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Tavistock Talks

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -

Tavistock Talks is the financial public relations podcast, hosted by Tavistock Communications, discussing key trends in the City and in business. Each episode features industry experts breaking down the details of their sector and its relation to current affairs.

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Episodes

Market Share with David Cracknell and James Laing (4)

January 19, 2024 11:09 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

David Cracknell and James Laing meet for the fourth episode of Market Share, dedicated to covering the politics and economics of the day. The pair look back over 2023, as well as forward to 2024 and the biggest election year in history, where roughly half the world’s population and GDP is up for grabs. Their conversation also covers equity markets, AI, the significance of Taiwan, crypto currency, and much more. James and David’s book recommendations are listed below: Chip War: The Figh...

Introducing our new financial services specialist, Henry Adefope.

December 01, 2023 09:06 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Tara Vivian-Neal meets with Tavistock’s newest director, Henry Adefope. Henry has over 13 years’ experience in the investment sector having started his career on the market desk at Goldman Sachs, evolving into a career advising the biggest global names in asset and wealth management on a range of high-profile corporate PR campaigns and special situations. He joined Tavistock in August 2023. In a wide-ranging discussion, Henry shares his unconventional route into the world of financial PR, t...

In Conversation with...Tavistock's former journalists.

October 18, 2023 08:06 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

David Cracknell meets with Gareth Tredway and James Whitmore to discuss their former lives as journalists. Bringing together expertise from the political, natural resources and property spheres, the three colleagues discuss how they got into journalism, how they came about their biggest stories, and their thoughts on the job looking back at it now from the world of PR. Gareth shares an insight into his early days in South Africa as he made the initial move into journalism from accounting, Ja...

In Conversation With...Tavistock's Summer Interns

August 08, 2023 07:51 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MB

Heather Armstrong meets with Ruairi Millar and Hugo Hurrell, Tavistock’s summer interns. They discuss the Tavistock internship programme: what their expectations were coming into the role, what they’ve gained from their time with us, and any helpful advice for future candidates. To learn more about internship opportunities at Tavistock, please contact Heather Armstrong at [email protected]

Market Share with David Cracknell and James Laing (3)

July 20, 2023 10:37 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

David Cracknell and James Laing meet for our newest Market Share episode, dedicated to covering the politics and economics of the day. David and James provide an update on the economic landscape now that the worst of the inflation spike is hopefully behind us; they also discuss what’s going on with the continued lack of M&A activity in London and go on to cover Jeremy Hunt’s recent Mansion House speech, persistent competition with the more attractive US market, and whether AI is worth inve...

TMT and the challenges facing the tech market.

July 10, 2023 16:09 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MB

Heather Armstrong, Lulu Bridges and Katie Hopkins meet to discuss their view of the market from their position on Tavistock’s TMT team. The conversation covers what themes we are seeing in the London market this year as well as the obstacles and challenges facing the FTSE when competing with the Dow Jones in the US. The team also consider what we can expect from the rest of 2023.

Bookmark Reading Charity: Introducing our 2023 Charity Partner

May 31, 2023 14:09 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MB

Heather Armstrong meets with Emily Jack, Head of Schools, and Jenny Cater, Volunteer Attraction & Engagement Manager, to introduce Bookmark Reading Charity, Tavistock’s charity partner for 2023. Emily and Jenny explain why Bookmark’s fight to improve children’s literacy is so crucial; they also share their own inspirations for joining the organisation and how you too can get involved. To learn more about Bookmark Reading Charity, visit their website at www.bookmarkreading.org

Market Share with David Cracknell and James Laing (2)

April 27, 2023 08:59 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

David Cracknell and James Laing meet for our new series of Market Share podcasts dedicated to covering the politics and economics of the day. This episode sees David and James look back over the first few months of the year: how the SVB crisis differed from the 2008 financial crash and whether the government has done enough to prevent another major economic collapse; the status and progress of IPOs and M&A activity; and the crucial question, why does the UK market keep shrinking?

In Conversation with Editor of The Sunday Times Rich List, Robert Watts

March 29, 2023 15:32 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Tavistock’s David Cracknell speaks to Robert Watts, Editor of The Sunday Times Rich List, ahead of the 2023 edition in early May. Robert gives a fascinating insight into the production of the supplement, how to get in the list and how to stay out…plus an exclusive small hint at what we can expect to see in the Rich List 2023.

In Conversation With...Editor of The Sunday Times Rich List, Robert Watts

March 29, 2023 15:32 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Tavistock’s David Cracknell speaks to Robert Watts, Editor of The Sunday Times Rich List, ahead of the 2023 edition in early May. Robert gives a fascinating insight into the production of the supplement, how to get in the list and how to stay out…plus an exclusive small hint at what we can expect to see in the Rich List 2023.

Market Share with David Cracknell and James Laing

January 31, 2023 09:03 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Tavistock’s David Cracknell meets with their newly appointed Non-Executive Director, James Laing, for the first in a series of quarterly podcasts dedicated to covering the politics and economics of the day. This first episode of Market Share sees David and James look back over 2022, as well as forward to 2023. Their conversation covers whether the British economy was going pear shaped before the Truss & Kwarteng mini budget and if global markets are now more comfortable with Rishi Sunak and ...

Market Share with David Cracknell and James Laing (1)

January 31, 2023 09:03 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Tavistock’s David Cracknell meets with their newly appointed non-executive director, James Laing, for the first in a series of quarterly podcasts dedicated to covering the politics and economics of the day. This first episode of Market Share sees David and James look back over 2022, as well as forward to 2023. Their conversation covers whether the British economy was going pear shaped before the Truss & Kwarteng mini budget and if global markets are now more comfortable with Rishi Sunak and ...

In Conversation With...Sunday Times' Economics Editor, David Smith

November 23, 2022 12:04 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Tavistock’s David Cracknell meets with The Sunday Times’ Economics Editor, David Smith, to discuss whether there is light at the end of the political tunnel. Their conversation covers the effects of the biggest UK recession in 300 years, whether the recent budget will help the Tories get ahead in the polls, and if its smart party policies or “mood music” that decide elections. David Smith has been Economics Editors of the Sunday times since 1989. He is also chief leader-writer, assistant ed...

In Conversation with Sunday Times' Economics Editor, David Smith

November 23, 2022 12:04 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Tavistock’s David Cracknell meets with The Sunday Times’ Economics Editor, David Smith, to discuss whether there is light at the end of the political tunnel. Their conversation covers the effects of the biggest UK recession in 300 years, whether the recent budget will help the Tories get ahead in the polls, and if its smart party policies or “mood music” that decide elections. David Smith has been Economics Editors of the Sunday times since 1989. He is also chief leader-writer, assistant ed...

ESG Africa Conference - Defining a Narrative

November 07, 2022 10:04 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Jade Davenport and Simon Hudson discuss the unique challenges facing the African continent following the ESG Africa Conference, the voices that were missing from this year’s inaugural event, and whether there should be a ‘one-size-fits-all’ set of reporting standards for companies, wherever they are in the world.

MIPIM - The Real Estate Conference

March 25, 2022 14:44 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

James Verstringhe and James Whitmore, Directors on the Tavistock Property Team, talk all things MIPIM following their return from the world’s leading real estate conference in Cannes.

IPOs and the London Market

February 07, 2022 13:22 - 11 minutes - 1.95 MB

In this episode of Tavistock Talks, Heather Armstrong and Charlie Baister discuss the London IPO market, its successes, and future opportunities, with host David Cracknell.

What is Financial PR?

November 03, 2021 16:20 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MB

In this first introductory episode of Tavistock Talks, David Cracknell, with Tavistock Chairman, Jeremy Carey, and CEO, Jos Simson, discuss the financial public relations industry, its evolution through the years, and its role in modern business.