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TSAM New York is the premier event, convening the leaders of Asset Management. Andrew Kerry, CEO of Foxon Media, joins Vanja Lakic for a conversation on this year’s event themes, headline speakers and what’s next for the conference. From AI, data and client-centric innovations, dive into the latest episode of Cogcast for a glimpse of the prominent themes and technologies moving the Asset Management space.

In this episode of Cogcast, Michaela Morales, Cognito’s in-house wealth management expert, sits down with Toby Salinger, Chief Correspondent at Financial Planning, to explore the evolving landscape of wealth management. They dive into the rise of independent advisors, the ongoing wave of industry consolidation, and how private equity is reshaping the sector. Toby shares insights on the increasing integration of tax planning into wealth management, the game-changing role of AI and technology, and the latest investment trends in a volatile market. Whether you’re a financial advisor or simply interested in the future of wealth management, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

From her days reporting on ESPN to teaching the next generation of reporters, Jane McManus has witnessed how both the sports industry and journalism’s role in world have evolved first-hand.

In the latest episode of Cogcast, Jane shares her career journey within sports with Account Director – and former student – Vanja Lakic, from her early days covering The Jets, the social media’s democratization of information, and her upcoming book on how women’s sports are finally getting their due.

Jane also shares, as a veteran sports journalist, unique angles on covering the upcoming Paris Olympics and how AI could have been used in the lead-up to the global event.

Every second counts. James Faris Senior Investing Reporter at Business Insider stresses the importance of a more discerning focus when pitching. Investing your time in strategic outreach can lead to better results that require less work. Find more about his journey and what he’s currently reporting on in the newest episode of Cogcast with Account Director Larissa Padden. 

Tech PR specialist Vanja Lakic spoke with her Cogcast co-host Larissa Padden about what she’s expecting to see at this year’s Collision conference, one of the biggest tech events in the world, Vanja talks about the opportunities for firms looking to make a splash, differences between the US and Canadian media landscapes and what you need to know about pitching Canadian journalists. Listen to Vanja’s take in the latest episode of Cogcast. 

From her days reporting on Capital Hill, North and South Carolina, communications professional Liz Wellinghorst witnessed the comms evolution first-hand.

In the latest episode of Cogcast, Liz shares her career journey with Account Director, Larissa Padden including the struggles she faced as an up-and-coming TV news reporter and the invaluable lessons from journalism she’s taken into her current role as the Director, Regional Integrated Marketing at the American Cancer Society.

“There should be more objectivity where you’re looking at both sides of an issue and there’s just not enough of that.” Journalist and Postcast Host of Foundry’s ‘Today in Tech,’ Keith Shaw joins Account Director Vanja Lakic to speak about his career as a journalist and podcast host and his thoughts on the future of podcasts.  

From how to start a podcast, AI in journalism to the lack of objectivity when exploring topics, Keith offers his expertise in the latest episode of Cogcast. 

The secret sauce to creating a pitch that will land with journalists? You need to know the people you’re pitching to. Jean-Paul Salamanca, Towns Reporter at Newsday Media Group, joined Vanja Lakic on the latest Cogcast to share what makes the difference between a pitch that goes nowhere and landing an opportunity for your spokespeople. This is one you won’t want to miss! 

Freelance Journalist and founder of W Insight, Joanna Socha joins Cognito NY Account Director, Larissa Padden to discuss her career journey, her relationship with PR organizations, and her upcoming book on Gen Y’s relationship with money. Tune into this episode to find out from Joanna how she says PR pros should be approaching freelancers.  

With COP28 UAE underway, we’re looking forward to the hot topics and announcements to come. Vartan Badalian, director of transportation at GreenBiz joined Larissa Padden to discuss the topics he’s focused on for COP, what he thinks transport companies are focused on in 2024 and his career as a transportation analyst at GreenBiz.