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In this episode of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy sits down with freelance technology journalist and producer Tim Smith to explore how journalism is evolving. Drawing on his experience covering startups and AI at Sifted, producing programs for the BBC, writing for The Infinite Loop, and creating documentary-style YouTube content, Tim shares practical advice on becoming a trusted expert source, why au...

In this episode of A Brief Coffee With, Cathy White sits down with veteran technology and business journalist Nick Huber to explore what more than 25 years in journalism has taught him about media, storytelling, and why so many companies still get communications wrong. Having written for the Financial Times, The Guardian, the BBC, and The Telegraph, including many trade titles, Nick shares a uniqu...

In this episode of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy sits down with Caitlin Macdonald, Social Media Editor at The Observer, to explore how one of Britain's most historic newspaper brands is reinventing itself for a digital-first future. From helping to transform a 234-year-old publication for audiences on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to finding stories in LinkedIn comments and social media conversatio...

In this episode of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy White sits down with Charlotte Jee, News Editor at MIT Technology Review, to explore how one of the world's most respected technology publications approaches emerging technology, innovation, and the future of AI.   From autonomous drones and world models to the realities of AI adoption and the growing influence of deep tech startups, Charlotte shares...

In this episode of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy sits down with Shona Ghosh, Senior Editor at Bloomberg, to explore how one of the world’s most influential financial news organisations approaches technology reporting. From Bloomberg’s unique terminal-first newsroom culture to the challenges of covering startups in an era dominated by AI, defense tech, and billion-dollar funding rounds, Shona shares...

In this episode of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy sits down with Thomas Ohr, founder of EU-Startups, to discuss the evolution of startup media, the realities of running an independent publication, and what founders need to understand if they want to earn meaningful coverage. Thomas shares the story behind building EU-Startups from a hobby blog into one of Europe’s leading startup publications, reflec...

In this episode of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy sits down with Martin Bryant, founder of PreSeed Now, to unpack what really makes an early-stage startup stand out — and why storytelling can be just as important as the technology itself.   From deep tech communication challenges to the realities of modern startup media, Martin shares what he’s learned from covering hundreds of pre-seed companies acr...

In episode five of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy sits down with Freya Pratty, Associate Editor at Sifted, to unpack what’s really happening inside Europe’s startup ecosystem right now — from AI hype cycles and robotics to media narratives, founder storytelling, and the return of “tech bro” culture.   Fresh from her promotion at Sifted, Freya shares what’s catching her attention across the UK startup...

In episode four of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy is joined by Tasmin Lockwood, a freelance journalist covering tech, climate, and impact across Europe. From her time at CNBC to launching an independent newsletter, Tasmin shares how her perspective on journalism has evolved—and why human, impact-driven storytelling is more important than ever. They also explore the realities of freelancing, the decli...

In episode three of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy sits down with David Savage, host of Tech Talks, to explore what it really takes to create engaging conversations in podcasting. From building one of the world’s most popular tech podcasts to producing documentary films, David shares how storytelling opens doors—and why the best interviews feel like conversations, not performances. They also dive int...

In episode two of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy White sits down with Jane Wakefield, former BBC tech journalist and now freelance writer and podcaster, to explore what’s shaping today’s tech media landscape. From the relentless pace of AI to the rise of sophisticated online scams, Jane shares what’s capturing her attention—and why human storytelling still matters more than ever. She also reflects on...

In episode one of A Brief Coffee With…, Cathy White sits down with Cate Lawrence, Senior Journalist at Tech.eu, to unpack what really makes a story stand out in today’s fast-moving media landscape. From AI saturation to health tech, sustainability, and Europe’s push for tech independence, Cate shares what’s catching her attention—and what founders and PRs need to know to cut through. Key moments 0...

A Brief Coffee With… is a podcast from CEW Communications, hosted by Cathy White, featuring honest, unfiltered conversations with journalists and content creators. In a fast-moving media landscape shaped by AI, shifting markets, and constant demand for content, we explore how stories are formed, what makes them stand out, and how to cut through the noise. From pitching and storytelling to media tr...