Nicki Bannerman Radio
Nicki Bannerman: Radio, Podcasting & Media Professional
Nicki Bannerman has built a distinguished career in radio presenting, producing, and podcasting, turning her passion for storytelling into a successful profession.
Radio & Podcasting Career
She has represented the BBC in London, producing and presenting the BBC Sound Women Podcast, interviewing industry figures like Lauren Laverne, Helen Boaden, and Jane Garvey. She also hosted a panel podcast at Virgin Radio with Edith Bowman, A.Dot, and Charlie Hedges.
As lead producer and presenter of Be A Good Sport, Nicki interviewed sports personalities including Gigi Salmon, Jacqui Oatley MBE, and Jo Tongue. She also directed live events, including interviews with Olympians Helen Glover and Sam Quek on wellbeing and nutrition.
Nicki has tackled important social issues through radio and podcasts, interviewing figures such as Ruby Wax and Frank Bruno on mental health. She has worked with charities like the RNIB and Sound Women, hosting fundraising events featuring Markus Feehily (Westlife), Paul Potts, and Denise Leigh.
Her radio experience includes guest presenting on BBC Essex, Suffolk, and Cambridge 105, as well as hosting Leisure FM Essex and GenXRadio Suffolk. She has also covered red carpet interviews in Leeds and London, speaking to stars like Sigrid, Busted, Vernon Kay, and Freddie Flintoff.
Nicki founded The Influential Women Podcast, interviewing Judy Murray, Kirsty Young, Deborah Moggach, and many others, championing their achievements and resilience.
Media & Marketing Background
Nicki’s career spans marketing, PR, journalism, and business development across the publishing, music, film, and TV industries. She has worked for Virgin Music, Blockbuster, Time Warner, and Viacom, and later established her own PR agency. Her clients have included Newmarket Racecourses, DreamWorks Films USA, and major arts and entertainment brands.
She has promoted music, books, theatre, and major brands worldwide, secured sponsorships, and produced TV and radio commercials featuring celebrity voices. Her events experience includes organising a global conference at MGM Las Vegas and exclusive corporate hires at Warner Movieworld Australia.
As a journalist, she has contributed to Happiful Magazine and written PR campaigns for TV and radio. She has also ghostwritten multiple biographies and corporate life stories.
Voice Work & Consultancy
Nicki has produced TV and radio commercials, podcasts, and walking tours, including for London hotels and Norwegian tourist sites. She creates scripted content, social media campaigns, and editorial for brands, offering consultancy services in marketing, PR, and media production.
Her work is driven by a passion for inspirational storytelling, wellbeing, and giving underrepresented voices a platform.
She is available for collaborations via Zoom, Teams, or in-person.