In this episode we're joined by Robin Christopherson MBE. 
Robin joins us to discuss how marketers can create a business case for accessibility.
In this episode we discuss: 
What is inclusive design?Is awareness of inclusive design improving?The biggest changes to accessibility legislation in the UK and Europe over the last decadeWhat is ambient computing?
 Referenced on this episode:  
W3C Web Accessibility Resources: https://www.w3.org/WAI/Google's Lighthouse tool: https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/overview/Accessibility features in Microsoft Office: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/improve-accessibility-with-the-accessibility-checker-a16f6de0-2f39-4a2b-8bd8-5ad801426c7fThe Click-Away Pound report: https://www.clickawaypound.com/My Computer My Way from AbilityNet: https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/TechShare Pro Information and Highlights: https://abilitynet.org.uk/techsharepro-2022
 CONNECT WITH ABILITYNET:AbilityNet's website: https://abilitynet.org.uk/AbilityNet's free telephone number: 0800 048 7642
 CONNECT WITH SCOTT:scott.colenutt@sitevisibility.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcolenutt
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#683 Creating a Business Case for Digital Accessibility w/ Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet

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#717 How to Guarantee Content Success with Natalie Arney and Zoë Burke

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#716 Next Level Outreach and Digital PR With Olivia Bence and Will Waldron

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#715 A Deep Dive Into Branding And Thought Leadership With Annika Haataja & Kineta Kelsall

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In this episode: 03:46 Peace’s focus on Africa's leading presence as an emerging international market. 07:39 Why understanding cultural context is crucial for effective international campaigns. 12:59 Understanding the variations in each country's media landscape – what and how do they consume their news? 17:54 Why having a good network is essential when hiring local freelancers, especially translators. 20:23 Placing trust in agencies or freelancers for content localisation – get to know them first.   Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/  https://www.reforge.com https://www.tlcfreelance.com/newsletter   More about our guests:   Peace is a multifaceted Marketing leader and global thought leader. She works at Smile ID (Africa's leading identity verification and digital KYC provider) as its Director of Marketing and served as a Growth Mentor for Seedstars Growth Program and Google for Startups Accelerator.    Connect with Peace here:  https://www.youtube.com/peaceitimiofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/peaceitimi     Laura Miguez is a Senior Digital PR Strategist who has successfully transitioned her expertise from the UK to the Spanish and international markets. Utilising a keen understanding of cultural nuances, she regularly secures client placements in some of Spain's most influential publications.    Connect with Laura here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-miguez-843444115/     To find out more about us and the show visit https://internetmarketingpodcast.org Like and subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a comment if you enjoyed the show.   Connect with us if you’d like to work with us, you’d like to feature on the podcast, or you have a guest or topic recommendation. Email kelvin@brightonseo.com or… https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinnewman/ https://twitter.com/kelvinnewman   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 
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#714 How to Perfect Your International Marketing with Peace Itimi and Laura Míguez

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#683 Creating a Business Case for Digital Accessibility w/ Robin Christopherson, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet

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