The Grayling Media Podcast

Wales has just delivered one of its most seismic electoral results in a generation – and the implications stretch far beyond the Senedd. In this special election episode of ⁠The Grayling Media Podcast⁠, host Siân Jones, Director of Grayling Cymru, is joined by Louis O’Geran, Senior Associate at More in Common, and Stewart Owadally, Campaigns and PoliticsDirector at Grayling, to deliver a sharp, unfiltered verdict on the Welsh election result. They cover the scale of Labour's defeat, the rise of Reform and what it tells us about shifting voter sentiment, Plaid Cymru's path to government, and what it all means for businesses and organisations that need to engage with a completely new Senedd. Whether you work in public affairs, communications, or simply want to understand what this result means for the future of Wales and UK politics, this is essential listening. Want to understand what the new Senedd landscape means for your organisation? Get in touch with Grayling's Public Affairs and Wales teams to find out how we can help younavigate what comes next: publicaffairs@grayling.com / cardiff@grayling.com. If you would like to hear more from Louis and the team, you can catch them on the brand new podcast from More in Common on The Opinion Brief Podcast.

The Grayling Media Podcast explores how today’s media is reshaping the world of communications and what it takes to thrive within it. From newsroom dynamics and AI-driven storytelling to crisis response, leadership and representation, each episode offers insider insight from the journalists, editors, influencers and industry leaders shaping the headlines. We uncover what makes a story resonate, how reputations are built or broken, and why the relationship between brands, leaders and the media has never been more complex. As newsrooms evolve, audiences demand authenticity and interviews now span broadcast, digital, podcasts and social platforms, the stakes have never been higher. We go behind the headlines to reveal what the media really wants and how communicators can stay credible, visible and trusted in a 24/7 news cycle.

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As we approach the end of 2024, join Grayling's UK CEO, Heather Blundell for a wide-ranging review of the news and media moments of the year, with Alex Goss, Head of News at The Sun. From shocking scandals to heart-warming stories and the moments that have captured the world, Alex crowns his winners and sinners of 2024, taking in the agenda-setting probe into shamed BBC newsreader Huw Edwards, Trump’s assassination attempt, and the challenges faced by the Royal Household.

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In Nicky Morgan’s latest episode as host of the Vantage Point political podcast by Grayling, she speaks with Bill Simmons, Managing Director of Dutko Government Relations. With the first televised Presidential debate looming, Bill and Nicky consider whether Donald Trump has been wrongfooted by Kamala Harris’ nomination, dissect all-important campaign fundraising and weigh up the significance or otherwise of Vice-Presidential nominees.