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Channel Chat Podcast

Marc Sumner

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led show focused on the IT channel, featuring regular conversations with prominent technology and channel leaders about leadership, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and market trends. A PR agency could credibly pitch IT channel executives, technology founders, cybersecurity specialists, and AI leaders with clear relevance to channel businesses; booking is likely high difficulty because the show emphasizes recognized industry figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 326

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

enquiries@robertson-sumner.com

marc@robertson-sumner.com

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Host

Marc Sumner - CEO of Robertson Sumner Ltd and regular host of the Channel Chat podcast, where he interviews leaders from across the IT channel.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives, founders, and established leaders from IT channel, technology, cybersecurity, and related businesses
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Bateman - Team Leadership And The Importance Of People Within An Organization

Kostandino Kustas - Artificial Intelligence And Its Impact On Cybersecurity Threats

Neil Lomax - Engagement, Relationships, And Human Connection In Business

Jonathan Bartholomew - The Positive Impact Of Artificial Intelligence And Technology On Business

Ross McKenzie - Current Conditions And Opportunities In The IT Channel Market

Recent Topics

It Channel, Technology, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Channel Chat Podcast
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#310 Thomas Plank: Take The Market Serious By Being Present.

November 03, 2026

Recorded live at GISEC Dubai 🇦🇪, this episode features Thomas Plank, CEO & Co-Founder of Tributech. As critical infrastructure becomes an increasingly attractive target for cyber attackers, organisations across industries are being forced to rethink how they approach security, digital transformation and AI adoption. Thomas joins Channel Chat to discuss the changing threat landscape, why trust in industrial data is becoming more important than ever, and the lessons organisations can learn from...

#309 Piers Morgan: People Still Buy From People.

October 22, 2026

Recorded live during GISEC Dubai 🇦🇪, this episode features Piers Morgan, Senior Vice President & GM International at TENEX.AI. With AI reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, organisations are under increasing pressure to reduce complexity, improve efficiency and respond to threats faster than ever before. Piers joins Channel Chat to discuss the rise of AI-native security platforms, the evolution of the SOC market, and why the Middle East has become one of the world's most exciting regions for...

#308 John Brown & Holly Hall: Creating Pipeline Isn't The Challenge, It's Closing It

October 20, 2026

Recorded live during GISEC Dubai 🇦🇪, this episode features John Brown, Regional Director, and Holly Hall, Senior Channel Manager EMEA at HackerOne. With organisations uncovering more vulnerabilities than ever before, security teams are facing a new challenge: deciding what to prioritise, what to remediate and how to cut through the noise. John and Holly join Channel Chat to discuss the growing importance of vulnerability prioritisation, the role of ethical hackers, the impact of AI on cyberse...

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Frequently asked questions

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Channel Chat Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Channel Chat Podcast?

Channel Chat Podcast is hosted by Marc Sumner. Its publicly listed emails are enquiries@robertson-sumner.com and marc@robertson-sumner.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Channel Chat Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Channel Chat Podcast: enquiries@robertson-sumner.com and marc@robertson-sumner.com.

How many listeners does Channel Chat Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Channel Chat Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Channel Chat Podcast?

Channel Chat Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, founders, and established leaders from IT channel, technology, cybersecurity, and related businesses. Recent guests include Michael Bateman, Kostandino Kustas, and Neil Lomax.

How hard is it to get booked on Channel Chat Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Channel Chat Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover It Channel, Technology, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

enquiries@robertson-sumner.com

marc@robertson-sumner.com

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