The Responsible Marketing Podcast

In this final episode of Season 1, I talk with Rachel Tweddle, CEO of TCR The Hub, a charity based in Barnard Castle whose vision is to develop the local community positively and creatively.Rachel, head of the organisation, has the unwavering support of a phenomenal team of both paid and voluntary workers, bringing new ideas, support, and a trustworthy, honest, non-judgmental, and fully inclusive culture approach to Teesdale and the surrounding area.Known for their funded community work, TCR ...

In this episode I talk with Paul Lancaster, Business Startup and Growth Consultant, founder and event producer of UK Start Up Week and PlatformNE, offering practical, actionable advice and exposure for business growth and development.Paul is an incredible business owner and connector of businesses, as well as an avid champion of the northeast of England.Paul offers free weekly events through PlatformNE in Sunderland and Newcastle, as well as the now infamous UK Start Up Week, 5 days jam-packe...

My guest on this episode is Niall, the compelling founder of Screaming Chimp Chilli Sauce Ltd., based in County Durham.Since 2015, Niall has been producing and diversifying his award-winning range of chilli sauces, mayonnaise, chutney, and oils, made with natural ingredients and responsibly sourced materials, to an ever growing and demanding customer base, in the north-east of England, across the UK and overseas. Niall and I discuss: 🌶️ how the business started and how it has changed ove...

My guest on this episode is John Atkinson, infamous in the northeast of England for his career as a business advisor for County Durham and beyond. Now retired, John still has his finger on the pulse of what is happening in the northeast in terms of funding and business support for organisations of all sizes and statuses.John and I discuss: ↻ how recent events that affected businesses across the globe aren't too dissimilar from years gone by.  🧱 foundations to ensure longevity and success for

My guest this time is Owen from 3D Virtual Spaces, which provides 3D and 360-degree representations of commercial, public, and historical places.Based in the northeast of England, Owen is currently working on a UK government-funded project with several North East culture and heritage sites.Owen and I chat about 💡 how recreating places in this forward-thinking way can provide accessibility. 🪄 how even the smallest of businesses can 'make a difference' in how they run their bus...

My guest on this episode is Allison, one half of the husband-and-wife partnership that is Teesdale Cheesemakers, an award winning artisan cheesemaker in the heart of Teesdale, County Durham.Teesdale Cheesemakers are based at Pond Farm, and offer an event space, home produce as well as 2 beautiful glamping pods and a shepherd's hut for a truly 'off the grid' experience.Allison and I discuss 🧀 how the business has changed over the last few years, and what challenges and rewards that has br...

In this episode, I talk to Stephen Clark, one of the partners of Johnson Clark, residential and commercial surveyors for the northeast of England and North Yorkshire. Stephen & I discuss ♻️ how important sustainability and becoming more responsible as a business are prime values to the business and although they have made huge inroads to date, where they see more opportunities may lie. 📈 how important marketing is to their business, some inventive tactics,...