Liberty On the Line

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Liberty On the Line episodes

  • Episode 15 - Understanding the APAC Comms Landscape (Part 1)

    The communications and PR landscape in APAC is a labyrinth—intriguing, dynamic, and daunting for outsiders. So what are the practices that makes this region so unique in the global comms arena?

    In episode #15 of Liberty on the Line, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Liberty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s Director, James Meredith, dives deep into the unique dynamics of APAC with two seasoned Singapore-based experts.

    Together, they unravel the region's diverse industry landscape, exploring both the hurdles and the opportunities that define the comms market in this part of the world.

    Guests:

    • James Brasher, Managing Partner at Rice Communications
    • Chris Bishop, Head of APAC and Marketing Director at Ipsotek
    • 39 min
    • Episode 14 - The Art of Speechwriting

      With the rise of ChatGPT and shorter, punchier social media writing, what's to become of the craft of speech writing, and longer form creative and business writing?

      For episode #14 of Liberty on the Line, ⁠⁠Liberty⁠⁠'s Rick Judge, Account Director, speaks with Mintaro Oba, Chief Speechwriter to the U.S. Secretary of Education and co-founder of Speechwriters of Color.

      Mintaro discusses the techniques, processes and principles behind drafting impactful speeches and what the future holds for the art of powerful writing that moves people.

      41 min
    • Episode 13 - The State of African Telecoms

      What's the current state of play for the telecoms industry in Africa, and what does the future hold?

      For episode #13 of Liberty on the Line, ⁠⁠Liberty⁠⁠'s James Meredith, Director, hosts a conversation with a panel of experts to discuss Africa's diverse telecoms landscape, the promise it holds for the industry and the challenges that still lay ahead.

      Guests:

      • Chris Green, Director at IPTV Solutions and a freelance journalist
      • Craig Palmer, CEO at VAS-X
      • Rounak Talwar, Associate Vice President at Tecnotree Corporation
      • 1 hr 7 min
      • Episode 12 - International Women's Day

        Liberty is proud to be a woman-owned business, so with International Women's Day upon us, Liberty US VP Janel Steinberg catches up with a panel of prominent women in tech, PR and journalism to discuss the progress that's been made and challenges faced by women in the industry.

        Guests for this episode:

        • Kim Key, a journalist and security analyst at PCMag covering software and the cybersecurity industry
        • Deborah Gray, founder and CEO at the Iberian communications agency Canela⁠
        • Lauren Holloway, apprenticeship scheme manager at The ITP (Institute of Telecommunications Professionals)
        • 36 min
        • Episode 9 - Looking Back at 25 Years in PR, Tech and Journalism

          As Liberty celebrates its 25th anniversary, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson talks about the last 25 years in PR, tech and journalism with a panel of guests, including Liberty's founder Dee Gibbs.

          Other guests include:

          • Andrew Darling, Managing Director at West Pier Ventures
          • Anne Morris, writer/editor/translator who has written for a range of titles including Light Reading, TelcoTitans, Mobile World Live, The Mobile Network, TelecomTV, and IBC365 among others
          • Michael Dempsey, a journalist who writes for the BBC and Financial Times
          • Mario Cruz, Head of Marketing at Onport
          • Sergio Silvestre, General Manager at Claranet Portugal
          • 51 min
          • Episode 8 - Previewing MWC 2023

            As the telecoms world descends on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress (MWC), Liberty CEO Elena Davidson catches up with an expert panel to preview MWC 2023, what to expect this year and share some tips for the show.

            Guests for this episode:

            • Charlotte Patrick, an independent analyst specializing in telecoms
            • Scott Bicheno, editor at Telecoms.com
            • Rob Pegoraro, a freelance journalist who writes for Fast Company, PCMag, Wirecutter and more
            • 44 min
            • Episode 7 - Exploring a Career in PR

              With results day in the UK upon us and students returning to school in the US and UK, many young people are planning the next phase of their academic and career journeys. For episode #7 of Liberty On the Line, we look at the various potential routes to exploring a career in the PR industry.

              Joining Liberty's James Meredith, Head of External Relations, for a conversation is Elishba Forde, Work Experience & Recruiter Engagement Coordinator at Westminster University, Senja Toivonen, Account Executive at Bospar, Joao Goncalves, Account Executive at Liberty, and Miko Xiang, a recent graduate at Westminster University and a Liberty intern.

              https://www.libertycomms.com

              38 min
            • Episode 6 - Talking the State of PR and Media with Journalist Scott Bicheno

              As we wrap up 2021, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson catches up with Scott Bicheno, Editorial Director at Telecoms.com, to talk about the state of play of the media, the art of podcasting, PR best practices, and the latest communications trends. Scott also hosts The Telecoms.com Podcast along with Light Reading's Iain Morris.

              • Scott Bicheno on Twitter
              • The Telecoms.com Podcast
              • Telecoms.com


              • 1 hr 2 min

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              Liberty On the Line offers an insider view of global PR through the eyes of Liberty Communications. From our latest initiatives to conversations with those in the media, business and public relations, we bring the Liberty Way to your ears.