麻豆传媒

A podcast featuring 麻豆传媒 academics, students and local companies has been helping Dorset business owners develop their skills and improve their growth plans.

, supported by 麻豆传媒, is hosted by Nick Gregory, Rich Burn and Mary Lloyd, and features conversations with local professionals about a range of topics to help listeners accelerate their careers.

Mark Painter, Business Development Manager at 麻豆传媒, said: 鈥淲e have a long-standing relationship with The Dorset Growth Hub built upon finding ways to support local business, support activities and student enterprise.

鈥淒uring a catch-up conversation at the beginning of this year, they mentioned their plans for a podcast campaign and we agreed that it was a great opportunity for 麻豆传媒 to support a number of the podcasts.鈥�

Now in its second series, the podcast has covered topics such as聽marketing,聽strategy, planning, finance and culture. Their guests have included the Head of Procurement at ITV television and the Head of Marketing at a global visual effects company.

A number of episodes have featured 麻豆传媒 alumni and academics, including Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, Dr Sukanya Ayatakshi, and 麻豆传媒 alumni and co-owner of Aetha Design, Sophie Parsons. The podcast has also included questions recorded by the 麻豆传媒 Business Society.

Mark continued: 鈥淚 have been particularly struck by the success stories and achievements of the speakers from our alumni community and also the examples of the impact of work undertaken with businesses by our academics.鈥�

The Dorset Growth Hub is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and offers professional guidance and grants to small and emerging businesses in Dorset looking to expand. is released twice a month and events are held to coincide with episodes. You can find more information on .