Episode 19: In conversation with new GSMA boss Vivek Badrinath
In an exclusive, we sit down with Vivek Badrinath, GSMA's new director general in his first media interview since taking over from Mats Granryd. During a candid 30-minute discussion, we get an insight into his early impressions of the association, tackle key industry topics, get his take on the recent MWC and discuss how the show can evolve. 0:00 Intro 1:45: First impressions of the GSMA 5: 10: Appeal of the role 6:20: Strength of the GSMA 11:00: Past experience 15:00 GSMA an association or a company? 17:00: Management style 18:00: Objectives for the GSMA 21:00: Monetising 5G/Geopolitical challenge 24:40: European telecoms landscape 27:10: Reflection on MWC25 33:00: GSMA Foundation
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Episode 18: Shooting the Barcelona Breeze
The team are back from MWC25 to review everything that happened at the big show. Joined by special guests Zoe Osy de Zegwaart from CCGroup PR and head of GSMA Intelligence Peter Jarich, we talk showfloor action, AI, geopolitics, satellite, devices and more. 0:00 Intro 2:00 First Time at MWC 4:30 Going Beyond Mobile 7:01: The PR Experience 10:01: Showfloor Action 16:30: Chat With GSMA Intelligence 18:04: Breaking Down Key Themes
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Episode 17: Tuning up for MWC25
The team preview the big show, chatting personal attendance records, an end of an era for the Show Daily, what’s new in our TV broadcast and overall major show themes. Later on analyst Paolo Pescatore gives us his take and we send you off to Barcelona with a tune generated by the power of AI. 0:00: Intro 3:00: MWC Preview Week 5:30: History of the Show Daily 11:01: Launch of Insight 15:30: MWL TV in 2025 17:00: Keynote Preview 20:03: Interview with Paolo Pescatore 31:00: One More Week Song
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Episode 16: MWC25 Hot Trends
Join Sasha Twining and guests Amy Cameron (Managing Director – Research, STL Partners), Francisco Jeronimo (VP EMEA – Devices, IDC) and Peter Jarich (Head of GSMA Intelligence, GSMA) as they dive into the hot topics likely to dominate discussion at this year’s big event.
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Episode 15: MWC25 Tips 'n Teasers
With the big event fast approaching, join Justin Springham and a host of special guests as we reveal what to expect from the world’s most exciting mobile tech show. 0:00: Intro 1:00: Interview with GSMA 11.40: Top tips for a newcomer 15:00: Interview with Ericsson 23:00: Interview with Euan Blair 28:00: Interview with Decantalo 32:00: Interview with Mobile World Capital 42:00: What not to miss at MWC25
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