Intelligent Marketing

Pitch Perfect: PR Secrets from a Former BBC Broadcast Journalist

AI search is rapidly changing how businesses are discovered, how trust is built, and how people solve problems online. One of the fastest ways to strengthen your visibility in AI-driven search is through credible press coverage and authoritative references. In this episode, I sit down with Rachel, former BBC broadcast journalist turned LinkedIn and PR expert, to explore the art of storytelling, what makes a story newsworthy, and how businesses can pitch more effectively to secure meaningful press coverage. If you want to understand the growing intersection between PR, authority, and discoverability in the AI era, this conversation is for you. Enjoy the episode.

Why Brand is the Real Growth Strategy in 2026

In this episode, I sit down with Sihle ‘Tay’ Ndaba, a marketing systems designer with multi-country experience, based in South Africa and working in data for a U.S. company, to unpack why branding is the real growth strategy for 2026. Fresh out of Q1, this conversation lands at exactly the right time. It’s been a period defined by noise, shifting markets, changing priorities, and constant pressure to deliver results quickly. But in moments like this, performance marketing alone isn’t enough. The brands that will win are the ones that are clear on who they are, what they stand for, and how that consistently shows up across every touchpoint. This is a conversation about marketing frameworks, clarity, consistency, and building brands that don’t just compete, but resonate.

The Business Communicator's Playbook: Essential Elements You Can't Ignore

In this episode, I’m joined by Francesca Uriri, a seasoned business leader and communications expert with a career spanning DEI leadership, and strategic brand transformation across global organisations such as Uber and now, Meta. In an era where authenticity, agility, and inclusive communication are critical, Francesca’s work at the intersection of product equity, digital strategy, and DEI makes her uniquely positioned to decode what brands must prioritise to stay relevant and responsible. Together, we dive into: * The essential elements of a high-impact business communication strategy * How to build inclusive messaging that’s meaningful—not just performative * Navigating the rise of AI, deepfakes, and digital disruption without losing the human touch From big-picture thinking to tactical insight, Francesca brings clarity, authenticity, warmth, and hard-earned wisdom to one of the most important conversations marketing and communication professionals need to have right now.

Navigating the future of marketing with data and innovative technology.

In this episode, I’m joined by Oleg Tolkachev, Chartered Marketer and Group Marketing & Communications at UniCredit Bank in Milan—one of Europe’s largest and most influential financial institutions. We're currently in an era where every marketing dollar is under the microscope, Oleg’s leadership in building data-driven, high-impact strategies has become a benchmark for excellence in the financial sector. Together, we have an open conversation covering: * How intelligent marketing can align with organizational goals to drive real impact * Striking the right balance between agility and long-term strategic thinking * What it takes to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace—straight from the heart of one of Europe’s financial powerhouses