Prioritising people and relationships in business
In this episode of The Data Malarkey Podcast, host Sam Knowles speaks with John Hibbs, Founder of CoEfficient, a company that helps businesses grow by focusing on people. CoEfficient gathers employee feedback and uses it to drive both individual and organisational development, ensuring that businesses prioritise relationships and workplace culture alongside performance. The foundation of […]
Evaluating media investments with Ian Whittaker
In the latest episode of The Data Malarkey Podcast, host Sam Knowles engages with Ian Whittaker, Managing Director of Liberty Sky Advisors and a distinguished analyst in the media and advertising sector. Twice honoured as City AM Analyst of the Year, Whittaker offers an evidence-based perspective on evaluating investments in media companies. An analytical approach […]
Engineering rigour in modern marketing
In this episode of The Data Malarkey Podcast, host Sam Knowles speaks with Sorin Patilinet, Senior Director of Marketing Sciences at Mars, Inc. Known as “The Marketing Engineer,” Patilinet brings an analytical approach to marketing, applying engineering principles to improve effectiveness. From engineering to marketing Originally from Romania, Patilinet studied telecommunications engineering before transitioning to […]
Bridging the gap in public risk perception
In the latest episode of The Data Malarkey Podcast, host Sam Knowles converses with Olivia Jensen, Director of the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk (IPUR) at the National University of Singapore. Their discussion centres on effective strategies for communicating risk information to the public, aiming to align expert knowledge with public perception. The […]
Communicating risk effectively in a post-truth world
In the latest episode of The Data Malarkey Podcast, host Sam Knowles engages in a compelling discussion with Sir David Spiegelhalter, Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge. Renowned for his expertise in statistics and risk communication, Sir David shares insights into effectively conveying risk in today’s complex information landscape. Navigating the pandemic […]
Reflecting on Season Four of Data Malarkey
In the final episode of Season Four of The Data Malarkey Podcast, host Dr Sam Knowles looks back on six insightful conversations exploring how data is used across different industries. The season featured experts from science, pharmaceuticals, logistics, finance, government, and cultural analysis, all demonstrating the power of data when used effectively and transparently. Promoting […]
Visualising music and culture through tube maps
In the latest episode of The Data Malarkey Podcast, host Sam Knowles speaks with Mike Bell, founder of Mike Bell Maps, about his innovative approach to data visualisation. Bell, a former tour manager for various bands, combines his background in music with his expertise in mapping to create visual narratives of cultural histories, using the […]
Understanding global Government procurement
In the latest episode of The Data Malarkey Podcast, host Sam Knowles engages in a compelling conversation with Ian Makgill, the founder of Spend Network. Makgill and his team are dedicated to enhancing transparency and efficiency in the global public sector procurement market, which is estimated to be worth approximately $13 trillion, representing about 13% […]
Moving from data to insight and from insight to action
There are different types of organisations in this world and those different types of organisations – be they businesses, charities, third-sector bodies, or Government departments – spawn fundamentally different cultures that endure. In my space – where we work to empower organisations to make smarter use of data, to drive evidence-based decision-making – there’s a […]
Exploring disparities in football finance
In the latest episode of The Data Malarkey Podcast, host Sam Knowles engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Kieran Maguire, a renowned expert in football finance. Maguire, a chartered accountant and lecturer at the University of Liverpool, is well-known for his clear analysis of the financial complexities within football. He is the author of the […]