ICS Podcast: Everything Digital

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• Global Visibility in 2026 SEO with Sistrix's Steve Paine 29.06.2026 43хв

  Sistrix is one of the world's leading SEO tools and in this episode, Steve Paine joins us to talk all things visibility. Covering trends in AI, the need for benchmark data to plot success and a brief dive into the specifics of the travel sector, this ep is a must-listen for SEO pros.
• Customer-focused Marketing in Global Food & Drink with Lactalis' Jason Simpson 15.06.2026 44хв

  How can global food and drink brands place customers at the heart of their marketing plans? In this episode, Lactalis head of omnichannel Jason Simpson talks about all things customer, touching on NPD, AI search, retail media and much more.
• AffPapa's Anahit Hovhannisyan on Affiliate Marketing, Global Event Management and B2B Social Media 01.06.2026 35хв

  Affiliate marketing is full of dynamic brands and AffPapa Head of Marketing Anahit Hovhannisyan is at the heart of the industry. In this episode Anahit talks about the value of physical events in bringing digital businesses together, collaboration in competitive industries and the power of social media content to engage, entertain and convert in B2B
• What Journalists Want: PR tips from HuffPost UK's Dayna McAlpine 18.05.2026 48хв

  PRs, this one is for you. We're removing the filter and getting honest about the current state of play in PR and journalism by interviewing Dayna McAlpine, Deputy Editor of HuffPost UK. In this episode, no questions are off the table as Grace Taylor-Clarke is joined by Dayna to give public relations professionals the answers to the journalist questions that you've been dying to ask.
• Marketing Without a Product: Lessons from Samaritans 04.05.2026 45хв

  How do you market to someone who isn’t looking to buy — or even to engage?In this episode, Elliot Colburn from Samaritans joins us to talk about marketing without a product, and what it really takes to reach people in a meaningful way.We explore how to connect with difficult-to-reach audiences, communicate sensitive topics responsibly, and build campaigns that prioritise trust over clicks.A different kind of marketing conversation — and one that challenges a lot of what we think we know.
• The Power of Proof: Using Clinical Trials in Marketing and Digital PR 20.04.2026 29хв

  Ever wondered how to conduct a clinical trial to enhance your brands marketing strategy? In this episode, we step away from our usual discussions to explore a fascinating intersection of marketing and academia. We're joined by Dr. Andrea Utley, a Reader in Motor Control and Learning and Development at the University of Leeds.Dr. Utley shares expert insights into how brands can best collaborate with academic institutions to test product efficacy. We delve into the strategic use of academic research in mainstream media and how Digital PR practitioners can leverage this approach.Prepare to gain new, valuable perspectives on a powerful, often overlooked, side of marketing.
• Legal Sector SEO in 2026 with Charlotte Rennox 06.04.2026 41хв

  With a focus on authentic content, trust and search strategies that respond to customer intent, Fletchers Group Head of SEO & Content Charlotte Rennox discusses the essential SEO and content strategies legal sector organisations need to prioritise in 2026. A must-listen.
• Content Marketing & Technical SEO with Danielle Escaro from Oncrawl 23.03.2026 40хв

  Martin Calvert is joined by Danielle Escaro, Content Marketing Manager at Oncrawl, to discuss 2026 technology content strategy. They cover working with external contributors, building an editorial workflow, the enduring value of blog content, tackling "audience amnesia," and the role of community and authenticity in content marketing.
• Customer-focused Travel Marketing with Rachel Bell, Lake District Estates 09.03.2026 42хв

  Travel marketing and customer experience at the forefront of this podcast featuring Rachel Bell, Sales and Marketing Director at Lake District Estates. With a focus on technology trends, long term vs reactive planning and the power of first party data to maximise customer relationship management in the age of AI, this is a wide ranging discussion.
• SEOBROTHERS' Eugene Ravdin on iGaming PR and Content for Affiliates 23.02.2026 47хв

  This episode is a deep dive into the ultra-competitive world of PR and content for iGaming affiliates. Eugene shares the lessons from his time at UEFA and how he's brought his commitment to quality sports journalism and relationship-building to the world of international iGaming with SEOBROTHERS
• Digital PR in Travel & Tourism with ICS-digital's Grace Taylor-Clarke 09.02.2026 45хв

  Ahead of ITB Berlin, ICS digital PR expert Grace Taylor-Clarke discusses the essential elements of PR for travel, tourism and hospitality brands. From building relationships with journalists,creative ideation and de-risking campaigns to the appeal of 'dream publications', SEO benefits and measuring impact, this is a packed episode
• Sitebulb's Jo Furnival on 2026 SEO and SaaS 26.01.2026 39хв

  Sitebulb marketing manager Jojo Furnival talks with ICS' Martin Calvert about 2026 SEO trends, tech SEO's role in AI visibility, the soft skills SEO professionals need to know and community-focused marketing in SaaS - a must-listen!
• Export-led Growth - How to Reach Global Customers through International Trade 12.01.2026 44хв

  Becoming a successful exporter takes ambition, tenacity and insight. In this episode Export Advisor Robin Hill shares his personal perspectives on the key elements of international growth, while outlining the resources available to UK brands from the Department for Business and Trade's Export Academy.
• Marketing in the Age of AI: Lessons from a Founder 08.12.2025 39хв

  Benjamin Houy joins Elena Bunbury to talk about his journey from building a B2C language-learning brand to launching a new AI-driven B2B venture. From helping millions learn French to helping PR professionals understand how brands appear in AI search, Benjamin shares insights on entrepreneurship, pivoting between audiences, and what “good content” really means in the age of ChatGPT.
• 360° Marketing in Finance - Insights from ActivTrades Marketers 24.11.2025 43хв

  Nedko Geshev and Danislav Gurbalov - the CCO and CMO of ActivTrades - discuss their approach to building a high performing marketing team, and working across content, business intelligence, SEO, AI, brand *and* experiential marketing
• ICS' Dan Rennie on Multilingual Desktop Publishing , Design and Context-first Translation 10.11.2025 25хв

  For apps, games, software and print, translated content must fit - literally and figuratively - the design. In this episode, ICS' Dan Rennie talks with Martin Calvert about desktop publishing in 2025 and best practice.
• Plus500's Lior Schneider on Trading SEO and the Future of Search 27.10.2025 39хв

  Finance and trading is one of the most dynamic - and challenging - sectors for SEO. In this episode, Plus500's Lior Schneider shares his insights on everything from SEO prioritisation and planning, to content, AI and the future of search.
• SEO in Finance with Qonto's Sergi Jordan 13.10.2025 38хв

  Finance sector SEO is back on the agenda with this episode featuring Qonto SEO expert Sergi Jordan. This week, Martin and Sergi discuss SEO methodologies in highly regulated sectors, the role SEO can play in startup growth and much more.
• Affiliate Marketing in Highly Regulated Sectors with Cindy Cheung 29.09.2025 38хв

  In this episode, Income Access' Cindy Cheung talks about the opportunities, risks and innovations she identifies within global affiliate marketing, with a special focus on the iGaming industry
• eToro's Stacey Onyido on Responsible Marketing, Global Growth and Compliant Creativity 15.09.2025 35хв

  In the hyper-competitive world of finance and trading, growth can't come at the cost of compliance. eToro's Stacey Onyido talks with ICS-digital's Martin Calvert about how marketers can create impactful campaigns without loading up on risk