Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast episode #25 – From museums to memes: Adam Koszary on culture, creativity and connection
In this episode, social media expert Adam Koszary talks to James about the current social media landscape in the arts & culture sector.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #24 – Using CRM and content together to boost engagement with Dean Shaw and Adam Sykes
In this episode of the Digital Culture Podcast, Dean Shaw and Adam Sykes discuss how your CRM and content can work together to boost engagement and drive ticket sales for your events.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #23 – REMIX reflections: highlights from London 2026
In this episode of the Digital Culture Podcast, four Tech Champions discuss their experience attending the REMIX Summit London 2026 and share their highlights.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #22 – The state of social media in 2026 with Katy Farrell and Nicola Barratt
In this episode of the Digital Culture Podcast, James Akers speaks with Katy Farrell and Nicola Barratt, the Social Media Tech Champions, on the whirlwind of digital change in 2025 and look ahead to what 2026 will bring.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #21 – Streamlining your cultural data with James Akers
In this episode, Jack Roscoe takes over hosting duties and interviews James Akers, Tech Champion for Data Analytics and Insight. James shares his journey into the role, the importance of data in the creative and cultural sector, and practical advice for organisations on managing, analysing, and presenting data effectively.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #20 – The impact of AI on website visibility and search with Monica Thomas
In this episode, James talks to Monica Thomas, Tech Champion for SEO and Marketing, about how search engine optimisation is evolving in the age of AI and what charities need to know about Google Ad Grants.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #19 – Hyperlocal targeting with David Yard from Gulbenkian Arts Centre
In this episode, James catches up with David Yard from Gulbenkian Arts Centre, one of our 2025 Digital Culture Network Award winners. David shares how the team are using digital tools and a clear strategy to strengthen local audience engagement and deliver meaningful results.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #18 – Creative strategy, data and transparency with Jonny Goode
For this episode of our Digital Culture Awards series, James speaks with Jonny Goode, Communications Manager at Blast Theory and winner of the 2025 Digital Ambassador award. They explore how Jonny’s championing of digital tools, data-led strategy, and open knowledge-sharing has helped shape Blast Theory’s communications approach and inspired others across the sector.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #17 – Low cost, high impact digital advertising for artists with Samia Malik
In this episode of our Digital Culture Awards series, James chats with Samia Malik, another of our 2025 Digital Culture Network Award winners. Samia shares how digital tools like Meta and YouTube ads helped grow her audience, build a sustainable online presence, and shaped a new project focused on global engagement and community-building.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #16 – Inclusive digital innovation on stage with Flo O’Mahony and Amy Smith from Zoo Co
In this episode of our Digital Culture Awards series, James chats with Flo O’Mahony and Amy Smith from Zoo Co, 2025 Digital Inclusion winners. Flo and Amy share how ‘Perfect Show for Rachel’ uses accessible tech and inclusive design to rethink creative roles, challenge traditional rehearsal models, and offer new ways for organisations to embed access into live performance.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #15 – Inclusive digital storytelling with Louisa Sanfey and Tam Gilbert from Extant
In this episode of our Digital Culture Awards series, James chats with Louisa Sanfey and Tam Gilbert from Extant, Digital Inclusion winners. Louisa and Tam share how their project 'Unseen' used digital storytelling, inclusive creative practices, and lived experience to raise awareness of domestic abuse in the visually impaired community.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #14 – Data-driven impact for young people with Simon Glenister from Noise Solution
The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector. In this episode of the Digital Culture Podcast, James talks to…
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #13 – Driving online retail growth with Katy Clinch from the Migration Museum
For this episode of our Digital Culture Awards series, James catches up with Katy Clinch from Digital Culture Network Award winners, the Migration Museum. They explore how Meta ads, video content, and print-on-demand helped grow their online shop and align digital strategy with the museum’s mission.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #12 – Socially impactful digital storytelling with Chris Sonnex from Cardboard Citizens
In this episode of our Digital Culture Awards series, James chats with Chris Sonnex from Cardboard Citizens, Digital Content winners. Chris shares how their 'More Than One Story’ project used digital channels and strong partnerships to reach over 150,000 people.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #11 – Monetising a global community through video with Nik Wyness from The Tank Museum
In this episode of our Digital Culture Awards series, James talks to Nik Wyness from Digital Marketing category winner, The Tank Museum. Nik discusses how the museum built an online community with videos and turned it into a global digital strategy to drive revenue and engagement.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast Episode #10 – Visitor survey design with Nadia Sommella from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts
In the first episode of our series speaking with 2025 Digital Culture Award winners, James Akers catches up with Nadia Sommella from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts about how they redesigned their visitor survey process. They explore how to make data collection more inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast episode #9 – Creating an AI policy toolkit with Arts Council England
In this episode of the Digital Culture Podcast, we welcome our first guests from outside the team. James Akers interviews Owen Hopkin from Arts Council England and Oonagh Murphy from Goldsmiths about Arts Council's approach to creating an AI Policy, and what arts and culture organisations can learn from that process.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast episode #8 – Consent, Conversion and Connection: Email marketing with Jacqueline Ewers
The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector. In this episode, James Akers interviews Jacqueline Ewers, the Digital Culture Network Tech Champion for Email Marketing.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast episode #7 – Why you should sell online and how to do it well with Katherine Brown
The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector. In this episode, James Akers interviews Katherine Brown, the Digital Culture Network Tech Champion for Ecommerce and Merchandising.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast episode #6 – Helping you build a fantastic website with Andy Leitch
The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector. In this episode, James Akers interviews Andy Leitch, the Digital Culture Network Tech Champion for Websites.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast episode #5 – Creating engaging cultural content with Dean Shaw
The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector. In this episode, James Akers interviews Dean Shaw, the Digital Culture Network Tech Champion for Content Creation.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast episode #4 – Finding the right CRM and Ticketing for you with Adam Sykes
The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector. In this episode, James Akers interviews Adam Sykes, the Digital Culture Network Tech Champion for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Ticketing.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast episode #3 – The art of asking: effective audience surveys with Jack Roscoe
The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector. In this episode, James Akers interviews Jack Roscoe, the Digital Culture Network Tech Champion for Audience Data Collection and Evaluation.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast episode #2 – Navigating strategy in the creative and cultural sector with Ollie Couling
The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector. In this episode, James Akers interviews Ollie Couling, the Digital Culture Network Tech Champion for Digital Marketing and Strategy.
Beginner Read Digital Culture Podcast episode #1 – Social Media with Katy Farrell and Nicola Barratt
The Digital Culture Podcast is for creative and cultural professionals to get to know the Digital Culture Network team, learn how we can help your digital skills development, and find out what’s happening across the sector. In this episode, James Akers interviews the Digital Culture Network Tech Champions Katy Farrell and Nicola Barratt who specialise in Social Media.