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PR in the Real World

Viva PR
Public Relations
Artificial Intelligence
Crisis Communications
Diversity and Inclusion
Accessibility
Social Media
Eurofighter Typhoon
The Fighter Show
London
Dry January
Reach PLC
Local Journalism
BBC
Generative Engine Optimization
Violence Against Women and Girls
Public Health Campaigns
Bolton Wanderers Football Club
Frank PR
Marketing
VEKA UK

PR in the Real World offers a unique perspective into the world of PR through the lens of a regional PR agency, Viva – recently named the CIPR's UK Small PR Consultancy of the Year.

The podcast offers insights into PR, marketing, and communications and it is shaped by the communities Viva serves—both geographically and across key sectors such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, education, and t... more

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How do you communicate complexity without losing clarity? In this episode of PR in the Real World, Alison Ramsay, Corporate Communications & Employee Experience Director at AWE, shares lessons from her career in defence communications. Discover why s... more

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How do you build a multi-disciplinary corporate affairs function completely from scratch while navigating a high-stakes stock market flotation?

In this episode of PR in the Real World, host Tony Garner sits down with Laura Harvey, Director of Corpor... more

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Sarah Ogden, Chief Client Officer Europe at Zeno Group, joins Tony Garner to share 25 years of agency leadership insights for this episode of PR in the Real World. They cover what makes teams thrive, why AI threatens junior PR roles, the behavioural ... more

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What happens when you stop treating artificial intelligence like a simple tool and start treating it as a "cognitive accelerator"? In this episode of PR in the Real World, host Tony Garner sits down with tech prophet, author and CEO Antony Mayfield t... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Ogden
Chief Client Officer for Europe at Zeno Group
Zeno Group
Episode: The Leader Who Made Themselves Unnecessary with Sarah Ogden
Antony Mayfield
CEO and co-founder of Brilliant Noise; author and AI industry thinker
Brilliant Noise
Episode: "It's a Great Time to Have a Brain" with Antony Mayfield
Vicki Spencer-Francis
Founder of Cowshed, Welsh integrated creative comms agency
Cowshed
Episode: From a Welsh Farm to CIPR Agency of the Year with Vicki Spencer-Francis
Ben Verinder
Co-editor of AI for Public Relations
PR practitioner and author
Episode: The Story Behind 'AI for Public Relations' with Ben Verinder and Stephen Waddington
Stephen Waddington
Co-editor of AI for Public Relations
PR practitioner and author
Episode: The Story Behind 'AI for Public Relations' with Ben Verinder and Stephen Waddington
Maria McGeoghan
Former editor of the Manchester Evening News; BBC internal comms lead; experienced regional journalist
BBC North; Manchester Evening News
Episode: Why Great Storytelling Still Wins with Maria McGeoghan
Steve Dunne
PR veteran who led corporate communications for major organizations and mentored hundreds of PR practitioners
Former Head of PR at British Telecom; HSBC; South African Airways
Episode: The Career Advice Every PR Professional Needs with Steve Dunne
Edna Boampong
Head of Communications at Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council
Episode: The Human Side to Public Sector Communications with Edna Boampong
Harry Bradshaw
Communications Manager at the Centre for Social Justice
Centre for Social Justice
Episode: How to Influence Government Through Strategic Communications Harry Bradshaw

Host

Tony Garner
Host of PR in the Real World; Viva – PR agency (UK) and show host.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Ben Verinder

    A smashing resource for anybody wanting to keep up with developments in the PR world. Bravo Tony and team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenV3456
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The industry is bigger than London

    Most industry podcasts broadcast from London and assume that’s where the industry lives. Tony Gardner and the team at Viva PR built the show out of the North West. Its diversity of practice and regional perspectives is uplifting. Great job, Tony.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StephenWaddington
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Whether you are a PR Pro or not,all these podcast are interesting and insightful.

    I don’t know how Tony at Viva does it, podcast after podcast, another wonderful guest shares their experience and insight with listeners. I work in comms and marketing and really enjoy listening to ‘PR in the Real World’ podcasts; the variety of guests is vast and the way the interviews are structured make the podcasts easy listening yet full of learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Ws
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Honest and fascinating

    I’m not a pr professional but I’m always curious to gain insight into other people’s worlds. This is great as it isn’t a company blowing its own trumpet. Viva gives us an honest peek into the everyday lives of different pr specialists and how they developed their style and expertise. ( mainly through sheer grit and determination from what I’ve heard so far!) very inspirational for anybody really, whatever your line of work. Keep em coming Viva! 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ede N Field
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Love the spin

    Interesting perspectives and guests. Simple format but nice to hear ‘proper’ northern voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archie Williams PR
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Professional and candid discussions with practical takeaways.
Great variety of guests, insightful perspectives on PR in practice.
Engaging formats that highlight human-centered storytelling over hype.
High-quality insights and actionable advice for practitioners.
Honest, grounded conversations with real-world examples and budgets.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#249
Italy/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#173
Netherlands/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#183
Ukraine/Business/Marketing

Talking Points

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Sanity Metrics and PR Measurement that Matters with Steph Bridgeman
Q: So can we just get that elephant out at the minute and just talk about what your views are on AI when it comes to measurement and analysis?
Steph explains that AI has been overhyped and under-delivering, but emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI outputs, understanding data quality, and maintaining a questioning mindset; tools can assist but must be paired with human judgment and corroborating data.
Comedy, Crisis and Content That Matters: Career Lessons with Rob Hallam
Q: What led you to start Bigtank and pursue a different path in video production?
Rob explains that after years in sales and media, he wanted to create content that truly serves audiences and treats clients well, backed by a strong network and a do-it-now attitude.
'GEO is PR's Biggest Opportunity for 20 Years' with Darryl Sparey
Q: What exactly is GEO and why should PRs care now?
GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimization, focusing on optimizing content for AI platforms to influence what AI models say about brands, with early data showing significant AI-driven referral traffic and a shift in how audiences research products online.
'GEO is PR's Biggest Opportunity for 20 Years' with Darryl Sparey
Q: Can we start with a little bit of context? Tell us about Hard Numbers and where the idea for the agency came from.
Hard Numbers began as a marriage between the founder's sales-driven approach and a partner's PR creativity, aiming to combine killer creative with commercial acumen to drive measurable outcomes, with a strong emphasis on KPI-based performance.
The Football Comms Playbook with BWFC’s Paul Holliday
Q: How did you manage the emotional intensity of leading comms during the crisis period at Bolton?
By prioritizing the human element—focusing on colleagues and fans, staying transparent, and maintaining calm, consistent messaging even when the situation was volatile.

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2. Antony Mayfield
3. Vicki Spencer-Francis
4. Ben Verinder
5. Stephen Waddington
6. Maria McGeoghan
7. Steve Dunne
8. Edna Boampong

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