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Business News Wales
5 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Business News Wales Announced as Exclusive Media Partner for Wales Tech Week 2025
Wales Tech Week has announced Business News Wales as its 'Exclusive Media Partner for Wales' – a collaboration that will supercharge national reach and amplify the voices, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of Welsh tech. Powered by Technology Connected, Wales Tech Week returns to the ICC Wales, Newport from 24–26 November 2025 – bigger and bolder than ever. Demonstrating the benefits of technology across all sectors and markets, the international tech summit reveals how digital innovation is solving real-world challenges, sparking fresh thinking, and opening doors to new opportunities in every industry. Business News Wales will play a pivotal role in sharing the stories that matter, spotlighting transformative technology, startups, and the people, businesses, and ideas driving Wales' global tech presence. With its dedicated focus on Welsh business and influence across all industries and sectors, Business News Wales will bring expert coverage, dynamic interviews, and in-depth insights into the innovation, ambition, and transformation taking place at Wales Tech Week and across the wider tech ecosystem. Avril Lewis MBE, Managing Director of Technology Connected, said: 'We're thrilled to have Business News Wales as our Exclusive Media Partner for Wales. As a leading voice for Welsh business, their reach and editorial strength will help us amplify the stories coming out of our tech ecosystem. We'll spotlight the innovation and opportunities at Wales Tech Week 2025, making it clear that this is a must-attend for anyone serious about technology's impact on business, society, and our planet, and how it can drive economic growth well beyond Wales' borders.' Mark Powney, Managing Director of Business News Wales, said: 'We're proud to be supporting Wales Tech Week as its Exclusive Media Partner for Wales at a time when technology is playing such a critical role in shaping Wales' economic future. This event is more than a showcase; it's a platform for collaboration. As the tech sector continues to drive growth across all areas of the Welsh economy, Wales Tech Week is helping to bring together innovators, investors, and institutions. We're looking forward to telling those stories and helping raise the profile of the people and ideas making it happen.' Wales Tech Week 2025 will feature global keynote speakers, immersive experiences, hands-on innovation, a dynamic exhibition floor and an array of fringe events – all centred around the core themes of Tech for People, Tech for Performance, and Tech for the Planet. This year's summit is free to attend, and is open to anyone with a passion for technology and its potential to transform industries, communities and careers. To find out more and get involved, visit
Business News Wales
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Business News Wales Appoints Paul Scanlon as Head of Commercial
Paul Scanlon, Head of Commercial, Business News Wales Business News Wales has appointed Paul Scanlon as its new Head of Commercial as it moves into a new phase of strategic growth and commercial development. Founded in 2015, Business News Wales has grown organically into the country's leading independent business media platform. Built on a model of collaboration and focused on providing a platform to hear the voices of industry across Wales, the business has established itself as a trusted space for business leaders to share insights, news, and expert perspectives across sectors. With a new investor group now supporting the business, founder Mark Powney is focused on strengthening the company's commercial operations. This will involve expanding its reach both across Wales and beyond, increasing its internal capabilities, and enhancing its services to better support Welsh businesses. The company is also preparing to launch a range of print editions to complement its established digital presence. Paul Scanlon joins the business following more than eight years as Head of Digital Sales at Reach PLC, bringing with him a wealth of experience in regional media, commercial strategy, and digital innovation. Paul said: 'I've been taken aback by the size and depth of the network that exists within Business News Wales. It's also surprising how many of those network connections and thousands of readers are unaware of the full value and range of services the Business News Wales team offers. There is huge potential here to build stronger relationships and create meaningful commercial partnerships.' Founder and Managing Director, Mark Powney, added: 'This is a pivotal moment for the business. We've spent the last decade building a trusted platform, working side by side with industry leaders to give Welsh business a credible and consistent voice. With Paul's appointment and the backing of our new investors, we're now ready to turn that influence into a high growth commercial model, one that will allow us to scale, innovate, and launch new formats, including an expansion into print.' Business News Wales continues to operate on its core principles of collaboration, curation, and credibility, aiming to become not just the leading business media brand in Wales, but a respected voice across borders, sectors, and platforms.
Business News Wales
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
New Podcast ‘Grassroots to Global: The Podcast' Goes Behind the Scenes of Wales' Leading Business Growth Firm
Business News Wales is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new podcast series, Grassroots to Global: The Podcast, a dedicated communications initiative that will shine a light on Mentera, Wales' leading independent business development company. Designed to add a new layer of visibility to the people, projects, and leaders behind some of Wales' most impactful projects, Grassroots to Global: The Podcast will explore key issues shaping the Welsh economy and business landscape. The first three episodes of the series will feature the Mentera team, alongside guest appearances from key partners, as they delve into critical discussions on Wales' economic and entrepreneurial future. While each topic will be explored in stand-alone podcast episodes, the content will be repurposed into a wider multimedia communications package by the team at Business News Wales. This includes feature articles and editorial columns that delve deeper into key insights from each discussion, interactive social media content designed to engage audiences and spark conversation, and exclusive thought leadership pieces from the Mentera team and its partners. The Grassroots to Global: The Podcast is part of a wider communications solution developed by Business News Wales designed to elevate the work of leading Welsh organisations and provide a dynamic storytelling platform for business, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Wales. Llyr Roberts, CEO of Mentera, said: 'We're excited to partner with Business News Wales on this series and to share our vision for developing entrepreneurs, driving investment, and ensuring that Wales remains a thriving place for business and innovation. This new Grassroots to Global: The Podcast series will allow us to showcase the work we're doing while engaging directly with businesses, policymakers, and communities across Wales.' Mark Powney, MD at Business News Wales, said: ' Grassroots to Global: The Podcast is more than just a podcast – it's a full-scale communication tool designed to give Welsh business development leaders the recognition and visibility they deserve. 'By combining audio, editorial, and digital engagement, we're ensuring that the important work happening inside organisations such as Mentera reaches the widest possible audience.' The first episode of Grassroots to Global: The Podcast is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and hundreds of other audio podcast players in addition to the Business News Wales website.
Business News Wales
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Green Economy Wales Podcast Offers Exclusive Preview of Marine Energy Wales 2025 Conference
The latest episode of the Green Economy Wales podcast has just launched, offering listeners an exclusive breakdown of the 2025 Marine Energy Wales Conference, which is set to take place on May 7 and 8 at the All Nations Centre in Cardiff. In this special episode, podcast editor Mark Powney is joined by Tom Hill, Programme Manager, and Jay Sheppard, Project Manager at Marine Energy Wales, to reflect on the standout sessions, headline themes, and real-world action points that will form the basis of Wales' flagship marine renewable energy event. With this year's theme, Ushering in the Decade of Delivery, setting an ambitious tone, the conference aims to cover the critical steps needed to accelerate clean energy development across Wales. The episode explores sessions set to take place at the conference including: • The future of tidal stream energy and how Wales can scale smartly • The commercialisation journey of marine renewables and the shift from grant funding to private investment • The transformation potential of offshore wind, and Wales's roadmap to becoming a sector leader • Modernising marine consents using data, AI, and remote sensing • The vital role of community engagement in building trust and accelerating project delivery 'This episode captures the energy and urgency that we expect to define this year's conference,' said Tom Hill. 'It's about making the next decade count, and ensuring Wales is at the forefront of marine renewable energy innovation.' The Green Economy Wales podcast is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Tune in to hear how the conference is shaping Wales's clean energy future, and what comes next.
