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The Subscription Box Economy - Part 5

The Royal Mail PodcastDec 18, 2018

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Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) - Royal Mail's partnership with TfL

Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) - Royal Mail's partnership with TfL

Monday 8th April sees the launch of an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in central London. The introduction of the ULEZ will help reduce emissions and improve air quality in the city. Naturally, ULEZ has a significant impact on Royal Mail's fleet and the two organisations have been working together for many months in preparation.

In this episode, we hear from Royal Mail colleagues who have been directly involved in the ULEZ project, as well as representatives from TfL and Royal Mail's delivery operation.

 To find out more on the London ULEZ and check if your vehicle is compliant, visit tfl.gov.uk and search ULEZ 

Apr 05, 201906:44
International Women's Day Special

International Women's Day Special

To celebrate International Women’s Day, this special episode features contributions from a number of female Royal Mail colleagues discussing what it’s like to be a woman at Royal Mail.

Mar 07, 201908:38
The Subscription Box Economy - Part 6

The Subscription Box Economy - Part 6

In the final part of our six part series on the Subscription Box Economy, we talk to three businesses offering three very attractive propositions. Bloom & Wild, Garcon Wines and Lola's Cupcakes offer flowers, wine and brownies all through the post, we find out how and why.

Mar 04, 201906:33
Valentine's Day Special - Royal Mail Couples

Valentine's Day Special - Royal Mail Couples

On a very special episode of The Royal Mail Podcast, we talk to a selection of couples who all have one thing in common, they met whilst working at Royal Mail.

Feb 14, 201909:15
 The Subscription Box Economy - Part 5

The Subscription Box Economy - Part 5

In this tasty episode, we talk to food and drink subscription businesses including Pasta Evangelists and the Chocolate Cellar, as well as industry experts and subscribers to find out why more and more of us are swapping the supermarket for the subscription box.
Dec 18, 201808:24
The Subscription Box Economy - Part 4
Nov 22, 201806:00
The Subscription Box Economy - Part 3

The Subscription Box Economy - Part 3

In Episode 3, we hear from subscription businesses and industry experts to find out why six in ten subscription box businesses intend to invest in new or existing services in the next year, and over half of businesses agree that subscriptions are set to be a major focus of their company in the future.
Oct 26, 201806:51
The Subscription Box Economy - Part 2

The Subscription Box Economy - Part 2

In the second part of our series on the subscription box economy, we look at the regional trends driving the subscription box boom. Why are boxes so popular in London and Wales? And what is the UK's most popular type of subscription box?

We hear from a range of subscription box businesses including Taffy Mail, Mila and Pheebs and Letterbox Lab and ask IMRG for some expert analysis.
Sep 28, 201809:23
The Subscription Box Economy - Part 1

The Subscription Box Economy - Part 1

The first series of Royal Mail Podcast episodes tell the story of the emergence of the subscription box economy. With contributions from leaders of businesses at the forefront of the movement alongside experts and research firms tracking its progress, this six part series will uncover the reasons behind the increasing prominence of subscription boxes.

In part one, we hear from Oliver Bridge, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone, a subscription box business with an ever increasing share of the lucrative men's grooming market and John Phillips of subscription technology firm Zuora amongst others.
Sep 10, 201810:08