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Social media trends for 2026: a keynote with Drew Benvie

BCI Keynote

21st Jan 2026

12.30pm

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2pm

The Station, Silver Street, Bristol, BS1 2AG

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>by Bristol Creative Industries

Each year, leading global social media consultancy Battenhall publishes a review of the major trends shaping social media for brand marketing and communication.

In this talk, Battenhall’s Founder & CEO, Drew Benvie, will present the latest Battenhall forecast for the coming months, in order to help the creative community plan their content. We run this event annually and we’re thrilled to be welcoming Drew back.

Attendees can expect to gain an insight into the social media trends shaping brand marketing and communication.

Who is it for?

This talk is aimed at professionals working in marketing, PR, advertising, digital and the creative industries who are looking to gain a deeper understanding of the social media landscape.

About Drew

Drew Benvie is the Founder and CEO of social media consultancy, Battenhall. He advises brands and figureheads internationally on social media strategies, and manages a team of specialists based in London, The US and Asia. Alongside advising clients on social media for marketing, Drew campaigns for social media safety, and was a speaker on this topic at TEDxBristol in 2019.

Tickets

> Early bird BCI member tickets are available up until Friday 5th December at £30 +VAT

> BCI member tickets from Saturday 6th December are £40 +VAT.

> Non-member tickets are £70 +VAT.

All tickets include refreshments and a buffet lunch from Sandwich Sandwich.

When purchasing 4 tickets or more, use the code SAVE15 to receive a 15% discount on your booking.

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About Bristol Creative Industries

Bristol Creative Industries is the membership network that supports the region's creative sector to learn, grow and connect, driven by the common belief that we can achieve more collectively than alone. 

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