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Today on the Gift-Cast we learn about a brand new area of the gift industry not yet covered in our previous 63 episodes - books as gifts! We welcome Lewis Dawson from the family-run business Bookspeed, one of the few UK companies specialising in the unique realm of selecting and wholesaling books specifically to the gift industry. We learn Bookspeed’s fascinating origin story, understand more about exactly how to go about selecting books that will sell well as gifts, as well as some insight into current trends in the industry.

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Welcome to the Gift-Cast, previously know as the Product-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each episode you will meet a new key player from retail, supply, events and beyond, learning about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their relationship with the Giftware Association and/or the Gift of the Year awards.

The Gift-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

LINKS;

• Guest; 
  • Lewis Dawson
  • Bookspeed
• Host; 
  • The Gift-Cast (website) 
  • The Giftware Association 
  • Gift of the Year 
  • Alex Ryan, Consultant 
  • Marketing 101, Agency 
• Instagram;  
  • Bookspeed
  • Gift of the Year
  • The Giftware Association
  • Alex Ryan
  • Marketing 101

This episode we have the pleasure of catching up with Lizzi Benger, Head of Marketing at Aspin - a company who provide incredible tools to help product design/supply companies get truly organised - tools like a Product Information Management system (PIM) and a Digital Asset Management system (DAM) to ensure that everyone has a ‘single place of truth’ when it comes to the information and assets associated with their products. They also have a Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM) which seamlessly integrates with the PIM, the DAM and Pixsell - their order-taking system, perfect for the sales side of the business, whether taking orders over the phone, on the road or at trade shows. 

Join us to learn about the history and future of Aspin, their relationship with the Giftware Association and Gift Of The Year, and the incredible tools that they’ve developed over the last few decades. 

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Welcome to the Gift-Cast, previously know as the Product-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each episode you will meet a new key player from retail, supply, events and beyond, learning about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their relationship with the Giftware Association and/or the Gift of the Year awards.

The Gift-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

LINKS;

• Guest; 
  • Lizzi Benger
  • Aspin & Pixsell
• Host; 
  • The Gift-Cast (website) 
  • The Giftware Association 
  • Gift of the Year 
  • Alex Ryan, Consultant 
  • Marketing 101, Agency 
• Instagram;  
  • Aspin
  • Gift of the Year
  • The Giftware Association
  • Alex Ryan
  • Marketing 101

In this episode we sit down with Julie Uherek, Vice President, Consumer Goods Fairs, Messe Frankfurt to explore the multifaceted world of exhibitions and trade events. We learn about the latest trends in the industry, the impact of digital technology, and effective marketing strategies to attract high attendance.  Julie also highlights how trade shows are pivotal in networking and community building among industry professionals. Moreover, we explore the integration of interactive elements and technologies to boost attendee engagement and ensure a memorable experience. Listen in as we gain unique insights from Julia about what excites them in this evolving field and the future of trade shows.

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Welcome to the Gift-Cast, previously know as the Product-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each episode you will meet a new key player from retail, supply, events and beyond, learning about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their relationship with the Giftware Association and/or the Gift of the Year awards.

The Gift-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

LINKS;

• Guest; 
  • Julia Uherek
  • Ambiente & Christmas World
• Host; 
  • The Gift-Cast (website) 
  • The Giftware Association 
  • Gift of the Year 
  • Alex Ryan, Consultant 
  • Marketing 101, Agency 
• Instagram;  
  • Ambiente
  • Christmas World
  • Gift of the Year
  • The Giftware Association
  • Alex Ryan
  • Marketing 101

In today’s episode we have the absolute pleasure of meeting Miranda Khadr, owner of Provide Finance. In a change to the usual guests, we’re introducing you to a supplier member of the Giftware Association - that being someone who provides services to our members, rather than being a product supplier, a retailer or an event manager within the gift trade. In this episode learn all about the amazing new finance platform that Miranda and her team have built, plus the options available to you for consolidating debt, garnering investment for growth, and much much more!

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Welcome to the Product-Cast, aka the Prod-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each episode you will meet a new key player from retail, supply, events and beyond, learning about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their relationship with the Giftware Association and/or the Gift of the Year awards.

The Prod-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

LINKS;

• Guest; 
  • Miranda Khadr
  • Provide Finance
• Host; 
  • The Product-Cast (website) 
  • The Giftware Association 
  • Gift of the Year 
  • Alex Ryan, Consultant 
  • Marketing 101, Agency 
• Instagram;  
  • Provide Finance
  • Gift of the Year
  • The Giftware Association
  • Alex Ryan
  • Marketing 101

In this episode of the Product-Cast we meet the inspirational Rachel Wilkins who, after too many years in the corporate world of marketing, took the leap to take her side hustle and make it her own business. 2 years of saving up and Rachel was able to step out of her Paye role and become her own bsos, and the founder of Dinky Artist - taking children’s art and turning it into incredible giftware. 

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Welcome to the Product-Cast, aka the Prod-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each episode you will meet a new key player from retail, supply, events and beyond, learning about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their relationship with the Giftware Association and/or the Gift of the Year awards.

The Prod-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

LINKS;

• Guest; 
  • Rachel Wilkins (Linkedin)
  • Dinky Artist (website)
• Host; 
  • The Product-Cast (website) 
  • The Giftware Association 
  • Gift of the Year 
  • Alex Ryan, Consultant 
  • Marketing 101, Agency 
• Instagram;  
  • Dinky Artist
  • Gift of the Year
  • The Giftware Association

Here we are with the latest instalment of the beautiful Prod-Cast, and this time we're joined by Stacey McNeill of Fox Under The Moon - a progressive brand focussed on mental health and wellbeing, and ALSO the winner of the People's Choice Gift Of The Year award! We learn about Stacey's music side-hustle (find her on Spotify), her life on the road, and, of course, about her fantastic products and steadfast social media following.

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Welcome to the Product-Cast, aka the Prod-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each episode you will meet a new key player from retail, supply, events and beyond, learning about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their relationship with the Giftware Association and/or the Gift of the Year awards.

The Prod-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

LINKS;

• Guest; 
  • Stacey McNeill (Linkedin)
  • Fox Under The Moon (website)
• Host; 
  • The Product-Cast (website) 
  • The Giftware Association 
  • Gift of the Year 
  • Alex Ryan, Consultant 
  • Marketing 101, Agency 
• Instagram;  
  • Fox Under The Moon
  • Gift of the Year
  • The Giftware Association

Join us as we learn about one of the most progressive and exciting trade shows in the gift industry - the Brand Licensing shows! In this episode we speak to Ella Haynes who is Event Director at Brand Licensing Europe which is part of Informer Markets, a giant of a company who put on hundreds of events each year!

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Welcome to the Product-Cast, aka the Prod-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each episode you will meet a new key player from retail, supply, events and beyond, learning about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their relationship with the Giftware Association and/or the Gift of the Year awards.

The Prod-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

LINKS;

• Guest; 
  • Brand Licensing Europe
  • Informer Markets
  • Ella Haynes
• Host; 
  • The Product-Cast (website) 
  • The Giftware Association 
  • Gift of the Year 
  • Alex Ryan, Consultant 
  • Marketing 101, Agency 
• Instagram;  
  • Gift of the Year
  • The Giftware Association

We have a fascinating episode for you today as we learn all about the incredibly important work of the Genesis Initiative - a group made up of the leaders of 117 different trade associations across a huge variety of industries and trades who have a direct influence on the Government.

We speak to two Directors of the Genesis Initiative, Adam Tyler who is Head of the Financial Intermediary and Broker Association and our very own CEO of the Giftware Association, Sarah Ward. We learn about the history of the Genesis Initiative, how it works, the influence it has over government decision making, as well as a few historical successes and their current key focusses. 

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Welcome to the Product-Cast, aka the Prod-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each episode you will meet a new key player from retail or supply and learn about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their entry or previous winner in the Gift of the Year awards.

The Prod-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

LINKS;

• Guest; 
  • Adam Tyler
  • Genesis Initiative 
  • Sarah Ward
• Host; 
  • The Product-Cast (website) 
  • The Giftware Association 
  • Gift of the Year 
  • Alex Ryan, Consultant 
  • Marketing 101, Agency 
• Instagram;  
  • Gift of the Year
  • The Giftware Association

This week we're joined by Stephen Illingworth, Commercial Director of Widdop & Co. Join us as we learn about this incredible 140 year old company and it's family-run heritage. We learn about its origins  in fine clocks and jewellery, its war efforts in WW2 through to blazing a trail in the race to export from China back in the 1970's.

In this fascinating episode Stephen bares all - the trails and tribulations of working with family and how that effects his life outside of work and, fascinatingly, Widdop & Co's recent drive to not just bring production into the UK, but a unique form of production that harnesses the values and versatility of Print On Demand for wholesale.

Listen on and ENJOY!

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Welcome to the Product-Cast, aka the Prod-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each episode you will meet a new key player from retail or supply and learn about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their entry or previous winner in the Gift of the Year awards.

The Prod-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

LINKS;

• Guest; 
  • Stephen Illingworth
  • Widdop & Co
• Host; 
  • The Product-Cast (website) 
  • The Giftware Association 
  • Gift of the Year 
  • Alex Ryan, Consultant 
  • Marketing 101, Agency 
• Instagram;  
  • Gift of the Year
  • The Giftware Association
  • Widdop & Co

This week we're joined by Zoë Bonser, Portfolio Director, Retail Division at Clarion Events, meaning she's responsible for the delivery for 30+ retail and home exhibitions around the world each year including the hugely popular Top Drawer, London and Home & Gift, Harrogate.

Join us as we learn all about Zoë's journey into the world of event management, hear about Clarion's incredible and huge operation (offices in 13 countries!) with a focus on the future of Top Drawer and Home & Gift.

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Welcome to the Product-Cast, aka the Prod-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each week you will meet a new key player from retail or supply and learn about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their entry or previous winner in the Gift of the Year awards.

The Prod-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

LINKS;

• Guest; 
  • Zoë Bonser
  • Clarion Events
• Host; 
  • The Product-Cast (website) 
  • The Giftware Association 
  • Gift of the Year 
  • Alex Ryan, Consultant 
  • Marketing 101, Agency 
• Instagram;  
  • Gift of the Year
  • The Giftware Association
  • Clarion Events