Steve Strickland is the co-founder of the new award-winning PR agency Talker Tailor Trouble Maker. He has led the agency for two years alongside partner and long term colleague, Gary Wheeldon. Before starting Talker Tailor Steve held three creative director roles at agencies; Weber Shandwick, freuds and most recently M&C Saatchi PR. Where he was tasked with safeguarding the quality of creative product globally across its 8 offices.
In this episode, Steve shares how he and his and co-founder Gary’s experiences in the PR industry led to their decision to create Talker Tailor and how they have poured their learnings and experiences (good and bad) into the operation.
Steve shares his views on diversity in Public Relations and why it’s essential to build freedom into a team.
He also speaks candidly about where Talker Tailor is at now and where he and Gary aim to take the agency in the future.
If you’re looking for an insight into modern PR, want to hear some very real language and a have good laugh, listen now!