Industry insights at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Business School
Expert speakers from the worlds of social media, luxury branding, digital advertising, and media production come together
Mr Matt Lockett
School Support Administrator
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Business School (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business)
In April, students, staff, and industry professionals came together for an unforgettable day of learning, networking, and inspiration at our ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Business School building (
Fitzroy Building ). The event was a huge success ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ” a vibrant celebration of creativity, career insight, and industry collaboration.
With a dynamic lineup of expert speakers from the worlds of social media, luxury branding, digital advertising, and media production, attendees were treated to exclusive behind-the-scenes perspectives from professionals who have worked with some of the biggest names in the UK and internationally.
Highlights of the day included:
- Speaker presentations ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Real-world insights from careers spanning TV, luxury goods, digital media, and public service communication.
- Interactive Q&A sessions ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Students engaged directly with experts, asking thoughtful questions and gaining deeper understanding of their industries.
- Panel discussion ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ A lively exchange on the future of media, marketing, and brand strategy, touching on trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities.
- Networking lunch ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ A relaxed setting for students and professionals to connect, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations.
Held in the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Business School
Fitzroy Building , the event showcased just how valuable these kinds of industry engagements are not only for students exploring their career options but also for local businesses looking to connect with future talent and fresh thinking.
Jenny Novitsky ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Senior Social Media Strategist and Copywriter behind the digital voices of The Great British Bake Off, Sewing Bee, The Piano, and more.
Tom Dyson ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Strategic Advisor with experience working with global luxury brands like Breitling, offering rare insight into branding, deal-making, and sustainability.
Simon Hammett and Greg Lander Williams (The Met Office) ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Visual storytelling experts whose work spans internal comms to high-profile content for Netflix, BBC, and Channel 4.
Gemma Ross (Bigwave Media) ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Head of Paid Media at one of the regionÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s leading marketing agencies, delivering data-driven advertising strategies that make an impact.
This event was more than just a day of talks ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ” it was a glimpse into whatÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™s possible when students, educators, and industry leaders come together in an environment designed for innovation and growth. We canÂÌñ»»ÆÞ™t wait to host more events like this in the future.
Dr Hanne Knight
Lecturer in Marketing and event organiser
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