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A GRAND WEEK AT MBC
This week has been all about our Media Business Course.
The course – which kicked off on Tuesday at The Grand in Brighton – brings together media practitioners from across the industry to learn all about the art, craft and joy of media planning and pitching.
Over the last three days, our delegates have heard from a stellar line-up of speakers including Richard Huntington, Chief Strategy Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi; Davina Barker, Sales Director at Digital Cinema Media; Hamid Habib, Deputy MD at Havas Entertainment and Chief Experience Officer at Havas Media Group; Vicky Fox, Chief Planning Officer at OMD; Nick Hurrell, Chief Executive at AKA Advertising, and many others.
Today marks the final day of the course and we cannot wait to find out which syndicate won. Catch up on all that happened on day one here and day two here. And stay tuned to find out who wins!
CALLING ALL TALENT TRAILBLAZERS
Entries are now open for the Talent Trailblazer Award, which we’re pleased to have launched today in partnership with Marketing Week! It will celebrate the organisations and individuals that are opening up the industry to new talent.
Following the launch of our Talent Report in January, we know the industry is determined to find more ways to attract and retain talent as well as maximise the opportunities of apprenticeships and outreach schemes.
The free-to-enter award will spotlight the companies whose initiatives and projects have helped attract talent into the industry who might not have otherwise seen it as an option.
Entries are open from today (14 July) and will close on Friday, 19 August. A shortlist will be announced in September, with the winner to be unveiled at the Marketing Week Awards on 1 November.
Find out all about the award here and enter here.
WELCOMING PARLIAMENTARY STAFFERS TO VCCP
We were delighted to host Parliamentary staffers for a summer drinks reception at VCCP on Tuesday night.
The event, which was co-sponsored by the IPA, ISBA and IAB UK, saw a strong turnout with many staffers from the offices of Cabinet ministers, Labour’s shadow front bench team, and senior backbenchers.
The conversations ranged from skills and apprenticeships to advertising and exports, and everything in between.
A big thank you to VCCP for letting us host the event in their offices and to everyone who was able to join us!
LATE DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR THE CAMPAIGN AD NET ZERO AWARDS
There’s still time to submit your entries to the Campaign Ad Net Zero Awards.
With the late deadline fast approaching on July 20, this is your final opportunity to secure your entry. If your work or organisation is helping to reduce emissions and build a net zero economy, we’d like to hear from you.
All are eligible – agency, media owner, tech company, advertiser, production company or anyone within the advertising ecosystem – these awards are open to everyone helping to find ways to tackle climate change.
Visit the awards site to make your entry now!
100 CLUB! UKAEG POWERHOUSE COMPANIES MAKE HEADLINES
Two of our UK Advertising Export Group members – LS Productions and Billion Dollar Boy – have secured spots on the prestigious Sunday Times Hundred List, a celebration of the entrepreneurial achievements of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies. These remarkable achievements not only underscore their business acumen but also highlight their ability to adapt and thrive in an increasingly competitive global market.
Founded in 2006, LS Productions has been at the forefront of delivering world-class production support to some of the most iconic brands globally.
Billion Dollar Boy, founded in 2014, has experienced exponential growth, transforming itself into a global force in influencer marketing. Billion Dollar Boy provides brands with a comprehensive suite of services, including influencer identification, campaign planning, content creation, and performance tracking.
Check out the full Sunday Times Hundred 2023 List here.
THIS WEEK: UK ADVERTISING IN THE MEDIA
It’s our specially-curated selection of must-reads from across our industry media.
AD OF THE WEEK
You made it this far – why not check our ad of the week?
Want the full edition to land in your inbox every Friday? Drop us an email on aa@adassoc.org.uk and quote ‘Ad Matters’.
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