerment in Marketing Culture 00:24:57 Evolving Marketing Practices 00:27:51 Involving Teams in Change 00:30:13 Career Highs and Lows 00:35:47 Advice for Future Marketers Host: Abigail (Abby) Dixon FCIM/ICF | LinkedInGuest: Abi Willstead | LinkedIn The Whole Marketer podcast is here to support and empower the people behind brands and businesses with the latest technical tools, soft and leadership skills and personal understanding for a fulfilling marketing career and life as a whole. For more info go to www.thewholemarketer.com

Episode #145. Marketing Culture is the holistic topic discussed in this episode, the what, how and why your marketing function works day-to-day.   Defining your marketing culture is the key to unlocking not only the fulfilment and motivation of your team but its thinking and work, which often includes your company values, behaviours, beliefs, routines and rituals, philosophy and approach, processes and ways of working, org structure and how your people bring this to life through their skills, behaviours and mindset.  Joining Abby to discuss marketing culture is her guest Abi Willstead, Head of Brand and Marketing Excellence at Specsavers, where she focuses on helping strengthen the brand and empowering their global marketing team to thrive in their roles, supporting brilliant outcomes for customers and increasing the number of lives they can change through better sight and hearing.  In this episode, Abi shares her definition of marketing culture, the 5Cs of Specsavers culture, empowering teams, creating space for innovation, and involving the entire team in defining and evolving the marketing culture  Plus her career highs and lows and advice for marketers of tomorrow.    00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction to ‘Marketing Culture'  00:03:44 Key Ingredients of Marketing Culture   00:06:59 Five Cs of Specsavers' Culture   00:08:03 Importance of Psychological Safety   00:10:05 Embedding Values in Daily Work   00:16:11 Continuous Improvement and Learning   00:19:55 Core Skills Driving Specsavers' Marketing Approach   00:24:21 Empowerment in Marketing Culture   00:24:57 Evolving Marketing Practices   00:27:51 Involving Teams in Change   00:30:13 Career Highs and Lows   00:35:47 Advice for Future Marketers     Host: Abigail (Abby) Dixon FCIM/ICF | LinkedIn Guest: Abi Willstead | LinkedIn   The Whole Marketer podcast is here to support and empower the people behind brands and businesses with the latest technical tools, soft and leadership skills and personal understanding for a fulfilling marketing career and life as a whole. For more info go to www.thewholemarketer.com 

Send us a textWelcome back to the marketing freaks podcast!This week I'm joined by Julia Arenson and we talk all things creative operations, building in-house agencies, running creative at Specsavers, agency vs in-house and a whole heap more. Throughout the episode Julia talks through her extensive experience of running creative operations, and details many of the lessons learnt along the way. If you enjoy this episode please do subscribe on your favourite podcast player!

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Die derde Maart was Wereld gehoor dag. Ons gesels met oudioloog, Bronwyn van Wyk van Specsavers oor simptome, behandeling en vroee voorkoming van gehoorverlies.

Kathryn Launchbury, Senior Audiologist at Specsavers joins Denis Walter to discuss hearing health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 3rd marks World Hearing Day and Joe chatted to Aimee Alpertstein, audiologist at Specsavers about how to look after our hearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A world first creative benchmarking study from System1 and JCDecaux has run stacks of Australian Out-of-Home ads through its globally-renowned effectiveness scoring system and drawn a stark conclusion: 70 per cent of outdoor ads fail to move the needle. Andrew Tindall, SVP – Global Partnerships at System1, goes even further: “No-one understands how Out-of-Home works,” he says, particularly the critical need to land the brand within two seconds. At face value, not a wholly positive headline for the medium. But System1 has come up with a formula that, its data strongly suggests, massively improves effectiveness. It’s not rocket science. For example, just placing your logo at the top of an Out-of-Home ad increases brand recognition four times versus a logo parked at the bottom. Likewise be consistent – entertaining and never boring – and keep messaging simple and positive to get much higher brand lift, and ultimately, sales. On that front, Tindall says there is a false divide between brand and performance campaigns: The long, i.e. brand, always drives the short, i.e. performance. The research with JCDecaux, “allows us to add a lot more nuance to what is a very non-nuanced industry” and underlines why brand and demand “need to be brought back a little bit closer together”. Brands nailing Out-of-Home effectiveness locally include Compare the Market with its Meerkats, Uber Eats with the Wiggles and Simon Cowell, Specsavers and Ocean Spray, per Tindall. Sephora’s latest campaign, he says, is one of the highest scoring Out-of-Home ads System1 has ever tested. The bottom line? “The single standout thing for me in this research is it confirms that creative is the make and break of how effective a campaign can be.” Tindall, plus JCDecaux’s Cris Smart and Scott Jenkins, unpack the research’s key findings – and the seven simple steps to massively boost Out-of-Home effectiveness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Vogelaar is a writer and director whose works spans across Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand, flitting between the stage where he masters the art of improvisation, to advertisements, where he transforms the products of Samsung or Specsavers into savvy slices of commercial entertainment, to his growing body of short films, which includes You Lose, a short that Junkee called Australia's Greatest Work Of Art to Room for One More, a tale of a bloke trapped under his collapsed house, calling his mate, asking him to make a short film for him, to Accoladia, an absurd comedy about being the best of everything in the world.Jesse's work stands as a way of exploring the complexities of society through an absurd lens. It's a style of creativity which Jesse dubs 'imaginative logic', a term that makes complete sense when you let his work wash over you and change your world view.In the following interview, recorded ahead of Accoladia's appearance at Flickerfest, Jesse talks about his creative process, the way critics or writers like me apply our own logic to absurdist work, the freedom of advertising, and a lot more.To view some of Jesse's work, visit JesseVogelaar.com. I highly recommend you watch Room for One More, a brilliantly executed short film that is both absolutely hilarious, and quietly moving too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Vogelaar is a writer and director whose works spans across Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand, flitting between the stage where he masters the art of improvisation, to advertisements, where he transforms the products of Samsung or Specsavers into savvy slices of commercial entertainment, to his growing body of short films, which includes You Lose, a short that Junkee called Australia's Greatest Work Of Art to Room for One More, a tale of a bloke trapped under his collapsed house, calling his mate, asking him to make a short film for him, to Accoladia, an absurd comedy about being the best of everything in the world.Jesse's work stands as a way of exploring the complexities of society through an absurd lens. It's a style of creativity which Jesse dubs 'imaginative logic', a term that makes complete sense when you let his work wash over you and change your world view.In the following interview, recorded ahead of Accoladia's appearance at Flickerfest, Jesse talks about his creative process, the way critics or writers like me apply our own logic to absurdist work, the freedom of advertising, and a lot more.To view some of Jesse's work, visit JesseVogelaar.com. I highly recommend you watch Room for One More, a brilliantly executed short film that is both absolutely hilarious, and quietly moving too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ is joined by by two women from Cork Specsavers who just had an incredible journey to bring help to Kolkata, in India Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who would you rather play under Arne Slot or Jurgen Klopp? Start, Bench, Sell- Ronaldinho, Neymar or Kaka. And where exactly did Micah get his high fashion boots from? Gary & Micah also pick their current England XI Catch the latest episode of Specsavers' Best Worst Team on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc-tudOfmMs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest InformationName: Julia ArensonTitle: Head of Creative OperationsOrganization: SpecsaversExpertise:Transforming in-house agencies from production hubs to strategic creative powerhousesIntegrating creative operations into brand strategy and business impactNavigating the cultural shift from agency to in-house leadershipEpisode SummaryJulia Arenson, Head of Creative Operations at Specsavers, shares how their in-house agency evolved from a production-focused team to a strategic force behind one of the UK's most iconic brands. We explore her journey from agency life to leading creative ops at Specsavers, the critical role of creative operations in brand success, and how AI is reshaping the creative landscape.Key TakeawaysCreative Ops as a Brand Superpower:Creative operations are more than project management; they're the connective tissue linking brand strategy, storytelling, and business impact.Culture Shock: Agency vs. In-House:Julia shares the surprising cultural differences between agency life and in-house roles, including a memorable moment when flickering lights signaled a healthier work-life balance.Data-Driven Creativity:Specsavers uses data to optimize creative processes without stifling innovation, blending performance metrics with strategic storytelling.AI's Role in Creative Ops:Julia discusses how AI is reshaping creative work, from automating tasks to challenging the uniqueness of brand identity in an AI-driven world.Onboarding for Success:A robust onboarding process at Specsavers helps new team members deeply understand the brand, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering collaboration.Balancing Efficiency and Creativity:The Specsavers team uses frameworks that allow for both consistent brand storytelling and creative flexibility across markets.Future-Proofing Creative Teams:Embracing continuous learning, strategic thinking, and AI integration are key to staying ahead in the evolving creative landscape.Empowering Teams Through Systems:Effective creative operations create an environment where teams thrive, ensuring people are connected to the brand's purpose and set up for success.

Felicity Hannah speaks to a panel of guests about the headline news stories of the week: from US President Trump's inauguration to declining consumer confidence.Also, what makes a good slogan? Felicity speaks to the man responsible for the iconic catch phrase 'should've gone to Specsavers'.

Russ, Waggie and Andy are joined by fan guest Ste Woodbridge to talk comfortable win over Reading, EP potential upgrades (or rather no info), Squad strengthening if needed. We looked forward to bloody Crawley and the Shrews at home in next week and as always 'Get in't Rezzers' Subscribe to our Patreon to get exclusive episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie and Carly talk some interesting public behaviour over east, does Robbie need glasses and Carly's epic fail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What special tricks did Harry have for man-managing the maverick that was Paolo Di Canio? How did he turn on the charm with prospective players to make sure he always got the most out of the transfer market? Why is it generally a constant battle between the chairman and the manager at a football club? Gary is joined by one of the great managers of the English game, Harry Redknapp, to discuss exactly what makes football management so addictive and how Paul Merson got one over one him when he was the boss at Portsmouth. Specsavers are documenting Tunley Athletic's journey throughout the 2024/25 grassroots season. Watch Episode 2 of Specsavers' ‘Best Worst Team' on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCp8Ake7YAI&ab_channel=Specsavers%27BestWorstTeam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julie Perkins is the founder of Wyseminds, a coaching and mentoring business to help female founders get to the next level. Previously, Julie was the founder of Specsavers, an optical and hearing retail brand. With a passion for decluttering the minds of female entrepreneurs, Julie helps translate her 20+ years in business and researched theories into a language that helps you see the path to growth, all while ensuring it's an exciting adventure. In the New Year, Julie is launching a money program for women Your Relationship with Success and Money.

A new gift card has gone live in Donegal Town as part of efforts to retain spend in Donegal and encourage local spending. Backed by Donegal Town Business Focus Group, the new Donegal Town Gift Card is available as a physical gift card or an e-card that can be added to digital wallets. Donegal Town introduced their paper Shop Local Vouchers in 2016, with over €1.5 million in sales to date. Gareth Britton is chairperson of Donegal Town Business Focus Group, and owner of All Sports and said the time was right for the town to introduce a high-tech gift card: "All Sports was founded in 1997 and like most of the businesses who are part of the Donegal Town Business Focus Group, it is family run. The idea behind the Shop Local Vouchers was to help keep money local in challenging economic times and encourage a buy and spend local mind-set. The best option initially was paper but it's time to move on to a high tech physical and digital gift card. "The main benefit of the new Donegal Town Gift Card is that it's user friendly. The gift card format is one people are familiar with, and unlike the paper vouchers that could only be used in one business, the gift card can be used in multiple businesses, across multiple transactions. "As we approach the peak season for gift card sales, having our own gift card is a huge advantage enabling both consumer and corporate sales. Organisations can buy the Donegal Town Gift Card for their staff with the knowledge that it can be spent with so many businesses in Donegal Town. "It's eligible for the Small Benefit Exemption, meaning organisations can reward their staff, tax free, up to €1,000 per employee, which goes up to €1,500 in January." Alongside retail and hospitality, a range of service based businesses accept the Donegal Town Gift Card like locally owned business, Specsavers. Eddie Dolan is the co-owner of Specsavers and said: "Specsavers has been open for 8 years in Donegal. We're part of the wider Specsavers brand, offering the value, service and quality eye care the brand is known for but delivered in a local way with a warm Donegal welcome. I think the progression of the vouchers to the new Donegal Town Gift Card is a fantastic and a great move for our local businesses. A high-tech gift card is what customers expect nowadays. "It makes a more thoughtful, personal gift. With over 80 businesses participating, recipients of the card have flexibility to spend it on their eyes and ears, groceries, fuel or anything else they want or need in Donegal Town, blending practical uses with treats. "It's also so much easier for businesses to accept the new gift card as payment, just like any other card payment. Plus, there's no commission for businesses to accept the Donegal Town Gift Card, unlike the national gift cards which take a big commission. We'll be giving the Donegal Town Gift Card to our staff this Christmas using the Small Benefit Exemption because it ensures the full benefit reaches the employee, and locks our investment in Donegal Town." The Donegal Town Gift Card is part of the multi award winning Town & City Gift Card concept active across Ireland in Ballinrobe, Carndonagh, Drogheda, Letterkenny, Sligo and Waterford. Over €7 million Town & City Gift Cards were sold in Ireland in 2023, with around 80% of sales to organisations for staff rewards and incentives. Colin Munro is the managing director of Miconex and said: "It has been fantastic to work alongside Donegal Town to successfully onboard businesses from their previous paper voucher scheme to their new gift card. In our 2024 research, shop local sentiment was extremely high with consumers, employees and organisations all expressing a desire to support local businesses and their community. With its inherent support for local and unbeatable local choice, the Donegal Town Gift Card is the gift card that people want to receive." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication a...

When have you done something ridiculously wrong simply because you didn't see or notice something? Wait until you hear these stories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Marketing Week Podcast, hosts Charlotte Rogers, Lucy Tesseras and Molly Innes are joined by Sarah Atkinson, CEO of the Social Mobility Foundation to talk about the marketing industry's problem with socio-economic diversity. Plus, after being given exclusive access to attend Specsavers' annual internal marketing festival, a gathering of the brand's senior marketing leaders from across the globe, we talk about the importance of collaboration and sharing best practice, as well as how to cultivate a positive work culture.

The team discuss why Keir Starmer should have gone to Specsavers; why the 92 hereditary members of the House of Lords might not be there much longer; and who will win the Murdoch succession battle playing out in a Nevada courtroom. 

Send us a textSimon and Lee discuss Simon's experience of a root canal. Lee chimes in with buying a car and a bit about optometrists. Things they discuss: Simon having a root canal, dealing with the unknown, teachers (for example) keeping in mind how unfamiliar an experience is and how important that is, getting the giggles while at the dentist, down-dogging to the dentist, Tonya Harding the shit out of the others, having five canals, not really knowing what a root canal is, three different approaches from people before Simon had the treatment, giving reassurance, buying a car online and having it delivered, Lee's list of five dream sofas, Simon's first job in a sports shoe store (in 1986?) and not having the necessary expertise (or training), Simon's reading glasses frames, not going to Specsavers, going to an independent Optometrist, the root canal not yet being finished, the possibility of getting a tooth prosthesis (followed by an inappropriate joke that Lee didn't edit out), Simon's incisors, Toothsavers, tooth-hurty, tooth infections, Sir Andy Murray and other Scottish lookalikes, Pamela and Fabio's wedding in Sardegna, auguri, Lil's linguistic advantages, those things called facts, male pattern building, dancing at the wedding, dancing like someone who can dance (and better than Andy Murray), antibiotics, and pre-emptive antibiotics (in case of emergency), probiotics. Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net. ---The Midlifing logo is adapted from an original image by H.L.I.T: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29311691@N05/8571921679 (CC BY 2.0)

On the PRmoment Podcast this week, we're talking to Sandy Lindsay MBE about her career in PR. Sandy is the founder and chair of Tangerine Group & non-executive director of various organisations, including The Rugby Football League.Sandy launched Tangerine 22 years ago, and the business has grown to have 120 employees with an income of over £7 million in fees. It became an employee-owned trust back in 2017, and it was one of the first PR firms to do so.Before we start, our PR Masterclass: Agency Growth Forum has now launched. It's on 12th November 2024, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm GMT. Both face-to-face and virtual tickets are available. The event is held in central London.Also, the early entry for the ESG Awards deadline is the 13th of September, and the final entry deadline 27th of September.Thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors the PRCA.Here is a summary of what Sandy and PRmoment founder discussed:4 mins Sandy launched Tangerine back in 2002. Did she always want to launch her own business?5 mins Sandy talks us through why you left Harrison Cowley to launch Tangerine.“PR is more ethical now than it used to be.”8 mins The plan for Tangerine was always to run national accounts as a Manchester agency. Has that worked out?9 mins Is there still a perception amongst some that large national accounts should be run out of a London baked agency?11 mins Sandy's previous employer, Harrison Cowley, was well regarded as a regional agency. Why did she not want to follow that model?13 mins Who were Tangerine's original clients? What type of work does the agency specialise in now?14 mins What mistakes has Sandy made along the way?“We launched the obligatory London office…it was a bloody nightmare…We just didn't need it.”“It's fine to make mistakes. If you're not, you're not trying anything. You're not taking risks.”“Your comfort place is fabulous but nothing ever grows there.”17 mins How do you know when to knock new launches on the head?20 mins Sandy talks us through the growth of Tangerine. “We've never gone up and down (revenue-wise), but we have plateaued.”23.30 mins Sandy on why Tangerine launched the digital marketing training provider Juice Academy.“600 apprentices have been through the Juice Academy for over 13 years.”26 mins How does the Juice Academy apprenticeship scheme work? 30.30 mins Tangerine got into social early. Was it quick off the mark, or were the established PR agencies a bit slow?32 mins What type of work do Tangerine do for Specsavers?34 mins Sandy describes why Tangerine expanded significantly during the Covid period.36 mins Who have been the key people in Tangerine's story?38 mins As a founder, when do you know it's time to hand the baton on to the next generation?40 mins Sandy is a non-exec of the Rugby Football League. What makes a good non-exec?“A non-exec gives you a helicopter view.”“I would not only recommend agencies get them (non-execs), I would also recommend agency leaders do them.”

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green is joined by time-management expert Kate Christie.  After losing her former life partner to cancer, Kate Christie resolved to live her absolute best life. An audacious, joyful, stupendous life by design with more time and freedom. Kate was 40, building a life as a lawyer turned senior executive in one of Australia's biggest companies. She was also CEO of the household, with three kids under three.  Now Kate is an international time management specialist, coach, author and speaker working with high performing individuals and teams, helping clients including L'Oreal, BUPA, Westpac, Specsavers and the European Union find 30+ guilt free lost hours of time a month. Kate and Jesse unpack how to not only think about managing our time, but how we can manage our energy and do deep meaningful work that gives us joy and happiness.  If this episode resonates with you, be sure to support and purchase Kate Christie's best selling books here [2:46] - There is a groundswell that practice owners want to live very differently, and they want to manage their time very differently. How to look at your productivity through a very different lens. [5:08] - How to maximise your time investment in the practice. [8:37] - Is ‘busyness' your badge of honour? [12:08] - You'll perform your best work when you are in your flow state. So, how do you get into a flow state? [16:01] - the concept of ‘batching' and how it can help you and your team. [24:17] - The fear of rejection, and how to successfully use batching to power through to exponential results. [25:45] - How to regain 30 hours PER WEEK of lost time. [30:32] - Invest in your health and you'll reap the benefits within your business. [33:48] - Change is not hard … but it IS important. For things to change, YOU must change.

In this episode, host Farzana Baduel engages in an enlightening conversation with Andrew Bruce Smith, a leading expert in artificial intelligence and its applications in digital PR, social media, SEO, and analytics. Andrew Bruce Smith brings over 38 years of experience to the table, having strategically integrated AI into digital communications programmes for some of the world's largest brands. With a strong foundation in Philosophy and Mathematical Logic, Andrew has pioneered the adoption of AI content tools and has shared his expertise with over 3000 organisations, including NATO, NHS, Specsavers, Sky, Jaguar Land Rover, and Disney. In This Episode, We Explore: Andrew's pioneering work in AI programming languages and content tools. Integrating AI into digital communications for global brands. The challenges and opportunities of adopting AI in PR. How AI can enhance PR campaigns and creativity. The future of AI in media relations, content production, and account management Ethical considerations in using AI to combat fake news and misinformation. Recommendations for AI tools and emerging technologies in the PR industry. Connect with Andrew: LinkedIn: Andrew Bruce Smith Twitter: @andismit Website: Escherman Follow Dan & Farzana on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram: @Dangoldmedia | @FarzanaBaduel Executive Producer: David Olajide - david@curzonpr.com Podcast Manager and Editor: Ikechukwu Mgbenwelu- ike.mgbenwelu@gmail.com  Disclaimer: Views expressed by the guest are their own and not necessarily endorsed by the FUSE podcast.

The latest guest on The PR Week podcast is Matt Neale, CEO of Golin. The Interpublic Group agency CEO is fresh off big wins at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, including the first win by a PR agency in the PR Lions, for The Misheard Version for U.K.-based retailer Specsavers. Neale talks about his firm's award-winning work and weighs in on the biggest marketing and communications news of the week, including corporate America's response to the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, the start of the Olympics, PRWeek's Power List and much more.  Follow us: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek

If you saw Jeremy Allen White's Calvin Klein ad, count yourself lucky. It was shared without ALT text, so blind and partially sighted people couldn't join the fun. That was until RNIB schooled us all. Behind every sassy, creative, and inventive post from the Royal National Institute of Blind People is an important message: People with sight loss exist. Social media content manager and previous copywriter for Specsavers' agency, Helen Dutson, and RNIB's social media officer Holly Tuke, who's registered blind are on a mission to show social media that accessible content is achievable, necessary, and rich ground for creativity. In this episode we got a lesson in what scrolling through social is like for someone with sight loss, how to make truly accessible content, who's doing it well, and how platforms can improve their features. Got a question or a suggestion for the SocialMinds podcast? Get in touch at social.minds@socialchain.com.

It’s understood that that the HSE is cutting the money given to patients under the Cataract Reimbursement Cross Border Medical Treatment Scheme from over €1,900 to just over €800. Thomas Doyle is optometrist/ director with Specsavers in Killarney.

Beau Jackson, media editor of Campaign UK, Lucy Shelley, tech editor of Campaign UK, David Brown, joint editor of Campaign Canada,  and Alison Weissbrot, editor-in-chief of Campaign US, join Gideon Spanier, UK editor-in-chief of Campaign, to discuss the third night of awards.Cannes Lions 2024 – final UK shortlists table The big talking-point of day three was Elon Musk, owner of X and boss of Tesla, who came to talk to advertisers but he was defiant about the concerns of some brands, insisting he will "choose free speech rather than agreeing to be censored for money".At the awards, retailer Mercado Libre and GUT Sao Paolo won the Media Lions Grand Prix for Handshake Hunt and skin care brand Serave and Ogilvy PR New York won the Social and Influencer Lion for Michael Cera-Ve.Plus two UK-based brands have won their second Grand Prix of the week – in each case for the same piece of work. Specsavers and Golin won the PR Lions for The Mishearing Test and Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass and McCann London won the Direct Lion for The Everyday Tactician. campaignlive.com What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US.

Beau Jackson, media editor of Campaign UK, Lucy Shelley, tech editor of Campaign UK, David Brown, joint editor of Campaign Canada, and Alison Weissbrot, editor-in-chief of Campaign US, join Gideon Spanier, UK editor-in-chief of Campaign, to discuss the third night of awards.The big talking-point of day three was Elon Musk, owner of X and boss of Tesla, who came to talk to advertisers but he was defiant about the concerns of some brands, insisting he will "choose free speech rather than agreeing to be censored for money".At the awards, retailer Mercado Libre and GUT Sao Paolo won the Media Lions Grand Prix for Handshake Hunt and skin care brand Serave and Ogilvy PR New York won the Social and Influencer Lion for Michael Cera-Ve.Plus two UK-based brands have won their second Grand Prix of the week – in each case for the same piece of work. Specsavers and Golin won the PR Lions for The Mishearing Test and Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass and McCann London won the Direct Lion for The Everyday Tactician.More:Cannes daily global podcast episode 3: Craft and entertainment winnersCannes daily global podcast episode 2: Big wins in audio, health and outdoorCannes daily global podcast episode 1: Awards preview and new humour category'Wear comfy shoes!' What's your one piece of advice for Cannes freshers?Publicis unveils 'BSBot' to help people at Cannes decide 'what's AI or BS'Find all of Campaign's Cannes Lions coverage in one place here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicola Merrifield, premium content editor of Campaign in the UK, David Brown, joint editor of Campaign Canada, and Kate Magee, global intelligence editor of Campaign, join Gideon Spanier, UK editor-in-chief of Campaign, to discuss the first night of awards.Cannes Lions 2024 – rolling UK shortlists table The Grand Prix Lions wins included Specsavers and Golin for Mishearing Test in radio and audio for the UK and Dramamine and FCB Chicago for The Last Barf Bag in Health & Wellness for the US. There were two Grand Prix wins in outdoor for Pedigree and Colenso BBDO Auckland for Adoptable by Pedigree and for Unilever's Magnum and Lola Mullen Lowe Madrid for Stairs.We are hosting the daily podcast all this week – with a different mix of Campaign editors and journalists who are on the ground in Cannes talking each day.Look out for the Cannes evening bulletin email at about 10pm French time every evening and make sure you follow the Campaign podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts campaignlive.com What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US.

Campaign's editors and journalists from around the world are hosting a daily podcast during the five-day Lions festival. In this second episode, we discuss the big award wins from the first night.Nicola Merrifield, premium content editor of Campaign in the UK, David Brown, joint editor of Campaign Canada, and Kate Magee, global intelligence editor of Campaign, join Gideon Spanier, UK editor-in-chief of Campaign, to discuss the first night of awards.The Grand Prix Lions wins included Specsavers and Golin for Mishearing Test in radio and audio for the UK and Dramamine and FCB Chicago for The Last Barf Bag in Health & Wellness for the US.There were two Grand Prix wins in outdoor for Pedigree and Colenso BBDO Auckland for Adoptable by Pedigree and for Unilever's Magnum and Lola Mullen Lowe Madrid for Stairs.We are hosting the daily podcast all this week – with a different mix of Campaign editors and journalists who are on the ground in Cannes talking each day.Look out for the Cannes evening bulletin email at about 10pm French time every evening and make sure you follow the Campaign podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts.More:Cannes daily global podcast episode 1: Awards preview and new humour category'Wear comfy shoes!' What's your one piece of advice for Cannes freshers?Publicis unveils 'BSBot' to help people at Cannes decide 'what's AI or BS'Cannes Contenders: The V&ACannes Contenders: McDonald'sCannes Contenders: Channel 4Find all of Campaign's Cannes Lions coverage in one place here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two northern pals living in London find out what's been 'appenin' oop narth. Headlines this week include a cheeky Specsavers marketing campaign in Liverpool, and a birthday card that's arrived a bit late.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Marjolein Robertson.Marjolein is taking her brand new show 'O' to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For tickets and information head to tickets.edfringe.comNorthern News are touring t'north! Amy and Ian will be reporting live from Manchester, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield from 23-28 June 2024. For tickets head to plosive.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Marjolein on Twitter @MarjoleinR and Instagram @marjoleinrobertsonRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pepper overshares about a new visitor in his life… Dylan's garage sale is this weekend! Pepper & Dylan call this year's Citywide 50/50 winner, Rhonda! Pepper has an issue with the Specsavers commercial. Dylan and some listeners recognize a serendipitous moment. Dylan's 3 Things: a one-year reminder from Robbie and Pepper. This weeks Rights & Wrongs!

This week we explain the Burton Union system, discuss James Watt leaving BrewDog, get excited about our Baron collab, and talk through Brad's awesome LowBrau episode. LINKS TO BUY FESTIVAL TICKETS:https://londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk/?ref=CBChttps://bristolcraftbeerfestival.co.uk/?ref=CBChttps://manchestercraftbeerfestival.com/?ref=CBC£5 off codeCBC5 - this will work across all festivalsSupport the Show.Brought to you by the team behind the Craft Beer Channel, The Bubble takes an irreverent look at beer from the outside, inviting new people to give us their perspective on the world we're all obsessed with. You're listening to the bubble, the podcast turning beer inside out.SUPPORT US! Pledge on Patreon and get some cool merch & videos: https://www.patreon.com/craftbeerchannel Check out our awesome sponsor The Malt Miller: https://www.themaltmiller.co.uk/ Twitter – @beerchannelFacebook – http://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerchannelInstagram – @craftbeerchannel

In this episode, we dissect recent VIRAL marketing campaigns, from Specsavers' van stunt to subtle celebrity endorsements from David Beckham. We also discuss how AI programs, like Sora are allowing small-budget campaigns to challenge their high-budgeted competitors.Learn how brands leverage creativity to capture attention and gain valuable insights for your own business.

Wednesday, 17 April: Terror strikes in Sydney; The US hands over Assange documents; Supermarket bosses face the music; And a giant pumpkin's newfound purpose... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored: Check out Specsavers' latest deals here. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Friday, 12 April: Albanese's plan for Oz's future; Some sluggish voters in Sydney; Prince Harry's new legal case; And we have a new Dogfather... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. You can find the recipe for kimchi grilled cheese here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Thursday, 11 April: A 2-state solution causes a stir; The Treasurer's competition mission; Upping the ante in Arizona; And it's game on for Scrabble fans... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about the US' proposed TikTok ban here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Wednesday, 10 April: Saluting a new defence chief; Extending Alice's youth curfew; The Matildas are bruised; And don't forget your manners... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about Boeing's safety issues here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Tuesday, 9 April: Scrutinising Aussie supermarkets; A nuclear warning in Ukraine; The Commonwealth Games' search continues; And the latest TikTok craze... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about Boeing's safety issues here. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 8 April: Japan prepares to join AUKUS; More protests in Israel; Recovering from a weekend of rain; And some tasty advice for living a long life... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about Daylight Saving Time here. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Aware Super can help you get a plan in place to live your best retirement. Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this handy episode explaining what Daylight Saving Time is all about. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

This week on the Creator Economy Live Podcast, we explore the intersections of creativity, influence, and innovation. Your hosts, Keith Bendes and Brendan Gahan, are joined by the former Head of Social at Rynair, Michael Corcoran, now Managing Partner of Frankly. Dive into the essence of influencer marketing on LinkedIn with Brendan's groundbreaking venture, Creator Authority, and get the inside scoop on the latest buzz, including the ongoing TikTok saga, MrBeast's Amazon collaboration, and more. Join us as Michael talks us through his pivotal role in redefining Ryan Air's social media strategy, to his ambitious venture with Frankly, aiming to reshape the advertising world. Learn from our discussion on the cultural differences in advertising strategies between Europe and the US, as we explore how the right digital strategy can elevate a brand's journey!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 4 April: A new Governor-General is named; Albanese speaks to Netanyahu; A superstar's billionaire status; And you can't slow down ageing...  The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 3 April: Remembering an Aussie aid worker; Trump takes a financial hit; Revealing the price of a referendum; And justice for seagulls... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. #Sponsored: Check out these and other Specsavers deals here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 2nd April. In your Squiz Today: Israelis protest against Netanyahu; A last-minute legal move; Canada's contraception overhaul; And Jolene's in Beyonce's sights... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter. Sponsored: Check out these and other SpecSavers deals here Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Elliot and Dominic, two entrepreneurial brothers, have taken the business world by storm over the last few years. Together they have built a group of successful agencies across the UK and the US through a combination of growth and strategic acquisitions. The agencies operate under Chapman Capital and include a B2B growth agency that has worked with some of the world's largest tech brands, a podcast booking agency that has booked guests in over 2,200 podcast episodes with 700+ hosts, a TV ad agency in London, and a full-service marketing agency. Elliot has been running businesses since the age of 20. He helped set up a local soccer school in Bournemouth and managed to grow it into the number 1 regional coaching program. He was later headhunted by the biggest amateur soccer club in the US and appointed Director of Coaching in Boston. Elliot also ran the family business, an IT management consultancy, where he helped take it from a £2.5m to a £5m+ business. Since 2019, Elliot has been involved in Chapman Capital and various other ventures. Dominic's entrepreneurial journey began when he became head of innovation at Specsavers at the age of 19. He built one of the healthcare apps still used in stores today before starting his first two businesses, a design agency, and a clothing brand. Dominic launched Stemx, a tech platform in the recruitment space, and raised £400k from angel investors. The platform ran over 10,000 video interviews in 10 countries. Since 2019, Dominic has been involved in Chapman Capital, Social Chaps, Speak on Podcasts, FKC London, Low & Behold, and Agencyfinance.io. Elliot and Dominic have combined their expertise and experiences to build a thriving business empire. They continue acquiring more agencies that service clients globally and will announce their new ventures over the coming months. In their spare time, Dom and Ell enjoy football, golf, running, traveling, and spending time with their families. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Elliot and Dom Chapman: https://www.socialchaps.co/ https://speakonpodcasts.com/ https://www.chapman.capital/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotchapman/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlechapman/ *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.