Apples to Pears with Mark Wash

The Gift-Cast

Happy New Year! Starting 2021 with a bang we meet joint MD of Apples to Pears, Mark Wash - a gardener turned gift business owner! Learn all about the path Mark took to end up launching the business with Alan Titchmarsh and the evolution of the business to the playful gift company that we know today. Of course, we also hear about Apples to Pears previous Gift of the Year successes, and they're 2021 entries.
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Welcome to the Product-Cast, aka the Prod-Cast, brought to you by Gift of the Year and supported by the Giftware Association. The podcast shines a spotlight on the UK’s thriving gift industry, providing insight into all aspects of the creative and sales process, from concept to retail and everything in between.

Each week you will meet a new key player from retail or supply and learn about their role within their business, their insights on the industry and, of course, to talk about their entry or previous winner in the Gift of the Year awards.

The Prod-Cast is hosted by Alex Ryan - a marketing consultant and a gift/product marketing expert having spent 6 years as Head of Marketing at Paladone Products Ltd before launching his own agency, Marketing 101.

The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent and inspiration in our industry each year.

The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry with 70 unique years' experience. Listening to your needs and finding solutions to your problems. We can help you make money, save money and save time with our knowledge and contacts within the industry.

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