Pivotalk

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Pivotalk explores the career-defining moments, industry shifts, hiring challenges, and key decisions behind today’s top marketing and media leaders. Brought to you by Pivotal London. 

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    How to Become a Better Manager with Elena Manuel

    Stepping into management is one of the biggest career transitions you'll make -but why are so few people prepared for it? In this episode, Elena Manuel, Head of People & Culture at Kite Factory, joins us to explore what it really takes to become an effective manager. From delegation and difficult conversations to emotional intelligence and psychological safety, Elena shares practical advice to help new and experienced managers lead with confidence.

    48 min

  2. Jun 29

    Creative Strategy in the AI Era with Jordan Perez-Hughes

    Creative has become the biggest growth lever in modern marketing, but what separates good creative strategy from great? In this episode, Jordan Perez Hughes, Marketing Director at Catalyst, joins us to explore why creative has overtaken media buying as the key growth lever for performance marketing. From creative testing and team structures to AI and scaling high-performing campaigns, Jordan shares practical insights from working with some of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the market.

    40 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    Fast Growth, Inclusive Culture: Practical Steps for building DEI within Scaling Teams with Kianna Briggs

    What does it take to make inclusion truly meaningful at work? In this episode, Kianna Briggs, Head of Talent Acquisition and Inclusion at Medialab, joins Pivotalk to explore how to embed DEI into the fabric of a business, not just policies. From building trust and empowering communities, to changing hearts and minds, Kianna shares the wins, challenges, and lived experiences that have shaped her approach to inclusive hiring and culture-building.

    44 min

  4. 10/23/2025

    The Path to Leadership in a Fragmented World of Search: Luke’s Journey to Global Head of Search at Zenith

    Search is evolving – fast. In this episode, Luke Stanford, Global Head of Search at Zenith UK, unpacks what the future of search really looks like. From fragmented user journeys and the rise of visual search to the growing influence of AI and agentic tools, Luke shares sharp, practical insights on how brands can stay visible – and competitive – in an increasingly complex search ecosystem.

    32 min

  5. 09/24/2025

    Optimising the Unoptimisable: SEO’s AI Adventure with Daniel Liddle

    What does SEO success really look like in the age of AI? In this episode, Dan Liddle, Senior SEO Director at iCrossing UK, joins us to break down what’s changed - and what hasn’t - in search. From navigating ChatGPT to redefining value in content, Dan shares sharp, honest insights on how brands can stay visible, relevant, and measurable.

    39 min

  6. 09/10/2025

    Millie’s Path to Head of Marketing at Ocean Bottle: Leading with Impact for Brand, Industry and Planet

    How do you scale brand impact without losing sight of purpose? In this episode, Millie Allen, Head of Marketing at Ocean Bottle, shares her path to leadership in a mission-led business - from defining brand values to balancing growth with sustainability. Millie opens up about building teams, staying curious, and the lessons that have shaped her career.

    43 min

  7. 06/13/2025

    Why Brands Need Growth Artisans with Josh Lachkovic

    What does it really take to scale a brand? In this episode, Josh Lachkovic, Founder of creative growth agency Ballpoint, joins us to explore how brands can grow without losing their edge, and introduces the 'growth artisan'. Covering creative constraints, AI, and startup-style thinking, Josh shares candid insights on what works - and what doesn’t - when building for impact.

    34 min

  8. 06/04/2025

    Neurodiversity in Media with Pedro Ramos

    Pedro Ramos, Director of Retail Media Strategy at WPP Media, joins us to share his personal experience with neurodiversity and what workplaces in media can do to better support neurodivergent talent, beyond awareness weeks.

    55 min

  9. 04/30/2025

    The New Era of Agencies: Tom Katté Talks Acquisition, Innovation & AI

    In this episode of Pivotalk, Tom Katté, Founder of Katté & Co, shares his journey from launching a specialist paid media agency to its recent acquisition by Precis. Tom reflects on the lessons learned along the way, how AI is reshaping the agency model, and his advice for founders considering their own exit.

    18 min

  10. 04/09/2025

    Bringing Brands to Life Through Immersive Marketing with Sam Field

    Immersive marketing is transforming how brands connect with audiences. In this episode, Sam Field, VP of Global Partnerships at Rock Paper Reality, shares how brands are using AR, XR, and AI to create meaningful experiences, and what the future holds for storytelling and brand engagement.

    34 min
  11. The Retail Media Revolution with Paul J. Stafford

    03/17/2025

    The Retail Media Revolution with Paul J. Stafford

    Retail media is evolving rapidly, but how do you build a successful retail media network? In this episode, Paul J. Stafford, Head of Retail Media at Superdrug, shares his journey from PepsiCo to Superdrug, the challenges of launching a retail media function, and the future of data-driven advertising.

    46 min
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Pivotalk explores the career-defining moments, industry shifts, hiring challenges, and key decisions behind today’s top marketing and media leaders. Brought to you by Pivotal London. 

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  • Creator
    Pivotal London
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Pivotalk
  • Show Website
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