Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research

About Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research

Welcome to the Insights Xchange podcast, brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Hosted by Nikesh Gosalia, this podcast is your guide to the world of research and academic publishing. Tune in to hear lively discussions with experts from the academic and publishing realms. Earlier known as All Things SciComm, the new series covers a variety of topics, from the latest trends in academic publishing to critical issues faced by researchers in an increasingly AI-driven world. Join us for insightful conversations and expert perspectives that will help you navigate the exciting world of academia. Whether you're a researcher, publisher, or just curious about academic insights, this podcast hopes to be your go-to source for understanding the evolving landscape of academic publishing. Stay ahead, stay informed, and let's explore the fascinating world of research and knowledge together!

Publisher

Cactus Communications (CACTUS)

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2022

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Beyond the Hype: What’s Next for Technology?

   In this episode of Insights XChange, Phil Rowley, Head of Futures at Omnicom Media Group, joins Nikesh Gosalia to look beyond the hype surrounding emerging technology. From AI becoming the “next electricity” to trust by design, tiny robots and changing consumer expectations, Phil explores what the next decade could actually look like. He also shares why the future of technology may ultimately depend on getting one thing right: the balance between human and machine. Social media links N...

2. 

   30 Apr 2026

   From Output to Experience: Why Content Retention Matters in Publishing

   In this episode of Insights XChange, Nikesh Gosalia is in conversation with Oliver Cocks, who works at the intersection of editorial strategy, product thinking and author experience at Springer Nature. Together, they explore how content retention is emerging as a key competitive strategy in publishing and what it takes to design more connected, efficient and author-centric publishing journeys. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x...

3. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Scholarly Publishing at Scale: Balancing Growth, Trust, and Sustainability

   In this episode of Insights XChange, Nikesh Gosalia is in conversation with David Crotty, Executive Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. They discuss how scale, consolidation and evolving business models are reshaping scholarly publishing and why long-term sustainability will depend on balancing quality, trust and author needs. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo David Crotty: https://www.linkedin....

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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