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The Manchester Publicity Association is the voice of Manchester’s communications community. Creative digital media companies; film, TV and production companies, SMEs and freelancers all sit under its umbrella. In ‘Inside Stories from the MPA’, you’ll get the latest insights and experience from other industry leaders in the city. You’ll also be kept up to date about upcoming news and events, thanks to the MPA’s Chair Christian James and its Managing Director, Cindy Simmons. Plus, every three months MPA board member, Lisa Morton, will bring you a deep dive interview, covering the ‘Inside Story’ on some of Manchester’s most successful leaders in the industry. It’s all about shining a light on the latest developments in the communications industry in Manchester, so you are kept up to date. 20d21018b5ca064cc40534415bf543764fd3a3c9
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Manchester Publicity Association is the voice of Manchester’s communications community. Creative digital media companies; film, TV and production companies, SMEs and freelancers all sit under its umbrella. In ‘Inside Stories from the MPA’, you’ll get the latest insights and experience from other industry leaders in the city.
MPA Inside Stories Podcast is hosted by Manchester Publicity Association. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Breakfast Briefing ‘25: A Year For Growth" (6 March 2025, 34 minutes), "Behind the Wins: MPA Awards Night Recap" (27 November 2024, 35 minutes), and "Mad Up North: Madfest Comes To Manchester" (10 October 2024, 18 minutes).
MPA Inside Stories Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for MPA Inside Stories Podcast is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. MPA Inside Stories Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. MPA Inside Stories Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Manchester Publicity Association hosts MPA Inside Stories Podcast, a business podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Episode #19
<p>Growth is a long game; you have to build the relationships.”</p><p>Cindy Simmons is joined by Sue Benson (The Behaviours Agency) and Fergus McCallum (TBWA\MCR) to recap the key talking points from this year's MPA...
Episode #18
<p>“Even your rivals are cheering you on”</p><p>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 Agency and...
Episode #17
<p>‘Our approach is to always be playful with the content’</p><p>Cindy Simmons, the MD of the MPA, catches up with Dan Brain and Ian Houghton from MAD//Fest, the MPA’s latest partner. </p><p>Madfest began as a start up...
Episode #16
<p>“It really highlights your achievements to the Manchester community”</p><p>Host Cindy Simmons gets the inside story from two of the judges of this years’ MPA Inspiration Awards. </p><p>Fliss Jones from Mobsta won the...
Episode #15
<p>“We have to get past nervousness and accusation”</p><p>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. </p><p>Lisa Thompson...
<p>"We want to enable communities across the city"</p><p>We Love Manchester is the MPA’s latest charity partner, alongside continuing support for Prevent Breast Cancer. Host Cindy Simmons catches up with Simon Wright...
<p>“I’m so proud of Manchester’s nightlife” </p><p>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 Burnham...
Episode #12
<p>“This is a change the world innovation”</p><p>How is AI going to impact you; your business, your loved ones and your colleagues? </p><p>Discover Oliver Yonchev’s take on generative AI, from highlights of his keynote...
<p>“We want to do nice work for nice people.”</p><p>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 Ward, the...
<p>“Communicating and listening to our employees is critical”</p><p>What does 2024 hold for Manchester’s Communications community? Host Cindy Simmons brings together the insights of psychologist and workplace wellbeing...
Episode #9
<p>“It’s about being an advocate for your own body”</p><p>Emma Slater from Wavemaker UK and Kelaine Blades from GroupM Nexus recently shared their inspirational journeys and battles with breast cancer, at an MPA event...
Episode #8
<p>“It’s that feeling of community in Manchester”</p><p>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 all about...
Episode #7
<p>‘This is an example of why disruption works’</p><p>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...
<p>‘Manchester is full of fantastic media and creative talent’</p><p>Mark Brogan, the Managing Partner at Wavemaker and Charles Reid, Client Managing Director at Dentsu UK, join hosts Christian James and Cindy Simmons...
Episode #5
<p>"It's a safe, inclusive space to network and learn"</p><p>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 them grow...
Episode #4
<p>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. Nicky is now a Non Exec...
<p>"Disability isn't a dirty word. Say it and be proud"</p><p>The MPA held an event recently with ITV, all about diversity and inclusion when it comes to disability. </p><p>The MPA’s landmark study on D&I in 2019 found...
Episode #2
<p>What's up and what's on in the communications industry in Manchester? </p><p>Christian James, the MPA's Chair and Managing Director Cindy Simmons, bring you up to date with the latest industry news and events from...
Episode #1
<p>‘Media, digital or creative - we look after your interests’</p><p>The Manchester Publicity Association connects you to the communications industry in Manchester. </p><p>For this first episode of ‘Inside Stories from...
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