MPA Inside Stories Podcast

Growth is a long game; you have to build the relationships.”

Cindy Simmons is joined by Sue Benson (The Behaviours Agency) and Fergus McCallum (TBWA\MCR) to recap the key talking points from this year…

“Even your rivals are cheering you on”

Cindy Simmons brings you the key moments from this year's MPA Inspiration Awards, along with guests Sue Benson, Founder and Managing Director of The Behaviours A…

‘Our approach is to always be playful with the content’

Cindy Simmons, the MD of the MPA, catches up with Dan Brain and Ian Houghton from MAD//Fest, the MPA’s latest partner. 

Madfest began as a start …

“It really highlights your achievements to the Manchester community”

Host Cindy Simmons gets the inside story from two of the judges of this years’ MPA Inspiration Awards. 

Fliss Jones from Mobsta won …

“We have to get past nervousness and accusation”

Emma Slater from Wavemaker recently hosted a panel at the WPP Campus, to look at the results of the MPA’s diversity and inclusion survey. 

Lisa Thompson…

"We want to enable communities across the city"

We Love Manchester is the MPA’s latest charity partner, alongside continuing support for Prevent Breast Cancer.  Host Cindy Simmons catches up with Simo…

“I’m so proud of Manchester’s nightlife” 

Sacha Lord is the man behind some of Manchester's biggest parties, from the Hacienda, to The Warehouse Project to Parklife.  In 2018 Manchester’s Mayor Andy B…

“This is a change the world innovation”

How is AI going to impact you; your business, your loved ones and your colleagues? 

Discover Oliver Yonchev’s take on generative AI, from highlights of his keyno…

“We want to do nice work for nice people.”

Freelancers are key to supporting the industry, so how can they be better supported? Host and MD of MPA Cindy Simmons gets the perspective of Polly and Rick …

“Communicating and listening to our employees is critical”

What does 2024 hold for Manchester’s Communications community? Host Cindy Simmons brings together the insights of psychologist and workplace …

“It’s about being an advocate for your own body”

Emma Slater from Wavemaker UK and Kelaine Blades from GroupM Nexus recently shared their inspirational journeys and battles with breast cancer, at an M…

“It’s that feeling of community in Manchester”

The MPA Inspiration Awards were recently held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. It’s one of the biggest dates in the MPA’s calendar, and the awards are…

‘This is an example of why disruption works’

TBWA Manchester have spent the summer working on a campaign for British Cycling, which is the national governing body for the sport of cycling in Britain. 

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‘Manchester is full of fantastic media and creative talent’

Mark Brogan, the Managing Partner at Wavemaker and Charles Reid, Client Managing Director at Dentsu UK, join hosts Christian James and Cindy…

"It's a safe, inclusive space to network and learn"

The MPA recently launched its Next Gen initiative. It’s all about supporting young people who work in PR, media and the creative industries, to help…

Nicky Unsworth was CEO at the award winning creative agency BJL for 15 years.  In 2019, BJL was sold to Dentsu, one of the largest global marketing and advertising agency networks in the world.  Nick…

"Disability isn't a dirty word. Say it and be proud"

The MPA held an event recently with ITV, all about diversity and inclusion when it comes to disability. 

The MPA’s landmark study on D&I in 2019 fou…

‘Media, digital or creative - we look after your interests’

The Manchester Publicity Association connects you to the communications industry in Manchester.  

For this first episode of ‘Inside Stories f…

What's up and what's on in the communications industry in Manchester?

Christian James, the MPA's Chair and Managing Director Cindy Simmons, bring you up to date with the latest industry news and even…