LEAD North 2025

LEAD North will convene the top leaders from brands, agencies, media owners, and tech companies across the North of England for a day of insight, innovation, and impact.

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After a fantastic debut, LEAD North is back! 

This year’s theme, Driving Growth and Value will set the stage for the launch of our brand new report, Advertising Pays 2025, packed with fresh research, data, and insights showcasing advertising’s vital role in the UK economy.

The high-energy agenda will also feature deep dives into the political landscape, SME growth strategies, empowering talent and driving social change, the rise of influencers and much more. Speakers include:

    • Gamal Fahnbulleh, Broadcaster and Journalist
    • Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council
    • Rak Patel, Chief Commercial Officer, Channel 4
    • Jayne Andrews, Director of Marketing, Fentimans
    • Ash Schofield, Chief Executive, giffgaff
    • Simon Crunden, Managing Director, Republic of Media
    • Sharon Lloyd Barnes, Commercial Director, Advertising Association
    • Dan Wilks, Director, Credos
    • Julie Chadwick, Managing Director, Dentsu Creative
    • Steve Robson, Northern Correspondent, The i Paper
    • Liz Hull, Northern Correspondent, Daily Mail

Join us as we shape the future of advertising in the North!

View full details and book here

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