Embargo Podcast
Welcome to Embargo - The UK’s leading travel PR podcast! - Perhaps the only one! This podcast aims to aid travel PR’s with their professional development in a fun informative manner delivered by Howard Salinger. We talk to travel industry specialists, and ask them for their pearls of wisdom on specific subjects such as networking, building relationships with media, crisis management, sustainability, and the most complicated of all - how do we work with content creators? We believe in networking and not-working and through this podcast we will show you what that means! On each episode, join us as we play “What in the world is that” can you do a better job than our panelists? Brought to you by The TPRA and The Travel Podcast Agency.
Episodes
Welcome to the Series 2 finale, Episode 6 of Embargo – the UK’s leading Travel PR Podcast.
This time, we’re tackling the 'old vs new media' debate in travel PR. With so many ways to promote a brand, from newspapers and magazines to digital publications, social media, videos, blogs and podcasts, how do you know which channels are right for your client? And how can travel PR professionals make sure they&rs...
This time, we’re tackling one of the biggest debates in travel PR: agency vs in-house vs freelance. The days of every major travel brand automatically turning to a big PR agency are long gone, with talented freelancers and in-house teams now playing an increasingly important role across the industry. But what’s the ri...
Artificial intelligence has quietly crept into our working lives, from generating press releases and creating content to media monitoring, research and marketing. But what does that mean for travel PRs and journalists? Could AI threaten jobs, or could it actually make our working lives easier?
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How do you go from starting out in travel PR to reaching the top of the career ladder? And is there a secret to getting there?
From building your personal brand and developing new skills to staying ahead of changes in data, technology and trends, there are plenty of ways to keep your career moving forward. But do you need to work for a big agency to succeed, and what can we learn from those who have already made the journey?
In thi...
Collaboration is a huge part of working in travel PR. From teaming up with journalists and content creators to working with other PRs, brands and tourism organisations, some of the most successful campaigns are built through collaboration.
But what makes a great collaboration? How do you find the right people to work with, and how can you make sure everyone involved gets the most out of the partnership?
In this episode of Embargo, ...
Well, we’re back! Welcome to Series 2 of Embargo – the UK’s leading Travel PR Podcast.
Series 1 was such a success that we couldn’t resist coming back for another six episodes. Although, if we’re being completely honest, we’d become slightly addicted to the game… “What in the world is that?” …and wer...
Welcome to series 2 of Embargo – the podcast for travel PR professionals who want to sharpen their skills, challenge their thinking and have a laugh along the way.
Hosted by Howard Salinger, each episode brings together smart voices from across the travel industry to tackle the big issues facing PRs today. From media relationships and AI to careers, collaboration and the agency vs in-house vs freelancer debate.
Plus, the...
In the final episode of Series 1, host Howard Salinger rounds off the series with a powerful and thought-provoking discussion on diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in the travel industry. The episode explores how the UK travel sector can better reflect the diverse world it serves.
Joined by a stellar panel of experts;
- Claire Steiner (UK Director, Global Travel and Tourism Partnership) www.gttp.org/
- Atlyn Forde (F...
In this Earth Day special of Embargo – the UK’s leading travel PR podcast, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about (and sometimes misunderstood) topics in travel: sustainability.
Is “sustainable travel” just another buzzword, or is it reshaping how we communicate and create compelling stories in tourism? Host Howard Salinger is joined by a powerhouse panel:
Welcome back to the Embargo Podcast, the UK’s leading travel PR podcast, brought to you by the Travel PR Association and The Travel Podcast Agency. In this fourth episode, we’re diving into one of the most critical topics in the industry: crisis management.
From the 2004 tsunami to the Icelandic ash cloud and, more recently, the Covid pandemic, the travel sector is no stranger to disruption. So how can PR professio...
In episode three of Embargo, host Howard Salinger is joined by a brilliant panel of travel PR pros and content creation insiders to tackle one of the biggest questions in the travel PR industry today: how do we choose the right content creators to work with?
With the rise of influencers across Instagram, TikTok and beyond, brands have more choice than ever but with that comes more confusion. Should follower count matter? Are v...
In the fast-paced world of travel PR and journalism, having the right support can make all the difference so, following on from Episode 1 where we discussed networking and the importance of presenting yourself, we explore how mentoring and mental fitness can help to build your confidence.
This is episode two of Embargo, and host Howard Salinger explores the vital role of mentorship, not just in shaping careers, but in su...
Welcome to the first episode of Embargo, the UK’s leading travel PR podcast! Hosted by Howard Salinger, this episode dives deep into the world of networking within the travel PR and journalism sector – but with a twist. We’re not just talking about the traditional networking you’re used to; today, we’re exploring the idea of Networking and Not Working.
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