The Media Navigators

In this episode, we join top international journalists reporting on this year's World Economic Forum. Business Insider’s Spriha Srivastava chairs a lively discussion between BBC News’s Faisal Islam, TIME’s Yasmeen Serhan and CNN’s Hanna Ziady about the impact of Davos on the year ahead.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Belinda Barker chats with Damian Douglas, Managing Director, EMEA, TIME and President of the World Media Group, Emma Winchurch-Beale, VP Growth Partnerships UK, Business Insider and Samantha Adams, VP, Advertising Sales, Western Europe at BBC News about the key issues facing the marketing and media industry as we head into 2024.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

As part of our My Media Life series, the World Media Group’s Chief Executive, Belinda Barker chats with Obinna Iwuji, Content Partnerships Manager at Wavemaker, about how he got into the media industry, his hidden superpower, and the people who inspire him most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special Middle East-focussed edition of the Media Navigators podcast, the World Media Group’s Chief Executive, Belinda Barker, chats with Manoj Khimji, Managing Director of The MediaVantage and Luca Allam, CEO, PHD, both based in the UAE, about how to navigate the complexities of advertising in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Media Group’s Chief Executive Belinda Barker chats to Kieley Taylor, Global Head of Partnerships at Group M, about the organisation’s Funding News and Fighting Disinformation initiative, and why it’s particularly pertinent in the lead up to an election year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Media Group’s Chief Executive Belinda Barker chats to the winner of the World Media Award for Content Leadership and Innovation, Navin Rammohan, in a special edition of The Media Navigators podcast. Navin is Vice President, Segment Head Marketing at Infosys. He talks to Belinda about why a content-driven approach was right for Infosys, how he thinks content marketing will change, and the...

As part of our My Media Life series, the World Media Group’s Chief Executive, Belinda Barker interviews Amir Malik, Managing Director of Digital Transformation at Accenture, about his views on the media industry, his own daily media consumption, and why a masters in social anthropology helped him to understand how advertising works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our Trusted Journalism Matters series, Belinda Barker chats with Brian Wolly, Digital Editorial Director of Smithsonian Magazine, about how he married his passion for museums with his journalistic background to create the ideal role, and what it means to look at the world through the Smithsonian lens.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of our Trusted Journalism Matters series, Belinda Barker chats with Fiona O’Brien, the UK Bureau Chief for Reporters Without Borders, about the 2023 World Press Freedom Index and the impact that AI and the fake content industry is having on trusted journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Trusted Journalism Matters series, Belinda Barker chats with Rachana Shanbhogue, Business Affairs Editor at The Economist, about what attracted her to working at The Economist, being a woman in a male-dominated environment and the role of quality journalism now that everyone is a content maker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of our Trusted Journalism Matters series, Belinda Barker chats with Matthew Turner, Editor in Chief for Business at Insider, about the importance of quality journalism, Insider's mission and ethos, and what attracted him to working there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Belinda Barker chats with Damian Douglas, Managing Director, EMEA, TIME and President of the World Media Group, and Nigel Robinson, Managing Partner, Mediacom & Chair of the World Media Group, about the key trends of 2022 and the issues facing the marketing/media industry as we head into 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our My Media Life series, the World Media Group’s Chief Executive, Belinda Barker, interviews Christoph Woermann, CMO of Corporate Banking for Deutsche Bank. Christoph chats about the challenges of marketing in the financial sector; the piece of advice that forged his career in the banking world; and why after 30 years with the company he's still excited about his role. Join some of th...

As part of our My Media Life series, the World Media Group’s Chief Executive, Belinda Barker interviews Ella Solomon, Growth Director at Initiative Media and the Rising Star at this year's World Media Awards. Ella chats about how she went from biochemistry to media; why having a life outside of work is essential to your success; and how her inspirational mum gave her the drive she h...

As part of our My Media Life series, the World Media Group's Chief Executive, Belinda Barker interviews Ally Owen, Founder of ADcademy and the Brixton Finishing School. Ally chats about how she's created her dream job; the challenges that underrepresented communities face when pursuing a career in the marketing/media industry; and why to 'give less f**ks' is the best piece of c...

As part of our My Media Life series, the World Media Group's Chief Executive, Belinda Barker, interviews Alison Tyrrell, Global Head of Marketing at Silver Cloud Health, a digital mental health business breaking down barriers to enable more access to mental health support. Alison chats about why podcasts have become her standout media format; her talent for creative problem-solving; and why an int...

As part of our My Media Life series, Media Consultant Arif Durrani interviews Natalie Lam, Chief Creative Officer for Publicis Groupe across APAC and the Middle East. Natalie chats about cultural tourism, the challenges of leading a creative community of 3000+ people across the world, and why 'listen well' was the best advice she's ever been given.  Join some of the most influential voices from a...

In our latest podcast, Alex Wood, MD of Forbes Europe, chats with fellow journalists Simon Robinson, Global Managing Editor for News and Publishing at Reuters, and Billy Perrigo, a staff writer at TIME. The conversation centres around social media, and how the way we interact with it has changed journalism forever. They discuss the impact that social media has had on Trust and Truth in recent year...

As part of our My Media Life series, media consultant Arif Durrani interviews Daryl Lee, Global CEO of IPG Mediabrands and President of this year's Cannes Media Lions. As many in the industry prepare to head off to Cannes for the first time in three years, Daryl chats about how creativity is now everybody's business and why you should never lunch alone. Join some of the most influential voice...

As part of our My Media Life series, media consultant Arif Durrani interviews Nicky Owen, Global Head of Marketing Initiatives, Credit Suisse. Nicky chats about celebrating the success of others, her love of the great outdoors and the surprise benefits of whistling! Join some of the most influential voices from across the global media, advertising and marketing community to hear about the lat...

What is the Role of Journalism Today? With Anne McElvoy, Executive Editor at The Economist, Spriha Srivastava, International Executive Editor of Insider's Business Division and Yasmeen Serhan, Staff Writer at The Atlantic. Join some of the most influential voices from across the global media, advertising and marketing community to hear about the latest developments impacting their sector. This pod...

As part of our My Media Life series, Media Consultant Arif Durrani interviews Josh Krichefski, Global COO & EMEA CEO, MediaCom. Josh chats about his experience in the media industry, the one piece of advice that has helped him in his career, and how he switches off at the end of the day.  Join some of the most influential voices from across the global media, advertising and marketing comm...

To complement our new feature, My Media Life, we have a special podcast with the one and only Sir Martin Sorrell. Media consultant Arif Durrani asks Sir Martin about how he got where he is today, what the media industry means to him, and the advice he would give to someone just starting out. Join some of the most influential voices from across the global media, advertising and marketing community...

In this episode Belinda Barker discusses Creative Content: Combining timely trends with tried and true tactics with Raquel Bubar, Managing Director of T Brand Studio, The New York Times, Alex Wood, Managing Director Europe, Forbes and Damian Douglas, Managing Director EMEA, Time. Join some of the most influential voices from across the global media, advertising and marketing community to hear abou...

In this episode Belinda Barker discusses Making Every Part of Your Media Sustainable with Praveen Gopalan, BBC Join some of the most influential voices from across the global media, advertising and marketing community to hear about the latest developments impacting their sector. This podcast series eavesdrops on the conversations of industry leaders from all over the world discussing the issues th...