“Just Curious…” is a podcast about image, reputation and communications. Hosted by The PR Network’s co-founders George Blizzard and Nicky Regazzoni, the show is aimed at a senior business and comms leader audience. It explores all aspects through frank conversations with leading personalities across the worlds of business, sport, marketing and PR. Nicky and George have spent 20 years building a phenomenal network of leaders and in this series, they'll be sharing their unique stories. Curiosity means ‘care’ in Latin, and The PR Network is known for caring deeply about everyone in its network. Each episode features personal journeys and expert insights, and the whole series is packed with incredible tips for building, sustaining and repairing reputations.
Find The PR Network online at www.thepr.network or follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram. You can also connect with Nicky Regazzoni and George Blizzard on LinkedIn.
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“Just Curious…” is a podcast about image, reputation and communications. Hosted by The PR Network’s co-founders George Blizzard and Nicky Regazzoni, the show is aimed at a senior business and comms leader audience. It explores all aspects through frank conversations with leading personalities across the worlds of business, sport, marketing and PR. Nicky and George have spent 20 years building a phenomenal network of leaders and in this series, they'll be sharing their unique stories. Curiosity means ‘care’ in Latin, and The PR Network is known for caring deeply about everyone in its network. Each episode features personal journeys and expert insights, and the whole series is packed with incredible tips for building, sustaining and repairing reputations.
Find The PR Network online at www.thepr.network or follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram. You can also connect with Nicky Regazzoni and George Blizzard on LinkedIn.
PR, AI and Purpose-Driven Leadership with Effie Kanyua
Just Curious...
46 minutes 48 seconds
6 months ago
PR, AI and Purpose-Driven Leadership with Effie Kanyua
In this episode of Just Curious…, Nicky Regazzoni and George Blizzard are joined by Effie Kanyua, a leading figure in UK PR and media, and the first black female comms leader at a major publishing house. Effie reflects on her 25-year career, from her early days at the BBC to senior roles in top agencies and in-house at Bauer and Hearst UK. She shares insights on navigating cross-market campaigns, the evolution of the media industry, and the increasing role of AI in communications.Effie discusses founding her agency, We Are Warriors, and launching Lila Assistant, an AI platform built with ethics, privacy and inclusion at its core. She explores the potential and pitfalls of AI in media and comms, particularly the need for greater diversity in its development and use. The conversation also delves into the responsibility of the luxury sector in driving sustainable change, and the ongoing challenges in improving diversity and inclusion within the PR industry.As the UK Chair of the G100 Media, Arts and Communication wing, a global think tank driving gender parity, Effie outlines her vision for impactful change through collective leadership. We also discuss the importance of allyship, accountability in DEI efforts, and the power of female collaboration on a global scale.Effie’s story is one of purpose, resilience, and innovation; from creating platforms for underrepresented voices to championing ethical tech. Whether you’re in PR, media, tech or advocacy, this episode is full of inspiration and practical insight for changemakers across sectors.Find The PR Network online at www.thepr.networkLinkedIn: @theprnetwork (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pr-network/posts/?feedView=all)Instagram: @prnetwork (https://www.instagram.com/thepr.network/)Connect with Nicky Regazzoni on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickyregazzoni1/)Connect with George Blizzard on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeblizzard/)
Just Curious...
“Just Curious…” is a podcast about image, reputation and communications. Hosted by The PR Network’s co-founders George Blizzard and Nicky Regazzoni, the show is aimed at a senior business and comms leader audience. It explores all aspects through frank conversations with leading personalities across the worlds of business, sport, marketing and PR. Nicky and George have spent 20 years building a phenomenal network of leaders and in this series, they'll be sharing their unique stories. Curiosity means ‘care’ in Latin, and The PR Network is known for caring deeply about everyone in its network. Each episode features personal journeys and expert insights, and the whole series is packed with incredible tips for building, sustaining and repairing reputations.
Find The PR Network online at www.thepr.network or follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram. You can also connect with Nicky Regazzoni and George Blizzard on LinkedIn.
