mashup* Event - Digital Growth 2009 - 11th November
Date & time: 11th November, 6pm - 9pm
Location:
Kleinwort Benson
30 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7PG
Theme:
The economy is contracting and whilst most industry heads down, people with the right strategy will grow. This mashup* event will debate what digital strategies will work and how to not just survive, but grow.
The benefits of being digital will become very clear as there is pressure on consumer spending power, is the implication of this fact is that we will all focus on doing more online at home and get more value from these services than going out for meals, high street spending, DVD rental or taking a movie.
By the end of the event you should be better equipped with
- ideas and options
- why the digital economy will thrive and how to grow budget
- what can you do to position your business to grow
- where will there be the growth and why
- what paid models will substitute free
Speakers
Phyllis Reed
Director, Head of Fixed Income Research, Kleinwort Benson, Dresdner Bank Private Clients
Prior to joining Kleinwort Benson, Phyllis was Director of European Interest Rate Strategy at Barclays Capital. Before moving to Barclays Capital (BZW) in 1987, she worked in Corporate Bond Research at Shearson Lehman Brothers in New York. During her time at Barclays Capital, she was rated number 1 by Extel in International Bond Analysis in 1997 and was the co-author of International Rate Strategy Daily Comment with Tim Bond which was voted the “Most widely read research” by Extel in 1999.
Toby Goldblatt - www.rubyfinancial.co.uk
Toby Goldblatt, is a director of Rubii.co.uk, a site that assist consumers
rank, rate and find the right financial advisor. He has a background split
between leadership positions in digital agencies and senior financial
services roles. He was previously responsible for the development of new
propositions for Barclays Wealth, and the restructuring of the Barclays
Group's internet activities. Previously was the European Account Director
for Publicis Modem. Earlier this year Toby recently chaired the PPA's
digital awards.
Charlie Blake Thomas - www.huddle.net
Before joining Huddle.net, Charles led Library House' membership sales
efforts and created the account management function to drive retention
and growth of their extensive client base. Previously, Charles worked
for Mars, developing its business on key lines across specific regions
of the UK. It is perplexing how he remained slim, considering the amount
of free chocolate he consumed over the years.
At South African Airways, Charles was responsible for establishing the
UK corporate sales team and driving its growth, winning business from BA
and Virgin and generating extraordinary sales growth, completely at odds
with the overall airline market. In 1999, Charles founded a web-based
digital photo storage and sharing company that he successfully sold
after two years. He spent most of this money on a new motorbike chain.
Charles main hobby is talking about all the new hobbies he'd like to
take up but never has the time to do so. He is disastrous at DIY and not
allowed near any ladders, glass or cans of tuna. Charles also enjoys
snowboarding and hanging out with his wife and daughter. Charles holds a
BA (Hons) in European Business from Loughborough University Business
School (yes, Loughborough does teach other subjects other than just
sport).
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