The Cambridge Marketing Podcast
1) Opinionated Marketers on: Trains, Logos and Design
Among this week's topics - Kiran and Charles discuss the new 'Great British Railways' branding, and why no Marketing Agency will have a single positive word to say about it!
2) Why Marketers Are Struggling — And How to Cope
Marketing is fast, demanding and often overwhelming. In this episode, we talk honestly about why the job feels so stressful, how burnout shows up, and why resilience varies so much from person to pers...Show More
3) The Reality of Police Communications: Strategy, Safety and Social Media
In this episode, we explore the world of police communications with Janeen Harding, Digital Communications and Engagement Advisor for Lincolnshire Police. We discuss crisis communications, media train...Show More
4) Opinionated Markters on: BUDGET 2025
This week, Kiran and Charles discuss the 2025 UK Budget and what it really means for people and businesses. They dig into tax changes, rising costs, climate policy twists and why the headlines don’t t...Show More
5) Opinionated Marketers on: AI BUBBLES
Charles and Kiran discuss whether the rapid rise in AI valuations is heading for a bubble burst, sparked by big investor moves and unrealistic expectations. They stress that AI is here to stay but due...Show More
6) Social Media Secrets Made Easy: What Really Helps You Get Seen
Social media consultant Daisey Cooke joins Kiran Kapur for a lively conversation about showing up online without losing your mind. They explore where your audience actually is, why consistency beats c...Show More
7) Opinionated Marketers on: GLOBAL CONSUMER TRENDS
From China’s Singles Day to the rising price of gold - Kiran Kapur and Charles Nixon explore how global consumer habits, cultural events, and economic shifts shape marketing opportunities. This week, ...Show More
8) Why Great Copy Starts Before You Write a Word – with Jamie Thomson
Kiran Kapur talks to copywriter Jamie Thomson about why the best writing begins long before fingers touch the keyboard. He explains his five-step “Brand New Copy” method, showing how understanding goa...Show More
9) Opinionated Marketers on: NOSTALGIA
Kiran Kapur and Charles Nixon talk about the new John Lewis Christmas ad, the comfort of old-fashioned catalogues, and the joy of getting something in the post. They share memories of real shopping an...Show More
10) Am I Paranoid About AI? A Conversation with Neil Wilkins
AI is reshaping everything—from business to our sense of what’s real. In this thought-provoking conversation, Kiran asks Neil Wilkins whether our unease around artificial intelligence is justified or ...Show More