PR Not BS
Fiona Scott is a straight talking PR professional, a former TV journalist who has run a successful PR company for 14 years. Fiona dispels the smoke and mirrors around the world of public relations and instead presents you with practical advice, hints, tips and inspiration.
Episodes
98 episodes
Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam explains how sustainability for businesses = survival
My guest today is a member of one of my networking groups, and I’m pleased to be talking to Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam of The FD Consultant.The FD Consultant is a collective of part time finance director consultants. After qualifying as an ...
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Lis McDermott talks self-publishing and more!
My guest today is my bestie, who I've known for around 15 years, Lis McDermott.Lis is a novelist, poet and writing mentor. As you’ll hear we have quite a lot in common!Lis has recently mentored me to write my second book and she t...
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36:07
Dane Whitehurst explains how packaging builds an impression and sets a tone
My guest today is Dane Whitehurst, Creative Director of Burgopak, who designs and produces packaging for different brands and products worldwide. The business is all about translating brand values into the ‘wow’ factor.Over the years the...
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Lauren Roberts reflects on a year of working with Scott Media
Today we have a very special episode as I sit down and talk to Lauren Roberts who is my stepdaughter and has been working with me in the business for just over a year. We’re sharing the behind the scenes of what it’s like to have a new aspect i...
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Gemma Finch talks influencers and social media
My guest today is a fellow PR and marketing guru – Gemma Finch, the founder of Burford Creative.Although we work in the same field, we are not competitors, because of the different areas we live in, the variety of clients we work with, a...
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28:07
Janet Shreeve shares that people don’t know they have choices about care
Todays’ guest is Janet Shreeve of Shreeve Care Services. Janet and I have been working together for nearly two years, and it’s been an amazing time.Janet is passionate about her job, and as you’ll hear and although at retirement age, she...
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26:39
For Hayley Knight it’s passion over profits and the planet over profits every day
Today’s guest is Hayley Knight, who like me works in PR and journalism. She has been in PR for more than 10 years in a range of different jobs, from working at an in-house agency, then as a freelancer, and now running her own agenc...
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26:46
Becky Wall talks loos and awards!
The title of today’s podcast may sound like a joke, but you will soon find that there are very important things that affect all of us connected to the business that my guest works in. Even so, you may notice the odd loo pun…Becky Wall, a...
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My PR Predictions for 2025
As a PR specialist and expert, the main aim of my professional life is to help people and their business or organisation to become more visible.In this episode I’m looking ahead to predict the things that the media will be interested in ...
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21:25
Chris Hunt Skelley MBE gives me the low down on taking part in the Paralympics 2024
Today I’m welcoming back my amazing client and friend, Chris Hunt Skelley MBE and owner of 2 Olympic medals. Chris, for anyone who doesn’t know him, is a Judo champion who won a gold medal in Tokyo, and a bronze medal in Paris. This...
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49:40
Asha Clearwater shares the BS around publishing
Today’s guest is a good friend of mine, plus I’m also a client of hers; she helped me to get my book published, and she is, Asha Clearwater from Turquoise Tiger Press.Asha is a content coach, book mentor and publisher who helps people to...
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Mike Rees on policing in Wiltshire
My guest today has already been on my podcast. His episode has been my most popular one so far and I couldn’t wait to have him back for an update.The last time Mike Rees spoke to me, he was standing (for the third time) as an independent...
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38:07
Kate Usher talks Menopause – it’s happening here with each of us!
My guest today is friend and client, Kate Usher who has recently published a new book.Kate works with organisations, companies and businesses to have modern conversations about the menopause. Why? Because too many women end up leaving jo...
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29:20
Nat Low on drug cartels and suitcases…
Today’s guest is someone I used to work with and haven’t seen for several years, and as you’ll hear we had a wonderful time catching up. Nat Low and I met when we worked at ITV and were making documentaries, then lost touch.
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50:06
Jane Ridley lived and breathed journalism from babyhood!
Today’s guest is full of fascinating stories, and I know you’re going to enjoy this podcast!Jane is a correspondent for Business Insider, who lives just outside New York City and works from home. Originally from the UK, she has worked in...
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26:40
Dave Southby shares how being in business is an emotional rollercoaster!
My guest today is someone I know well, and who I work with – the wonderful, Dave Southby. Dave is a financial adviser. Many of people aren’t too sure what they do, but Dave’s short definition is, ‘helping people plan for their finan...
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23:30
Carol Driver shares how collaborating in your industry makes you stronger
I have a lot of synergy with today’s guest, Carol Driver as she is also a journalist. She has been in the industry for 25 years, is now freelance, but has had a number of very interesting jobs. She became an editor at quite a young ...
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28:30
Rachel Haith loves seeing light bulb moments in people
My guest today is someone who belongs to the same coaching group as me. Rachel Haith is the owner of Inspired Life Group and she’s a coach, speaker and health and, in her own words, a well-being nut.As part of her resettlement training w...
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24:43
Helen Neal talks sustainability and PR
I’m particularly pleased to introduce my guest today – PR Maven, Helen Neal of HN Communications, a communications agency specialising in climate and sustainability. Helen is passionate about this subject; an area she has been worki...
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31:09
Jaz Goven is empowering others to become the person they want to be
Today my visitor isn’t even in the same country as me! I’m talking to Jaz Goven who is based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Jaz is a therapist who has created a programme to support people to make change- ‘Fast Track Technique, and she tells me...
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22:52
“I’ve pinned all my eggs in one basket!”
Today’s guest is a someone I know really well, and loved interviewing and I found out lots of things I didn’t know – a 17-year-old teenager. We talk about what it’s like living with a parent who runs their own business and how it im...
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26:09
My Barbie was off building an empire & dominating the world! with Hannah Edwards
I’ve known today’s guest for about eight years – and she’s a very special person in my business as you’ll soon hear! Today I’m talking to Hannah Edwards of Empowered VA Services, my right-hand woman and someone without whom I couldn’t ima...
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21:29
Dave Attwood: From England rugby player to new business owner!
My guest today is a rugby union professional, known for playing Lock at Bath Premiership Rugby. He recently retired from the game at the age of 37 and shares with me his journey.Dave has played rugby since the age of 8, and has pla...
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27:37
Meet John...my new journo buddy from the USA
I met my guest today while in Las Vegas, last year, for a tech conference and from the off, we just got on. John who is also a journalist, is based in San Francisco, California where he is best known for writing for Entrepreneur.com...
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49:31
Dani Seatter talks going green: small changes can make a big difference!
Today’s guest is the lovely Dani Seatter, who I met whilst networking in the Cotswolds. Dani runs a sustainable lifestyle brand called Eco-able, and, at the time of recording, she’s also a published children’s author of two books. Both were sus...
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