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The Manchester Publicity Association is the voice of Manchester’s communications community. Creative digital media companies; film, TV and production companies, SMEs and freelancers all sit under its umbrella. In ‘Inside Stories from the MPA’, you’ll get the latest insights and experience from other industry leaders in the city. You’ll also be kept up to date about upcoming news and events, thanks to the MPA’s Chair Christian James and its Managing Director, Cindy Simmons. Plus, every three ...
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“We have to get past nervousness and accusation” Emma Slater from Wavemaker recently hosted a panel at the WPP Campus, to look at the results of the MPA’s diversity and inclusion survey. Lisa Thompson from Wavemaker, Paul Reid from Ideas Foundation, Christina Thakor-Rankin from the All-in Diversity Project Charles Reid from Carat UK all shared thei…
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We Love Manchester - building a brighter future
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"We want to enable communities across the city" We Love Manchester is the MPA’s latest charity partner, alongside continuing support for Prevent Breast Cancer. Host Cindy Simmons catches up with Simon Wright, from the charity, for a deep dive into their history, their work and some tips on what you can do to support them. We Love Manchester is dedi…
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Tales from Manchester’s Dancefloors with Sacha Lord
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“I’m so proud of Manchester’s nightlife” Sacha Lord is the man behind some of Manchester's biggest parties, from the Hacienda, to The Warehouse Project to Parklife. In 2018 Manchester’s Mayor Andy Burnham appointed him as Greater Manchester’s first ever Night Time Economy Advisor. Sacha’s also now a Sunday Times bestselling author, thanks to his bo…
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“This is a change the world innovation” How is AI going to impact you; your business, your loved ones and your colleagues? Discover Oliver Yonchev’s take on generative AI, from highlights of his keynote speech for the MPA’s recent breakfast briefing. Oliver is the CEO of Flight Story, a marketing and communications company, which was founded alongs…
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Freelancing and Fresh Perspectives with Polly Ward and Rick Ward
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“We want to do nice work for nice people.” Freelancers are key to supporting the industry, so how can they be better supported? Host and MD of MPA Cindy Simmons gets the perspective of Polly and Rick Ward, the father and daughter founders of We Are The Allies. Allies is a creative freelance network putting freelancers together with clients and exci…
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Navigating 2024 with Lee Chambers and Richard Aldiss
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“Communicating and listening to our employees is critical” What does 2024 hold for Manchester’s Communications community? Host Cindy Simmons brings together the insights of psychologist and workplace wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers, and Richard Aldiss MD of McCann Manchester, to discuss the evolving landscape. This episode not only previews MPA e…
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“It’s about being an advocate for your own body” Emma Slater from Wavemaker UK and Kelaine Blades from GroupM Nexus recently shared their inspirational journeys and battles with breast cancer, at an MPA event held in aid of the charity Prevent Breast Cancer. They were joined by Nikki Barraclough from the charity. You’ll hear a mix of enlightening p…
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“It’s that feeling of community in Manchester” The MPA Inspiration Awards were recently held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. It’s one of the biggest dates in the MPA’s calendar, and the awards are all about recognising the amazing talent across the city region. They span the creative industries as well as innovation in digital and media industr…
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‘This is an example of why disruption works’ TBWA Manchester have spent the summer working on a campaign for British Cycling, which is the national governing body for the sport of cycling in Britain. It’s a prestigious client for the city, so Cindy Simmons, Managing Director of the Manchester Publicity Association, caught up with Tom Holmes and Emi…
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Manchester Moves For Dentsu Uk And Wavemaker
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‘Manchester is full of fantastic media and creative talent’ Mark Brogan, the Managing Partner at Wavemaker and Charles Reid, Client Managing Director at Dentsu UK, join hosts Christian James and Cindy Simmons, to talk about their recent office moves. As Charles says, Dentsu UK and Wavemaker are: “two multinational global, creative, and marketing bu…
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"It's a safe, inclusive space to network and learn" The MPA recently launched its Next Gen initiative. It’s all about supporting young people who work in PR, media and the creative industries, to help them grow their own networks and collaborate effectively. Christian James and Cindy Simmons hear from Max Brookes, from Universal McCann and Sophie H…
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Nicky Unsworth was CEO at the award winning creative agency BJL for 15 years. In 2019, BJL was sold to Dentsu, one of the largest global marketing and advertising agency networks in the world. Nicky is now a Non Exec Advisor, who works with independent agencies to deliver growth. Host Lisa Morton hears Nicky’s Inside Story and gets some great insig…
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Championing Disability Inclusion In The Creative Industries
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"Disability isn't a dirty word. Say it and be proud" The MPA held an event recently with ITV, all about diversity and inclusion when it comes to disability. The MPA’s landmark study on D&I in 2019 found that we need to do more to champion greater disability inclusivity in the North West’s creative industries. ITV have been working hard to transform…
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‘Media, digital or creative - we look after your interests’ The Manchester Publicity Association connects you to the communications industry in Manchester. For this first episode of ‘Inside Stories from the MPA’, hosts Christian and Cindy turn the tables from their presenting duties, by asking MPA member Darren Proctor to interview them. Darren is …
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What's up and what's on in the communications industry in Manchester? Christian James, the MPA's Chair and Managing Director Cindy Simmons, bring you up to date with the latest industry news and events from Manchester's Publicity Association. This podcast was produced by Purposeful Podcasts. If you want to build a community around your business or …
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