Join us at The Square Club on Wednesday 28th 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 Chris is a rigorous timekeeper! 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: post-covid issues, maintaining company culture when working remotely, getting rid of office space, recruiting, new business pipeline and conversion, confidence, those on slowdown, those overstretched… the time flies by.

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!

Going forward, our members’ lunches will be a mix of in person and online events so keep an eye on the calendar for details of future dates.

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

Join us at The Square Club on Wednesday 24th 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 Chris is a rigorous timekeeper! 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: post-covid issues, maintaining company culture when working remotely, getting rid of office space, recruiting, new business pipeline and conversion, confidence, those on slowdown, those overstretched… the time flies by.

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!

Going forward, our members’ lunches will be a mix of in person and online events so keep an eye on the calendar for details of future dates.

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

Join us at The Square Club on Wednesday 29th March 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 Chris is a rigorous timekeeper! 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: post-covid issues, maintaining company culture when working remotely, getting rid of office space, recruiting, new business pipeline and conversion, confidence, those on slowdown, those overstretched… the time flies by.

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!

Going forward, our members’ lunches will be a mix of in person and online events so keep an eye on the calendar for details of future dates.

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

Join us at The Square Club on Wednesday 1st March 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 Chris is a rigorous timekeeper! 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: post-covid issues, maintaining company culture when working remotely, getting rid of office space, recruiting, new business pipeline and conversion, confidence, those on slowdown, those overstretched… the time flies by.

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!

Going forward, our members’ lunches will be a mix of in person and online events so keep an eye on the calendar for details of future dates.

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

Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 2nd February 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 Chris is a rigorous timekeeper! 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: post-covid issues, maintaining company culture when working remotely, getting rid of office space, recruiting, new business pipeline and conversion, confidence, those on slowdown, those overstretched… the time flies by.

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!

Going forward, our members’ lunches will be a mix of in person and online events so keep an eye on the calendar for details of future dates.

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

Our members’ lunches are a popular fixture in the BCI events calendar.  Whilst meeting in person is great, we recognise that some people prefer the convenience of an online get together.  Our virtual members’ lunches are a great option if you’re located out of the city and/or are a bit pushed for time…. it’s just an hour of connecting with your peers and then you’re free to get on with your day.

April’s members’ lunch will be online via Zoom. It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know some of your fellow members and the BCI team. 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 Chris is a rigorous timekeeper! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session.

Our members’ lunches are much more than just pitching; they offer a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities: post-pandemic issues, maintaining company culture when working remotely, tackling recruitment challenges….the time flies by.

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!

Going forward, our members’ lunches will be a mix of in person and online events so keep an eye on the calendar for details of future dates.

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

However big or small your business, nothing has more commercial impact than fame. Pete will share the story of ‘Fearless Girl’ and what she can teach us about how to make your brand more famous.

Pete Bracegirdle led the McCann NY team that helped transform the gender diversity debate in corporate America by finding a way to place a statue of a Fearless Girl in front of the Charging Bull of Wall Street. She became the symbol of International Women’s Day, an inspiration to Women and girls everywhere and one of the most effective and awarded marketing campaigns of recent years.

What will you learn

Simple lessons that can be applied to any business, big or small, to help build fame amongst their audience and accelerate growth. There will also be opportunity to ask questions towards the end of the talk.

Who is it for

Business owners, marketing leaders, and the agency teams who help them build their brand and deliver growth.

About Pete

Pete is a Brand and Communications leader with over 30 years experience in the UK, US and NZ.  He has led global and regional agency teams for some of the world’s most famous brands including Nike, Adidas, PlayStation,Twitter, Mars and Nissan. Along the way he has picked up a few awards including 7 Cannes Grand Prix, a Grand Effie, a Black Pencil and an Emmy nomination. He co-founded Creative Coalition in 2020 to offer businesses and NGOs big agency expertise without the big agency.

Tickets 

Earlybird BCI member tickets are available at £30 +VAT up until 31st Dec. From the 1st Jan, BCI member tickets are priced at £40 +VAT. Non-member tickets are £60 +VAT. This ticket includes a buffet lunch and refreshments.

This event will be held in the conference suite at Foot Anstey LLP. Join us from 12.30pm for lunch, with plenty of opportunity to catch up with old friends and make some new connections too. The talk will begin at 1pm.

Join Gideon Barker for some tips and advice on how to navigate the world of market research, find the right supplier, and ensure you are going to end up with value for money and valuable insight at the end of the day.

This webinar is open to all but may particularly benefit those who have never or very rarely buy market research services.

Register here!

About Gideon
Gideon has 20+ years of experience working in market research and working with marketers to generate insights into brand and audience. Before creating his own consultancy – Customer IQ – Gideon worked at the BBC, ITV, Channel 5 and Lloyds Banking Group.

> See the Customer IQ member profile

> Connect with Gideon on LinkedIn

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.

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

If you’re interested in becoming a member with BCI, you can read about the membership perks here.

On Tuesday 13th December, we’ll be hosting our next Meet & Greet networking event!

This time, we’ll be focusing on the world of motion design. This is a chance to meet a range of industry experts working in this field, learn more about their roles and ask questions. So if you’re a UK-based creative in the first year of your career and curious about this pocket of industry, be sure to sign up.

We’ll be joined by ten industry pros from the likes of Human After All, Design Bridge, ManvsMachine, Stormbrands and more to share insights into their roles and offer advice for anyone looking to follow a similar path.

This is the second in our Recruitment Masterclass series and experienced recruiter Liz Gadd will cover how to write an effective job advertisement, and where and how to advertise the roles to get the best response.  Liz focuses on roles in marketing, PR, digital, creative, communications, social media and events.

Creating a really good advertisement will have a direct impact on the quality and relevance of your candidates and placing the ad in the most relevant publications (and social media) will mean you are reaching your ideal people.

Join us for our FREE masterclass on Thursday 22nd November at 12.30pm.

Everyone who registers will be sending a recording of the Masterclass too!

See you there!

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