Cold Call

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Restructuring Mobile Game Giant Supercell for a Turnaround

October 13, 2026

Founded in 2010, Supercell was a Finland-based mobile gaming company that had developed and launched five global hit mobile games. The company’s early philosophy was that it could produce hits by designing the company to appeal to top talent: Developers worked in small, autonomous groups called cells with little oversight. The formula was an initial success but the streak of hit games eventually ended. By 2023, CEO Ilkka Paananen and the company’s leadership team decided to restructure the co...

Getting Your Boss to Buy into Your Strategy (from “Coaching Real Leaders”)

October 06, 2026

You have a strategy you believe in. But what happens when your boss doesn’t? “Cold Call” presents this bonus episode from the podcast “Coaching Real Leaders,” where host and executive coach Muriel Wilkins works with an ambitious leader whose plan to drive growth is at risk because she hasn’t been able to get the alignment she needs from her boss. They explore what’s behind the resistance and how she can approach the relationship, and the strategy, differently. The conversation illustrates a k...

Considering the Future of the BBC and Its Funding Model

September 29, 2026

With viewership of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) in decline, the country’s Culture Minister must recommend a new funding model for the venerated public institution which will allow the broadcaster to succeed in an increasingly competitive media environment. Harvard Business School senior lecturer Henry McGee and host Brian Kenny discuss the case, “The Future of the BBC: Public Ownership vs. Privatization,” and the different structures an institution like the BBC could have in order t...

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How do I get in touch with Cold Call?

Cold Call is hosted by Brian Kenny. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@hbr.org. 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 Cold Call?

The publicly listed email for Cold Call: podcasts@hbr.org.

How many listeners does Cold Call have?

Podseeker estimates Cold Call reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cold Call?

Cold Call typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Harvard Business School faculty, founders, CEOs, and senior executives with firsthand involvement in a featured business case or demonstrated expertise in its central management challenge. Common among recent guests: Leading or scaling a notable company or major organizational initiative; Implementing significant innovation, transformation, or sustainability programs; Serving as a recognized expert or academic authority on management and business strategy. Recent guests include Frances Frei, Anne Morriss, and Andrew Yan.

How hard is it to get booked on Cold Call?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Cold Call cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Management, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, and Innovation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.