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Hosted by Helio Intelligence · business · EN · 17 episodes
Hear from experienced public affairs professionals, as our host Jack Talbot discusses the past, present and future of the profession with those who are shaping it. From the days of posting letters to the future of technology-driven practices and AI insights, discover how the industry has changed, what its main focuses are now, and where it will be going.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHear from experienced public affairs professionals, as our host Jack Talbot discusses the past, present and future of the profession with those who are shaping it. From the days of posting letters to the future of technology-driven practices and AI insights, discover how the industry has changed, what its main focuses are now, and where it will be going.
Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs is hosted by Helio Intelligence. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Paul Smith, Royal College of Occupational Therapists" (10 April 2026, 40 minutes), "Joseph Carter, Asthma & Lung UK" (7 April 2026, 44 minutes), and "Devin Scobie, RIA" (3 April 2026, 46 minutes).
Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 17 episodes.
Booking probability for Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs's contact route on record: verified email.
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Helio Intelligence hosts Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs, a business show with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #17
<p>On this episode, we are joined by Paul Smith, Policy & Public Affairs Lead Wales at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. He and Jack discussed shifts in working practices (for better or worse), what makes...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode, we speak to Joseph Carter, Head of Devolved Nations at Asthma & Lung UK, about politician meetings mirroring speed dating, changing fortunes for parties ahead of May elections, and calling out road...
Episode #15
<p>For this edition, we welcome Devin Scobie, a freelance public affairs consultant. He spoke to Jack about toxicity in Scottish politics, the impacts of this year's elections, and a questionable nomination for US...
Episode #14
<p>This time, Jack is joined by Catriona Matheson, Founding Partner of Linco, who discusses her journey from frontline politics to public affairs consulting, the impact of AI at different levels of politics, and how she...
Episode #13
<p>This episode, we are joined by Vlad Olteanu, Senior Counsel EU Law & Policy at Loyens & Loeff. He shares his thoughts on Brussels before the Bubble, the grey areas that drive public affairs, and plenary sessions with...
Episode #12
<p>This week we welcome Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK, to discuss upskilling from public affairs to business leadership, controversial takes on the coalition, and unappetising...
Episode #11
<p> This episode we welcome Damien Zachlod, Managing Director at EnBW Generation UK, to discuss moving from commercial to public affairs roles, entry level jobs in a world of AI, and the age old conflict of Hacker vs...
Episode #10
<p>This episode, we are joined by Chris Sherwood, Chief Executive at NSPCC. Chris brought the perspective of business leaders in public affairs, as we delved into the relationship between functions, people power, top 40...
Episode #9
<p>This episode, we are joined by 2 guests from RWE: David Hickling, Head of UK Public Affairs, and Alice Barrs, Head of Corporate Affairs UK. They discussed how the two roles work together, trust vs truth, and an...
Episode #8
<p>Our guest this episode is David Boot, Director Public Affairs at Road Haulage Association and Chair of CIPR Public Affairs Group. David joins us to discuss the education-public affairs pipeline, how AI is changing...
Episode #7
<p>This episode, we are joined by Nathalie Errard, SVP, Head of European & NATO Affairs at Airbus, who discusses what finance can teach public affairs, reforming the EU, and the next phase of events in the...
Episode #6
<p>This episode, Christiaan Smits, Head of EMEA Public Policy at Cloudfare, discusses how the EU adapted to Brexit and COVID, AI vs the human factor in public affairs, and picking favourites when it comes to...
Episode #5
<p>This episode, Jack speaks to Susana Braz, Head of Government Affairs at DS Smith, about how to spend reclaimed time, to TikTok or not to TikTok, and the question she just can't answer.</p><p>If you'd like to get in...
Episode #4
<p>This episode, we were joined by Ali Plummer, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Wildlife and Countryside Link, to talk about the green between the black and white, whether you can still call it "tweeting" and those...
Episode #3
<p>This week, Dan Hooper, VP Government Affairs at Rolls-Royce, discusses new routes to engagement, career trajectories, actions vs words and Prime Ministerial paradigm shifts.</p><p>If you'd like to get in touch...
Episode #2
<p>This episode, we welcome Claire McParland, Senior Public Affairs Manager at the RSPCA, as she discusses changing working practices, technology, trust and which ministers' dad-dancing she's witnessed first...
Episode #1
<p>This week we welcome Martin Casey, former Director of Public Affairs at Cemex, to discuss the evolution of public affairs, the roles of people and technology in the industry, and, of course, Sir Robert Peel.</p><p>If...
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