History of Internal Communication

About History of Internal Communication

This podcast series explores the history of a profession that’s often assumed to be a recent innovation but which actually has its roots in the late nineteenth century. It is linked to a project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council called An Institutional History of Internal Communication in the United Kingdom. The episodes will features interviews with internal communication professionals, academics, and archivists.

Publisher

Emily Rees and Joe Chick

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jan 2023

Latest episode

2 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jun 2025

   Episode 24: Intranets and information management with Martin White

   Martin White, information management expert, discusses the critical role of accountability, language, and corporate culture in effective information sharing and intranet management, offering valuable insights for multinational companies in this interview.

2. 

   28 Mar 2025

   Episode 23: Making intranets work for internal communication with Suzie Robinson

   This episode, we are joined by Suzie Robinson, an intranet and digital employee experience consultant, from ClearBox Consulting. Suzie has worked with intranets since 2008 and has practical experience with all aspects of an intranet lifecycle, from research, to implementation, to ongoing governance, and overall strategy. Suzie’s intranet experience has grown out of the roots of internal communication, with a focus on employee experience and engagement. Listen to find out Suzie's top tips for growing an effective and strategic intranet!

3. 

   26 Feb 2025

   Episode 22: Communication in the age of PR and propaganda with Dr Scott Anthony

   After a short break, the History of Internal Communication Podcast is back with new host Emily Rees! In this episode, Emily speaks to the writer and historian Dr Scott Anthony, a specialist in the history of public relations and propaganda, who has just published a new book with BFI/Bloomsbury on the history of British propaganda film. Tune in to hear them discuss the crossovers between IC and PR, dealing with misinformation in the age of propaganda, and what communication practices of the past might tell us about the future.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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Quality

43

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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