Best Stuart Higgins Podcasts (2024)

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A Tennent's Special - Hazel & Stuart - Ep 26 48:43

1M ago48:43

48:43

In this 'special' episode of Leading Conversations, Barry talks to (tag) Stuart Mackenzie and (tag) Hazel Alexander from (tag) C&C Group about all things Tennent's.They cover a varied range of topics from the history of Hugh, the wit, warmth and humour behind the Tennent's brand, the challenges and opportunities in attracting the next generation of…

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From CMO to CEO - Glen Gribbon - Ep 25 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

In this special episode of Leading Conversations, Barry sits down with Glen Gribbon to discuss his varied portfolio career in marketing which has spanned many sectors and experiences including promotions, property, pets and even pomegranate juice. We also chat about his experience in helping non-profits grow and his wealth of knowledge about the wo…

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Becoming & Being a B-Corp - Nathalie & Pete - Ep 24 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

In this episode, Barry talks to Nathalie Agnew and Pete Martin, founders of award-winning agencies Muckle Media and Always be Content.They discuss their journeys to recently becoming B-Corp certified companies and what this means to them and their teams. Tune in to hear their points of view on balancing profit with purpose, greenwashing, whether ag…

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Fierce & Fragile - Ali, Jaimie & Amy - Ep 23 1:00:36

5M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

A shared experience and exploration of how best to support marketers returning to work after a maternity leave. How having conversations, rather than making assumptions, could lead to best outcome returns.By Lane

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Banking, Business & Burns - Benny Higgins - Ep 22 45:44

6M ago45:44

45:44

In this special episode of Leading Conversations, Barry speaks to Benny Higgins, a recent recipient of an Honorary Fellowship from the Marketing Society Scotland, about a wide range of subjects including his long and illustrious career in banking, his love of football, his passion for the arts, poetry and topically, what commonality is shared by Ro…

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Advertising Then & Now - Fletch & Mark - Ep 21 54:31

6M ago54:31

54:31

In the latest episode, Barry reminisces with Lane's Ian 'Fletch' Fletcher and Dentsu Creative's Mark Gorman on the significant transformations witnessed in the Advertising industry since they started out their careers in the 80s and 90s. Tune in to hear their stories from crafting briefs on typewriters to unforgettable TV shoots, while exploring ag…

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Beyond the Click: Performance Media Now & Next - Gavin & Liam - Ep 20 39:49

8M ago39:49

39:49

Host Barry Fearn talks to Gavin Bell, owner of performance agency Yatter and Liam Hall, Performance Director at Lane Media, about the current trends in Performance Media channels. They discuss how this years changes in both Google & Meta are unprecedented, whether Black Friday has ‘eaten itself’ and what changes they see on the horizon as they look…

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Building a Thriving Marketing Agency - Jenny & Barrington - Ep 19 59:29

9M ago59:29

59:29

In this episode of Leading Conversations, I talk to Jenny Emslie Owner & CEO of Sunshine: The Social Agency, and Barrington Reeves Creative Director & Founder of Too Gallus. Chatting about what inspired them as young agency founders. As well as some of the challenges faced as they've grown their businesses and the exciting opportunities they see fo…

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Ep73: Communicating New Ideas - Michael Levin 38:23

11M ago38:23

38:23

Recorded in February 2020. We talk about Michael's journey into science, from creating a fake school so that he could order chemicals online to conduct experiments as a kid, to inspiring the next and current generation of scientists. Full show notes: https://scinotsci.comBy Stuart Higgins

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Ep72: Update on Scientists not the Science 1:49

11M ago1:49

1:49

An update on Scientists not the Science.By Stuart Higgins

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Is it time to retire the phrase "Having it all" - Sallie, Melinda & Alan - Ep 18 40:16

12M ago40:16

40:16

We've all heard the phrase "Having it all" but what does it really mean, where does it come from, and does it still have a place in today's world? Guest host Sallie Bale, Strategist at Lane, along with guests tech industry expert Melinda Matthews and Head of Marketing, Brand Homes Scotland at Diageo Alan McGarrie, discuss what the phrase means to t…

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Cultural Fluidity - Lisl & Thorranze - Ep 17 1:00:35

1y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

In this episode, Barry is joined by Lisl Macdonald and Thorranze Cheung for a fascinating talk, discussing their respective experiences working in marketing in both the East and the West of the world and their unique takes on what Cultural Fluidity means to them.By Lane

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Digital Day Live 2023 - Anya, Megan & Neil - Ep 16 27:16

1y ago27:16

27:16

Tune into our latest episode of Leading Conversations, recently recorded live at the Marketing Society’s Digital Day, where a number of inspiring speakers from various corners of the vast digital spectrum shared their learnings, insights and exciting new technologies with a packed auditorium at The Glasgow Science Centre.…

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The Vital Role of our Cultural Attractions - Lynsey & Shona - Ep 15 53:44

1+ y ago53:44

53:44

In this episode, Barry leads the conversation with Lynsey Fusco from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Shona McCarthy from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Society.They openly discuss some of the key challenges currently faced by our cultural attractions, as well as the opportunities ahead for their unique, globally-renowned brands.…

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Intrapreneurs & Entrepreneurs - David & Sarah - Ep14 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

41:01

In the latest episode of the Leading Conversations podcast, Barry talks to David Cotter from Edrington and Sarah Baillie from StudioLR about the differences and similarities between Intrapreneurs and Entrepreneurs. They discuss examples of Intrapreneurial thinking, whether being an Intrapreneur is nature vs. nurture and how new ideas can help busin…

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Planning & Strategy Mythbusting - Gill & Vic - Ep13 50:49

1+ y ago50:49

50:49

In this episode, Barry talks to Gill Wylie from Frame and Vic Milne from Leith about Planning & Strategy. They discuss some of the planning & strategy myths, delve into the mystique and debate whether there is an optimum balance of instinct & intuition vs. theory and try and ultimately try and simplify what it actually is - and therefore also isn’t…

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Web 3.0 - Iain & Ian - Ep12 32:40

1+ y ago32:40

32:40

In this episode, Barry talks to Iain Valentine and Ian Duncan about all things Web 3.0 - they cover everything from the Metaverse to NFTs, delving into discussion as to where physical and virtual realities collide.By Lane

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The Importance of a Strong Employer Brand - John & Steph - Ep11 47:59

1+ y ago47:59

47:59

In this episode, Barry delves into the hot topic of Employer Brands with guests John Botia and Steph Halliday. The trio discuss what an Employer Brand really means and the increasing importance of having an authentic employer brand.By Lane

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Food Marketing & Future Leaders - India & Kirsty - Ep10 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

37:34

In this latest episode, Barry talks to India Morrow and Kirsty Chalmers about their respective experience in marketing Food brands, alongside their status as Future Leader members of the Marketing Society. They share some lessons learned so far in their careers along with some insight to the challenges they currently face and how they are helping t…

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Flushed with Success - Ali, Diane & Emily - Ep9 37:25

1+ y ago37:25

37:25

In the UK our workforce is about 30% women over 50. And many of them will be going through the menopause. So why don’t we talk about it? Ali Findlay, Chief Executive of The Lane Agency guest hosts this episode of the Leading Conversations podcast and is joined by Diane Burke from Calmac and Emily Hayes from News UK, to discuss and encourage open an…

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Marketing in a Recession - Jim & Maddy - Ep8 35:56

2y ago35:56

35:56

In the first episode of series 2, Barry is joined by Jim Kelly from Story and Maddy Sim from Carat, for a topical conversation around Marketing in a Recession. They share advertising stories and insight from previous recessions and discuss what related lessons they have learned in their careers so far.…

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Digital Day live - David & Frankie - Ep7 24:42

2y ago24:42

24:42

Barry is joined by Frankie Coia and David Craik live on stage from the Marketing Society Digital Day in Edinburgh, in a lively discussion called the 'Hoverboard Test'. The panel discuss which contemporary digital and technological advancements are here for good vs. short-term fads.By Lane

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Scottish Government Marketing - Claire & Jill - Ep6 46:17

2y ago46:17

46:17

In episode 6, Barry talks to Claire Prentice and Jill Walker from the Scottish Government. We talk about their respective careers in from their agency start up experience to roles in social and health marketing. We revisit the early days of the coronavirus pandemic and how the Scottish Government, with the help of their agencies, quickly adapted to…

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Sustainability - Christian & Olly - Ep5 36:19

2y ago36:19

36:19

In episode 5, I'm joined by Christian Arno and Olly Davies as we discuss the broad, but piping hot topic of sustainability – from Christian's determined focus on climate change following his Dads arrest, sustainable tourism in the Cairngorms, to how bad bananas are and greenwashing vs. bona fide impact investing...... And lots more in our candid co…

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Drinks Marketing - Cara & Rod - Ep4 51:19

2+ y ago51:19

51:19

In this episode of Leading Conversations, Barry speaks to Cara Chambers from International Beverage and Rod Gillies from Whyte and Mackay about their experience in the drinks marketing industry. Our chat ranges from big budget beer brand advertising, to the opportunities and challenges that the pandemic has created in the eCommerce drinks market an…

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No Wrong Path - Ian & Paul - Ep3 52:35

2+ y ago52:35

52:35

In this episode, Barry leads the conversation with Ian Greenhill from Studio Something and Paul Mason from Go Forth about their unconventional paths into the advertising industry. Barry, Ian and Paul chat about their early experiences, inspirations and some of the people who helped them shape their early careers - as well as some of their favourite…

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Mental & Brain Health - Janice & Mick - Ep2 41:06

2+ y ago41:06

41:06

In this episode, Barry talks to Janice Hutchinson from ICAS and Mick Doran from Noggin the Brain People about Mental & Brain Health. Tune in for some first hand insights to their conversation around some of their own learnings and experiences from the last couple of years.By Lane

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Building a Successful Marketing Agency - Ali & Pam - Ep1 43:17

2+ y ago43:17

43:17

In this episode of Leading Conversations, I welcome Pam Scobbie from John Doe & Ali Findlay from the Lane Agency, who have been running their successful marketing agencies for more than 10 years. Today we talk about everything from the spark which inspired them both to start their agencies, some challenges faced as they built their businesses and s…

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Leading Conversations: Trailer - Ep0 1:22

2+ y ago1:22

1:22

This trailer introduces the Leading Conversations podcast series, brought to you by the Marketing Society Scotland and the Lane Agency. Over the series, we’ll be speaking to a number of senior leaders within the Marketing industry in Scotland, discussing a wide range of topics - from the trials and tribulations of starting and building a successful…

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Ep71: Happy (Belated) Birthday (Part 2) 26:05

3+ y ago26:05

26:05

Continuing conversation with Professor Chris Jackson, talking about what I might change in academia, given the power. Full show notes: https://scinotsci.comBy Stuart Higgins

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Ep70: Happy (Belated) Birthday (Part 1) 22:33

3+ y ago22:33

22:33

February 3rd 2020 marked the fifth anniversary of Scientists not the Science. So for fun, Professor Chris Jackson interviews me and we get discuss a little of my background and our views and thoughts about academia. Full show notes: https://scinotsci.comBy Stuart Higgins

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Ep69: Understanding Scientists is Key for Science 8:41

3+ y ago8:41

8:41

Reflecting on what I’ve learnt from five years of interviews for Scientists not the Science. Find a link to the original published article in the show notes. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep68: Aspiring to be a Scientist 26:44

4+ y ago26:44

26:44

By Stuart Higgins

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Ep67: Highlights from Season Four 23:08

4+ y ago23:08

23:08

By Stuart Higgins

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Ep66: Notes from a Mental Health Workshop (Bonus Episode) 19:13

5y ago19:13

19:13

Notes from a recent workshop on academic mental health, organized by the UK Chapter of the Marie Curie Alumni Association. Full show notes: https://scinotsci.comBy Stuart Higgins

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Ep65: Entrepreneur – David Walt 27:40

5+ y ago27:40

27:40

David Walt is Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. We talk about his background and how he founded a multi-billion dollar company. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep64: Selling to Scientists – Hamid Ghanadan 23:41

5+ y ago23:41

23:41

Hamid Ghanadan is the Founder of The Linus Group, a health and life sciences marketing and creative agency. We talk about his experiences talking to scientists, and how to target products to a scientific audience. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep20: [Rerun] Mind Your Language! 19:43

5+ y ago19:43

19:43

English is the language of science, but for most people it’s not their native tongue. What’s it like working in science and academia, in a foreign language? Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep63: Being a Positive Role Model – Chris Jackson 28:11

5+ y ago28:11

28:11

Chris Jackson is Professor of Basin Analysis at Imperial College London, and advocate for improving research and professional standards in academia. We talk about his journey through academia. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep62: Making New Things - Alex Lathbridge 23:25

5+ y ago23:25

23:25

Alex Lathbridge is a PhD student at the University of Bath, founder of the network Minorities in STEM and creator of the podcast Why Aren't You a Doctor Yet? We talk about Alex's background and creating content. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep61: From Software Engineer to Scientist – Matt Faria 23:30

6y ago23:30

23:30

Matt Faria is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. We talk about improving research standards and his move into science from software engineering. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.comBy Stuart Higgins

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Ep60: Live at the Imperial Festival – Alexandros Kouris (Bonus Episode) 35:04

6y ago35:04

35:04

Alexandros Kouris is a PhD student at Imperial College London. We talk about his research and career. Recorded live at the Imperial Festival 2018. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.comBy Stuart Higgins

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Ep59: Live at the Imperial Festival – Ben Britton (Bonus Episode) 29:29

6y ago29:29

29:29

Ben Britton is a Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London. We talk about his research and career. Recorded live at the Imperial Festival 2018. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep58: Live at the Imperial Festival – Sandrine Heutz (Bonus Episode) 28:56

6y ago28:56

28:56

Sandrine Heutz is Professor of Functional Materials at Imperial College London. We talk about her research and career. Recorded live at the Imperial Festival 2018. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep57: Live at the Imperial Festival – Emma Chapman (Bonus Episode) 30:28

6y ago30:28

30:28

Emma Chapman is a Royal Astronomical Society Research Fellow at Imperial College London. We talk about her research and career. Recorded live at the Imperial Festival 2018. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep56: Teaching and Researching – Kirsty Shaw 23:50

6y ago23:50

23:50

Kirsty Shaw is a senior lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. We talk about teaching students and balancing different roles within academia. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep55: Structural Engineer – Roma Agrawal 24:55

6y ago24:55

24:55

Roma Agrawal is a structural engineer, responsible for hundreds of structures around the UK, most notably the Shard in London. We talk about moving from physics to engineering. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep54: Social Media Scientist – Meriame Berboucha 22:38

6y ago22:38

22:38

Meriame Berboucha is a physicist at Imperial College London. We talk about how Meriame uses social media to communicate science and reach young people. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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Ep53: Climate Physicist – Joanna Haigh 20:38

6y ago20:38

20:38

Joanna Haigh is Professor of Atmospheric Physics at Imperial College London. We talk about her experience of academia, and what is means to be a head of department. Full show notes: http://scinotsci.comBy Stuart Higgins

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Ep52: Medical Doctor, PhD Doctor – Jennifer Gelinas 22:28

6y ago22:28

22:28

Jennifer Gelinas is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Columbia University. We talk about being both a medical and a PhD doctor. Full show notes:By Stuart Higgins

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