There are many factors that affect our approach when it comes to pricing, from the fear of missing out on a piece of work, the fear of not winning follow on work, and sometimes the fear of having an awkward conversation.
In this 2-hour interactive workshop, we’ll discuss common challenges we face in the creative industries, understand the implications of the pricing approaches and decisions we make on the bottom line, as well as the impact on client relationships. We’ll share some different pricing models, strategies and tactics, as well as practical advice on ways to communicate them effectively without compromising relationships.
This session will be particularly useful for anyone working in the creative industries who wants to increase their confidence when it comes to pricing, proposals, and client communication.
With a career spanning 20+ years in the creative and tech industries, Mette has worked for large global networks, founded a start up, and run her own consultancy for the past 8 years.
She’s pitched for, priced and led multi-year, multi-faceted contracts for the likes of British Airways, Mars, McLaren Automotive, Barratt Developments to name a few. She’s also worked with agencies and freelancers to improve their pricing confidence, as well as obviously pricing her own proposals for prospective and existing clients.
She is not a trained accountant. She is strategic, relationship driven professional working to build value into the creative industries. See Mette’s website here.
Tickets are priced at £50 +VAT for BCI members and £80 +VAT for non-members. Book your place below!
In the South West it’s hard for creative and purpose-led business ideas to find the finance they need. How can investment work for new founders?
Join us to hear what’s out there, what works and how the market is changing with people who get the ‘game’ of finding investment.
In this event, hear first-hand experience of founders and professionals who’ve sought, secured or passed up investment as they’ve created businesses they believe in. Talks/ discussion 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Networking from 8.00pm.
If you’re a startup or someone who wants to see new ideas in the City get the money they need, this event is an opportunity to come together and learn what’s possible.
We’re pleased to bring you this new series of collab events after a 6-month break!
The event is a collab with Upstarter who are exploring Hopeful Finance – new investment vehicles for creative business.
As always, we focus on the detail, not the hype. No powerpoint, just direct conversations, your questions and discussion.
> Who’s Speaking?
– Edward Jenkins is a music industry professional, turned music tech founder. He works for Bristol’s venue Lost Horizon, Glastonbury’s Shangri-La and has now founded Volumetric Video Ltd, a platform that gives new artists access to worldwide audiences.
– Derek Tanner has 20 years of experience helping startups grow, innovate, and find finance, working alongside investors and funders in organisations such as Oxford Innovation. In new role as Enterprise Manager for Black South Network, he’s excited about the potential for change through supporting great black and minority enterprises to start and develop.
– Gill Wildman is a creative business mentor, programme designer and facilitator. Founder of Upstarter, she’s propelled by demystifying business, developing new tools for underserved founders. Recent collaborations and projects include the REACT programme with Watershed, SW Creative Technology Network, Bristol & Bath R&D, and WECA’s Create Growth Programme and Creative Scale Up.
– Daniel Oliver has been founding or supporting social enterprises, startups and purpose-led business for 15 years. As a founder of Bristol Energy Coop he took the company through its first large financial raise using community shares. As an advisor and mentor, he’s supported businesses to navigate startup, growth and social investment and commercial finance.
> Who’s behind this?
Purpose in Practice asks questions that matter for anyone building a business they believe in. Our events create conversations with founders and about what’s important, how to act and what they need. Our mini-site features case studies.
It’s run by Assembly, a local company working with startups and teams to build great businesses. We support organisations to find new areas of growth and put good ideas into practice.
Oakwood have been committed to offering graduate placement schemes for over 25 years, and the team are passionate about helping new talent bridge the gap between education and vocation.
Creative Head, Paul Ellis, oversees the placement programme and maintains links with local education. In this webinar, he recognises commitment to placement is not without its challenges, but outlines the benefits and useful tips to make a programme work for you.
This session will be particularly useful for, Managers, Team Leaders, and Creative Heads.
About Paul
Paul Ellis has worked at Oakwood for 12 years. With a degree in Graphic Design, he have has followed a creative path through various agencies in and around Bristol and the Southwest that has led him to Oakwood in a senior role as a Creative Head. Working closely with local educational establishments, he heads up the liaison role to ensure the creative output and experience keeps the placement engagement experience simple, engaging and effective.
> See Oakwood’s member profile
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.
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.
The Digital Cultures Research Centre (DCRC, UWE) are delighted to host, alongside the Moving Image Research Group, UWE, Prof. Justin O’Connor for the launch of his new book, Culture is not an industry: Reclaiming art and culture for the common good.
Culture is at the heart to what it means to be human. But twenty-five years ago, the British government rebranded art and culture as ‘creative industries’, valued for their economic contribution, and set out to launch the UK as the creative workshop of a globalised world.
Where does that leave art and culture now? Facing exhausted workers and a lack of funding and vision, culture finds itself in the grip of accountancy firms, creativity gurus and Ted Talkers. At a time of sweeping geo-political turmoil, culture has been de-politicised, its radical energies reduced to factors of industrial production. This book is about what happens when an essential part of our democratic citizenship, fundamental to our human rights, is reduced to an industry.
Culture is not an industry argues that art and culture need to renew their social contract and re-align with the radical agenda for a more equitable future. Bold and uncompromising, the book offers a powerful vision for change.
Justin will be visiting from the University of South Australia to join us for this, and he will be in conversation with Dr Steve Presence, Associate Professor of Film Studies at UWE. Tickets cost £6, which includes a glass of wine or a soft drink and £2 off the book.
eCom Collab Club brings together e-commerce agencies and tech partners under 1 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.
Who is this for?
If you’re an eCommerce merchant/entrepreneur, well we’re sorry, this isn’t one for you. BUT, if you’re a:
– Development Agency (Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, WordPress, Wix)
– Paid Ad Agency working with eCommerce brands
– SEO Agency working with eCommerce brands
– A SaaS company working with eCommerce brands or agencies
– A tech partner working with eCommerce brands or agencies
Then roll up, roll up
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.
Attendees can expect to gain an insight into the social media trends shaping brand marketing and communication, just in time for the new financial year.
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.
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.
> Early bird BCI member tickets are available up until Mon 12th Feb at £25 +VAT
> BCI member tickets from 13th Feb are £35 +VAT.
> Non-member tickets are £60 +VAT.
When purchasing 4 tickets or more, use the code SAVE15 to receive a 15% discount on your booking
All tickets include a buffet lunch and refreshments.
I’m running my How to Make Reels masterclass in person at Artists Residence in Bristol on Thursday February 29th from 10am – 1pm
This masterclass is all about helping you to gain confidence with making Reels and so you can leave focussed on how to make the Reels that will work for your business.
In the masterclass you’ll be learning the practical side of making Reels. All the technical know how of how to edit your Reels in the Instagram app.
And you’ll also be learning about Reels strategy – how can you use your Reels to engage with your customers and be making Reels that people will actually watch. Looking at hooks, filming techniques and content ideas.
If this sounds like exactly what you need come and join me on February 29th.
Tickets are £115 but there is an early bird offer available until midnight next Monday February 5th. Use the code Early20 to book for £95 instead of £115.
Network with creatives at our ‘Future Leap Year’ Networking Drinks on the 29th February, taking place from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at our vibrant Clifton Hub!
Join us at Future Leap Clifton as we open the doors to our state-of-the-art Media Studios that cover Film, TV, and Podcasts. Delve into an evening of connecting with like-minded individuals in the creative industries, designed to spark innovative conversations and foster meaningful connections.Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an emerging talent, or simply someone with a passion for creativity, this event is tailored for you.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of a community that celebrates creativity and collaboration. This event is open to all, so bring your enthusiasm and curiosity, and let’s collaborate!
Please note that our Clifton hub is not wheelchair accessible.
Feel free to join this event with or without booking onto the Open House Media Studio event from 27-29th February.
You’re invited to join us for the private view of a brand new art exhibition, ‘LUSH‘, by Stephanie Gay and Chi-Yien Snow.
Join us between 5 and 7pm on Thursday 15th February at The Square Club to meet the artists, and to be the first to view this brand new exhibition.
There will be a welcome glass of prosecco on arrival (non-alcoholic alternatives also available), and our Lower Deck Cocktail Bar and Square Kitchen Restaurant will be open all evening for those wanting to stay on for dinner or drinks (or both!)
~ RSVP to reserve your ticket – limited spaces available ~
The company previously known as ‘Yena’, Dffrnt introduces you to its free founder & creator meetups!
Their classic format remains for the Bristol events with Dffrnt founder Ash Phillips hosting a casual networking atmosphere at the original home of Dffrnt’s very first meetup – The Square Club.
This event is free for all thanks to Dffrnt members (join here: dffrnt.so/benefits), our partners (dffrnt.so/partners), and the generous venue.
No dress code (please wear something though). Drinks sold at the bar.
Want more from Dffrnt? Join here: dffrnt.so/benefits.
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