Gender equality is finally getting the media it deserves. And that's where we start on this podcast. We talk with Claudia Vaccarone, one of IABC's best known members in EMENA who works as the Head of Diversity Programmes for Members at the European Broadcasting Union. The EBU released a seminal report in December on the state of gender parity in Europe's media. We ask Claudia about the findings of that report, and what communicators must also do to create equality in our own industry. Enjoy the podcast, and download the report at https://www.ebu.ch/publications/position-paper/guide/all-things-being-equal.

We're rebooting our podcast series for this year. And we're starting with Tim Salau. Tim, nicknamed Mr. Future of Work, is the CEO & Founder of Guide, a social e-learning app helping high school students learn essential life skills from their favorite creators, he's worked with top Fortune 500 & hypergrowth companies: Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and WeWork championing innovation and inclusive technology. We spoke on the role internal communicators play in creating an open, forward-looking environment in our workplaces. Hear Tim's advice on what we should be doing, and who is setting an example for others to follow.

One of the most sought out experts in the area of leadership communications, Bob Pickard is often seen on Bloomberg and other media outlets sharing his views on the concept of "social leaders", executives who use social media to effective engage with employees and consumers. He joins the IABC EMENA podcast to talk about why we need to help our executives both understand why they should be on social media and how to make the most of these tools.

We speak to arguably IABC EMENA's most famous member Michael Ambjorn, who explains why service on a board is the best way to both give back to the industry and also to grow as a communications professional. For more information about IABC EMENA and details on how you can stand for board nominations, go to https://iabcemena.com/blog/2019/04/27/do-you-want-to-make-a-difference-to-the-profession-stand-for-the-19-20-emena-board/

Communicating through Purpose with EY's Lewis Woodward by IABC EMENA

IABC EMENA's former chair Neil Griffiths shares why you should stand for a board role with the world's largest family of communicators.

One of our EMENAComm keynote speakers was Joss Mathieson, the founder and director of Change Oasis. Joss spoke eloquently about his experiences heading up internal communications at companies such as GlaxoSmithKline. He joins us on the podcast to talk about managing change, how technology can help, and why internal communicators should be the "Rock Stars" of the communications industry.

Communication has always been a creative from of bringing thoughts, new ideas and concepts to life. Industries are changing very fast and this requires a strong alignment. How can you become the game changer with your communication expertise? Maysoun Ramadan will be joining us at EMENAComm to talk value. She shares insights on the podcast today as to how we can prove our strategic worth.

Let’s bring the world of sustainability and NGOs to communicators. It is more than just reports or CSR, it is transforming the way we do business. At EMENAComm Casilda Malagon will talk about why sustainability matters to communicators. She joins us on the podcast to discuss why sustainability should matter to us all.

How many of us communicators are digitally savvy? Can you tell a Google analytics page from a MailChimp EDM? How can we do more to understand digital marketing? IABC EMENA board member Jasna Suhadolc will be joining us at EMENAComm to talk the audience through how they can deliver a best-in-class digital marketing strategy. Today she joins us on the podcast to give us a taste of what to expect.