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Amplified – Marketing & Growth is the podcast for business owners, marketing leaders and ambitious teams who want practical ideas to help them grow. Hosted by Jamie Stenton, Managing Director of Amplified, the podcast brings together experienced directors, specialists and industry experts to explore what is actually working across marketing, sales, technology, AI, content and business growth. Each episode, Jamie is joined by members of the Amplified team, bringing in experts from across the business to share their knowledge and experience in areas including paid advertising, SEO, video, content, branding, websites, software, AI and business strategy. Rather than talking about marketing in theory, we discuss the strategies, challenges and opportunities we are seeing every day while working with businesses across a wide range of industries. We’ll break down the latest developments, discuss what businesses should be paying attention to and share practical advice that you can apply to your own organisation. Jamie will also be joined by special guests from the wider business world, bringing expertise and experience from outside Amplified. From entrepreneurs and business leaders to specialists in sales, finance, technology, leadership and growth, our guests will help us explore the different challenges businesses face as they develop and scale. Expect conversations around questions such as: What marketing strategies are actually working right now?How is AI changing the way businesses are discovered?Where should companies be investing their marketing budgets?How can businesses generate more leads and turn them into customers?What makes a brand stand out in an increasingly competitive market?How can technology and automation make businesses more efficient?What can we learn from businesses that have successfully grown?And what should business owners be preparing for next? Our aim is simple: to make complicated subjects easier to understand and give you useful ideas you can take back into your business. Whether you're looking to improve your marketing, generate more opportunities, understand new technology or hear how other businesses are approaching growth, Amplified – Marketing & Growth brings together the people, strategies and conversations that can help. Hosted by Jamie Stenton, with experts from Amplified and special guests from across the business community. Subscribe and join us as we explore how to amplify your marketing, your business and your growth.

Episodes

  1. Oct 22

    Business Growth - From £6M to £250M Turnover

    Jon Stump shares the story behind scaling Mick George from a £6 million business into a £250 million business, and how that journey shaped the advisory work he does now through Mentium. He and Jamie Stenton dig into the practical realities of growth, from building systems and data visibility to using debt wisely, marketing consistently, and preparing a business for exit. This is a useful conversation for owners who feel their business has outgrown the way it currently runs. It’s especially relevant if you’re thinking about scale, digital transformation, or making a company sale-ready. In this episode, Jon explains how his background in accountancy and management reporting led him into Mick George in an advisory role before moving full-time into the business.He describes the starting point at Mick George as an operationally led construction services business, heavily dependent on reputation, personal relationships, and hands-on management.Jon says the early growth shift came from building better information flow, accurate reporting, and faster access to data so leaders could make decisions based on facts.He shares how growth was not planned as a dramatic leap on day one, but evolved organically like a snowball once momentum, confidence, and the right infrastructure were in place.He discusses the importance of multiple income streams, wider networks, and broadening the business beyond its original quarry and muck-shifting model.Jon explains why debt can be useful when used wisely, especially for funding assets and accelerating growth rather than relying only on slow organic profit-led expansion.He highlights the need for a strong leadership team, saying growth requires both strategic thinkers and people who can execute today’s plan.He talks through diversification at Mick George, including moving into ReadyMix, skip hire, waste treatment, and e-commerce, all supported by technical talent and in-house development.Jon argues that data is one of the biggest missed opportunities in business, especially when systems do not talk to each other and teams work in silos.He and Jamie discuss AI and automation as tools that should free people up to spend more time adding value, rather than getting stuck in low-value admin and credit control.Jon explains how Mick George became a household brand through consistent marketing, community investment, radio, sponsorship, and creative activation rather than passive logo placement.He breaks down what makes a business sale-ready, including clean paperwork, strong systems, continuity beyond the founder, and the ability to clearly articulate upside to a buyer.He closes by explaining why he started Mentium, a sector-agnostic advisory and investment business built to help founders scale, prepare for exit, and make better decisions.Since leaving Mick George, Jon has established Amplified, a full-service Marketing and software agency. You can find them here: https://www.getamplified.co.uk/ Jon and his co-founder, Heren Patel, are also growth partners for businesses through Mentium. You can find out more about Mentium here: https://www.mentiumltd.co.uk/

  2. Oct 8

    Why Branding has to come first

    This episode explores why brand perception, consistency, and simplicity drive better marketing results than quick-hit ad spend alone. Jamie Stenton speaks with Andrew Moore, Head of Design and Creative at Amplified, about how businesses can build brands that customers trust, remember, and buy from. Andrew shares lessons from 25 years in design, from Yellow Pages ads to modern brand systems, and explains why the best rebrands respect legacy while making a business feel current and scalable. In this episode, Andrew Moore explains how 25 years in design has taken him from Yellow Pages advertising to digital branding, websites, and AI-assisted creative work.He compares old-school local promotion tactics like Yellow Pages listings and exact-match naming to modern SEO behavior, showing how the same influence principles still apply.Andrew says branding is really about perception, human psychology, and consistency, not just visuals or logos.Jamie and Andrew discuss why businesses often rush into Google Ads before fixing the basics, such as their website, sales collateral, and brand assets.Andrew breaks down why strong brands compound over time and why there is usually no immediate ROI, which is why many SMEs underinvest in branding.He explains that big brands simplify on purpose because simple logos and clear systems work better than overcomplicated designs.The conversation covers how a brand is more than a logo, including tone of voice, imagery, iconography, music, and even sensory cues.Andrew describes the danger of rebrands that are not planned properly, including cases where businesses lose traffic, credibility, or customer trust during the transition.They discuss colour psychology, with examples of brands that are recognised by just two colours, and a Facebook ad test where blue outperformed red.Andrew also explains how brand needs to adapt across different audiences, from tradespeople and residential customers to enterprise buyers and recruitment audiences.If you would like to find out more about Amplified, and how we can help your business, visit our website here: https://www.getamplified.co.uk/

  3. Sep 18

    Navigating Video in Marketing

    Join Amplifieds Media Director Darren Ockenden and Managing Director Jamie Stenton as they discuss the evolving landscape of marketing, particularly the role of video and human connection in an age dominated by AI-generated content. Darren emphasises the importance of consistency, value delivery, and the strategic use of platforms like YouTube to build trust and credibility with potential clients. The discussion also covers the significance of repurposing content to maximise reach and engagement, as well as the need for businesses to adapt their marketing strategies to leverage the unique advantages of video and digital media. In this conversation, Darren discusses the intricacies of building a successful YouTube channel and the importance of creating an ecosystem that drives engagement and leads. He emphasises the time commitment required for content creation, the significance of scripting and delivery techniques, and the need for a structured approach to video marketing. Darren also highlights the evolution of marketing strategies, the differences between landing page videos and ads, and shares insights from real-world case studies to illustrate the importance of strategy in video production. Takeaways AI-generated content is becoming ubiquitous and often lacks engagement.Creativity is essential, but consistency and value delivery are key.Video marketing helps build personality and trust in a brand.Human content is increasingly valuable as it is produced less frequently.Prospects feel more comfortable when they can see the person behind the business.YouTube serves as a powerful tool for lead generation and brand visibility.Repurposing content can maximize its reach and effectiveness.Understanding YouTube's algorithm is crucial for content success.Building a content library over time enhances discoverability.The future of marketing will rely heavily on media teams producing human-centric content. Building a YouTube channel creates an ecosystem for engagement.The channel's success is measured by its ability to pay for itself.Content creation requires a significant time commitment, especially at the start.Scripting and delivery techniques can greatly impact video quality.B-roll footage enhances video storytelling and engagement.Attention spans are decreasing, necessitating concise video content.A strong hook is essential to capture viewer interest quickly.Cinematic quality is important, but messaging and strategy are paramount.Video should effectively showcase skills and capabilities.Strategy in video production is crucial for achieving a return on investment. We hope you enjoy this podacst, if you would like to find out more about Amplified and how we help our clients visit: https://www.getamplified.co.uk/

  4. Sep 4

    The Real Power of AI & Automation

    In this launch episode of the Amplified Marketing and Growth Podcast, your host and Managing Director of Amplified Jamie Stenton talks to our Head of Technology, Brett Allard, about Software and AI. The AI Advantage Is Not Content Generation. It Is Giving Your Business Digital Employees. Most businesses are using AI to write posts and emails. Brett explains how to go much further: identify the repetitive work draining your team, then use software, automation, and AI agents to eliminate it, reduce errors, and unlock hidden growth. Brett, Technology Director at Amplified, shares lessons from digitising complex processes across retail, logistics, warehousing, and construction. You’ll hear how replacing paper timesheets for 700-800 hourly employees helped save millions of pounds, reclaimed around 80 hours of staff capacity every week, and transformed payroll from a manual bottleneck into a streamlined digital process. You'll discover: How to spot a genuine software or automation opportunity by looking for paperwork, stressed employees, and repetitive adminWhy a working but inefficient process should be systemized before it is automatedHow AI tools such as Claude, Claude Code, and Codex can make bespoke software faster and more affordableWhat “agentic AI” really means, and how AI agents can plan, execute, check, and refine work on your behalfHow Amplified built a proposal generator that produces a branded, editable proposal in around five minutesWhy AI-generated marketing is creating a sea of sameness, and what businesses can do to stand outHow GEO and AEO are changing the way customers discover and evaluate companies through AI searchThe security risks of “vibe coding,” including exposed passwords, weak authentication, and unsecured customer dataA practical first automation use case for almost any business: invoice processingBrett also explains why AI is not a replacement for technical judgment or human creativity. The most powerful systems still need clear processes, strong context, appropriate guardrails, and a human review stage. Without those foundations, a quick AI prototype can become a serious security, reliability, or reputational liability. Whether you are a business owner looking to cut costs, a marketing leader trying to avoid AI slop, or a non-technical director wondering where to begin, this conversation offers a grounded way to turn AI from an exciting toy into measurable operational advantage. Listen before your competitors stop merely experimenting with AI and start using it to redesign how their businesses work. To find out more about how amplified can help your business, visit https://www.getamplified.co.uk/

  5. Sep 2

    Meta Ads Aren’t Dead

    The State of Meta Ads in 2026: Attribution, Creative Strategy, and Sustainable Growth Meta advertising remains a powerful growth channel, but success depends on more than launching ads and measuring platform-reported sales. Jamie Stenton and Cameron Stump discuss attribution limits, creative testing, lead follow-up, seasonality, video, AI, and how Meta fits into a broader marketing ecosystem. Cameron Stump a paid media expert covers: Why attribution is incompleteMeta’s role in the customer journeyLead quality depends on follow-upThe website and sales process matterCreative now matters more than narrow targetingAI makes differentiation harderExamples of effective hooksVideo builds preference before searchUse seasonality strategicallyRetargeting is changingTrial campaigns for at least three monthsConsistency compounds beyond paid ads Action Items: Treat Meta as part of a wider marketing ecosystem rather than judging it in isolation.Respond to new leads within 10-15 minutes whenever possible.Review landing pages, case studies, testimonials, and sales follow-up before increasing ad spend.Test multiple creative angles, hooks, offers, headlines, and visual formats.Use campaign data to identify winning messages, then apply them across websites, email, and other channels.Adjust budgets according to seasonality, launches, demand cycles, and relevant events.Evaluate campaign performance over at least three months, not from a single day’s ROAS. To find out more about how amplified can help your business, visit https://www.getamplified.co.uk/

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Amplified – Marketing & Growth is the podcast for business owners, marketing leaders and ambitious teams who want practical ideas to help them grow. Hosted by Jamie Stenton, Managing Director of Amplified, the podcast brings together experienced directors, specialists and industry experts to explore what is actually working across marketing, sales, technology, AI, content and business growth. Each episode, Jamie is joined by members of the Amplified team, bringing in experts from across the business to share their knowledge and experience in areas including paid advertising, SEO, video, content, branding, websites, software, AI and business strategy. Rather than talking about marketing in theory, we discuss the strategies, challenges and opportunities we are seeing every day while working with businesses across a wide range of industries. We’ll break down the latest developments, discuss what businesses should be paying attention to and share practical advice that you can apply to your own organisation. Jamie will also be joined by special guests from the wider business world, bringing expertise and experience from outside Amplified. From entrepreneurs and business leaders to specialists in sales, finance, technology, leadership and growth, our guests will help us explore the different challenges businesses face as they develop and scale. Expect conversations around questions such as: What marketing strategies are actually working right now?How is AI changing the way businesses are discovered?Where should companies be investing their marketing budgets?How can businesses generate more leads and turn them into customers?What makes a brand stand out in an increasingly competitive market?How can technology and automation make businesses more efficient?What can we learn from businesses that have successfully grown?And what should business owners be preparing for next? Our aim is simple: to make complicated subjects easier to understand and give you useful ideas you can take back into your business. Whether you're looking to improve your marketing, generate more opportunities, understand new technology or hear how other businesses are approaching growth, Amplified – Marketing & Growth brings together the people, strategies and conversations that can help. Hosted by Jamie Stenton, with experts from Amplified and special guests from across the business community. Subscribe and join us as we explore how to amplify your marketing, your business and your growth.

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