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Transform audience engagement with Simon Mayo, speaker, award-winning broadcaster and author. Simon works with corporate clients to deliver compelling storytelling and media expertise, hosting prestigious events for major brands while bringing his BBC Radio and publishing credentials.
Simon Mayo is a prominent radio broadcaster with a career spanning nearly 30 years. He has been with BBC Radio since 1981 and currently presents Drivetime on BBC Radio 2, which includes the Radio 2 Book Club. He is also the co-presenter of Kermode and Mayo's Film Review on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Throughout his career, he has hosted several leading radio shows, including the Radio One Breakfast Show, The Saturday Evening Show, The Simon Mayo Show for Radio 5 Live, and The Album Chart Show for Radio 2. Additionally, he presented Act Your Age, a panel game for BBC Radio 4.
Simon has also made a mark in television, hosting National Lottery Winning Lines and Confessions on BBC1 and The Big Dig on BBC2. His contributions to broadcasting have earned him accolades, such as Radio Broadcaster of the Year at the 34th Annual Broadcasting Press Guild Award and Speech Broadcaster of the Year at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.
In addition to his broadcasting work, Simon is an accomplished author. He has written several books, including Confessions, based on a feature from his drivetime show, the Itch series of children's novels, and his first suspense thriller for young adults, Blame.
Simon is available for corporate engagements, including public speaking, Q&As, and awards hosting. His experience makes him a suitable host for music or film-related events. Notable past events include Katie Melua's International Album Launch, Jacqueline Wilson's Big Picnic Webcast, and a speech on storytelling at the HSS Hires Conference.
For bookings, contact the PepTalk team.
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To book Simon Mayo, email simon.mayo@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Simon's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Simon Mayo draws on his broadcasting background to structure sessions around interviewing, Q&A facilitation, and awards hosting, with particular suitability for music- and film-related events. His session on storytelling, delivered at the HSS Hires Conference, indicates he also frames content through narrative-based presentations drawn from his experience as a radio presenter and author.
Simon Mayo specialises in broadcasting, storytelling, and film and music commentary, drawing on topics including communication and creativity. He is Radio Broadcaster of the Year (34th Annual Broadcasting Press Guild Award) and Speech Broadcaster of the Year (Sony Radio Academy Awards), with a broadcasting career spanning BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 4, and Radio 5 Live.
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