Best Steven Macdonald Podcasts (2025)

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Deeper With God | The Heart of Discipleship Series

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"The Heart of Discipleship A Journey of Spiritual Growth"is a new 8 week message series where well explore what it means to be a disciple of Christ. InMatthew 28:18-20, Jesus calls us to"go and make disciples of all nations..." not as a burden, but as an invitation to grow. Discipleship is a journey, one step at a time. Salvation is just the beginn…

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Leon Kingi: Otaki Business Association Member on the state of the town after the opening of the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway 8:55

9h ago8:55

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Although some towns are feeling the pinch after the opening of motorways that bypass their towns, not all are struggling. More than 22,500 vehicles used to pass through Warkworth every day, but since the opening of the Ara Tūhono section of State Highway 1, businesses have reported a drop in business. However, Ōtaki has been thriving since the open…

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Kerre Woodham: Does a right to privacy trump the right to safety? 5:50

9h ago5:50

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It was really disturbing to read the opening paragraph of this story on the murder of Juliana Bonilla Herrera. Truly frightening. It reads that high risk offenders are regularly being paroled from prison and into the community. It came from a senior Corrections staff member who was speaking at the coronial inquest into the murder of the Columbian w…

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How Can We as CMOs Succeed in a Short-Term Horizon? 30:10

3h ago30:10

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💡Nikhil Kalanjee, Founder & Managing Director at Time to First Bite, shares key strategies for thriving in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Drawing from his diverse experience across agencies and corporations, Nikhil highlights the importance of aligning marketing with core business values, understanding the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)…

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Kerre Woodham: Why would the Government interfere in the aviation market? 6:35

1d ago6:35

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We know airfares are expensive, right? Everybody, and I mean everybody, I know who's booked flights recently has made the comment that an overseas flight is cheaper than flying just about anywhere around New Zealand – especially to the provincial centres. Easter was huge in terms of airfares, but even on your normal everyday Wednesday morning, flyi…

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Billie Moore: NZ Airports Association CEO on rising airfares and the government considering ge 10:19

1d ago10:19

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Airfares are still on the rise, and the Government is considering getting involved. It hasn’t ruled out underwriting the expansion of small regional airlines to help maintain routes and keep the price of tickets competitive. Associate Transport Minister in charge of Aviation, James Meager says he’s uncomfortable with the idea of flying becoming acc…

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505: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard, Emiliana Torrini & Simon Byrt On The Music Of The Extraordinary Miss Flower 1:10:30

20h ago1:10:30

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As we like to do as often as possible on Soundtracking, we are celebrating an independent film this week, as first directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard and then musicians Emiliana Torrini and SImon Byrt join Edith to discuss their collaboration on an esoteric gem, The Extraordinary Miss Flower. This picture is quite hard to describe, if we're ho…

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Kerre Woodham: When did weather become such a big deal that it dominates the news? 6:37

2d ago6:37

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Speaking of the bad weather, it brings me to the emergency mobile alerts. The emergency mobile alerts came about because Fire and Emergency and the National Emergency Management Agency and other agencies including New Zealand Police, Ministry of Primary Industries and Ministry of Health use emergency mobile alerts to alert people if their lives, pr…

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What Makes for a Successful Startup Journey? 28:54

4d ago28:54

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💡Daniel Rodriguez Miguel, Chief Growth Officer, Board Director and Co-Founder of The Luxembourg House of Web3, offers a comprehensive view of what it takes to build a successful startup, drawing from experience across diverse industries. He breaks down the key stages of growth, from identifying product-market fit to scaling through strong go-to-mar…

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The CX Roadmap: What Is It? Why Is It Important? 32:08

5d ago32:08

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💡Oriol Guitart, Business Advisor and Marketing & Sales Strategist at Oriol Guitart Business Advisor, emphasizes that B2B companies can greatly benefit by adopting customer experience strategies commonly found in B2C markets. He advocates for a more seamless, customer-centric approach, highlighting the need for unified sales and marketing efforts to…

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John MacDonald: What do you think about most at pre-school drop-off? 5:48

6d ago5:48

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If you’ve ever done a pre-school drop-off, what’s been the main thing going through your mind? Aside from ‘am I going to get to work on time?’. Have you been more concerned about the safety and wellbeing of your child, grandchild, niece or nephew? Or have you been more concerned about the qualifications of the people working there? For me, qualific…

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CMO's Point of View: Changing Our Own Paradigm for Success 32:08

6d ago32:08

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💡Valeria Sologoub, Chief Marketing Officer of Stealth Startup, explores the expanding role of Chief Marketing Officers, emphasizing their potential to shape long-term strategy and gain a respected voice at the executive level. She highlights how CMOs can redefine success by moving beyond traditional metrics and instead focusing on customer understa…

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Director Shal Ngo joins us to talk about Control Freak! 46:08

6d ago46:08

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Now streaming on Hulu, Control Freak is a mind-bending body horror film done by Shal Ngo and starring Kelly Marie Tran of Star Wars of Star Wars fame. We had fun watching it, and later talking about it and we think you'll do the same! We talk a bit about Hulu in this episode. If you haven't visited this platform give it a whirl. Known before as a d…

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What Every CRO Needs to Know: The Growth Helix 29:21

6d ago29:21

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💡 Maureen Power Sweeny, Chief Revenue Officer at RapidScale, introduces the Growth Helix framework, which intertwines strategy, execution, and organizational DNA. She explains how companies that co‑evolve these helixes stay aligned with market and customer needs. She also draws on her 30‑year career shaping global business models to illustrate each…

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John MacDonald: Here's where I'm torn on gender identity 5:39

7d ago5:39

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There’s a chance you'll think I sound like I’m contradicting myself with my views on NZ First jumping on the gender identity bandwagon. Politicians love a good bandwagon and that’s what NZ First is riding with its members’ bill to legally clarify the definitions of man and woman. I say they’re riding a bandwagon because it comes on the heels of the…

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504: Ryan Coogler Ludwig Goransson on The Music Of Sinners 41:01

7d ago41:01

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are friends of the show, but have never been on together. So it's an absolute delight to welcome Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goranssen to discuss their collaboration on Ryan's new film, Sinners. Starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, it tells the story of twin brothers who return to their hometown, only to be conf…

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John MacDonald: What surprises me most after the Pope's passing 4:49

8d ago4:49

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There’s only been one pope’s death that has really shocked me – and I don’t think it was because I was only 10 years old at the time. It was September 1978 and I remember the shock vividly. John Paul I died just 33 days after becoming the Pope. We were a Catholic family so it was all everyone seemed to be talking about. Not just because he had died…

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Make Him King

9d ago

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Join us at Calvary Church as we celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord and SaviourJesus Christ. Its the greatest triumph in history, a victory over darkness, sin, and death that can change your life for eternity! From children to adults, we have an experience designed to inspire, uplift, and remind you of the incredible hope we hav…

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We Talk Bloody Axe Wound with Matthew John Lawrence! 46:08

12d ago46:08

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Welcome back horror fans! On this episode we talk about Bloody Axe Wound, a 2024 American horror comedy slasher film, written and directed by Matthew John Lawrence. It stars Sari Arambulo, Molly Brown, Billy Burke, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan making a quick but memorable cameo. The film follows teenager Abbie Bladecut through her coming of age journey …

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Why B2B Lead Nurturing Hasn't Changed In The Last 10 Years? 29:05

12d ago29:05

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💡 Mark Walker, Co-founder and CEO at Revved Up, dives into the enduring challenges of B2B lead nurturing. He explores why many companies still rely on outdated tactics despite the availability of new tools and data. He shares insights on the power of brand-building, customer alignment, and elevating sales conversations. His perspective underscores …

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The Way, The Truth, The Life

11d ago

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On Good Friday we willremember and reflect on Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross through worship and communion.The joy of Easter is meant to be shared; invite your friends and family to experience Gods unending love and amazing grace!By Steven MacDonald

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John MacDonald: What's so bad about ex-MPs being on local councils? 5:34

13d ago5:34

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I’m starting to wonder who isn’t running for mayor in Wellington. Former Labour leader Andrew Little is the latest one joining the race to oust current mayor Tory Whanau. And, just in case you think so, I’m not endorsing Andrew Little in any way, shape, or form. But I do think having former MPs on local councils is a very good thing. Because whethe…

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on the inflation rate rising to 2.5% 5:07

13d ago5:07

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Inflation is officially on the rise again. The latest Stats NZ figures show the Consumers Price Index rose 2.5% in the year to March – up from a 2.2% rise in the year to December. The numbers cover the 12 months to March 31, and don't reflect the impact of Donald Trump's new tariffs and other new trade barriers. NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann …

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How Your Sales North Star and Tech Stack Are Your Key to Success 32:40

14d ago32:40

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💡Marc Gasser, Chief Customer Officer at CREATEQ and a seasoned entrepreneur behind more than ten ventures, offers a compelling perspective on aligning sales strategy with scalable business success. Grounded in his passion for innovation and change, Marc underscores the importance of a clearly defined North Star, the strategic use of technology, and…

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A Strong Reminder: Why We Need to Heavily Invest in Content 27:09

14d ago27:09

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💡Anna Albinsson, CEO of Gridly, underscores the pivotal role of content in accelerating global B2B growth and building digital trust. With a strong background in data analytics and SaaS, she presents a strategic approach that calls for tighter alignment across the C-suite—connecting sales, marketing, and product development to deliver customer-cent…

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The Forgotten Power of the Brand 36:15

14d ago36:15

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💡Shuchi Sarkar, Chief Marketing Officer of LTIMindtree, underscores the critical role of branding as both an immediate catalyst and a long-term asset in driving business success. With deep expertise in tech marketing, she explains that a strong brand builds trust, credibility, and directly fuels demand generation. Rather than viewing branding as de…

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John MacDonald: Let's not go all misery guts over these crime stats 5:16

14d ago5:16

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How are you feeling about the world, now that we know the Government’s goal of having 20,000 less violent crimes by 2029 has already been achieved? Four years early. Anyone who tries to pick holes in this result would be a bit of a misery guts, because who could find anything possibly wrong with there being 20,000 less victims? Try Ginny Andersen. …

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Dr Alison Vaughan: SPCA Scientific Officer on the new regulations cracking down on prolonged dog tethering 3:19

14d ago3:19

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The Government’s cracking down on dog owners tying up pets for too long. MPI and SPCA Animal Welfare Inspectors will now be able to issue fines topping $1,000. The regulation targets dogs tethered in poor conditions with signs of mistreatment like excessive barking. SPCA Scientific Officer Dr Alison Vaughan told John MacDonald that the regulations …

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Ruth Money: Chief Victims Advisor on the latest crime figures showing a downwards trend in victim numbers 9:09

14d ago9:09

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The Justice and Police Minister says the Government's surpassed its own violent crime reduction target. It set a goal in March last year of having 20 thousand fewer victims of serious violent crime, with an initial 2029 deadline. It claims it’s already beat the deadline, but admits the data is volatile and subject to change. Chief Victims Advisor R…

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CMOs: How to Stop Burning Marketing Spend and Our Teams at the Same Time 28:36

15d ago28:36

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💡 Ines Hubmann, Senior CX Marketing Consultant at Huble, discusses balancing short-term marketing wins with long-term brand strategies. She reveals how empathy, active listening, and a strong brand foundation save budgets and teams from burnout. Through personal anecdotes and real-world insights, she underscores the need for human-centric marketing…

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John MacDonald: New sex ed curriculum is a great start 5:36

15d ago5:36

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I’m liking the sound of Education Minister Erica Stanford’s approach to sex education. But it won’t be plain sailing, and she knows that. But there’s a glaring gap in this new framework she’s put out for consultation, with ideas of what kids might be taught and when from year 1 to year 13. I’ll come back to the glaring gap. But Erica Stanford is go…

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503: Kevin Macdonald On The Music Of One To One: John & Yoko 34:42

15d ago34:42

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Kevin Macdonald, who joins us to discuss his extraordinary documentary, One To One: John & Yoko. Set in the period between 1971-73 when the pair lived in a tiny apartment New York's Greenwich Village, it revolves around the footage of their One To One benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, which was, remarkab…

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Greg Murphy: Road safety campaigner and Kiwi driving legend on changes to the driver licensing system 5:56

16d ago5:56

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The driver licensing system may be in for a government overhaul. Under proposals released yesterday, the practical driving test for a full licence will go, and fewer eyesight tests will be needed. A clean record would be needed for restricted drivers to gain to their full licence, the demerit threshold for learner and restricted drivers would fall …

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The Lamb of God | Like No Other Series

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As we journey towards Easter, were uncovering the incredible truth of why Jesus is Like No Other! Jesus is theSon of Man, who knows our struggles and walks beside us in every trial. He is theSon of God, the divine Saviour with the power to heal, redeem, and transform our lives. TheLord of All, reigning over heaven and earth, with authority like no …

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B2B Executives: How to Create a Unique Point of View and Bring the Industry Along 27:19

18d ago27:19

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💡Sabina Jasinska, Chief Marketing Officer of Team Internet, explores how a strong and distinct marketing perspective can set companies apart in a competitive landscape. Drawing from her own career journey, she shares how blending emotional resonance with data-driven insights—and embracing the evolving role of AI—can help shape impactful strategies …

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The Missed Opportunity of Creating Content at Scale 31:29

18d ago31:29

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💡Andy Stauffer, CEO and Founder of Proofmap discusses a paradigm shift in how companies can leverage content to build trust and scale their operations. Andy shares insights from his career, from his start as a founding account executive to his current role, emphasizing the importance of authentic customer engagement and the power of social proof in…

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Stop Chasing New Logos with an At-All-Costs Mentality 33:23

18d ago33:23

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💡Jonathan Mentor, Founder & CEO of Successment, shares insights on “Revenue Science” and its role in scaling startups from $500,000 to $10 million in annual recurring revenue. He emphasizes that growth depends not just on branding, but on trust, aligned revenue operations, and strong customer relationships. His RevOps Science approach reframes go-t…

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Henry and Lani: Air New Zealand workers on the newly unveiled uniforms 11:38

19d ago11:38

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Air New Zealand’s new uniform has been unvieled. It was designed by world-renowned Kiwi designer Emilia Wickstead and comes 14 years after the airline’s last uniform update. An onboard wearer trial is beginning in May, and the new uniform will be rolled out in full from 2026. Henry, a pilot for Air New Zealand, told Kerre Woodham it’s definitely a …

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Ryan Cosgrove: Campaign for Wool Chairperson on the Government directive to build using wool 10:15

20d ago10:15

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Industry celebrations over a directive to use Kiwi wool in Government buildings. New builds worth more than $9 million and refurbishments costing over $100 thousand must use wool where possible from July, meeting a Coalition deal. The directive orders state agencies to follow the directive where practical. Campaign for Wool Chairperson Ryan Cosgrov…

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Kerre Woodham: How do you operate in an environment like this? 7:08

20d ago7:08

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The phrase “may you live in interesting times” is bestowed not as a blessing, but as a curse. And living in these most interesting of times, you can see why that might be. That's not even taking into account the previous five years – if we just take 2025 as our year of living in interesting times, you can see why it might be a curse. Donald Trump r…

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CMO Turnarounds: Addressing the Identity Crisis 27:40

21d ago27:40

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💡 Ramya Kumaraswamy, Vice President of Growth and Demand at TaskUs, addresses the identity crisis that many CMOs face in today’s fast-paced environment. She explores why marketers struggle to gain respect within their organizations and how technology complicates that issue. She highlights the value of genuine customer advocacy as a path to trust. S…

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Kerre Woodham: Policing is a community-minded calling 7:43

21d ago7:43

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Now the police have been in the spotlight in the past few weeks. It should have been criticism, with Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul's comments and the criticism of police pulling back from attending mental health call outs, but in fact, the attention has highlighted just how much our men and women in blue are valued. I'm pretty sure that wasn't…

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Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO on the latest supermarket announcement, competition, prices 34:23

21d ago34:23

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Pak’nSave shoppers seem to be getting the best deal. A recent study by Foodstuffs North Island has found that New Zealand stores offer the lowest grocery prices when compared to leading retailers in Australia and the UK. The study compared 20 everyday necessities, and after adjusting for sales tax and exchange rates, Pak’nSave came out on top – che…

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Our Land-and-Expand Strategy Is Broken 26:18

22d ago26:18

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💡 Vidhya Srinivasan, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Magnit, discusses how companies miss massive revenue gains by fixating on new customer logos. She emphasizes the urgency of building greater trust with existing clients to expand deals more efficiently. She pinpoints the role of collaboration across sales, marketing, and product in guiding…

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We Sit Down with Hammer Films Legendary Actress Judy Matheson 1:01:42

22d ago1:01:42

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Today we sit down with the elegant, charismatic, and beautiful, Judy Matheson. Known to all classic horror fans Judy is one of the most iconic ladies to have featured in Hammer films. Judy also gives Al Omega and Kevin Nickelson a run for their money as they take an illustrious journey through her career and touch on the films that made her an icon…

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Mary Holm: Personal Finance Journalist on the impact of Trump's tariffs on investment funds 11:36

22d ago11:36

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Kiwis are being urged to stay calm and stay the course as stock markets tumble. There’s global uncertainty off the back of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and investment funds like KiwiSaver have been taking a hit. Mortgage brokers have been facing concerns from first-home buyers, wondering what to do about the slump in their balance as they look …

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Kerre Woodham: We have to be willing and prepared to play our part 4:58

22d ago4:58

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Well, we were a little in advance of the day yesterday, weren't we? If you were with me yesterday, I was looking at the armed forces lowering their standards to try to attract more people into the services. They're leaving in droves, finding it very hard to recruit new people, men and women, to join the services. And instead of lowering standards, …

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How Important Are People in Creating Unicorns? 29:03

23d ago29:03

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💡Guillem Fiter, the CMO of Opti Digital, talks about the often-underestimated role of the people factor in creating unicorn companies. He discusses his transition from engineering to marketing, emphasizing how a solid people-centric culture is crucial for fostering exponential growth in organizations. Fiter also shared practical insights into foste…

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How Do You Demonstrate B2B Value? A Challenge to Overcome 30:07

23d ago30:07

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💡Lina Tonk, the Chief Marketing Officer of Recurly, Lina Tonk, as they delve into the complexities of demonstrating B2B value. With her vast experience in marketing and sales, Tonk offers a distinctive perspective on aligning sales strategies and enhancing customer experiences by exploring the significance of customer-centric strategies, the vital …

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502: Severance Special: Live At Everyman King's Cross 1:06:38

22d ago1:06:38

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Edith is joined by now fewer than EIGHT people involved with the hit show, as Ben Stiller, creator Dan Erickson and actors Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Dichen Lachman & Gwendoline Christie share their insights in front of an audience. We also have a separate chat with Ben, which is more focussed on the music.…

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