Kate Russell on FinTech and diversity in the workplace - MAF153

On the show this week, I talk to the journalist, BBC presenter and technology geek, Kate Russell.

We chat about FinTech, diversity in the workplace and online gaming for charity.

Welcome to episode 153 of the Marketing and Finance Podcast. 

We chat about:

• How Kate uses gaming platform Twitch to raise money for charity
• Current developments in technology that we should all pay attention to
• FinTech developments people in financial services industry need to know
• Why diversity in business is important
• Her tips for becoming a public speaker, especially for women
• A great example of social listening

Who is Kate Russell?

A journalist, a TV presenter, technology expert, online gamer and all-round technology geek. Kate’s had a portfolio career and went into writing reviews for games magazines from working in sales. She believes that gives her a unique perspective on the content she creates and allows her to pay attention to the marketing angles too.

Having reported for Sky TV and the BBC, she’s been with BBC’s Click (previously Click Online) for the last 15 years, looking at news and developments in the world of consumer technology.

Links and Show Notes.

For links to the books and apps mentioned by Kate, please visit http://rogeredwards.co.uk/MAF for the show notes.

What is the Marketing and Finance (MAF) Podcast?

The podcast for ideas and inspiration on marketing your business and growing your business, and for discussing topics on all things finance.

I’m Roger Edwards, a marketing guy and keynote speaker from Edinburgh helping you keep your marketing strategy simple and the BS at bay.

The MAF Podcast is a 30 minute radio show you download from http://rogeredwards.co.uk/MAF, iTunes or Stitcher Radio.

Each week you'll hear interviews with business experts, marketers, entrepreneurs and journalists. Interviews to listen to in the car, on the train or on the treadmill. Or even in the bath!

We talk about:

• How you can grow your business using content marketing and social media
• How you can keep your Marketing strategy and communications simple
• Topics, issues, products and business models from the world of finance

You’ll take away one or two big ideas that you can apply to your business. So you can keep marketing your business to keep growing your business.

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Fancy Appearing on the Show?

Would you be interested in appearing on the MAF Podcast? Have you an exciting marketing or finance story to tell? Do you fancy drawing out some inspirational ideas that MAF listeners can take away to use in their own businesses? Do please contact me if you want to get involved. http://rogeredwards.co.uk