A panel of industry experts discuss the issues the latest news and hot topics you need to know in PR and communications.
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A panel of industry experts discuss the issues the latest news and hot topics you need to know in PR and communications. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 16, 2026
Golin Ketchum UK chief: ‘the work starts now’
<p>How has the Golin-Ketchum merger fared in the UK? We hear first-hand in PRWeek’s latest podcast, which features our guest Ondine Whittington, president of Golin Ketchum and Virgo Health London.</p><br><p>Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest communications and PR issues. Download the podcast via <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or listen on your favourite platform.</p><br><p>On the latest episode, Ondine Whittington discusses the challenges of merging Golin and Ketchum to form the new agency, including helping to create a unified culture.</p><br><p>She describes how clients have responded to the merger and addresses questions of client conflicts, redundancies and her priorities for the months ahead.</p><br><p>Speaking to PRWeek UK editor John Harrington, the former Golin London chief talks about the reasons behind bringing back creative shop Brooklyn Brothers in London, and speaks about how it will work alongside Golin Ketchum in the UK.</p><br><p>Whittington also reflects on the biggest lessons from Cannes Lions this year. And she gives her take on major industry issues, including current trading, shifting client needs and pitching.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

July 8, 2026
Should PR ditch phone calls? Gen-Z pros debate
<p>A pair of young PR stars are guests on this week’s Beyond the Noise podcast, discussing AI, office attendance, navigating LinkedIn and more.</p><br><p>Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest communications and PR issues. Download the podcast via <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or listen on your favourite platform.</p><br><p>This week, we hear from Chris Maho, account manager at The Romans, and Holly Ryan, account director at WA Communications – both of whom were shortlisted as <a href="https://www.prweek.co.uk/article/1959850/meet-prweek-people-stars-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">People Stars</a> in PRWeek’s People and Places Awards last month.</p><br><p>In conversation with PRWeek UK deputy news editor Evie Barrett, the pair speak about targeting Gen Z as a demographic, whether they think comms has an ageism problem, and using social media to boost your professional profile.</p><br><p>Elsewhere, they address the stereotypes that young comms professionals dislike phone calls, and that social events in PR are becoming less alcohol-centric.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

June 26, 2026
Cannes: where are the UK indie winners?
<p>What were the biggest lessons and talking points from Cannes Lions 2026? PRWeek’s latest podcast takes a look.</p><br><p>Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest communications and PR issues. Download the podcast via <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or listen on your favourite platform. </p><br><p>Joining this episode are PRWeek trio Danny Rogers (editor-in-chief), John Harrington (UK editor) and Siobhan Holt (deputy editor).</p><br><p>They discuss the big trends from the PR Lions in particular this year, and discuss why <a href="https://www.prweek.co.uk/article/1962710/burson-vml-win-cannes-lions-pr-grand-prix-pr-firms-triumph" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘The KitKat Heist’ by VML and Burson won the prestigious Grand Prix in the category</a>.</p><br><p>The journalists talk about some of their favourite winners and what they tell us about campaigns today – including trends with purpose, humour and AI.</p><br><p>They also ask why smaller UK independents were largely absent from the awards in 2026, despite many still attending the event on the French Riviera.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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