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AI Podcast Production, Now What? Smarter Tools, Better Stories; Real Audience Impact

Inner Ear — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:13:46 +0000

AI is changing podcasting faster than most cultural orgs can book a studio. (You don’t even need a studio anymore.)The winners won’t be the ones with shinier gear.They’ll be the teams who use AI to help them tell better stories, not take shortcuts. I’ve been producing podcasts since before the term was coined. As soon […]

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Less Admin. More Impact. Better World.

Inner Ear — Wed, 21 May 2025 10:22:40 +0000

If you had no admin left to do, what would you do with your time? That’s the provocation at the heart of our first episode in a new Inner Ear series: Constructively Critical — a series of short, thoughtful video essays exploring culture, technology and making better choices. In this opening piece, Dougal Perman tackles […]

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Unlock Your Creative Business Coach

Inner Ear — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:13:20 +0000

Ready to take your creative business to the next level? Get instant, tailored guidance with Inner Ear’s free AI-powered Creative Business Coach. It’s designed for creative entrepreneurs, small business owners, freelancers and anyone looking to overcome business challenges or unlock new opportunities. Gain clarity, focus, and progress with our AI-powered Creative Business Coach — free […]

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We Need Disruption, But Make It Human

Inner Ear — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:17:31 +0000

Inner Ear exists at the intersection of creativity and technology. We welcome change, thrive on innovation and push boundaries. But in his latest piece, Dougal Perman raises an essential question: if disruption is inevitable, how do we ensure it serves humanity rather than eroding it? Disruption is good for the soul. It can be bad […]

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How AI Can Help You Overcome the Challenge of Doing More with Less

Inner Ear — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:38:22 +0000

It’s been a hell of a time for culture. For cultural organisations in Scotland, securing Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland recently is a huge achievement. But for many creative companies, the amount awarded is significantly less than what they applied for. This creates a major challenge: how do you continue delivering high-quality cultural work with […]

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Adventures in Marketing 2025: Lessons, Insights and Challenges

Inner Ear — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:28:33 +0000

Marketing events can be hit or miss. They can be all show, superficial or even vacuous. They can drag, overwhelm or (greatly) overpromise. I was optimistic about Adventures In Marketing 2024 in Edinburgh because of the way it was described and the quality of the lineup but it surpassed my expectations.

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A Culture of Promise: Reflecting on Scottish Government’s Draft Budget 2025–26

Inner Ear — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:42:19 +0000

And breathe. Those of us engaged in creative economy policy activism have held our collective breath recently. The Scottish Government’s draft budget for 2025–26 brings long-awaited good news for Scotland’s cultural sector. So we can now breath a little easier. (If you haven’t already, please read my articles on the cultural funding situation in Sceptical.Scot […]

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What If You Could Bridge the Manufacturing Skills Gap by Inspiring Next Generation Talent?

Inner Ear — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:52:08 +0000

Reflecting recently on his experience as a senior member of the Creative Industries Leadership Group, Inner Ear Director, Dougal Perman, starts a new series exploring how creative solutions can be applied to solve problems in specific sectors. First up: manufacturing. In today’s manufacturing landscape, skills shortages are more than an HR issue — they are […]

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How Can We Save Scotland’s Creative Economy?

Inner Ear — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:51:17 +0000

Over the past few months, I’ve shared my thoughts on the state of Scotland’s cultural sector through two articles for Sceptical Scot. As a group of cultural practitioners (through our creative work with Radio Magnetic, TRADtv and Walking Heads and a multitude of co-created projects), creative producers and content strategists, Inner Ear has always sat […]

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Scotland’s Creative Future: Resilience & Creative Workforce Reports

Inner Ear — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:04:55 +0000

Over the past four years, Scotland’s creative industries have been to hell and back. The sector is demanding strategic insights and action. Inner Ear’s director, Dougal Perman, has been a member of the Creative Industries Leadership Group (CILG) since 2018. In 2021, the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Fair Work and Culture (at the time), […]

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Why Learn Live Streaming? To Help You Communicate Your Message

Inner Ear — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:42:14 +0000

Live streaming is an essential digital communication tool, largely due to its immediacy and authenticity. If you learn live streaming, you can elevate your brand messaging. Unlike traditional media such as television or radio, live streaming allows for real-time interaction, creating a dynamic and direct connection between the audience and the presenter. With features like […]

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This is Live Streaming Production: Make Superior Interactive Virtual Experiences

Inner Ear — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:48:00 +0000

Interactive virtual experiences have exploded since lockdown. The most engaging ones stand out. Live streaming has become an increasingly popular way to connect with your audience and create captivating virtual experiences. Whether you’re a business owner, content creator, or simply someone looking to engage with others in real-time, mastering the art of live streaming production […]

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