The Big Chat with George Hughes

George Hughes

In this series I explore all the different ways that brands, businesses and individuals can get an edge in today's fast-paced digital world. I meet with an array of talented experts from a variety of disciplines including marketing, sales, content creation and business strategy. All of them have a different angle on what it takes to supercharge your business. We now live in a digital world where things are changing every day. New technologies, talent, trends and techniques are emerging all the time and its very hard for marketers and businesses to keep up. To stand out in a crowded landscape, you need to be agile and move with the times so this series is packed full of useful and actionable advice from some the leading experts in their disciplines. If you are looking to give your business or yourself an edge, then this is the right podcast for you. About George Hughes: George is an established TV director and video producer, having worked his way up from being an audience researcher for the first Celebrity Big Brother series 16 years ago to directing primetime BBC series. He spent three years in New York filming everything from Chicago gangsters to shamans in the Amazon for various major networks including the National Geographic channel. He founded Small Films with the ambition to create exceptional brand films for the digital age, by applying his knowledge of, and passion for, TV storytelling. Since setting up the business, he has worked with dozens of high profile brands, charities and businesses from Co-op and EDF Energy through to emerging brands and start-ups. When not running Small Films, George can be found in nature armed with a camera and channelling his hero David Attenborough, running marathons, or learning piano. His favourite director is Anthony Minghella for his incredible storytelling in epic films such as The English Patient. Links: Homepage: www.smallfilms.com/big-chat Youtube: bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Instagram: www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: https://apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/70lXwMVGGC7rGN4eukv8GY

Episodes

  1. 24/08/2020

    Ep9. How to master Influencer Marketing with Lisa Targett of Tribe UK

    In this episode I am joined by Lisa Targett. Lisa is the UK general manager for influencer marketing platform Tribe. Tribe is a unique self-serve marketplace that makes it easy for brands to connect with everyday influencers. Lisa was listed in the Drum's 50 under 30, and named one of Diversity Journal's 'Women Worth Watching' in 2018. Widely acknowledged as a thought leader, Lisa has delivered keynotes at major marketing events and frequently comments on industry news for international publications. In this podcast we explore the world of influencer marketing. So if you're keen to learn more about this trending marketing tool, listen in... Watch the video interview on Youtube! https://youtu.be/tIQUs3NX4no Also add these links… Small Films Homepage: www.smallfilms.com/big-chat Youtube: bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/smallfilmsuk George Hughes: www.linkedin.com/in/georgemhughes/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2mkXk51

  2. 09/06/2020

    Ep8. How to Grow Like a Badass Unicorn with Alice ter Haar of Deliveroo.

    In this episode I am joined by Alice ter Haar. Alice is a senior leader in the marketing team for billion-dollar, or rather 'unicorn' company Deliveroo. One of the fastest growing companies in Europe, Alice has been part of its meteoric rise over the past 4 years. With 10 years of marketing know-how/expertise behind her, Alice also has a passion for encouraging personal development. On top of her day job Alice delivers her talk - 'How to grow like a badass unicorn' as a keynote and through in-company training. She aims to help others with their personal development and share what she has learnt. So if you also want to grow like a badass unicorn, listen in... Watch the video interview on Youtube! Youtube: https://youtu.be/H5BXsrbsag8 EPISODE LINKS: Itunes: https://apple.co/2Uwp98J Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2MQljml Grow like a Badass Unicorn Virtual Course: https://www.aliceterhaar.com/virtual-workshop Alice ter Haar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliceyeehaar/?hl=en Alice ter Haar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-ter-haar-94881133/ GENERAL LINKS: Youtube: bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/smallfilmsuk George Hughes: www.linkedin.com/in/georgemhughes/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2mkXk51

    Ep8. How to Grow Like a Badass Unicorn with Alice ter Haar of Deliveroo.

  3. 27/05/2020

    Ep7. How to sell on Social Media with Richard Moore, Startup Consultant, Investor and Sales Coach

    On this episode I’m joined by a sales legend and business coach Richard Moore. He has over 16 years sales experience and works with clients from startups to 9-figure businesses helping them to nail their sales strategy. He’s been featured in Forbes, Influencive and Huffington Post to name just a few. And he’s also founded the incredible Entrepreneur Business Live event which is hosted here in London and around the world bringing together business owners, creatives and influencers together to collaborate and learn. He was kind enough to invite me to talk at one of these events in London last year. Richard is also a Linkedin social selling expert and has finely tuned his skills in using this platform. Watch the highlights video on Youtube! https://youtu.be/VC4a_paSTlM Richard Moore: https://therichardmoore.com/ Series Links: Youtube: bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/smallfilmsuk George Hughes: www.linkedin.com/in/georgemhughes/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2mkXk51

    Ep7. How to sell on Social Media with Richard Moore, Startup Consultant, Investor and Sales Coach

  4. 19/05/2020

    Ep6. Marketing to Gen Z with Yoann Pavy of online clothing market place Depop

    In this episode I’m joined today by Yoann Pavy, the Head of Digital Marketing for online clothing market place Depop. If you haven’t heard of this platform then you should definitely check it out. Its a space with people can buy and sell second hand clothes from vintage stuff through to designer and even hand made items. Its hugely popular with generation Z and this guy knows how to talk their language. Watch the highlights video on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/M-0LcA8tHko Small Films Homepage: www.smallfilms.com/big-chat Youtube: https://bit.ly/2ZdgDOO Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/smallfilmsuk George Hughes: www.linkedin.com/in/georgemhughes/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2mkXk51

    Ep6. Marketing to Gen Z with Yoann Pavy of online clothing market place Depop

  5. 09/09/2019

    Ep5. Supercharging Food Brands with Digital Marketing, with Mark McCulloch of Supersonic, inc.

    Mark McCulloch is the founder of Brand and Marketing agency Supersonic. He comes from a 20 year background in marketing, working with some amazing brands including Costa, Gails Bakery, Iberica and he was head of marketing at Pret A manger and Yo Sushi. He’s also the host of the hugely popular The Spectacular Marketing Podcast where he’s interviewed some amazing people from the hospitality sector to talk all things marketing. His new podcast the Mark McC Supersonic Podcast started in April 2019 and he’s continuing his great work in this space. In this episode we talk all things digital marketing and how important it is to have a strong digital presence in today’s world. In the Big Chat series I explore all the different ways that brands, businesses and individuals can get an edge in today's fast-paced digital world. I meet with an array of talented experts from a variety of disciplines including marketing, sales, content creation and business strategy. All of them have a different angle on what it takes to supercharge your business. If you are looking to give your business or yourself an edge, then this is the right podcast for you. If you enjoyed that episode then why not head over to Youtube to watch the interview: Links: Supersonic Marketing: https://www.supersonic.marketing/ Supersonic Podcast: https://www.supersonic.marketing/podcasts Mark McCulloch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcculloch Small Films Homepage: www.smallfilms.com/big-chat Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smallfilmsuk George Hughes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgemhughes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: https://apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70lXwMVGGC7rGN4eukv8GY

    Ep5. Supercharging Food Brands with Digital Marketing, with Mark McCulloch of Supersonic, inc.

  6. 09/09/2019

    Ep4. Strategies for getting traction with Retailers, with Nupur Saxena of Split Second.

    In this episode we talk about the different ways that you can get traction with retailers and the strategies you’ll need to develop as an emerging brand. Nupur Saxena has a 19-year international track record in working with brands to accelerate commercial growth. She’s worked with hundreds of household name brands and retailers including Coca-Cola, Kraft Mondelez, Bacardi, Tesco, Sainsburys and Amazon. Her company Split Second works with emerging brands to help them develop stronger relationships with retailers. In the Big Chat series I explore all the different ways that brands, businesses and individuals can get an edge in today's fast-paced digital world. I meet with an array of talented experts from a variety of disciplines including marketing, sales, content creation and business strategy. All of them have a different angle on what it takes to supercharge your business. If you are looking to give your business or yourself an edge, then this is the right podcast for you. If you enjoyed that podcast then head over to Youtube and watch the interview with Nupur there: Links: Split Second: https://splitsecondltd.com/ Nupur’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nupursaxena/ Homepage: https://www.smallfilms.com/big-chat Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/smallfilmsuk George Hughes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgemhughes/ Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: https://apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70lXwMVGGC7rGN4eukv8GY

    Ep4. Strategies for getting traction with Retailers, with Nupur Saxena of Split Second.

  7. 09/09/2019

    Ep3. Why Your Business Needs Purpose with Mark Leruste of The Unconventionalists

    Mark Leruste talks to me about how important it is for businesses to have purpose when there trying to make their mark on the world. Mark LeRuste is the founder of the The Unconventionalists, a training and coaching business set up to help people in leadership roles best serve and manage their employees. He’s a renowned public speaker hosting and speaking at thousands of events worldwide and his training and coaching videos have been viewed over one million times on social media. Not only that but he also has his own podcast with 100+ episodes and 70,000+ downloads inspiring countless people across the world. In the Big Chat series I explore all the different ways that brands, businesses and individuals can get an edge in today's fast-paced digital world. I meet with an array of talented experts from a variety of disciplines including marketing, sales, content creation and business strategy. All of them have a different angle on what it takes to supercharge your business. If you are looking to give your business or yourself an edge, then this is the right podcast for you. If you want to watch the video of this episode then head over to our Youtube Channel. Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Links: Mark Leruste: https://www.markleruste.com/ The Unconventionalists: https://theunconventionalists.com Homepage: www.smallfilms.com/big-chat Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: https://apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70lXwMVGGC7rGN4eukv8GY

    Ep3. Why Your Business Needs Purpose with Mark Leruste of The Unconventionalists

  8. 09/09/2019

    Ep2. How to Nail a Killer Business Podcast with Marcus Bronzy

    Want to know how to amplify your business voice with a podcast? Well Radio 1 DJ and podcast expert Marcus Bronzy talks to me all about it in this episode of The Big Chat. His podcast "How to Kill An Hour" is in one of the top tech podcasts in the UK and his company Podcast Studio London helps other businesses to master this powerful medium. In the Big Chat series I explore all the different ways that brands, businesses and individuals can get an edge in today's fast-paced digital world. I meet with an array of talented experts from a variety of disciplines including marketing, sales, content creation and business strategy. All of them have a different angle on what it takes to supercharge your business. If you are looking to give your business or yourself an edge, then this is the right podcast for you. If you want to watch the video of this episode then head over to our Youtube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Mv9PFX. Links: Homepage: www.smallfilms.com/big-chat How to Kill an Hour: http://www.howtokillanhour.com Marcus Bronzy: http://www.marcusbronzy.com/ Podcast Studio London: http://www.podcaststudiolondon.co.uk/ Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: https://apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70lXwMVGGC7rGN4eukv8GY

    Ep2. How to Nail a Killer Business Podcast with Marcus Bronzy

  9. 09/09/2019

    Ep1. Growing a Food Business Using Social Media with Olivia Wollenberg of Livias.

    Olivia Wollenberg of food brand Livias talks to me about how important social media has been in the rise of her business. She leveraged her Instagram followers to get the word out about the company's products. Livia's offer an array of wonderful treats from Nuglets and Millionaire Squares to Biccie Bombs and Dunks. They are all made from natural ingredients, vegan, free-from gluten, lactose and refined sugar. And they taste delicious. In the Big Chat series I explore all the different ways that brands, businesses and individuals can get an edge in today's fast-paced digital world. I meet with an array of talented experts from a variety of disciplines including marketing, sales, content creation and business strategy. All of them have a different angle on what it takes to supercharge your business. If you are looking to give your business or yourself an edge, then this is the right podcast for you. If you want to watch the video of this episode then head over to our Youtube Channel. http://bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Links: Livias Livia's: www.livias.co.uk Livia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livias Small Films Homepage: www.smallfilms.com/big-chat Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: https://apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70lXwMVGGC7rGN4eukv8GY

    Ep1. Growing a Food Business Using Social Media with Olivia Wollenberg of Livias.

  10. 09/09/2019

    Introduction to The Big Chat with George Hughes

    In this series I explore all the different ways that brands, businesses and individuals can get an edge in today's fast-paced digital world. I meet with an array of talented experts from a variety of disciplines including marketing, sales, content creation and business strategy. All of them have a different angle on what it takes to supercharge your business. We now live in a digital world where things are changing every day. New technologies, talent, trends and techniques are emerging all the time and its very hard for marketers and businesses to keep up. To stand out in a crowded landscape, you need to be agile and move with the times so this series is packed full of useful and actionable advice from some the leading experts in their disciplines. If you are looking to give your business or yourself an edge, then this is the right podcast for you. Links: Homepage: www.smallfilms.com/big-chat Youtube: http://bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: https://apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70lXwMVGGC7rGN4eukv8GY

    Introduction to The Big Chat with George Hughes
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In this series I explore all the different ways that brands, businesses and individuals can get an edge in today's fast-paced digital world. I meet with an array of talented experts from a variety of disciplines including marketing, sales, content creation and business strategy. All of them have a different angle on what it takes to supercharge your business. We now live in a digital world where things are changing every day. New technologies, talent, trends and techniques are emerging all the time and its very hard for marketers and businesses to keep up. To stand out in a crowded landscape, you need to be agile and move with the times so this series is packed full of useful and actionable advice from some the leading experts in their disciplines. If you are looking to give your business or yourself an edge, then this is the right podcast for you. About George Hughes: George is an established TV director and video producer, having worked his way up from being an audience researcher for the first Celebrity Big Brother series 16 years ago to directing primetime BBC series. He spent three years in New York filming everything from Chicago gangsters to shamans in the Amazon for various major networks including the National Geographic channel. He founded Small Films with the ambition to create exceptional brand films for the digital age, by applying his knowledge of, and passion for, TV storytelling. Since setting up the business, he has worked with dozens of high profile brands, charities and businesses from Co-op and EDF Energy through to emerging brands and start-ups. When not running Small Films, George can be found in nature armed with a camera and channelling his hero David Attenborough, running marathons, or learning piano. His favourite director is Anthony Minghella for his incredible storytelling in epic films such as The English Patient. Links: Homepage: www.smallfilms.com/big-chat Youtube: bit.ly/2Mv9PFX Instagram: www.instagram.com/smallfilmsuk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/smallfilmsuk Itunes: https://apple.co/2mdud3j Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/70lXwMVGGC7rGN4eukv8GY

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