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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: 322

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Male

Location: United Kingdom

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
:

#306: The Speed That AI Moves Is Immediate.

October 06, 2026

In this episode of the Channel Chat Dubai series, recorded during GISEC Dubai, Marc Sumner is joined by Yarin Pinyan, VP of Product at Upwind Security, for a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today: securing AI. As businesses accelerate AI adoption, security teams are under increasing pressure to identify where AI is being used, understand new attack vectors, and respond to threats at machine speed. Yarin shares what he's hearing from CISOs and security leaders...

#305 Steve Low: Get big, get niche or get out.

October 01, 2026

In this episode of the Channel Chat Dubai series, Steve Low, Chief Commercial Officer at Titan Data Solutions, joins Marc to discuss Titan's journey from a startup with £200,000 in funding to a $50M business. Steve shares why Titan has doubled down on specialisation, reduced its vendor portfolio, and expanded into the Middle East, while building deeper relationships with partners and vendors across the channel. Topics covered: • Growing Titan from startup to $50M revenue • Why "get big, get n...

#304 Julie Nicholson: Cyber Security Is A Team Sport

September 29, 2026

From factory production lines to leading cyber resilience strategy at Advania UK, Julie Nicholson has built one of the most unique careers in the IT channel. In this episode of Channel Chat, she joins Marc Sumner to discuss her journey into technology, why cyber security has evolved into a board-level business resilience conversation, and what organisations need to do to stay ahead of today's rapidly changing threat landscape. Along the way, Julie reflects on leadership, mentorship, customer ...

Publicly listed emails

enquiries@robertson-sumner.com

marc@robertson-sumner.com

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