We’re excited to launch a new season of Off The Agenda, our leadership and finance podcast exploring the forces reshaping business and society. This season opens with a powerful conversation with Gina Miller, entrepreneur, campaigner, and long-time advocate for transparency, fairness and democratic accountability.

In conversation with our hosts Sir Charles Bowman and Natasha Frangos, Gina reflects on the values that have shaped her career, from building ethical investment firm SCM Direct to holding government to account. She argues that meaningful change in financial services requires far more than rhetoric: transparency, accountability and clear language are essential to rebuild trust.

Gina also highlights the ongoing challenges facing the sector, from ESG greenwashing to reactive regulation, and warns that the industry must act now to prepare for major shifts driven by AI, environmental risk and cyber security.

The episode introduces her latest initiative, MoneyShe, designed to empower women through confidence, access and financial literacy. For Gina, financial security is not a luxury, it’s fundamental to independence, resilience and opportunity.

Despite the personal cost of public advocacy, Gina remains driven by purpose and optimism. Her advice to the next generation? Embrace uncertainty, stop apologising, and be willing to step into spaces you’re told are not meant for you.

🎧 Watch Episode 1 on YouTube: Gina Miller

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The 2026 DEI Mandate: What UK Consumers Expect from Business Next

As the conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) evolves, we’ve undertaken a new national poll to better understand how the UK public perceives corporate commitment to DEI today – and what they expect in the years ahead. We will be sharing the results in full at our upcoming Market Close event, offering exclusive insights into how DEI will shape future purchasing, talent and investment decisions.

About the Poll

The study was conducted by OnePoll between 21 November and 4 December 2025, interviewing 5,010 UK adults, weighted to be nationally representative by age, gender and region. Respondents were selected at random from UK research panels.

Register to sign up to our Market Close - 20th January 2026, further announcements are to follow.

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He’s worked with MIA, Duke Dumont, and Celeste — now he’s building the sound of OTA…

As we build the global relaunch of Off The Agenda, we wanted the sound to match the scale of the show. Edwin Danso is teaming up with a producer Timmy M whose work has shaped some of the most distinctive sounds in British music.

His credits include M.I.A., Florence + The Machine, Kano, Duke Dumont, Loyle Carner, Celeste, Tom Misch, Zak Abel, and even the legendary Cinematic Orchestra.

From South London studios to global stages, he has helped craft tracks that define genres and push culture forward.

Last week, we stepped into the studio together to create the new Off The Agenda sonic identity, something that captures ambition, leadership, London energy and global vision.

More soon.

Company of the Week: DJI – Turning the Desert Into a Production Studio

Editor’s Pick by Edwin Danso

As OTA Media ramps up production on new shows, my partner and I wanted to test the latest DJI equipment in a real-world setting. No studio lighting or controlled environments, just nature, movement and unpredictable conditions. Last week, we travelled to Marrakesh and took DJI into the Agafay Desert to see whether their tech could truly support our production plans for the year ahead.

Armed with a DJI gimbal, we captured sleek, stabilised footage against a backdrop of sand, wind and wide cinematic horizons. The Agafay isn’t just visually striking; it is hostile to gear. Dust, heat and uneven terrain are the enemy of smooth footage. Yet DJI’s stabilisation tech did exactly what we needed: it turned raw movement into usable shots without the usual post-production pain.

Interestingly, the most impressive moment didn’t come from our iPhones and gimbal.

While filming, we crossed paths with a traveller using DJI’s latest OSMO 360-degree camera – a compact, futuristic device capable of 8K immersive footage. Watching it capture sweeping panoramic visuals as the sun slid behind the dunes felt like witnessing a commercial being shot in seconds. No crew. No rig. Just point, orbit, capture.

And that is the genius of DJI. They don’t simply build equipment for filmmakers; they lower the barrier to cinematic storytelling. Their products don’t just document reality; they transform it – making scenes feel planned, composed and intentional, even when they are spontaneous.

From drones, to gimbals, to VR-ready 360 cameras, DJI continues to set the benchmark for consumer production tools that deliver professional outcomes. You don’t need a studio. You don’t need a team. You need curiosity, a charged battery and confidence in your gear.

So yes, DJI earns Company of the Week, because as we step into a year of ambitious production at OTA Media, it’s clear that the right tech doesn’t just capture content – it makes it possible.

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What the City is Talking About This Week

MBER London – The Pan-Asian Gem Everyone Keeps Mentioning

Word of mouth is still one of the most powerful forces in the City and we saw that firsthand this week.

An upcoming guest on Off The Agenda casually mentioned MBER London, a pan-Asian restaurant near Monument, so when a supporter visiting from the Gulf asked for a great spot to host a meeting, We passed on the recommendation.

For context, MBER was founded by Rob Pierre, formerly CEO of Jellyfish, who exited the company in a deal reportedly valued at more than £500 million. He’s now quietly building one of the most interesting hospitality offerings in the Square Mile, a place designed for the exact type of business-meets-culture interactions the City thrives on.

It’s a reminder that behind every great venue in the City is a story, and when businesses deliver quality, people advocate for them organically.

That aligns closely with what we’re building at OTA Media: amplifying excellence through authentic networks, trusted voices, and shared experiences.

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