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Vicinity and Beyond is your gateway to the latest trends in place management, innovative technologies, and insider insights. Whether you're a place manager looking to enhance your community engagement or simply curious about the future of places, our podcast brings you expert interviews, cutting-edge solutions, and industry news that will keep you ahead of the curve. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of place-making and beyond!
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Signup to Generate a PitchVicinity and Beyond is your gateway to the latest trends in place management, innovative technologies, and insider insights. Whether you're a place manager looking to enhance your community engagement or simply curious about the future of places, our podcast brings you expert interviews, cutting-edge solutions, and industry news that will keep you ahead of the curve.
Vicinity and Beyond! is hosted by Vicinity. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S2.06 UK Government Policy: What's Changing for BIDs, Business Rates & Visitor Levies?" (28 October 2026, 55 minutes), "Working Smarter: How AI Is Helping BIDs Get More Done" (21 September 2026, 47 minutes), and "The Tables Have Turned: How AI Is Becoming Your New Virtual Assistant" (30 July 2026, 50 minutes).
Vicinity and Beyond! publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for Vicinity and Beyond! is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Vicinity and Beyond! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Vicinity and Beyond!'s contact route on record: verified email.
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Vicinity hosts Vicinity and Beyond!, a technology podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Episode #6
Big changes are on the horizon for UK Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), but what will they mean for our high streets, town centres and the future of place management? In this episode of Vicinity and Beyond! , Henry...
Episode #2
Henry gets comfortable in the hot spot again for an in-depth look at how AI assistants are already helping BIDs run more smoothly, and where they're headed next. We start with the essential first step for any BID...
Vicinity and Beyond!
Julie and Henry swap seats! Henry takes the lead to explore how AI is currently evolving, and how it’s working in favour of BIDs and small businesses. We move beyond, “just ask ChatGPT”, and explore how AI is shifting...
Episode #3
<p>Julie and Henry unpack the proposed Visitor Levy (Tourist Tax UK) and what it could really mean for businesses, hotels, and local economies.</p><p>Often framed as “just £2 a night,” we go beyond the headlines to...
Episode #2
<p>In this second and final part of our deep dive, Julie and Henry move from explanation to reality, unpacking what the 2026 business rates revaluation actually means on the ground for BIDs, councils and local...
Episode #1
<p>In this first of a two-part deep dive, Julie and Henry explore what the 2026 business rates revaluation really means for high street businesses. From rateable value hikes hitting pubs, shops and hotels - to...
Episode #13
<p>We end Podcast in Person with the big one: Who is the voice of the BID industry?<br/>In this thought-provoking finale, Julie and Henry tackle the question of leadership, representation, and what’s next for the UK’s...
Episode #7
<p>With talk of tourist taxes heating up in the UK, Vicinity and Beyond dives into one of the most important debates in the place management and visitor economy world:</p><p><b>Are Accommodation BIDs (ABIDs) a natural...
Episode #12
<p>It’s Question Time - live from Podcast in Person! Dr Julie Grail and Henry Jinman face real questions from BID leaders across the UK on everything from business rates reform and local authority cuts to collaboration...
Episode #11
<p>🚀 “Every episode is basically Henry trying to build a spaceship out of BID levies… and Julie gently reminding him he needs planning permission first.”</p><p>Season One of Vicinity and Beyond! has been quite a ride...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode of Vicinity and Beyond, Henry Jinman and Dr. Julie Grail dive into a fast-evolving issue: Are Accommodation BIDs (ABIDs) becoming victims of their own success?<br/><br/>We explore:<br/>✅ Comments and...
Episode #9
<p>📢 In this episode of Vicinity and Beyond!, Dr Julie Grail and Henry Jinman tackle one of the most talked-about issues in the BID world today: electronic voting. Is it time to move beyond paper ballots?<br/><br/>Join...
Episode #8
<p>Placemaking Across Borders: A Conversation with Rachel Braithwaite (OBIAA)<br/><br/>In this international edition of the Vicinity Podcast, we’re joined by Rachel Braithwaite, Executive Director of the Ontario...
Episode #6
<p>Welcome to this special bonus episode of <b>Vicinity and Beyond</b>, your go-to podcast for place management professionals. In this briefing, we’re highlighting key areas of focus for <b>new BID Board members</b> and...
Episode #5
<p>How do we make evidence based decisions?<br/><br/>What makes a Business Improvement District truly successful? In this episode, we explore how to measure the impact of a BID, looking beyond tick-box compliance to...
Episode #4
<p><b>Podcast 4 - What is Good Governance?</b> 🎧</p><p>A well-run Business Improvement District (BID) depends on <b>strong governance</b>—but what does that mean in practice? In this episode, we explore the <b>key...
Episode #3
<p>What separates a successful Business Improvement District (BID) from an ineffective one?<br/><br/>🔍 Topics include:<br/>✔ The core characteristics of a strong BID<br/>✔ Challenges & criticisms of BIDs—and how to...
Episode #2
<p>As public services face increasing financial pressures, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are stepping up to fill the gaps. But where’s the line between “essential” and “additional” services? 🤔<br/><br/>In this...
Episode #1
<p>In the debut episode of <b>Vicinity and Beyond</b>, Henry Jinman, CEO of Vicinity, is joined by Dr. Julie Grail, BID expert from the BIDs business. They dive into the complexities of levy collection, exploring why it...
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