Growth to Gold: scaling & selling your agency

- David Prior, Editor at Prolific North
- Richard Gregory, Founder at AgencyNXD

Is your agency's business model built for tomorrow's challenges? In a rapidly evolving industry, standing still is simply not an option. Join Mark Mallinder, CEO of Ride Shotgun, for a provocative session on challenging, appraising, and reinventing your agency's core. Mark, a 30-year veteran with experience across client-side, agency, and business ownership, knows what it takes to adapt and thrive. He'll share his journey of building Ride Shotgun into one of the UK's fastest-growing independent agencies, fuelled by strategic mergers and acquisitions. Expect invaluable insights into how to critically evaluate your existing model, identify areas for improvement, and embracing new growth opportunities.

Speaker: Mark Mallinder, CEO at Ride Shotgun
Hosted by Richard Gregory, Founder at AgencyNXD

In the fiercely competitive agency world, your people are your ultimate differentiator. But how do you attract and retain the best, especially when budgets are tight?

Join us for a candid conversation with two industry leaders who've cracked the code. Ben Turner, IDHL's first People Director, knows a thing or two about scaling teams. He's spearheaded the company's growth from 260 to over 400 employees, navigating acquisitions and rebranding along the way. He'll share invaluable insights gleaned from his 20 years of HR experience, revealing how to build a magnetic employer brand that attracts top talent.

Then, Martin Corcoran, CEO of Summit Media and Productcaster, brings his entrepreneurial perspective to the table. Having worked with giants like Tesco and Aldi, Martin understands the power of a motivated team. He'll share practical strategies for incentivising employees, fostering loyalty, and creating a culture that fuels both individual and organisational growth. This is a session you won't want to miss.

Speakers:
- Ben Turner, People Director at IDHL
- Martin Corcoran, CEO at Summit Group
- Chaired by Richard Gregory, Founder at AgencyNXD

- Fergus Baillie, CEO at The Baillie Group
- Dean Lovett, CEO at McCann Central & Chairman at McCann Manchester

Ever wondered how some agencies seem to effortlessly scale new heights? Join Carrie Rose, the founder of Rise at Seven, as she pulls back the curtain on her agency's incredible growth journey. From spotting a gap in the market to building a transatlantic powerhouse, Carrie will share the secrets to strategic planning and seizing opportunities. But growth isn't without its challenges. That's why Maia Olesen, Client Director at Verlingue, joins the stage to provide expert insight into navigating potential risks and leveraging insurance as a growth enabler.
This session is a must-attend for ambitious agency leaders ready to write their own success story.

Speakers:
- Chaired by: Richard Gregory, Co-Founder at AgencyNXD
- Carrie Rose, CEO at Rise at Seven
- Maia Olesen, Client Director at Verlingue

Ready for a dose of unfiltered wisdom from the agency trenches? This session brings together three industry titans who've seen it all, done it all, and lived to tell the tale.

Join Stu Lunn, Group Managing Director at Kinesso UK&I, Alex Craven, CEO at The Data City, and Emma Banks, CEO at ramarketing for an intimate conversation packed with hard-won insights and invaluable lessons. Emma, a life sciences veteran, knows how to scale businesses through turbulent times. Under her leadership, ramarketing has achieved a staggering 400% growth, proving her mastery of navigating change and fostering talent. Alex, a serial entrepreneur who founded his first digital agency back in 1999, brings a wealth of experience in driving innovation. His latest venture, The Data City, is revolutionising how we understand the global economy, anticipate and adapt to market shifts. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear their stories, learn from their scars, and get your burning questions answered. This session is a masterclass in agency leadership, straight from those who've walked the walk.

- Stu Lunn, Group Managing Director at Kinesso UK&I
- Alex Craven, CEO at The Data City
- Emma Banks, CEO at ramarketing
- Chaired by: Richard Gregory, Co-Founder at AgencyNXD