Join for an evening of chitchat about social media, content, and community building.
There will be a couple of talks, as well as time at the beginning for pizza, drinks (soft drinks and 0% beers), chatting & networking. Plus the usual favourites Latest News, Social Sin Bin, Stuff We Like and The Tools of Engagement.
3 ways to make your videos better for under £100(ish!)
Tiki Tim has been glued to a camera since he got hold of a VHS camcorder in the 1980s, using it to make stop motions a his first wedding video. Following a brief diversion though marketing and ecommerce Tim opened Tiki Media and has spent nearly a decade making video and photo content for brands around the UK.
Tim will share his top tips for creating brilliant video without spending £££s, whether you’re looking to push a product or showcase an event.
Key Takeaways:
– The kit you’ll need to get started.
– Simple techniques to stand out.
– Current trends and tools.
Lessons learned from a B2B website relaunch
From the tears to the tools that saw a year-long website content project come to life, Dan and James of iManage will go deep on B2B, CMS, SEO, and the LOLs along the way.
Key Takeaways:
– Understanding the strategic goals and initial project scope.
– Insights into the design and technology choices.
– Lessons learned from unexpected challenges and how they were addressed.
– Practical tips for successful project management and execution.
– How to work with AI to get things done.
– Getting the most out of an agency partner.
Timings
Arrive from 6pm for drinks, pizza and chitchat. Talks will start at 6:30pm and end at 7:30pm.
Strike Comms special breakfast panel event exploring how leading change-makers, activists and charities communicate and campaign for change.
Featuring speakers from:
This is a ticketed event aimed at comms, marketing & creative leaders, as well as senior charity folk.
Limited tickets available, so do register quickly if you’re interested in coming along.
For the first of our Screen Industries Meetups, we’re focusing on the topic ‘Where are we?’
The last five years has seen huge changes across the industry, from the relocation of production hubs to the growth of AI, and the impact of social media on short form content.
It’s time to take a look at where we’ve come from, where we are now, and what we think could come next. It’s no longer about ‘survive until 25’, it’s about thriving in our roles, and seeing how we can adapt to an ever-changing landscape.
Our panel of experts from broadcast, education and social media will help answer the most pressing questions from our host as well as the audience.
This event is open to anyone working or who has worked in screen industries. It will allow you to widen networks, make new connections, discuss common problems, and discover potential opportunities for collaboration going forward.
Tickets are £5 + VAT and include food and soft drinks on the night. The bar will also be open for purchasing additional drinks.
Do you have ADHD? Know someone who does? Are you interested in the topic?
Following his popular Wake Up Call on the subject, join Jason as he gives a brief talk on ADHD before opening up the floor for an informal discussion on the topic.
You will learn about the origins, prevalence and some basic strategies for managing ADHD before asking anything you want about the topic – so come with lots of questions!
Who is this event for?
This talk will be useful for people who have ADHD, those who work with someone who has ADHD, and everyone in between.
About Jason
Jason leads Weston College’s ADHD provision, and has lead various training sessions on ADHD, Anti-Racism and the intersection between race and SEND.
Tickets
> Attendance is free for BCI members.
> Non-member tickets are £10 +VAT.
Welcome to the Growth Leaders taster event!
This event is designed for leaders exclusively in the digital, tech and creative industries who are looking to increase their clarity, control and confidence, to run their businesses better.
Growth Leaders delivers a top-rated, industry-specific approach which helps leaders adopt processes and systems to manage their business more effectively, sustain growth and/or significantly improve profit margins.
What you will learn
At the session, you’ll:
Who is this taster session for?
It is ideally positioned for leaders running businesses operating between a £100k to £1mil turnover (or thereabouts – please do ask if this is right for you).
About Growth Leaders
Growth Leaders provides a supportive environment that gives creative, digital and tech leaders breathing space to focus on what’s important, pinpoint the right strategies and implement the best processes.
Their monthly workshops combine peer support, masterclass and expert advice to inspire leaders with the clarity, confidence and control they need to run their business better – and effectively pursue their ambitions.
Tickets
This taster session is free to attend but tickets must be booked to reserve your space. The team from Growth Leaders will then arrange for a quick chat before the session.
Following on from a sellout workshop in late 2024, we’re pleased to host another tailored workshop from Spark, which will show you exactly what AI means for your creative business, how to embrace it in the design process, and practical advice on how to move forwards.
When we talk to creative businesses, we often find that while they know AI is going to change our industry, they are not clear on what the impact is likely to be, how they can embrace AI themselves, and how they can get started on the AI journey.
Many creatives feel overwhelmed by AI, worry it will undermine their creativity, and are unsure how to integrate it into their creative processes without losing the human touch that defines their work.
What you will learn
This workshop demystifies AI, and gives you straight forward, practical advice on how to get started. It covers:
· What really is Generative AI, and why do you need to embrace it to compete?
· What are the big creative agencies using Generative AI for, and where is this all going?
· What are some of the tools out there for text, images and video?
· How can you get the best out of ChatGPT and Midjourney for creative tasks?
· How do you embed AI-augmentation throughout the creative workflow?
· How is this going to change the industry, and what can we do to remain competitive?
· What are the risks around data privacy and IP?
· How do you get started operationalising it in your team?
This four-hour session turns pessimism about the future with AI into optimism and enthusiasm to get started, with a practical path forwards.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for agency leaders, creative teams and freelancers at the early stages of AI adoption. It’s perfect for those just exploring the possibilities of AI, and those looking to move from experimenting with it to truly operationalising it.
Tickets
> BCI member tickets are £125 + VAT
> Non-member tickets are £185 + VAT
Where is it?
Join us in person at Origin Workspace in Bristol for an afternoon filled with insightful talks, hands-on practice, and networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired!
If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.
Networking, an inspiring debate and a free lunch!
Join for the last free event in the ‘Gather Round Presents’ series this year.
Listen to a panel of experts in the cosy meeting room at Gather Round on Wednesday 4th December 12.30 – 2pm.
The team will be asking the audience to participate in this open discussion around: ‘music and design and how the two industries influence each other.’
Local freelance journalist Dan Martin hosts the latest Enterprise Nation meet-up for small business owners in Bristol and surrounding areas.
Come along to learn new skills, discover opportunities, discuss challenges, be inspired and make a group of local business friends.
Attend the free meet-up with a business challenge or need in mind and the friendly group of fellow founders will help you solve it.
This in-person event takes place at Tabb Hub, the new co-working space for creatives above Sparks Bristol, the former Marks & Spencer building in Broadmead. Free drinks will be provided and Christmas jumpers are encouraged 🙂
Calling all tech entrepreneurs – you are invited to the Discover SETsquared open event.
Find out from the UK’s top startup hub:
Plus hear talks and a Q&A from the SETsquared team and an alumni company, followed by an optional tour of Engine Shed and networking lunch with the community.
UK tech founders or aspiring tech entrepreneurs of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend.
Discover will take place both in-person at Engine Shed and online to be accessible to anyone in the UK.
As we approach the end of the year and festive season, are you feeling the pressure… or are you and your team tipping over into stress?
Did you know that a little pressure can be a good thing? It keeps us focused, engaged, and motivated. But too much? That’s when pressure turns into stress—leading to burnout, reduced performance, and team disengagement.
Join this workshop to discover practical tools to strengthen your resilience and support your teams.
You’ll delve into:
🌿 What is Wellness
🌪 Distinguishing Pressure from Stress
🚦 Establishing Healthy Boundaries and Habits
🌟 Overcoming Overwhelm
🌱 Cultivating Resilience
🧘 How to support your team
Book a place
This workshop can also be tailored to run for teams and organisations in-person or virtually.
About Polly
Polly Robinson is a leadership coach supporting senior leaders to build their leadership confidence, build happy high-performing teams and achieve personal and business success.
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