Best KOR Communications Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep5: Patrick Galbraith | The access debate 25:35

4d ago25:35

25:35

Patrick Galbraith is a columnist and author. His recent book: 'Uncommon Ground: Rethinking our relationship with the countryside', explores the debate on access. In this episode of Estate Matters he tells host Anna Byles about the estates he visited and the people he met as part of his research, including landowners and access campaigners. Patrick'…

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S2 Ep4: Joe and Keeley Evans | Stewarding a modern landed estate - generational ownership, diversification & growth 30:19

18d ago30:19

30:19

Joe and Keeley Evans run the Whitbourne Estate in Herefordshire. In this episode of Estate Matters, they discuss the challenges of growing their hospitality business, Crumplebury and what they have planned for the future of the estate. Joe also talks about his Vice Presidency of the CLA and what he hopes to achieve in his time as President. https:/…

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S2 Ep3: Dr Johnny Wake | A people-focused approach to land management 29:30

2M ago29:30

29:30

Dr Johnny Wake is a Doctor turned Estate Manager. He is the managing partner at his family's 1,700-acre Courteenhall Estate in Northamptonshire, as well as holding several positions with organisations including LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) and the Environmental Farmers Group. In this epiosde of Estate Matters, Johnny talks about a people-…

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S2 Ep2: Sir William Worsley and Avril Roberts | The need for community engagement in rural masterplanning 33:37

2M ago33:37

33:37

Sir William Worsley is the owner of the 3,000-acre Hovingham Estate in North Yorkshire, which has been in his family for more than 450 years. He is joined in this episode of Estate Matters by Avril Roberts, Senior Property and Business Policy Advisor with the CLA. The pair discuss masterplanning for rural estates and the importance of good communic…

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S2 Ep1: Estates MD at Blenheim Palace Roy Cox | History will judge us on solar farm plans 41:35

4M ago41:35

41:35

Managing Director of Estates at Blenheim Palace, Roy Cox, is the first guest to join Season Two of the Estate Matters podcast. Roy, along with host Anna Byles and KOR's Senior Public Affairs Consultant, Andrew Howard, discuss the reasons behind the Estate's proposed solar farm at Botley West in Oxfordshire. Roy explains how the rigid planning proce…

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S1 Ep 20: Iestyn John | Navigating the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 29:29

6M ago29:29

29:29

Iestyn John is a Partner at Planning Consultants, Bell Cornwell. In this episode of Estate Matters, he is joined by KOR's Senior Consultant in Public Affairs, Andrew Howard. The pair discuss the detail in the updated Framework and what opportunities that poses for landowners. Both agree the main thrust of the revisions is creating more new homes, m…

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S1 Ep 19: Charlie and Beilby Forbes Adam | Lessons in succession 30:24

6M ago30:24

30:24

Charlie Forbes Adam was responsible for Escrick Park Estate for 32 years, before handing over responsibility to his son, Beilby in recent years. The Yorkshire estate, comprising a residential and commercial property portfolio, a 2,500 acre in-hand farm, a holiday park and a forestry operation, has been in the Forbes Adam family for over 350 years. …

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S1 Ep 18: Michael Birnie & Sarah White | The Ernest Cook Trust on the balance of funding charitable aims through land and property management 27:08

7M ago27:08

27:08

Michael Birnie (Property Director) and Sarah White (Head of Learning Programmes Development) from The Ernest Cook Trust, discuss how the management of the nine estates that make up the land holdings of the charity, is carried out with a clear focus on the Trust’s primary purpose as providers of outdoor learning. Michael describes the challenges of …

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S1 Ep 17: Philipp Lukas | How to talk about renewable energy 34:01

8M ago34:01

34:01

Philipp Lukas is Chief Executive Officer of Future Biogas - who develop and operate Anaerobic Digestor (AD) plants in the East of England. In this episode Philipp discusses the challenges of promoting AD plants, including allaying fears that sites will smell and increase traffic. He is joined by KOR's Senior Public Affairs Consultant, Andrew Howard…

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S1 Ep 16: Ben Murphy | The Duchy of Cornwall's Estates Director on the vital role of legacy developments 37:38

9M ago37:38

37:38

Ben Murphy is the Estates Director for The Duchy of Cornwall's 130,000 acres, spread across 23 counties. The Duchy earned a reputation for building beautiful places that meet local needs with Poundbury in Dorset, now seen as a blueprint for placemaking by designers, architects and planners all over the world. In this episode of Estate Matters, Ben …

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S1 Ep 15: Molly Biddell | Engaging land managers with nature-based solutions 27:28

10M ago27:28

27:28

Molly Biddell is the Head of Natural Capital at Knepp Estate and Nature Based Solutions Manager at Hampton Estate. In this episode she explains how food production and caring for the natural world are inextricably linked – but that it will take a cultural shift in the countryside to change the way many farmers and land managers view their role.…

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S1 Ep 14: Victoria Vyvyan | The CLA President's views on land management under a Labour Government 39:02

11M ago39:02

39:02

CLA President Victoria Vyvyan gives her thoughts on the approach of the new Labour Government. In an open and frank conversation with Estate Matters host Anna Byles, Victoria explains how she became involved with the CLA and discusses how she hopes new Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, will tackle issues ar…

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BONUS EPISODE: Estate Matters is 1! 1:45

11M ago1:45

1:45

In July 2024, Estate Matters celebrates its 1st Birthday! Listen back to just some of the highlights of the last 12 months. Guests have provided insights across the rural and development sectors, from farming to journalism, politics to housing. But the over-arching theme, which has proved of significant interest to an audience in the land-based eco…

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S1 Ep 13: Minette Batters | Food and Farming: the future of land management 23:25

12M ago23:25

23:25

Minette Batters was the President of the National Farmers' Union for 6 years until February 2024. In her time as President, she navigated the effects of Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the cost of living crisis and worked alongside six Secretaries of State. In this episode of Estate Matters, recorded at The Royal Bath and West Sh…

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S1 Ep 12: Jayne Clemens | Crisis talks: Why estates should prepare a crisis communications plan 25:36

1y ago25:36

25:36

Jayne Clemens is a Partner at law firm, Michelmores, leading the firm's reputation and crisis management practice. In this episode of Estate Matters, Jayne discusses why estates and organisations need to have a crisis communications plan in place; so they can act quickly to protect their reputation. She is joined by KOR's Managing Director, Annette…

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S1 Ep 11: Lord Charlie Courtenay | The 19th Earl of Devon on the modern management of Powderham Castle Estate 34:13

1y ago34:13

34:13

Charlie Courtenay is a barrister, parliamentarian and proprietor of the 3,500-acre Powderham Castle Estate in Devon. In the first episode of Estate Matters to feature an estate owner, Charlie shares his experiences of estate management, alongside his legal work and sitting as a crossbench peer in the House of Lords.…

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S1 Ep 10: David Cope | Landed Estates: Heroes in the battle against climate change 31:16

1y ago31:16

31:16

David Cope runs his own Consultancy called 600 Strategy and describes himself as a strategy and change adviser. Sustainability is his speciality, and his work includes helping estates, including the Duchy of Cornwall, to become carbon literate. In this episode, David explains how estates can be "heroes" in the battle against climate change and how …

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S1 Ep 9: George Eustice | Insights from a former Environment Secretary on politics and land management 50:13

1+ y ago50:13

50:13

George Eustice MP spent nine years at Defra, rising to become Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs in 2020, a position he held until 2022. He has been the Conservative MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle in Cornwall since 2010 but has said he will not stand in the next General Election, recently launching a consultancy busine…

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S1 Ep 8: Athwenna Irons | The benefits of achieving coverage in traditional print media 24:19

1+ y ago24:19

24:19

Athwenna Irons, Farming and Rural Affairs Editor of the Western Morning News – the only regional daily newspaper covering South West England – discusses the benefits of achieving coverage in traditional print media. Athwenna has worked at the paper since graduating from university and has a contacts book which reflects her time in the industry. She…

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S1 Ep 7: Steve Strang | Building futures: The crucial role of communication in urban education masterplanning 24:47

1+ y ago24:47

24:47

Steve Strang, the Executive Director of Estates and Sustainability at Exeter College discusses the importance of communication when masterplanning in an urban environment. Steve has worked at the college for 18 years and has played a fundamental role in the creation of the college's 20 year masterplan to redevelop its main campus in Exeter city cen…

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S1 Ep 5: Nicola Janus-Harris | Why reputation management is essential for rural estates 24:31

1+ y ago24:31

24:31

Nicola Janus-Harris, Head of Agriculture and Rural Estates at international law firm Trowers and Hamlins, explains why ongoing reputation management is important to her clients. She tells podcast host Anna Byles how she has seen it go "horrifically wrong" for clients, when misinformation has spread on social media. Nicola says having a communicatio…

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S1 Ep 4: Anthony Downs | Charrettes: generating trust through community engagement 30:20

1+ y ago30:20

30:20

Anthony Downs, Estate Director at Hatfield Park in Hertfordshire, and KOR's Managing Director Annette Richman, discuss the need for estates to engage with their local communities. The word charrette is derived from old French to describe how students of architecture were invited to throw their ideas into a charrette, French for cart or chariot. Ant…

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S1 Ep 3: Dr Liz Mattison | The value of proactive communications for landed estates 16:50

1+ y ago16:50

16:50

Dr Liz Mattison, the Education and Environment Officer at Englefield Estate in Berkshire discusses the importance of estates embarking on a programme of proactive communications. Liz's role involves organising the Estate's annual Schools Days where more than 1500 local pupils visit the Estate. She also coordinates research activities, including wor…

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S1 Ep 2: Paul Osborne | Communicating the vision for sustainable place making 27:57

2y ago27:57

27:57

Paul Osborne, Urban Design Director with LHC Design and Andrew Howard, KOR's Public Affairs specialist discuss how to communicate the vision for entire new communities. Paul has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and is passionate about sustainable placemaking and master planning.By KOR Communications

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S1 Ep 1: Leigh Rix | Building trust: the importance of stakeholder engagement 31:10

2y ago31:10

31:10

Leigh Rix, a consultant from Rix Rural and KOR's Managing Director Annette Richman discuss the importance of consistent communications and engagement when putting land forward for development. Leigh has more than 40 years experience working in the rural estates sector, spending three decades with the National Trust followed by twelve years as Head …

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S2 Ep5: Patrick Galbraith | The access debate 25:35

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S2 Ep4: Joe and Keeley Evans | Stewarding a modern landed estate - generational ownership, diversification & growth 30:19

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S2 Ep3: Dr Johnny Wake | A people-focused approach to land management 29:30

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S2 Ep2: Sir William Worsley and Avril Roberts | The need for community engagement in rural masterplanning 33:37

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S2 Ep1: Estates MD at Blenheim Palace Roy Cox | History will judge us on solar farm plans 41:35

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S1 Ep 20: Iestyn John | Navigating the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 29:29

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S1 Ep 19: Charlie and Beilby Forbes Adam | Lessons in succession 30:24

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S1 Ep 18: Michael Birnie & Sarah White | The Ernest Cook Trust on the balance of funding charitable aims through land and property management 27:08

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S1 Ep 17: Philipp Lukas | How to talk about renewable energy 34:01

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S1 Ep 16: Ben Murphy | The Duchy of Cornwall's Estates Director on the vital role of legacy developments 37:38

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S1 Ep 15: Molly Biddell | Engaging land managers with nature-based solutions 27:28

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S1 Ep 14: Victoria Vyvyan | The CLA President's views on land management under a Labour Government 39:02

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BONUS EPISODE: Estate Matters is 1! 1:45

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S1 Ep 13: Minette Batters | Food and Farming: the future of land management 23:25

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S1 Ep 12: Jayne Clemens | Crisis talks: Why estates should prepare a crisis communications plan 25:36

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S1 Ep 11: Lord Charlie Courtenay | The 19th Earl of Devon on the modern management of Powderham Castle Estate 34:13

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S1 Ep 10: David Cope | Landed Estates: Heroes in the battle against climate change 31:16

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S1 Ep 9: George Eustice | Insights from a former Environment Secretary on politics and land management 50:13

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S1 Ep 8: Athwenna Irons | The benefits of achieving coverage in traditional print media 24:19

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S1 Ep 7: Steve Strang | Building futures: The crucial role of communication in urban education masterplanning 24:47

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S1 Ep 5: Nicola Janus-Harris | Why reputation management is essential for rural estates 24:31

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S1 Ep 4: Anthony Downs | Charrettes: generating trust through community engagement 30:20

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S1 Ep 3: Dr Liz Mattison | The value of proactive communications for landed estates 16:50

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S1 Ep 2: Paul Osborne | Communicating the vision for sustainable place making 27:57

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S1 Ep 1: Leigh Rix | Building trust: the importance of stakeholder engagement 31:10

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