It’s a common misconception that ‘brand’ refers to a logo, or at most, a logo and a colour palette. While this is certainly an integral part of a brand, it is only a tiny component that barely scratches the surface. In this webinar, Sarah Lawrence will cover:

This webinar would be particularly useful for anyone who is:

> Register here!

About Sarah

Sarah Lawrence is the founder of Banana Duck Creative, a design and marketing agency for service-based small businesses and startups. With over a decade of design experience, Sarah’s passion for brand was the driving force behind her agency – the core belief of BDC is that every business deserves a brand that fully represents them, no matter how big or small. In addition to BDC, Sarah is also an active member and voluntary Chief Marketing Officer at Kelvin Players Theatre Company, as well as co-founder, editor, and principal designer for Boshemia Magazine, an international feminist leftie arts and culture magazine.

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These Wake Up Call sessions are exclusively for BCI members – register your free place below!

If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries and would like to take advantage of this member-only event, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.

More about our ‘Wake Up Call’ webinar series

These sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, for the BCI community to share their pearls of wisdom with one another. The half hour webinars will involve a 15 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute facilitated Q&A, with introductions from the BCI team.

Our community is full of such amazing talent so we’re giving members the stage to talk about things that excite them so they can inspire their peers. The sessions will be a mix of expert tips and tricks and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.

Our usual online format is an interactive ‘meeting’ but for this series we’re running webinars so that it’s easy to listen in while prepping for the day ahead or while having your breakfast! Cameras and mics will be off but you can ask your questions through the chat box or submit them beforehand.

Please get in touch with Sian if you’re interested in speaking at a future session.

Save the date – Thursday 9th May 2024!

Mark your calendars because something exciting is coming your way! If you’re between the ages of 16 and 30, we’ve got an event tailor-made for you. Get ready to dive deep into the pressing issues of climate change and sustainability at our dynamic and engaging gathering.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store:

Interactive Workshops: Prepare to roll up your sleeves and get involved in hands-on workshops where you’ll learn practical skills like upcycling to make a positive impact on the environment.

Live Music & Performances: Let the rhythm move you as you groove to the beats and enjoy entertaining performances that infuse creativity and lightheartedness into the serious discussion about climate change.

Open Discussions: Your voice matters! Join in on open discussions where you can share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about climate change in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

But wait, there’s more! This event isn’t just about sharing information; it’s about empowerment. We’re committed to making climate action accessible to everyone, especially young people from lower-income and marginalised communities.

Get ready to be inspired, connect with like-minded individuals, and take meaningful steps toward a sustainable future. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Together, let’s make a difference.

For ways to support and get involved, you can get in contact via email [email protected]

Join us for relaxed networking drinks here at The Square Club, bringing together all genders in the diverse business community of Bristol. Hosted by the City Girl Network, Bristol Business Connections is a brand new event offering, connecting their 22,000 strong Bristol Girl Community and the wider Bristol Business Network.

Who Should Attend?

Event Highlights

Welcoming Atmosphere: Whether you’re a networking novice or a seasoned professional, you’ll find a comfortable and friendly environment to forge new connections.

Diverse Community: This event is about bringing together Bristol’s vibrant business community, from startups and entrepreneurs to established companies and non-profits.

Iconic Venue: Experience networking in the Square Club’s unique setting, known for its stylish interiors and exceptional culinary offerings.

Relaxed Networking: Enjoy the ease of casual conversations over drinks, supported by our experienced networking team.

Event Details

Venue: The Square Club, a hub of creativity and professional camaraderie in the heart of Clifton.

Date and Time: Thursday 4th April, 6pm – 9pm

Ticket Price: £8, which includes a drink token

Members of The Square Club can access this event for free (drink not included). Email [email protected] for your promo code.

Nine Tree Studios is Bristol’s largest independent film studio.

So join us and our friends on Independence Day 2024 for our official launch party!

With food, drinks and music, it’ll be an opportunity to celebrate the launch of our studio and chat with Bristol’s creative community.

EVENT PARTNERS

GETTING HERE

ABOUT US
We’re Nine Tree Studios, a brand new B Corp Certified 15,000sq ft purpose-built film and photography studio in Brislington. You can view more details at www.ninetreestudios.co.uk.

Nine Tree Studios is backed by JonesMillbank, a TV commercial and branded content production company. Meet our team who’ll be on hand to show people around the studio.

LOCATION
Nine Tree Studios, BS4 3QB

eCom Collab Club brings together e-commerce agencies and tech partners under one warm, caffeinated roof.

Not only will you get time to meet and chat (or netwwerrrrk), but you’ll also get treated to a fireside chat and Q&A tackling some of the biggest questions we all have about the industry and partnerships.

Sign up below for free!

Use hand-painted gouache paper to create an A3 paper cut illustration of your favourite scene in a bold way.

You will be using loose shapes to create a layered collage as well as creating a collage inspired by my style of illustration work.
You can create any type of subject matter for this workshop, the host finds buildings, more simple landscapes work well for this. Please bring a picture of your chosen image to work from in the workshop.
You will learn about colour theory and gain an understanding of the varying colour schemes that work well together.

This workshop is suited towards beginners to experienced artists wanting to explore a different way of making collage, in my own artistic style. This is a great workshop to unwind through the relaxing process of cutting and sticking collage.

What’s included:

Each ticket is £30 per person for 2 hours of fun and some baked treats from yours truly!
There are discounts for two people wanting to go together and for NHS/Students/Low Income

Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 18th July from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

Join us at The Square Club on Wednesday 19th June from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 23rd May from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.  It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!

The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.

We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.

If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected].  The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!

Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to book a free of charge 30 minute 1:2:1 session for legal advice in April, May and June 2024.

These sessions have been running over the past year and delivered by Rebecca Steer, an award winning business lawyer, long-time advisor to tech and creative digital businesses and friend of BCI. Rebecca has a supportive and pragmatic style and these private sessions will enable you to ask any business or legal queries, which might relate to contracts, liability, data privacy, employment, IPR or anything in between.

These sessions are available to all BCI members FREE OF CHARGE, and are delivered in collaboration with Charles Russell Speechlys.

Other available dates…

> Friday 26th April between 2pm – 4pm

> Friday 24th May between 2pm – 4pm

If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries and would like to take advantage of this member-only opportunity, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.