Best Starling Bank Podcasts (2024)

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Global Windows Crash Crisis: Crowdstrike Falcon Sensor Update “Defect” Disrupts Key Sectors Worldwide 5:21

8h ago5:21

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Today, I’m addressing a significant issue affecting numerous Windows users worldwide. Reports have emerged of widespread crashes, commonly referred to as the “blue screen of death,” impacting various critical sectors, from transportation to banking and media. I spoke with Sarah Julian at BBC Radio WM about the worldwide problems that continue to pe…

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The Gadget Man General Election Special Part Five – We Love Hitchin Interviews – Will Lavin Green Party Candidate for Hitchin Constituency 1:06:56

4d ago1:06:56

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The We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024 were conducted by Gadget Man, Matt Porter, the founder of We Love Hitchin. Matt took the initiative to interview each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the General Election, providing an in-depth look at their visions and plans for the community. Welcome to the We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024! As …

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The Gadget Man General Election Special Part Four – We Love Hitchin Interviews – Chris Lucas Liberal Democrats Party Candidate for Hitchin Constituency 1:06:56

10d ago1:06:56

1:06:56

The We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024 were conducted by Gadget Man, Matt Porter, the founder of We Love Hitchin. Matt took the initiative to interview each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the General Election, providing an in-depth look at their visions and plans for the community. Welcome to the We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024! As …

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The Gadget Man General Election Special Part Three – We Love Hitchin Interviews – Charles Bunker Reform UK Party Candidate for Hitchin Constituency 1:04:16

10d ago1:04:16

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The We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024 were conducted by Gadget Man, Matt Porter, the founder of We Love Hitchin. Matt took the initiative to interview each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the General Election, providing an in-depth look at their visions and plans for the community. Welcome to the We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024! As …

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The Gadget Man General Election Special Part Two – We Love Hitchin Interviews – Bim Afolami Conservate Party Candidate for Hitchin Constituency 40:28

22d ago40:28

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The We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024 were conducted by Gadget Man, Matt Porter, the founder of We Love Hitchin. Matt took the initiative to interview each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the General Election, providing an in-depth look at their visions and plans for the community. You can view the interview below or listen to the p…

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The Gadget Man General Election Special Part One – We Love Hitchin Interviews – Alistair Strathern Labour Party Candidate for Hitchin Constituency 29:40

5d ago29:40

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The We Love Hitchin Interviews 2024 were conducted by Gadget Man, Matt Porter, who is also the founder of We Love Hitchin. Matt took the initiative to interview each candidate running for the Hitchin Constituency in the General Election, providing an in-depth look at their visions and plans for the community. You can view the interview below or lis…

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The Gadget Man – Episode 179 – Navigating the Murky Waters of Jailbroken Streaming Devices: A Cautionary Tale 8:33

4M ago8:33

8:33

Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Trish Adudu on her drivetime show on BBC Radio CWR about Jailbroken Streaming Devices. In the golden era of television, our choices were simple, defined by the limited channels available through traditional broadcast. Fast forward to today, and the landscape has dramatically shifted. The digital revolution …

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The Gadget Man – Episode 178: Rice, Phones, and Chili Con Carne: Debunking Tech Myths with Malcolm Boyden 5:15

5M ago5:15

5:15

In this latest episode of The Gadget Man, Matt unravels the long-standing myth about using rice to dry out wet mobile phones. Despite its popularity, this method is debunked as ineffective and potentially harmful. The Gadget Man – Episode 178: Rice, Phones, and Chili Con Carne: Debunking Tech Myths with Malcolm Boyden Apple itself has issued guidan…

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The Gadget Man, Episode 177 – My Incredible Journey into Text-to-Speech and Cloning My Voice with AI Magic. 3:17

7M ago3:17

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Note: Listening to the attached Podcast is a must for this article. *UPDATE* Correct link updated! Hello, fellow gadget lovers and tech enthusiasts! It’s me again, your friendly neighbourhood Gadget Man, diving into another thrilling tech adventure. Today, I’m stepping into the futuristic realm of text-to-speech technology. But hold onto your hats,…

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The Gadget Man – Episode 176 – Navigating the UK’s Mobile App Landscape in 2023: Trends, Top Apps, and Starling Bank’s Innovative Service 9:24

9M ago9:24

9:24

I was delighted to talk to Vic Minett on BBC Radio CWR this morning about app trends in 2023. Building on that exciting conversation, welcome to our tech blog, where we delve into the dynamic world of mobile apps in the UK. Today, we explore the prevailing trends of 2023, spotlighting the most popular apps and an exciting service from Starling Bank…

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Gadget Man – Episode 175 – The Copper Switch Off: A Necessary Evil or a Step too Far? 6:51

9M ago6:51

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This morning, I had an enlightening discussion with Tammy Gooding on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester regarding the ongoing broadband infrastructure enhancements, particularly in light of the Copper Switch-off as announced by Openreach. This move is all about transitioning from the traditional copper wire systems to a more robust and faster digital…

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The Relics of Technology: A Stroll Down Memory Lane 9:27

10M ago9:27

9:27

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, it’s easy to forget the gadgets and gizmos that once dominated our lives. Today, we’ll take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the tech tools that have faded into the annals of history. Floppy Disks and CD-ROMs: Once, the clunky floppy disks and shimmering CD-ROMs were our only recourse…

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How Urban Jungle & Marshmallow Cut Through an ‘Un-sexy’ Insurance Industry with Marketing Director, Laura Woodhead and VP of Marketing, Sam Knott #S2E5 49:52

1+ y ago49:52

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Very few of us wake up excited to buy insurance, so how do you cut through in a market awash with apathy? It’s that unique challenge that’s so rewarding to Laura Woodhead and Sam Knott. As Urban Jungle’s Marketing Director & Marshmallow’s VP of Marketing respectively, we hear from Laura & Sam how they found vision and purpose in InsureTech and thei…

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Marketing Strategies to Beat the Recession with CMO’s at Hyperjar, Tymit and CIRCA5000, Amabel Polglase, Alessandro Onano and Abba Newbery #S2E4 44:26

1+ y ago44:26

44:26

The new year demands a new approach to marketing in 2023, and one of the most hotly contested industries right now is FinTech, particularly in the B2C space. Among the CMOs bringing their exciting services to life are Amabel Polglase (HyperJar, formerly at Facebook), Alessandro Onano (Tymit, formerly at Moneyfarm) and Abba Newbery (CIRCA5000, forme…

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Standing Out in the World’s Most Important Industry with Flo Health CMO, Nick Lisher & PillSorted’s VP of Marketing, Chris Rushe #S2E3 48:41

1+ y ago48:41

48:41

Everyone has experiences with health, therefore successfully navigating the sector opens up a huge potential for businesses utilising the latest in Health Tech. Flo Health have grown from a period tracker to becoming an essential female health partner, and PillSorted are driving digital accessibility to pharmacy services, both driven by exciting ad…

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Tutorful’s Former-CMO & Multiverse’s VP, Marketing on Cutting Through in EdTech & Maximising LTV: James Hamlin & Rachael Beckett #S2E2 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

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Covid exposed every child to a new, technologically fueled world of learning by necessity. With so many players in EdTech, how can you cut through to more customers, and keep them for longer? We’re joined this month on the podcast by VP, Marketing at Multiverse Rachael Beckett, and returning guest James Hamlin, once CMO at Tutorful and now Fraction…

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HelloFresh, Bella & Duke and Finisterre's CMOs on Staying Competitive in the D2C Market: Luis Lacerda, Tushar Kaul and Franky Athill #S2E1 53:24

2y ago53:24

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Welcome back to the Scale of One to Tech podcast, returning for a stellar series 2! Kicking things off strong with a focus on the D2C world, we’re joined by three fantastic CMOs - HelloFresh’s Luis Lacerda, Finisterre’s Franky Athill and Bella & Duke’s Tushar Kaul. In this premiere of the new series, find out what distinguishes communities from an …

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Mindful Chef: Breaking Tradition at the UK’s #1 Rated Recipe Box with Co-Founder & CMO, Giles Humphries #21 53:54

2y ago53:54

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Mindful Chef is a healthy food subscription revered as the UK’s top healthy recipe box, an accolade achieved through fostering innovation rather than obeying tradition… Bringing his marketing experience from Betfair and M&C Saatchi, Co-Founder & CMO at Mindful Chef Giles Humphries joins us for a dive into adapting channel mixes to reach new audienc…

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Harnessing Network Effect & Product-Led Innovation with Nude CMO Yoann Pavy #20 44:40

2+ y ago44:40

44:40

You’d be lucky to acquire the experience of joining one unicorn in your marketing career, but between Deliveroo and Depop, Yoann Pavy has the lessons from two of the largest. Now taking his expertise to an innovative FinTech startup in the form of Nude, Yoann joins Alex on the Scale of One to Tech podcast to demystify network effects, and the overu…

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Product-Focused Marketing Magic & Crowdfunding Culture with Co-Founder & CMO of Chip, Alex Latham #19 42:12

2+ y ago42:12

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Being a successful CMO takes a determined individual with a great skill set, but there’s much more to learn from those who do so alongside being a Co-Founder… The resilience that Alex Latham has shown is exhibited marvellously in Chip, one of the UK’s fastest growing FinTech startups with a huge customer base of over 200,000 users. In this month’s …

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Growing Spotify's Global Subscribers with Nikki Lambert, now CMO at Popsa #18 59:43

2+ y ago59:43

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Today Spotify has over 180 million premium subscribers, but at the start of Nikki Lambert’s tenure, that number was just 200k. Having been involved in its meteoric expansion into dozens of new territories, it’s clear that Nikki’s marketing focus promises a bright future for Popsa, where she’s now CMO. Nikki joins Alex Marriner on this episode of Sc…

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Playing the Long Game & Keys to Cutting-Through with Founder of eOpinion, Chris Hutchings #17 48:46

2+ y ago48:46

48:46

Any entrepreneur needs to be somewhat adept in marketing and, having been CMO at Quidco, Chris Hutchings is taking these learnings forward into his latest venture - eOpinion. Across the numerous, varied experiences Chris has been through en route to becoming a Founder, he’s learned the keys to cutting through to the forefront of the survey space. I…

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Breaking Barriers & Transcending Industries with CMO at Superscript, Mai Fenton #16 37:09

2+ y ago37:09

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As an Asian woman, Mai Fenton has leapt over her fair share of hurdles through her rich and varied career, and as Superscript’s CMO she’s illustrating the opportunities available for multi-skilled female marketers like herself. Mai’s 20-year career includes stints with Unidays, TKMaxx & Pentland Brands; she’s taken the industry-specific skills from…

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Gadget Man – Episode 173 – Repair your own Apple devices? 5:56

2+ y ago5:56

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I’m back again for a new episode of the podcast which features me chatting to Lesley Dolphin at BBC Radio Suffolk about Apples plans to allow their devices to be repaired. Pretty much everyone is in shock at this decision, which isn’t quite as welcome as it could be. Listen in to the stream to find out more! The post Gadget Man – Episode 173 – Repa…

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Tutorful CMO, James Hamlin; Disrupting Sectors Through Technology #15 43:23

2+ y ago43:23

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Considering the number of current channels and platforms that didn't even exist at the start of James Hamlin’s marketing career, it’s evident that the emergence of new technologies is presenting opportunities to disrupt sectors. James, now CMO at online EdTech marketplace Tutorful, joins Alex on the Scale of One to Tech podcast to discuss how the n…

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Leadership in the Hybrid Workplace with Trinny London’s CMO, Shira Feuer #14 40:28

3y ago40:28

40:28

Leadership is not the same as it was 12 months ago, regardless of industry - with the past year’s events CMOs have been forced to adapt to keep their teams collaborating effectively and their messages cutting through. As CMO in a thriving D2C powerhouse, Trinny London’s CMO, Shira Feuer, is taking the pandemic in her stride, employing the incredibl…

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Perfecting Your Channel Mix & Curating Culture with CMO at Molo Finance, Dennis Volkmann #13 47:09

3y ago47:09

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Breadth of experience is a formidable tool in any CMO’s arsenal. Between startups, scaleups, international roles and varying industries, it’s safe to say that Molo Finance’s Dennis Volkmann fits the bill perfectly. Dennis has held management positions and CMO roles for an impressive period of his career spanning renowned brands like Depop, Airbnb a…

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Killer Interview Questions, Leadership Lessons & Females in FinTech with SO-SURE’s CMO, Nicola Vidal #12 46:32

3y ago46:32

46:32

Welcome back to the CMO series of the Scale of One to Tech podcast! We’ve been lucky enough to speak to some incredible CMOs with an array of experiences under their belt, and today’s guest is no different. Formerly at ClearScore, Wonga, uSwitch, and most recently SO-SURE, Nicola Vidal has enjoyed a prosperous career in marketing spanning over 20 y…

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Combining Google-Style Recruitment & Netflix’s Storytelling with Appear Here’s CMO, Gaston Tourn #11 49:38

3y ago49:38

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Welcome back to the next episode in our CMO series of Scale of One to Tech, and we’re continuing with a guest whose incredible career path has seen him in top marketing positions at Google, Badoo, Emma, and now Appear Here, one of Wired Magazine’s 100 Hottest Startups. With international marketing experience, two Master's degrees and 8 languages un…

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Building a Booming, Sustainable D2C Brand with Wild Cosmetics Co-Founder, Charlie Bowes-Lyon #10 43:31

3y ago43:31

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As the need for sustainable hygiene products grows ever-stronger, the space in the market for an environmentally friendly, convenient way to rid the bathroom of plastic waste has opened up for the incredible Wild Cosmetics. With a focus on innovating beyond their initial, highly successful natural deodorant, the Co-Founder and CMO behind their mark…

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Hiring five star growth marketers for effective scaling with Growth Marketing Advisor and Founder at Kurve, Oren Greenberg #9 50:35

3y ago50:35

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With an almost immeasurable series of variables that come with setting up a growth framework, there are numerous, invaluable lessons to learn from the experience that Oren Greenberg has amassed, nurturing massive growth in startups and corporates alike. From the considerations of building in-house functions vs enlisting the specialisms of an agency…

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7 Steps to Scale with Founder of The Part-Time CMO, Lucy Woolfenden #8 33:57

3+ y ago33:57

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Whether you’re bootstrapping or boosted by seed funding, crafting a marketing strategy to scale up requires patience to reap the rewards. As it turns out, Lucy Woolfenden - a growth marketer with incredible credentials including Yolt and Skype - has refined the concept into a growth formula of her own: her 7 Steps to Scale. Now the Founder of The P…

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TransferGo’s leadership strategies for maximising growth with Gareth Knight #7 42:09

3+ y ago42:09

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We’ve all been through our personal hell recently. So how do you adapt your leadership style to make the most of your team when they’re battling the stresses of home life? In Gareth Knight’s view, a small show of vulnerability and a healthy dose of empathy go a long way to earning your team’s respect. Having held numerous senior and CMO roles at Tr…

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Revolutionising Deliveroo’s paid search with Co-Founder and MD of WeDiscover, Byron Tassoni-Resch #6 42:16

3+ y ago42:16

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The power of data science can convert your paid search strategy from a simple channel to a competitive advantage. You need look no further than Byron Tassoni-Resch’s effect on Deliveroo, whose ‘virtual neighbourhoods’ grew their paid search by a staggering 166%. Driven by the motivation to solve interesting problems, Byron has founded his own paid …

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Championing working culture for successful international marketing campaigns with Founder & Owner of Fatum Expediendi LLC, Janina Siede #5 37:44

3+ y ago37:44

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When it comes to marketing campaigns on an international scale, a measured approach to cultural differences is key, a fact not lost on Janina Siede, a Senior Performance Marketing Leader with a palette of experiences from both sides of the pond we call the Atlantic Ocean. As Founder & Owner of Fatum Expediendi LLC, Janina understands the various nu…

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Using mindset innovation to become a multi-talented T-shaped marketer with on-demand Chief Marketing Officer Mehul Garg #4 39:16

3+ y ago39:16

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This year’s demand for creative solutions to new problems has facilitated the meteoric rise of the T-shaped marketer - someone with a breadth of knowledge that allows them to apply their expertise to a range of opportunities. In this next episode of the Scale of One to Tech podcast, Marketing Executive Mehul Garg details his “3 lives” in marketing …

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Gadget Man – Episode 172 – Cat S42 Smartphone 16:16

3+ y ago16:16

16:16

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of talking to Tim Shepherd, Senior Director of Bullitt Group. Bullitt is the sole manufacturer and license holder of CAT Smartphones and Feature-phones. You can also read the announcement of the CAT S42 Smartphone The S42 can be cleaned with soap and water During the interview, Tim talks in-depth about the ‘Anti-Microb…

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Gadget Man – Episode 171 – Fans and Sony Celebrate as the PS5 Launches in the UK 4:30

3+ y ago4:30

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It’s a day of celebration for gaming fans as Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) launches its next-generation console, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), in the UK. Today, I spoke to James Hazell on BBC Radio Suffolk about the new console, listen in to the attached audio to hear more, otherwise, read on! “Today marks a historic moment for the PlayStation brand…

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A masterclass in SEO and engagement with Digital Marketing Specialist & Founder of Alfred & William, Rob Young #3 32:41

3+ y ago32:41

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SEO is a tool that can reap rewards in tumultuous times - only if you’ve optimised it months (or even years) before you need it! The companies who have mastered SEO for the long run have been able to adapt to the current shift towards eCommerce, an observation that Digital Marketing Specialist Rob Young has seen with many of his clients. Rob heads …

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Secret Escapes’ formula for hiring best-in-class performance marketers with Head of Performance & Revenue, Rumyana Miteva #2 20:48

3+ y ago20:48

20:48

Would you take the best digital marketeer in the world if they were a poor cultural fit for your business? Striking a balance between skills and shared values is key as you expand your workforce - something that Secret Escapes’ Head of Performance and Revenue, Rumyana Miteva knows all too well. Rumyana joins Alex Marriner in episode 2 of the Scale …

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Becoming a market leader through bold, brave risk-taking with Head of Growth at “Feast It”, Curran Dye #1 36:31

3+ y ago36:31

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There’s no doubting that the events sector has been hit hard in 2020. But it’s also inspiring to hear the stories of those that embraced uncertainty, pivoted quickly and adapted to new technologies to fight for survival. Someone leading this change is Curran Dye, the Head of Growth at “Feast It”, the UK’s leading event planning platform, currently …

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Gadget Man – Episode 170 – Cat S62 Pro with Thermal Imaging, Humax Aura 4K Freeview Box and problems with Ring 10:51

3+ y ago10:51

10:51

Welcome to Gadget Man Episode 170, here I talk to James Hazell at BBC Radio Suffolk about the CAT S62 Pro mobile phone with FLIR thermal imaging camera, the Humax Aura Android TV 4K Freeview Play Recorder, and the issues that some owners of Ring doorbells have been experiencing due to incorrect installation. Cat S62 Pro FLIR Lepton Thermal Imaging …

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Welcome to the "Scale of One to Tech" podcast by Acquire Digital Talent 2:52

3+ y ago2:52

2:52

Hello and thank you for joining me on the Scale of One to Tech. This is a monthly podcast for Senior Marketing Leaders and Executives from within the tech startup and scale up space. The Scale of One to Tech podcast is now 18 episodes deep and so far, I've had the privilege of interviewing leading Senior Marketing Executives from companies such as …

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Gadget Man – Episode 169 – Ofcom orders Phone Networks to Stop Locking Phones + Advice and Tips about Switching Networks 9:59

4y ago9:59

9:59

In this episode, I chat to James Hazell on BBC Radio Suffolk about the ban on locking mobile phone handsets in the UK. Mobile phone companies will be banned from selling ‘locked’ handsets, under a range of new rules from Ofcom that will make switching even simpler. Some companies – including BT/EE, Tesco Mobile and Vodafone – still sell mobile phon…

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Gadget Man – Episode 168 – Snakebyte E-Sports Starter Kit – Covid Track and Trace – Ordo Sonic+ Toothbrush – iPhone 12 7:15

4y ago7:15

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This is the slightly delayed episode from 15th October 2020. Packed with lots of news and comment. Here I discuss the Snakebyte E-Sports Starter Kit Package , Covid Track and Trace, the Ordo Sonic+ Toothbrush and the iPhone 12 (in four different sizes!). You can listen in to the recording above or subscribe using your favourite podcast player. Don’…

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Gadget Man – Episode 167 – Kebao Air 3 – Game Changing Air Purification arrives in the UK 12:16

4y ago12:16

12:16

Having spent the summer starting new businesses, building websites and gadgets, as well as building global distribution networks and running the home for a short while, I return with my latest review and podcast episode. This week I am talking to James Hazell at BBC Radio Suffolk about the NHS England Track and Trace App (part ii) and most exciting…

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Gadget Man – Episode 166 – Is that really you? Three ways to avoid phishing email, the audio version 4:03

4y ago4:03

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Following up on my previous blog post avoiding phishing emails, I present the audio version, but is it really me at all? Tune in and listen, and do let me know what you think? See you next time! Stay Safe, Matt The post Gadget Man – Episode 166 – Is that really you? Three ways to avoid phishing email, the audio version appeared first on Matt Porter…

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The Gadget Man – Episode 165 – How to get going with video calls with Rob Dunger from Felixstowe Radio 17:52

4y ago17:52

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Today, I spoke to Rob Dunger on Radio Felixstowe about getting going with video calls using Zoom, Houseparty, Skype, Messenger or Google Meet! You can listen to the segment via the attached file or read the Is was great to catch up with Rob after so long! Matt Porter: [00:00:00] Well, we, we start with, I think familiar, tools that we might already…

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Episode 27 - Ethics in technology 30:00

4+ y ago30:00

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The software engineering industry is increasingly acknowldging the importance of ethics in technology. How does this apply to Starling Bank? We look at technology ethics from a Starling perspective by discussing managing customer data, AI and machine learning, and treating vulnerable customers fairly.Host Jason Maude chats virtually with Starling e…

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Gadget Man – Episode 164 – Debunking the COVID-19 / 5G Conspiracy Theory 10:16

4+ y ago10:16

10:16

Yesterday myself and industry expert, Dario Talmesio, Principal Analyst & Practice Leader at Omdia spoke to James Hazell on BBC Radio Suffolk about the COVID-19 / 5G Conspiracy Theory. You can listen to the stream above or read on to find out more. 5G has been under attack by conspiracy theorists for as long as it has existed. Every conceivable dis…

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