I am passionate about social media, digital marketing and content creation. I love voicing radio, podcasts and being creative with content for social media channels and marketing concepts with innovative ideas. I enjoy using my voice in audio and words creating strong emotive storytelling narrative and often talk about the ‘untalked about’ to make a real difference to others’ lives and their ultimate health, happiness and wellbeing. I founded and host The Influential Women Podcast, represented the BBC in London to produce the Sound Women podcast series to help ‘women in broadcast’, and have built a career across the UK, Europe and Australia in marketing, PR and broadcasting. I thrive on developing strategies, creating collaborative brand partnerships and delivering engaging, wellbeing-focused content.

Nicki Bannerman

I am passionate about social media, digital marketing and content creation. I love voicing radio, podcasts and being creative with content for social media channels and marketing concepts with innovative ideas. I enjoy using my voice in audio and words creating strong emotive storytelling narrative and often talk about the ‘untalked about’ to make a real difference to others’ lives and their ultimate health, happiness and wellbeing. I founded and host The Influential Women Podcast, represented the BBC in London to produce the Sound Women podcast series to help ‘women in broadcast’, and have built a career across the UK, Europe and Australia in marketing, PR and broadcasting. I thrive on developing strategies, creating collaborative brand partnerships and delivering engaging, wellbeing-focused content.

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I am passionate about social media, digital marketing and content creation. I love voicing radio, podcasts and being creative with content for social media channels and marketing concepts with innovative ideas. I enjoy using my voice in audio and words creating strong emotive storytelling narrative and often talk about the ‘untalked about’ to make a real difference to others’ lives and their ultimate health, happiness and wellbeing.

I founded and host The Influential Women Podcast, represented the BBC in London to produce the Sound Women podcast series to help ‘women in broadcast’, and have built a career across the UK, Europe and Australia in marketing, PR and broadcasting. I thrive on developing strategies, creating collaborative brand partnerships and delivering engaging, wellbeing-focused content.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Marketing, Copywriting & Broadcast Journalist at Nicki Bannerman Radio
November 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance marketing for key brands, copywriting and broadcast journalism including radio, audio voice overs and podcasts, magazines and books; event marketing; social media campaigns; collaborations with partners and VIP events; hosting and stage production for live events.
Strategic PR & Marketing Consultant at Nicki Bannerman PR
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Strategic marketing and PR consultancy for a children's portal; contributing editor for Archant magazines; freelance Arts & Entertainment news reporting.
Founder / Marketing & PR Consultant at The Bannerman Consultancy, London
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2012
Launched PR agency; handled Newmarket Racecourses celebrity and racing publicity, corporate hospitality, event concepts; launched campaigns and large-scale live events.
Marketing Manager at Blockbuster Northern Europe
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Marketing for Northern Europe retail openings, market research, franchise partner activities and joint marketing campaigns (Coca Cola, DreamWorks) in Copenhagen, Vienna and beyond.
Marketing Director at Virgin Melbourne / Blockbuster Music
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Marketing Director for Blockbuster Music in Australia; re-branding from Virgin to Blockbuster Music; in-store events, live music campaigns, partnerships with Ticketmaster, Nintendo, Playstation.
Special Projects Manager at Time Warner / Time Life (Sydney/London)
January 1, 1993 - July 1, 1995
New Business Development for music, film and publishing magazines; product development, licensing, TV production, voice overs and scriptwriting; launched BBC Music and New Country Music magazines.
Music & Video Producer at Time Life London
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
New product development, marketing and content creation for video, CDs; set up new video division; acquired TV programmes at Cannes markets for Europe/South Pacific; collaborations with David Attenborough and other content.
Account Director at DDM Advertising London
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Account Director for major clients (Barclaycard, Woolwich Building Society, British Gas); new business development and partnerships.
Music Marketing Assistant at Readers Digest London
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1987
Licensing music, PR and production of CDs, vinyl and cassettes; working with artists, voice-artists and record companies; organizing high-profile events at Stringfellows, BAFTA, Serpentine Gallery and London Dungeons.
Freelance Marketing Specialist, Radio Host & Voiceover at Nicki Bannerman Radio
November 1, 2013 - Present
Freelance marketing for key brands, copywriting and broadcast journalism including radio, audio voiceovers and podcasts; produced content for magazines and books; managed social media campaigns, advertising, website programming and ticketed events; developed collaborative brand partnerships and VIP communications; created walking tour audio content and GPS-based app voice work; hosted wellbeing and health-focused radio/podcast segments; conducted interviews with notable figures and produced engaging, emotive storytelling across broadcast and digital platforms.
Strategic PR and Marketing Consultant at Nicki Bannerman PR
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Strategic marketing and PR consultancy for clients in publishing, film and events; contributed editor for community magazines; freelance arts and entertainment news reporting.
Founder & Director at The Bannerman Consultancy, London
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2012
Launched PR agency; handled Newmarket Racecourses PR and marketing, event production for celebrity and fashion clients; created themed live events and press launches; managed press outreach for film campaigns and brand partnerships.
Marketing Director at Virgin Melbourne / Blockbuster Music (Australia)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996
Marketing Director overseeing in-store promotions, live music events and cross-promotional campaigns; re-brand from Virgin to Blockbuster Music and international TV launch campaigns; merchandising strategy and collaborations with Ticketmaster, Nintendo and Sony; supported major film/soundtrack campaigns.
Special Projects Manager at Time Warner / Time Life (Sydney)
January 1, 1993 - July 1, 1995
Head of New Business Development for music, film and publishing magazines; product development, licensing, TV production, voice-overs and scriptwriting; launched BBC Music and New Country Music magazines; led entertainment sponsorships and fundraising.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Direct Marketing (BDMA Hons) at Cambridge Marketing College
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Dip BDMA (Hons) in Direct Marketing at Kingston University, London
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
CAM Cert at Angel University, London
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Postgraduate at Cambridge Marketing College
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Dip BDMA (Hons) in Direct Marketing at Kingston University, London
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
CAM Cert at Angel University, London
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Qualifications

Art of Radio Interviewing
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
UCL Mentor
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
BBC Sound Women Charity Newsreader
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Radio Academy Steering Committee (East Anglia)
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Art of Radio Interviewing
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
UCL Mentor
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Retail