Join us for an enlightening episode of Fuse as host Dan Gold sits down with Richard Bagnall, global co-managing partner and CEO of Europe and the Americas at CARMA, to explore the intricate world of PR, communication measurement, and the future of the industry. With over three decades of experience in advising international clients and shaping the PR measurement landscape, Richard brings a lot of depth to the conversation. From his early days in PR to pioneering media intelligence and measurement practices, Richard has been at the forefront of industry value innovation. In this episode, we del ..read more

Join us on an insightful episode of Fuse as host Farzana Baduel engages in a compelling conversation with Crispin Manners, CEO of Onva Consulting, as they delve into the world of PR, leadership, purpose and the blueprint for agency growth. With a remarkable career spanning three decades, Crispin brings a wealth of experience to the table. From his pioneering days at Kaizo to his current role at Onva Consulting, he has left an indelible mark on the PR industry. In this episode, we explore: Strategies for managing growth within agencies and creating a conducive work environment.  Innova ..read more

Tune in to an engaging episode of Fuse as host Dan Gold sits down with Mark MacGregor, Managing Director of Public Affairs at Penta, to explore the intricate world of power, politics, and public affairs. With 3 decades of experience, Mark has advised a wide range of organisations on tackling reputational, political, and regulatory issues. From his early days as CEO of the Conservative Party to his current role at Penta, Mark's journey is filled with insights and lessons learned. In this episode, we delve into: Mark's career beginnings and scaling a company in the 1990s. The evolving landscape ..read more

Join us on this insightful episode of Fuse, as Dan meets the influential PR power couple, Stephen and Sarah Waddington.   Stephen, a seasoned business advisor and Visiting Professor at Newcastle University, brings over two decades of experience, having founded and led agencies like Ketchum, Metia, Rainier PR, and Speed. As a former President of the CIPR and a prolific author, his contributions to public relations theory and practice are widely acknowledged.  Sarah, with 20+ years in PR, is a trailblazer in helping organisations articulate purpose and achieve social impact, earni ..read more

Join host Farzana Baduel as she engages in an insightful conversation with Tom Mayne, a leading academic, who has worked with leading think tanks such as Chatham House and Foreign Policy Institute.  His research focuses on anti-money laundering legislation, especially in regards to grand corruption and kleptocracy.  Tom examines how professional service firms can act as enablers.  In this episode, we explore: The Chatham House Kleptocracy Report PR industry Report with the Foreign Policy Institute The role of PRs in combating dirty money. SLAPPs and their impact on freed ..read more

Join host Farzana Baduel as she engages in an insightful conversation with Paul Gerrard, the Campaigns, Public Affairs & Board Secretariat Director at Co-op. With a background spanning nearly two decades in the UK Civil Service, Paul shares his journey, experiences, and the impactful campaigns he leads at the world's oldest co-operative business. In this episode, we explore: The dynamics of public affairs and public relations Lobbying as a tool for good The success and strategy behind Co-op's modern slavery and shoplifting campaigns Paul's involvement in Marcus Rashford's initiative to fee ..read more

Join us for an electrifying interview with Srin Madipalli as he shares his incredible journey, from founding the groundbreaking startup Accomable to advising startups, VCs, and established companies on the forefront of technology. Discover his passion for angel investing, where he seeks out tenacious founders tackling society's toughest challenges, regardless of sector or geography.But that's not all! Srin's impactful advocacy work for disability inclusion in the workplace and his powerful insights as an entrepreneur with a severe physical disability will captivate and inspire you. In a rive ..read more

Join host Dan Gold in this riveting episode of Fuse as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the visionary Shayoni Lynn, CEO and Founder of the multi-award-winning behavioural science communications consultancy, Lynn Group. Shayoni, a PRCA and CIPR Fellow, is recognised as a PR industry luminary, listed in the top 5 PR leaders outside of London in the PRWeek Power Book. In 2023, she earned a spot on the Innovator 25 EMEA and Global 15 to Watch list by PRovoke Media, along with receiving the prestigious Mark Mellor Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry. In this conver ..read more

Join our host Farzana Baduel on this episode of PRCA Fuse, as she delves into the world of marketing and strategy with the illustrious Nirmalya Kumar. As a Professor of Marketing at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University, and a renowned polymath, Nirmalya Kumar's insights redefine the landscape of strategic thinking. In this compelling conversation, Farzana and Nirmalya unravel the unique career journey that propelled him to the forefront of marketing innovation, starting with his transformative experiences in the US. From scaling the heights of success to navig ..read more

On this episode of Fuse, Dan Gold chats with Advita Patel, an internal communications professional and the founder of CommsRebel, a consultancy with a mission to make a lasting impact on how people feel at work. Notably, Advita has been named as the CIPR's 2024 President-Elect. In this enlightening conversation, we explore: The roots of Advita's rebellion and the inspiration behind her CommsRebel movement. Strategies for building confidence in leaders to navigate change and embrace difficult conversations. Reshaping the narrative around diversity in the workplace. Empowering underrepresented w ..read more