LEGENDS OF ADTECH

Episode 11: The Educator

Paul Hood, Head of Publishing at the Vote Office, House of Commons


Welcome to Legends of Adtech: the podcast where we go beyond the buzzwords and straight to the people at the coalface of the adtech industry. Every two weeks, we sit down with the industry’s boldest thinkers, pioneers, and disruptors, to find out how they’re rewriting the game. This is their story.


In this episode of Legends of AdTech, Julia speaks with Paul Hood, an independent digital transformation consultant with over two decades of experience in the publishing sector. They discuss Paul's journey from print to digital, the challenges of navigating digital transformation, the impact of AI on the industry and the importance of diversity and kindness in leadership.


Paul shares insights on how publishers can innovate and adapt to changing landscapes, emphasising the need for human connections and authenticity in the industry.

About Paul Hood

Paul Hood is an independent digital transformation consultant for the publishing sector. He has more than two decades of experience driving innovation and revenue growth for leading UK publishers including News UK, Reach and Bauer. 

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