Neil Wilkins Podcast

One of the big challenges in the commercial world is often aligning sales and marketing people. If it's working to different agenda, not understanding each other's roles, speaking a different 'language' or having different targets, the result can sometimes be animosity and misunderstanding which can be a detriment to customer experience.  In this session, Neil Wilkins discusses things you can...

Macro Marketing Analysis 2023 UK's marketing environment in February 2023 is shaped by a mix of political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors. Companies that prioritize sustainability, metaverse, data privacy, diversity and inclusion, and innovative digital marketing customer experiences, could be better positioned to succeed in this ever-changing market environment....

In this Episode 300 of the Neil Wilkins Podcast, Neil Wilkins talks to Simon Forsyth from Carbon Lens about how we can begin to understand our carbon impact, quantify it and develop plans to move to and beyond net zero. Carbon Lens http://carbonlens.co.uk and the carbon footprint calculator More content like this https://neilwilkins.online/category/marketing-sustainability/ at Neil Wilkins Online

It’s not a newsletter because nobody cares but you What will you improve next time, every time Inspire dialogue not monologue Report intelligence not numbers Email process is like a mini customer journey in itself Just some of the topics Neil Wilkins discusses in this email marketing masterclass, fresh for 2023. This webinar is part of Cambridge Marketing College's fortnightly series http://market...

Tracy Bedwell , Founder of Sales Training International , talks to Neil Wilkins about 5 things we can learn from Japanese culture. Topics discussed included: 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐢 - Not just respecting others but also respecting and being grateful for nature, items / objects, language we use, time and of course yourself. 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧 - Giving 100% dedication and focus to both work and play and taking ownership and ac...

Neil Wilkins talks to We Are Futures founder, Mark Fawcett , about the importance of listening to and understanding 16-24 year olds when creating strategy, marketing and a direction for the future. In this enlightening conversation, Mark guides our thinking and shares what we can do to really benefit from a deep understanding of the emerging generation of influencers, leaders and decision makers....

Neil Wilkins is interviewed by Cambridge Marketing College's lead sustainability tutor Nigel Clark, in this podcast that turns the tables from Neil usually asking the questions. This conversation includes topics as diverse as how to get buy-in within the organisations, the importance of patience, collaboration and the value of creating and continually adding to a professional portfolio. For more c...

Embracing Change Webinar They say that in life there are only two certainties: death and taxes. I would say there’s a third certainty; Change. Let’s challenge that change is a bad thing and that certainty, normality and predictability are your friends. It may even be that change is so positive, you will want to embrace it at every opportunity. Embracing change is personal, to the individual and to...

Neil Wilkins meets Alexis Eyre and Paul Randle, founders of the Sustainable Marketing Compass and they explore a host of challenges, mindsets and opportunities for marketers in the topic of sustainability.   Subjects discussed include purpose, working with sustainability specialists and creating a new language for marketing.   For more details about the Sustainable Marketing Compass, vis...

Professionally, we all report to someone. Whether it’s a client, customer, shareholder or boss.  So what's the best practice for managing a line manager, to ensure you both get what you want and need?  How to Induct Demonstrate your collaboration skills and experience Establish you will say the right kind of no, when it’s appropriate Understand your manager’s goals and objectives Extrove...

Neil Wilkins meets author Paul Skinner to discuss his new book The Purpose Upgrade.   The conversation runs deep as Neil and Paul explore the concept of purpose from both a personal as well as professional perspective, how it evolves and builds over time, why a 'North Star' approach isn't always the best way to think of purpose and how stakeholder collaboration can help to listen, create and...

In this episode, Neil Wilkins http://neilwilkins.online leads us through the key Social Media Trends in 2023, in this webinar with Cambridge Marketing College http://marketingcollege.com “In 2023, successful social marketers will take the time and effort to carefully assess their opportunities, use a scalpel rather than a cleaver, and think about the long-term impact of their short-term actions. T...

In this episode of the Neil Wilkins Podcast, Neil talks to Rin Hamburgh about Thought Leadership and Expert Marketing. Topics discussed include Rin’s journey from journalism, how to define an expert, the importance of thought leadership, expert positioning in a competitive landscape, how to find your expertise, how to craft expertise into marketing strategy and building brands through confident an...

Neil Wilkins talks to Tom Llewellyn about lucid dreaming, the art of manifestation and importantly, how to anchor and nourish a vision.   Find out more about Tom's work and courses on these topics at SoulRemember.com   For more content like this, visit NeilWilkins. Online  

Imagine being that person who everyone looks up to, who always seems to be in the know. Imagine being considered wise or even ahead of your time. The secret that the most successful people never tell you is that they all share a common trait; Their love of lifelong learning. They see each day as a learning opportunity. They experience their world as one big classroom. They are not afraid to fail,...

Archie Mills turns the tables on Neil Wilkins in this Marketing Sustainability Q&A where Archie is the interviewer and for once, Neil is the interviewee.   For more details about the Mindful Collective, visit http://mindfulcollective.net   To connect with Archie, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/archiemills/   For more content like this, visit http://neilwilkins.online

Headlines and Subject Lines “We all need to attract our audience into our content. We might call this session 'hooky headlines' as we attempt to cut through the noise and entice our audience into our messages and stories.” Examples of Headlines Email subject line Advertising strap-lines Brand statements Blog titles Social memes et al The Purpose of a Headline To encourage a reader to pause for jus...

“If you thought planning marketing, events, product launches, campaigns and digital is the same every year, you couldn’t be more wrong. Marketing Plans in 2023 have more opportunity to gain growth, engagement and successful outcomes than ever before, but risk being out of touch at the same time.”  “Let’s identify key macro trends that will directly influence your marketing choices and priorit...

Neil Wilkins discusses values and purpose with Iyas AlQasem, Managing Partner at Beyond the Quarter, the consultancy for scaling purpose-led companies.  Iyas is also Host of Karmic Capitalist podcast on leading with values and purpose and well qualified to lead our thinking in this vital topic, with honesty and practical tips we can all follow.  Connect with Iyas at https://www.linkedin....

Neil Wilkins is joined in this episode by ex Coca Cola sustainability lead and Head of Sustainability at award winning printer Seacourt, Jake Backus , to discuss communicating sustainability.   Key Moments:  08:00 CSR is boring, use brand voice not PR voice 14:30 What is your right to exist? 20:10 Nobody is listening so we need to anchor in what they are interested in 20:25 Emotions driv...

Developing Responsible Citizens “Accountability for the success of the human race on an ecologically challenged planet, begins and ends with ourselves, as individuals.” How can I take an active part in our community, public life, volunteering and social responsible projects? How do I become more sustainable?  How we can I make a positive difference to the people and world around us? How do I...

Everything you need to know as a marketer, to use macro-level thinking to fine tune your marketing plans for next year. Neil Wilkins shares his framework for helping businesses to become more market oriented.

Neil Wilkins describes the value and importance of creating and using a suite of both strategic and tactical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in your marketing, projects and campaigns.   This webinar is part of the Cambridge Marketing College webinar series.   “Measuring our marketing effectiveness is becoming increasingly important as global economic pressures increase. We need to spen...

Neil Wilkins discusses how to find mindfulness within music with Shakuhachi musician Adrian Freedman.  As Adrian explains, there are many ways to experience music and the Buddhist traditions encourage us to listen to not only sound but the space within sound, to truly open our ears.  Adrian will be performing his new album on a livestream on the evening of 25 November 2022 and a link to...

Neil Wilkins talks about his mindfulness journey and many of the people, teachers and techniques he has encountered and learned from.   Neil says, "Is it yoga? Is it meditation? Is it being Zen? Yes, all of this and more. Your world is simply your perception of the illusions that arise as a consequence of the choices you make.”   Online courses mentioned in this presentation:  IKIGA...