Best ICA Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Digital Product Passport – a new era for circular economy | Claire Fioretti, Michelin and Stefan Novoszel, Tietoevry Create 35:43

2M ago35:43

35:43

What possibilities open when every product has a digital ID that records its entire lifecycle from origin and materials to repairs and recycling? This is the promise of the new Digital Product Passport (DPP), which will soon be mandatory for all products sold in the EU. The bold vision of DPP is to both combat piracy and increasesustainability. Whe…

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Rethinking lending through data | Gry Arnesen, Tietoevry Industry, Egil Årrestad, The Norwegian Debt Registry and Marcus Bergquist, Bislab 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

Loans connect us all. For both businesses and people, they are often a necessary stepping stone to making ambitions come true. On a societal level, they drive innovation and help sustain a thriving economy. Conversely, uncontrolled borrowing can bankrupt companies and individuals – or even fuel financial crime. In this episode of Data Insiders, our…

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Balancing AI regulation and innovation: Insights from both sides of the Atlantic | Petja Piilola, Blic Public Affairs and Benjamin Wallace, Tietoevry Create 36:36

4M ago36:36

36:36

The EU and US take vastly different approaches to AI governance – how should companies navigate the situation in the global market? As Artificial Intelligence evolves at an unprecedented pace, the question of how to regulate it remains inconclusive. Recently, the EU has introduced the AI Act and shown signs of a more innovation-oriented mindset. Ho…

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How designers can shape ethical AI I Minna Mustakallio, YLE and Denny Royal, Tietoevry Create 42:42

7M ago42:42

42:42

The AI revolution is moving at an unstoppable speed. However, the enthusiasm for increased efficiency often trumps serious ethical concerns. The human-centric approach of designers can play a key role in how these issues are addressed. In this episode, our host, Oona Ylänkö, unravels the theme with two top-level professionals who bring a unique per…

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SDVs and the automotive revolution I Moritz Neukirchner, Elektrobit and Piotr Romanowski, Tietoevry Create 44:25

7M ago44:25

44:25

What if your car could be upgraded with new features over time, just like your smartphone? This is the concept behind Software-defined Vehicles (SDVs), and it’s quickly becoming the experience customers expect from their investment. To meet these demands, major automotive players need to drastically transform their approach – namely, adopting the m…

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The impact of AI on data security I Christine Dienel, Microsoft and Bharath Vijayaraghavan, Tietoevry Tech Services 34:52

8M ago34:52

34:52

How can organizations manage their data security in the age of AI? Artificial Intelligence solutions have the power to revolutionize productivity – but they also introduce risks that many companies need to prepare for. Unprecedented amounts of data coupled with human errors can put sensitive information at risk. Your host Oona Ylänkö is tackling th…

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Reducing environmental burden: the ultimate festival challenge | Vilja Grotenfelt, Flow Festival and Juha Kurppa, Tietoevry Create 29:10

1y ago29:10

29:10

Flow Festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, has grown into a significant European music and arts festival that gathers 90,000 visitors to Helsinki. The festival is known for its long-standing sustainability work and strives to develop data-driven solutions to reduce its environmental burden. In this episode, we explore how Flow Festiva…

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Business value through process automation | Jukka Moilanen, OP Financial Group and Kiarash Ghazi Zadeh, Tietoevry Tech Services 29:46

1y ago29:46

29:46

Stay at the forefront of process automation, excellence, and data capabilities. OP, Finland's largest financial services group, is leading the way in process automation to transform its business and ensure customer satisfaction. Our guests, Jukka Moilanen, IT Area Lead at OP Financial Group, and Kiarash Ghazizadeh, Head of Process Automation and Ex…

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Business impact of data-driven transformation | Paula Doyle, Aker BP and Dennis Peter, Tietoevry Tech Services 42:37

1y ago42:37

42:37

Sustainability ambitions and reducing carbon footprints are at top of many companies' agendas. In this episode, we look at how Aker BP, a Norwegian oil and gas company, sees the impact of data and AI on the execution of its business and sustainability strategy - with a mission to become the world's first data-driven oil and gas company. Our special…

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Healthcare AI revolution | Ishita Barua and Hanne Støre Valeur 43:01

1y ago43:01

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From saving time to saving lives, AI is transforming healthcare - but navigating the risks and obstacles is a complex conversation. In this episode, we explore the exciting landscape of AI in healthcare, discussing the latest developments in the field, existing applications and some of the ethical issues surrounding it. Join the discussion with Ish…

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Fake news in the age of AI | Kaius Niemi and Thomas Rosqvist 38:05

1y ago38:05

38:05

With AI, it is easier than ever to fabricate and spread disinformation. With nearly half of the world’s adult population facing elections this year, the urgency to find solutions against it is real. To detect and combat false information, we must rely on responsible technology, regulation and educational systems. But what is the role of media and b…

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Building trust in data | Leyla Akgez-Laakso, Finavia 43:36

2y ago43:36

43:36

In this episode, we learn that data can surprise even the experienced. Leyla Akgez-Laakso, Finavia shares her learnings on building trust in data. If we want to make a sustainable impact with data, it needs to be shared, made visible and understood. We hear Leyla’s reflections on the most discussion-provoking topics of the season: modularity, susta…

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Best Practices Guide for Early Career Reviewers 20:43

2y ago20:43

20:43

As an early career scholar, getting involved in peer reviewing can seem like one of the more challenging parts of getting involved in the field. What kind of work should you begin reviewing? What are best practices for writing peer reviews? How and where can you even get involved? In this episode of the Growing Up Comm. Podcast series, Dr. Dan Andr…

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Anaëlle Gonzalez on Insecurities and Rejection 19:35

2y ago19:35

19:35

Are you just beginning your graduate studies and feeling a bit overwhelmed or out of place? Or maybe you’re well into your studies and still can’t shake the feeling that your academic journey is not going as smoothly as everyone else's? Well, you’re not alone! In the episode of Growing Up Comm. PhD candidate Anaëlle Gonzalez joins Lara Schreurs to …

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Trial and Error in the Transition from Graduate Student to Professor 20:59

2y ago20:59

20:59

As an early career scholar, it can feel like you have to work all the time to get ahead – or just to stay on top of things. But as guests Andrew Gambino and Drew Cingel explain in this episode of Growing Up Comm, balance is important. Click here for the episode transcript Featuring: Arienne Ferchaud Andrew Gambino Drew Cingel Sponsor: The Internati…

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New Technologies, Greater Diversity and the Future of Communication Studies 21:56

2y ago21:56

21:56

What does a more diverse, inclusive, and truly international community of communication scholars look like? How do we get there? How might emergent technologies revolutionize the field of communication? Dr. Arienne Ferchaud is joined by Dr. Srividya Ramasubramanian and Dr. Mary Beth Oliver as they try to answer big questions about the field’s futur…

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Architecting the real-time retail | Mikko Ollila, Kesko 20:49

2y ago20:49

20:49

What real-time data means for business, technology and ways of working? Mikko Ollila is responsible for data platforms in Kesko, one of the largest retailers in the Nordics. Modular architecture with standardized development patterns is enabling his team to deliver value to business operations and wider ecosystem, including consumers. Listen and le…

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Tips and tricks when talking with the Media 19:25

2y ago19:25

19:25

How do you get the media to talk to you about your work? And how should you talk to journalists? What’s the best way to get your work to a wider audience? Host Christine Cook asks Rabindra Ratan those questions in more in this episode of Growing Up Comm. Click here for the episode transcript Featuring: Christine Cook Rabindra (Robby) Ratan Sponsor:…

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ESG, data and radical transparency | Kaisa Vainikka, UPM 36:06

2y ago36:06

36:06

Social responsibility and transparency have come to represent how well a company is run, and data plays a big role in it. To discuss what this means to organizations and their practices around data, we have two guests in the studio: Kaisa Vainikka from UPM and Björn Heir from Tietoevry. Learn more! Have you already joined the Data Insiders communit…

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Generative AI in work and life | Lukas Lundin, Microsoft 24:34

2y ago24:34

24:34

How can we use the massive pre-trained models to make our work more efficient and our lives easier and more fun? Lukas Lundin from Microsoft is an AI enthusiast who seeks new ways to use generative AI solutions whether it is at work or while traveling or doing groceries. He has a front row seat to all the latest developments and will now share his …

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Professional Development Opportunities Across ICA Divisions 19:25

2+ y ago19:25

19:25

In this episode, Dr. Nancy Dai converses with Dr. Christine Cook about their different, yet similar paths through academia whilst in different areas of the world. Nancy and Christine also provide insight to young scholars looking to enter the world of Comm studies and academia on a global scale. After comparing their early career experiences, the c…

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Learnings from Allstate's conversational AI journey | Ajay Hiremath, Allstate 38:27

2+ y ago38:27

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For the past five years, Ajay Hiremath has been at the helm of conversational AI implementations at Allstate, one of the largest publicly traded insurance companies in the United States. His work has resulted in the successful adoption of chatbots to facilitate millions of conversations with both consumers and insurance agents. Learn more! Have you…

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Networking at Conferences and Online - Tips for Early Career Scholars 19:49

2+ y ago19:49

19:49

In this episode of Growing Up Comm, Lara Schreurs interviews Mesfin Bekalu, a noted researcher in health communication working as a research scientist in the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Lara and Mesfin discuss tips for networking as early ca…

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How data assets are set to fight environmental issues | Teppo Kuisma, Vaisala Xweather 32:31

2+ y ago32:31

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Teppo Kuisma works at Vaisala Xweather and has a vast experience from established companies, tech startups and consultancies and has spent several years in Silicon Valley. Vaisala Xweather’s global marketplace of precise environmental data is used to develop such things as autonomous driving and renewable energy production. Learn more! Have you alr…

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Industry Careers for Communication PhDs 22:04

2+ y ago22:04

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In this episode of Growing Up Comm, Cecilia Zhou interviews Lisa Hurwitz, Director of Impact Research at Newsela. Lisa details her journey from working in the industry to receiving her PhD in Media, Technology, and Society at Northwestern University, and how her academic research experience informed her return to industry post-PhD. She offers usefu…

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Exploring the Job Market for Communication Ph.D.s 19:32

2+ y ago19:32

19:32

Are you an early career scholar that’s feeling a bit anxious about embarking on your job hunt? Conferences and CVs are one way to get started but are there other ways to prepare for the job market? In this episode of Growing Up Comm., Regina Ahn and Yvette Wohn share advice on how to find the right job. Click here for the episode transcript. Featur…

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Trailer: The International Communication Association Podcast Network 8:00

3y ago8:00

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The International Communication Association presents the ICA Podcast Network, where we’re grappling with questions about how to navigate, transform, and make sense of a changing world. Our podcasts will bring together scholars and practitioners from around the world to showcase the most exciting and important work in our field and amplify researche…

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Back into the Fray, a Return to the ICA Conference 18:54

3y ago18:54

18:54

In this episode of Growing Up Comm, Sarah Pila-Leiderman interviews Jennifer Le (Senior Manager of Conference Services & Office Manager), Laura Sawyer (Executive Director of ICA), and Noshir Contractor (ICA President-Elect) as the communication world prepares for the the first every hybrid International Communication Association Conference anchored…

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Social Media and Personal Branding for Scholars 18:13

3y ago18:13

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In this episode, host Sarah Pila-Leiderman guides a panel of guest speakers through the implications of social media for early career scholars. Click here for the episode transcript Featuring: Sara Grady Reyhaneh Maktoufi Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch Sponsor: International Communication Association More from our host and guests: Sara Grady Sara Grady is a m…

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How does data fit into the CIO role | Kristiina Lammila, Ahlstrom-Munksjö 22:46

3y ago22:46

22:46

CIO Kristiina Lammila leads a massive business platform renewal aiming to harmonize the data architecture across the global organization. Along the way, her team has reached quick wins – especially after the new ownership gave a “gentle push” towards data-driven culture. How is data-driven thinking changing the CIO role? Learn more! Have you alread…

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Link data governance to business development | Olof Granberg, ICA Gruppen 35:05

3y ago35:05

35:05

How to support the data needs of several business lines when you coordinate it all from the group level? Olof Granberg is a consumer data guru at ICA Group, leading a team that provides shared platforms and builds consumer-led use-cases with operating companies. At the same time, they push data ownership and governance to be natural parts of busine…

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How to develop AI applications that bring real benefit? Miika Leminen, HUS 29:06

3+ y ago29:06

29:06

HUS Helsinki University Hospital puts new AI models into production every month, if not even weekly. They are among the leading hospitals in the world using data, leveraging the most innovative solutions in the healthcare industry. Our guest Miika Leminen leads HUS’s AI development and data management and now shares his key lessons with you. Rememb…

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Cloud capabilities and legacy I Jonas Blomqvist, Scandinavian Airlines 33:25

3+ y ago33:25

33:25

Scandinavian Airlines SAS is undergoing an extensive reform where the company systematically modernizes its data processes and enhances analytics. In a business where data is vital and comes from various sources, it’s not easy to leave legacy systems behind. How to balance short-term needs and long-term objectives? Our guest Jonas Blomqvist works a…

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Trailer 2:11

3+ y ago2:11

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This new podcast series from the International Communication Association Podcast Network will cover topics relevant for students and early career scholars: finding work-life balance, leveraging social media for personal branding, navigating the global job market, dealing with insecurity and rejection, and getting the most from ICA conferences. Gues…

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How to create a successful data strategy? John Bottega, EDM Council 40:22

3+ y ago40:22

40:22

Welcome to the Data Insiders podcast, the show about data and how to use it to shape businesses and the world for good. With this season’s first guest, John Bottega, we will talk about how to build a business-driven data strategy and what to do with it once you get it. What’s the difference between data strategy and data management strategy? How do…

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