This episode of Sideload is a collaboration with AfriChats - Edelman's big conversation with African thought leaders. We're discussing Nigeria, often called Africa's tech capital, and exploring the innovators, tech sectors leaders, and what the rest of the world can gain from paying close attention to this rapidly expanding scene. Our guest is Kwam…

Our Leaders in Action series talks to leaders from some of the world’s biggest businesses and brands to understand how they drive trust through action, examining how organisations need to be additive to the world around them and help engage on some of society’s biggest issues. In the latest episode of #LeadersInAction, Rachel Healeyharris, Senior D…

This time on Sideload, we bring you a conversation about telling stories in a more immersive way, and the technology that makes it happen. Our guest is Alastair Cotterill, Head of Immersive at Atlantic Productions. Alastair is a pioneer in the creation of augmented reality, modern content production and the metaverse. Don't forget to follow the pod…

This time on Sideload, we bring you a fireside chat with AI thought leader, Brian Evergreen. Brian discusses the relationship between humans and machines, the challenges of delivering AI projects, and the importance of a human-centred approach to AI. He also shares his thoughts on the future of AI, the role of leadership in an AI-driven world, and …

Our Leaders in Action series talks to leaders from some of the world’s biggest businesses and brands to understand how they drive trust through action, examining how organisations need to be additive to the world around them and help engage on some of society’s biggest issues. In the latest episode of #LeadersInAction, Charlotte Lomas Farley, Assoc…

On 31 July 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduced a new Consumer Duty, which applies to all open financial products. Designed to ensure that financial services businesses put their customers first, providing ‘good outcomes’ and ‘fair value’, the regulator expects it to lead to a “major shift in financial services”, boosting competit…

It's the biggest tech show in the world but who was able to cut through the noise with some genuinely innovative ideas and products? And did the numerous mentions of AI excite or turn off attendees at the event? This time on Sideload, we're talking to Edelman's Jessica Ranftl, Gary Grossman and Michael Thomson about what they saw at the show.…

Brands are looking at ways to increase engagement with customers. Increasingly, they're using virtual worlds to do it. This time on Sideload we're joined by Sol Rogers, Global Director of Innovation at Magnopus to discuss spatial computing, Apple Vision Pro and the potential risks of taking people away from reality. Don't forget to follow the podca…

As AI becomes more sophisticated, questions about its integration and the broader future of tech have been pulled into question. On this episode of Sideload, we are joined by Edelman’s Global Technology Lead Justin Westcott, discussing the global trends of technology and how they will change and affect the future. Don’t forget to follow the podcast…

The UK is a heavyweight financial hub and tech has helped further raise its profile. But in the aftermath of Brexit, and with turbulence on many fronts, how can the UK position itself for the future? On this episode of Sideload, our guests are Calypso Harland, the founder of myforte and Fintech Fringe, and Ezechi Britton, the CEO of The Centre for …

Data is everywhere, but how will it be consumed in the future, with biometrics, metaverse and Web3 technologies gathering pace? On this episode of Sideload, Elena Corchero, the Director of Emerging Tech at Dow Jones is in conversation with Sat Dayal, the Managing Director of Edelman London's Technology practice about audience experiences being shif…

Our Leaders in Action series talks to leaders from some of the world’s biggest businesses and brands to understand how they drive trust through action, examining how organisations need to be additive to the world around them and help engage on some of society’s biggest issues. In the latest episode of #LeadersInAction, Charlotte Lomas-Farley, Assoc…

With the introduction of Chat GPT, AI has taken the world by storm. On this episode of Sideload, we discuss how AI might interact with creativity – and whether that interaction will be for the better, or worse. Edelman’s Executive Director and Head of Editorial, Tim Weber joins us alongside Edelman’s head of Connected Experiences for EMEA, Myles Ca…

Our Leaders in Action series talks to leaders from some of the world’s biggest businesses and brands to understand how they drive trust through action, examining how organisations need to be additive to the world around them and help engage on some of society’s biggest issues. In the latest episode of #LeadersInAction, Rachel Healey-Harris, Senior …

How much do we trust the people making our phones, our computers, our social networks? And is there a wider question of not just the companies themselves but who's running them and where they're based? That's what we're finding out this time on Sideload where we uncover new global data on the topic. Our guests are: Sanjay Nair, Edelman’s Global Tec…

In this Edelman Editions podcast, Jeremy Lucas, Managing Director, Corporate Reputation at Edelman launches our new Leaders in Action series. This series will feature leaders from some of the world’s biggest businesses and brands to understand how they drive trust through action, examining the ways organisations can be additive to the world around …

This is a special edition of Sideload from Web Summit, a vast technology conference hosted in Lisbon, Portugal, that was sold out and attended by more than 70,000 delegates, 1000 investors and over 2000 journalists from around the world. We spoke to Improbable’s Herman Narula about how he sees the metaverse developing, chatted to Norton’s Petros Ef…

Please note, this episode discusses genocide and lived experiences under the Saddam Hussein regime that listeners may find distressing. In the latest episode of Edelman Editions and our Powered by GWEN series, Katy Evans, Group Client Director, Global and EMEA, caught up with Taban Shoresh, a British aid worker, women's rights activist and founder …

Web3 is changing the way we interact, trade, and connect with the world. On this episode of Sideload we have all the big talking points on crypto, blockchain and the metaverse from one the industry's top events - Consensus. Edelman's European Head of Technology Justin Westcott is our guest. Don't forget to follow the podcast and if you want to get …

In the latest episode of Edelman Editions and our Powered by GWEN series, Ishtar Schneider, Director of Health at Edelman, caught up with Shani Dhanda, TedX speaker, award-winning disability specialist and advocate. In this episode, Shani shares her thoughts on the definition of disability and ‘ableism’, provides tips on how to be a better ally to …

Talk of the metaverse is everywhere but how can brands make sense of it all? As a follow on from episode 56, we continue the conversation about the metaverse by talking about brands already getting involved in these virtual worlds, hits and misses, and advice for launching effective campaigns in the metaverse. Don't forget to follow the podcast and…

In the latest episode of Edelman Editions & the Entrepreneurial Spirit Series, Camille Oster, Head of EMERGE UK at Edelman, caught up with Genevieve Leveille, Founder & CEO of AgriLedger, a company that aims to provide the right tools (using blockchain technology) for participants in the agricultural supply chain. Together they discuss the role tec…

The pandemic permanently disrupted traditional working patterns and office culture. But it also created an opportunity to rethink and evolve the ways we work. Companies are now creating the workplaces of tomorrow - today. How can they use technology to make sure these workplaces are as inclusive as possible? On this episode of Sideload, we chat to …

It’s the hot new buzzword of 2022 – but what is the metaverse and why should we care? In this episode of Sideload we speak to Benedict Evans, an independent analyst who has spent 20 years analysing technology, mobile and media trends, and Edelman’s Chief Operating Officer, Justin Westcott, to find out. Don’t forget to follow the podcast and if you …

In episode 13 of #EdelmanEditions, Ben Franklin, Account Manager, Edelman UK caught up with Matt Ellison, a highly sought-after, entertaining, and thought-provoking transgender speaker. For this session, we teamed up with Edelman Equal in recognition of LGBT+ History Month to increase the visibility of LGBT+ people, their history, lives, and experi…