Best Bonniers Podcasts (2024)

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Bonnier News CEO on power of bundles and personalisation 50:48

3h ago50:48

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Sweden's biggest news publisher Bonnier News has more than tripled profits in the past eight years and doubled revenue. It now believes a subscription bundle, putting together all of its Swedish brands and harnessing AI to better personalise what users see, will be the way forward for continued revenue growth. Bonnier News chief executive Anders Er…

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S4 E8 Jameela Jamil on cancel culture, the beauty standard and (never) dumbing down. 1:09:00

8h ago1:09:00

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Jameela Jamil is goddess category, and laughs at us for saying so. This denial of her charm is precisely what we mean. Her refusal to be perfect, and fearlessness about owning that, is what we love her for the most. From her star turns in The Good Place to She-Hulk, to her feminist activism and powerful work with I Weigh, we applaud her. She's some…

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S4 E7 DJ Paulette breaks the silence on misogyny and racism in the music industry. 59:23

2d ago59:23

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DJ Paulette is a legend of the UK's dance music scene. She's one of the nation's first black female DJs, revered for her unmatched charisma behind the decks. Her memoir, Welcome To The Club, launched earlier this year, and lifts the lid on the misogyny and racism of the music industry, whilst honouring the frequently unseen women ensuring the turnt…

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S4 E6 BONUS EPISODE: NUDITY WARNING Salima and Jen chat anger on the eve of Jen's book launch. NUDITY WARNING 37:56

1d ago37:56

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Does any of the following ring true: You could have been PM, if you didn't have to sort out so many nits and asthmas inhalers. You need your female friends possibly more than you need your own lungs. Guilt is much more available to you than anger. Without your sense of humour, you'd be dead. If so, listen up! PS If naked men suddenly walking into y…

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S4 E5 Kathy Lette on women as wonderbras, the power of revenge, and words as weapons. 39:33

4d ago39:33

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Kathy Lette IS a superpower. Not only has she penned 20 novels, she's got thee honorary doctorates and has a cocktail named after her. In this episode, she stuns us with her brilliance, wit, expansive mind and love of other women. She talks being mansplained, condescended to, and bucking expectations. Kathy's latest novel, The Revenge Club, is desc…

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World's biggest football publisher expands into USA 37:28

20d ago37:28

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Goal, Indivisa and Mundial publisher Footballco was reaching 30 million people in the US without having any meaningful boots on the ground. But at the start of 2024 Jason Wagenheim arrived as its first CEO for North America, bringing lessons that sports publishing can learn from lifestyle after a long stint at Bustle Digital Group. Wagenheim told P…

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S4 E4 Carole Radziwill on dynasty, tragedy and Real Housewives of New York 49:49

11d ago49:49

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Do you adore RHONY? And do you adore Carole Radziwill? Then you'd better get yourselves here. It's such a thrill to have Carole with us, and she doesn't disappoint. She talks being part of an aristocratic dynasty, how she navigated the greatest tragedy of her life, and the tear-down of women by the patriarchy. This ep of WAM lifts the lid on life b…

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S4 E3 Nina Stibbe on defending your kids, under-the-radar rage and shunning Big Days 1:00:46

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We are like two kids in a sweet shop today. Nina Stibbe has been our long-time girl crush, and this is our TayTay moment. Nina's new book, Went To London, Took The Dog: The Diary of a 60-Year-Old Runaway is out in paperback this week, and we urge you all to get ye to a copy ASAP. Nina brings her special blend of wit and warmth to this convo, which …

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Total Politics is making B2B work without a paywall 35:56

23d ago35:56

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At the half-way point of the UK general election campaign Press Gazette sat down with Mark Wallace, hief executive of Total Politics Group, to find out how the company makes free political journalism pay. Press Gazette asked how the Politics Home, Conservative Home and The House publisher is faring since incorporating in its new form in 2022, and f…

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S4 E2 Jennifer Esposito on apologising, Hollywood and Women of the Mafia 56:36

26d ago56:36

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Today, we talk to the powerhouse that is Jennifer Esposito. Actor, writer, producer and director of the summer's most-talked about cinematic debut Fresh Kills, Esposito is an unstoppable force. And we want more more more. In this episode, we talk women's compulsive need to apologise, and what that does to us and our self-worth. Esposito discusses w…

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S4 E1 Poorna Bell on wrestling, real friendship and race 50:41

1M ago50:41

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Poorna Bell is a gladiator. In her real life, and also in the way she courageously handles her most painful and confronting emotions. In this conversation, we explore Poorna's experience of her own rage, from the smallest transgressions related to parking spaces and the crush to exit planes, to the heartbreaking anguish of losing her partner to add…

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Camilla Tominey and Kamal Ahmed on cracking a busy news podcast market 42:53

1M ago42:53

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The Telegraph’s new daily news podcast, The Daily T, is the latest entrant to an increasingly crowded audio market. Days after the show bagged the first election trail extended nterview with Rishi Sunak, Press Gazette spoke with Daily T hosts Camilla Tominey and Kamal Ahmed about how they’re hoping to stand out from the competition with a right-of-…

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S3 E13 Philippa Perry on admin, automobiles and the authority gap 49:39

2M ago49:39

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What makes psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry really mad? Online admin, self-service check outs and you'd better not call her 'feisty'. With a unique blend of acerbic wit and radical empathy, Philippa brings fascinating insight to the many different ways the patriarchy messes with our sanity. From men telling us we're not feeling what we're …

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S3 E12 Olga Thompson (AKA Big Fat Greek Mother) on bullying, break down and finding herself again 45:34

2M ago45:34

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In this episode we chat to Olga Thompson, AKA the award-winning comedian, screenwriter and podcaster Big Fat Greek Mother. Olga takes us through some of her most significant and painful life experiences. From arriving in the country as a little girl who spoke no English, the scarring bullying she endured at school, to the brutal reality of post nat…

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S3 E11 Emma Gannon on 'feeling her edges' and why she loves crying 46:36

2M ago46:36

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Emma Gannon is a prodigy. From her Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction titles The Success Myth and Multi-Hyphen Method to her award-winning podcast CtrlAltDelete, she easily secured her Forbes' 30 under 30 ranking. Emma's new book 'A Year of Nothing' gives a moving account of why she had no choice but to switch off, go underground, and find joy an…

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Daily Mail CEO Rich Caccappolo on keeping journalism free 36:04

2M ago36:04

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This episode includes excerpts from an interview between Press Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford and Rich Caccappolo, CEO of Daily Mail publisher DMG Media. It also features media consultant Matthew Scott Goldstein. They talk about how to save journalism (and democracy) on the open web by adapting to Google's plan to switch off cookies on Ch…

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S3 E10 Cally Beaton on sitting with difficult emotions and being underestimated 41:55

2M ago41:55

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It was while working for Comedy Central that Cally Beaton had a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers, then 81. Rivers inspired her to ditch the high-powered job as a TV exec and follow her dream. So it was that as a 45 year old single parent, Cally first took to the stage, quickly cementing her position as one of the most exciting a…

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S3 E9 Clover Stroud on the frustrations of feeling invisible 35:30

2M ago35:30

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Clover Stroud is all about big landscapes and big feelings. Through her writing, she consistently and poignantly captures the smallness and largeness of life - from The Wild Other to this year's The Giant On The Skyline. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss everything from pulling dirty clothes from under beds to how we live alongside tragedy…

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The Atlantic's winning subscription strategy with CEO Nicholas Thompson 40:51

2M ago40:51

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The Atlantic has become profitable after years in the red and marked the major milestone of reaching one million subscribers, it announced in April. CEO Nicholas Thompson joined Press Gazette to discuss the subscription strategy behind The Atlantic's recent success, how advertising fits in, the search for an elusive third revenue stream, and what g…

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S3 E8 Stacey Heale: A special episode on death and life. 55:59

3M ago55:59

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Stacey Heale knows emotion. She has an exquisite gift for pinning down that visceral, liminal experience which exists between the physical and the psychological. Her book 'Now is Not The Time For Flowers' hauntingly documents the death of her musician husband Greg Gilbert so powerfully that it will alter how you look at life. Our conversation with …

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S3 E7 Jess Phillips MP on anger as a love language, relishing a row & the horrors of the dishwasher drawer. 37:01

3M ago37:01

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To date, only a third of UK MPs are female and only one reads the names of murdered women annually in parliament. Despite rates of domestic abuse more than doubling since 2016. She's spoken up for abortion rights, she's spoken up for sex workers. She's spoken against having an international men's day. Women, this woman has your back. This episode, …

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ADHD, autism and the news business: How different minds can thrive in media 49:22

3M ago49:22

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Press Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford talks about exclusive new research on the prevalence of neurodiversity in news media. He also speaks to Times Radio journalist Darryl Morris and freelance journalist Lydia Wilkins about the benefits and challenges ADHD and autistic thinkers can bring to jobs in journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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S3 E6 Deborah Joseph on challenging beauty stereotypes & channelling rage in her forties 35:30

3M ago35:30

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Deborah Joseph is a leader among women. She is a champion of diversity in the beauty industry and has brought body positivity into the limelight. She fights for equal pay and better work-life balance, she's appalled by everyday sexism, and she refuses to stay in the box which society has tried to carve out for her. We are thrilled to bring you such…

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S3 E5 Claire Cohen on the truth about female friendship & why it's ok to get cross with our friends 43:31

3M ago43:31

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Claire Cohen is one of the foremost voices of this generation on the female experience. She writes on everything from friendship to our physical suffering. Her book BFF: The Truth About Female Friendships explores the reality of maintaining and even sometimes ending friendships, interviewing the likes of Emma Barnett and Pandora Sykes, to form a ma…

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S3 E4 Heidi Clements on increasing the visibility of women over 50 and confronting conflicts head on 42:13

4M ago42:13

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Pro-ageing storyteller and Hollywood screenwriter Heidi Clements is an oracle of wisdom and honesty. She uses social media to dispense her incredible learnings on life and love whilst getting dressed in fashion-forward accoutrements. There's something powerful about this intimate act; the creation of a safe, shared, feminine space. She has so much …

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How to make news pay on Youtube with TLDR 44:03

4M ago44:03

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Founder of video news network TLDR Jack Kelly explains how he funds an 11-strong editorial team providing a serious news for younger viewers on Youtube. The profitable publisher is funded mainly through the Youtube ad revenue split but also makes money from direct-sold sponsorship and a foray into print publishing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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S3 E3 Kelechi Okafor on femme-hating legislation and racism in publishing 49:43

4M ago49:43

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Join us for a vibrant discussion about justice and womanhood with woman of the hour Kelechi Okafor. Kelechi Okafor is an actor, writer and social commentator. Her book Edge of Here explores with limitless scope the experience of contemporary Black womanhood. Whilst her children's book Strong Like Me encourages children to celebrate all forms of str…

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S3 E2 Jessica Knappett on passive aggression from people (and furniture!) and the challenges of having it all 48:39

4M ago48:39

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Jessica Knappett is a comedian, actress and writer, who’s wowed us in some of the best British comedy of this century, from Avoidance to Taskmaster to the Inbetweeners movie to her own long-running sitcom Drifters. In this episode the extremely talented Jessica Knappett talks about having it all (or not) and passive aggression from people and furni…

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How The Economist is attracting younger readers with cut-price daily app 23:06

4M ago23:06

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Press Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford discusses the latest UK magazine industry circulation figures with reporter Bron Maher. They pick out the winners and losers from the latest crop of results and also hear from Economist executive vice president Nada Arnot about how the title's cut-price daily edition Expresso achieved lift-off in 2023.…

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S3 E1 Bryony Gordon talks everything from running with boobs to bullying 42:10

4M ago42:10

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The memoirist Bryony Gordon is unparalleled in using her talent to bring the raw honesty of her experiences to other women. Generosity and a desire to help others shines through and defines her copious achievements. In this episode, Bryony talks everything from running with boobs to bullying. Bryony's new book, Mad Woman is the hotly anticipated fo…

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Online advertising - how publishers can survive a tsunami of change 38:12

5M ago38:12

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Online advertising used to support investigative journalism at digital-native brands such as Buzzfeed News and Vice. In the space of just a few years everything has changed, and thousands of journalists have lost their jobs as a result. Press Gazette editor-in-chief Dominic Ponsford talks to former Business Insider editor-in-chief Jim Edwards about…

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Beyond Google? Amazon and Microsoft are future says Ricky Sutton 47:06

5M ago47:06

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Former online editor of the News of the World turned tech entrepreneur turned future of news Cassandra Ricky Sutton joins Dominic Ponsford on the podcast sofa. The last year has been bleak for ad-funded news media but Ricky believes he has the solution. He explains why Google's reign as the most important tech partner for news publishers is drawing…

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S2, Ep14 Stacey Duguid, Author of 'In Pursuit of Happiness' and award-winning columnist 35:43

5M ago35:43

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Stacey Duguid speaks her mind. And we love it. She’s a wise and welcome voice in the notoriously fickle world of fashion. Here, she shares her feelings on everything from parenting to Instagram oversteps. In 2004, Stacey joined British ELLE as Fashion Editor and during this time, she wrote the award-winning column, Mademoiselle, Confessions of an E…

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S2, Ep13 Alison Spittle, Comedy Writer and Comedian 34:43

6M ago34:43

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Alison Spittle is has an eye for the absurd. From her stand-up to her TV work to her play-writing, Alison offers a new angle. Much of her anger focuses on injustice, and she talks to us about the misogyny and harassment she’s faced within her industry. As well as what she’s done about it. Voted one of British Comedy Guide’s best reviewed artists of…

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Why Reach is upbeat about online ads despite the big cookie switch-off 40:06

6M ago40:06

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Reach group director of digital Terry Hornsby is at the forefront of the journey away from third-party cookies at the UK’s largest commercial news publisher. Hornsby told Press Gazette's Charlotte Tobitt the three pillars that will help Reach grow digital revenues through this monumental shift to the open web, discussed why trusted premium publishe…

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S2, Ep12 Rebecca Reid, Author of The Power of Rude 33:24

6M ago33:24

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Rebecca Reid's journalistic truth-telling and infamous debates with Piers Morgan are the stuff of legend. Her book, The Power of Rude, is a WAM must-read. When journalist Rebecca Reid sushed a man who was speaking over her on Good Morning Britain the tabloids labelled her as ‘Rude Rebecca’. Tarred with this label, she got to wondering if the fear o…

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S2, Ep11 Hatty Ashdown, Comedian, Writer, Host of Funny Mummies Podcast 38:12

6M ago38:12

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Hatty Ashdown is infectiously funny. Her talent finds its home in her many sitcoms and live performances. It also lodges itself firmly into the brilliant Funny Mummies podcast. And, it turns out, the Women Are Mad podcast. Hatty shares her thoughts on how to be a good ally to those who are grieving and how a recent 'life event' is impacting her ang…

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Political reporting in an election year with Christopher Hope and Gloria De Piero 26:33

6M ago26:33

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In the latest episode, Press Gazette editor in chief Dominic Ponsford met GB News presenting duo Gloria De Piero and Christopher Hope at their new Westminster studio. They spoke about their new weekly show, PMQs Live, the future of political reporting in an election year and why they think GB News is striking a chord with viewers by offering them m…

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S2, Ep10 Shappi Khorsandi; Comedian and Author of Scatter Brain 56:04

6M ago56:04

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British comedian and author Shaparak Khorsandi has a rare talent for bringing the unlikely together in a seamless and poignant way. In this episode, she deftly uses the skill to steer us through the reality of romance, and what repressing her rage has meant for her life and career. A must-listen. Trigger warning: sexual assault Learn more about you…

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S2, Ep9 Sara Barron; Comedian and Writer 37:07

7M ago37:07

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Sara is a breath of fresh air. Punchiness and straight talk are hallmarks of her critically-acclaimed comedy, which you'll recognise from her regular TV appearances and sell-out live shows. She absolutely embraced the spirit of Women Are Mad, and didn't hold back on giving us the controversial lowdown. We mulled over why she's conflict averse with …

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How Christian Bonnier Became a 7-Figure Copywriter at 23-Years-Old 42:17

7M ago42:17

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We spoke with Christian Bonnier about his copywriting success, generating $1M through ClickFunnels, TikTok virality, and bootstrapping Listkit.io Show Notes: (0:00) Christian’s Background (1:40) Learning how to write copy (10:40) Overnight Success (16:34) Growing ListKit (19:03) TikTok Virality (23:15) Blowing Up on Twitter (25:43) How to craft ema…

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S2, Ep8 Donna Ashworth, Poet and Sunday Times Bestselling Writer 47:34

7M ago47:34

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If school successfully killed your love of poetry, Donna Ashworth is the woman to resurrect it. Donna's ability to absolutely capture the joy and pain of daily life has in turn captured the nation's hearts, as evidenced by her bestselling anthologies. Here, Donna talks us through what makes her mad, from family role-casting to women tearing each ot…

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Becoming an Elite Closer ft. Chad Turgut 34:09

7M ago34:09

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In this episode, Chad, a sales coach and expert, joins the podcast to share his valuable sales advice. With over 10 years of experience in tech sales and working with enterprise-level brands, Chad has closed and coached numerous clients to success. He specializes in coaching businesses on increasing their top-line revenue and helping salespeople im…

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How publishers can sell online advertising in an awful market 35:55

7M ago35:55

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Guardian US senior vice president for advertising Luis Romero talks to Press Gazette about what it is like to sell in the toughest ad market since 2008. He also shares some tactics and strategies the Guardian is deploying to persuade more brands to spend money on reaching its 40m US readers per month. His pitch is a simply one - stop supporting the…

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S2, Ep7 Sangeeta Pillai, Creator of Award Wining Feminist Platform Soul Sutras 47:55

7M ago47:55

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Sangeeta Pillai is an award-winning activist, writer and creator of Soul Sutras, but above all else, she is a woman's woman. From choosing to not have children to struggling with self-doubt, our conversation with Sangeeta explores how women's hatred of our own voices can be fundamental to holding us back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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S2, Ep6 Sophie Heawood, Writer, Journalist and Author of 'The Hungover Games' 52:16

8M ago52:16

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Sophie Heawood is a journalist and writer, and author of The Hungover Games. We talk everything from single parenthood to women's martyrdom. By the end of the conversation, we wanted Sophie as our best friend. We suspect you will too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Women Are Mad

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Why bad news can be good for business publishers with Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour 37:30

8M ago37:30

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Dow Jones CEO and Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour spoke to Press Gazette about how the financial news division of News Corp managed to just achieve its most profitable quarter since 2007. In this edited version of his interview at the Press Gazette Media Strategy Network event in New York, he also spoke about what publishers need to focu…

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S2, Ep5 Minna Dubin, Author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood 36:19

8M ago36:19

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Minna Dubin is the author of bestselling Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. We discuss how Minna’s candid exploration of her own anger during the pandemic resonated with women across the globe. Along the way we dig into the importance of female friendship and how men get scared when we express the full spectrum of our emotions. Rec…

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S2, Ep4 Gail Porter, Nineties Icon, TV Presenter and Mental Health Campaigner 39:57

8M ago39:57

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Our guest this week personifies both resilience and kindness. Through her own struggles, she offers hope to others. From her ambassadorship of mental health and homelessness charities, to her newly forged comedy career, this woman never stops giving. Gail Porter’s anger is directed mostly towards social injustice, and she targets little of it towar…

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How to make local news pay with Newsquest CEO Henry Faure Walker 27:00

8M ago27:00

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Last year UK regional news giant Newsquest made £40m in pre-tax profits on turnover of £190m. This year it is tracking to have ad revenue broadly flat over two years. CEO Henry Faure Walker spoke to Dominic Ponsford about how the publisher of 200+ titles is bucking the trend on both audience and advertising revenue decline. He also shed light on so…

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