History of Internal Communication

Episode 24: Intranets and information management with Martin White

Information management and intranet expert Martin White joins us this episode to talk about his extensive experience helping hundreds of companies manage their information and communication. He shares his insights into the importance of accountability in sharing information, the role of language in multi-national companies and the vital need to reflect corporate culture.

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!

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.

Episode 21: Jenni Field (Director of Redefining Communications)

In Episode 21, we are joined by Jenni Field, the director of Redefining Communications and former President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations in 2020. Reflecting on her experiences across many different industries, Jenni talks about the importance of identifying root causes of communication problems rather than just alleviating symptoms. Join us for a discussion of the importance of being intentional in communication strategies and the need for structured internal communication systems to prevent chaos.

Episode 20: Christine Shukis-Brown (Deputy Director of Strategic Communications at King’s College London)

In Episode 20 we are joined by Christine Shukis-Brown, the Deputy Director of Strategic Communications at King’s College London. Christine shares her insights into cultural shifts from her time at the BBC, where she began as an archive researcher and moved into internal communication and change initiatives. With her involvement in digital transformation at the City of London Corporation and her PhD in social psychology at Birkbeck, Christine has a unique perspective on the strategy and psychology of internal communication.