Women in Brand

ANNOUNCING ... Women in Brand - the SUMMIT! ?? Early bird tickets are officially on sale! ?? Join us in Manchester for a day of learning, networking, and brand excellence. Hosted at Department | Coworking & Private Offices Bonded Warehouse, Women in Brand's first ever Summit is launching May 20th - and it's going to be a special one. From 10am to 3pm, you can expect... ?? live keynotes, panel discussions, and Ask-Me-Anythings ?? networking drinks and the opportunity to meet and connect with other women as passionate about brand as you are ?? plenty of surprises along the way! Our brilliant line-up of speakers will be announced very soon. Don't miss out on this very special ticket price, and get ahead of the rush... Once they're gone, they're gone ??

Our podcast ?? giving women in brand their flowers ?? A court of brand queens (and kings!) inspire Mimi Hayton's work, understanding of brand, and her approach to a portfolio career in our latest episode. Hear her pay tribute to: Zoe Scaman Sharmadean Reid MBE The team at Interbrand Vivace, and WIB friends Joel Leeman and Ryan Sheppard Laura Kuglitsch Keketso Sedibe-Moeng Mona Bhatnagar ... and we couldn't agree with her more! Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Soundcloud, and Apple Podcasts. ?? And if you haven't already, make sure you subscribe so you're the first to hear episode two dropping on Monday ??

The next wave of leadership is a cohort of exceptional, empathetic women, and we're here for it. ?? Jocelyn Hudak from SiriusXM Media has shared the best advice from female leaders at the top of their game for ADWEEK, collated from her inspiring Pass the Mic interviews over the years. Those themes include situational leadership, empathy, and self-forgiveness - qualities that all leaders should showcase and encourage amongst their teams to create a supportive culture. Take a read of Jocelyn's takeaways ??

"The life of a frustrated creative" ?? In the first episode of the Women in Brand podcast season 1, Mimi Hayton joins Tamira Hamden MCIPR and Victoria Montgomery to dig into the highs, the lows, and the learnings from carving out a unique career in brand. Mimi speaks candidly about her skills and interests in, and outside, the world of branding, and the journey she's been on to harness those strengths for her #brandcareer. From a degree in Architecture, to management consultancy, brand strategy, and setting up Marquess Studio, Mimi's career has taken her in unexpected directions creatively, geographically, and if you listen to the full ep, even spiritually ?? Find us on Spotify, Soundcloud, and Apple Podcasts by searching Women in Brand, and let us know once you've listened ????

?? Calling all brand creatives based in and around York, UK! We're hosting an event in April just for you. ?? Join us for our first in-person networking drinks based in the gorgeous city. Meet the Founders of Women in Brand, connect with fellow brand strategists, marketers, designers, and business owners, and enjoy an evening of conversation at Patch. Tickets are free, so RSVP on our website to register your space: https://lnkd.in/ed6mwUTF We can't wait to see you. ??

?? SEASON 1 OF THE WOMEN IN BRAND PODCAST IS HERE ?? In each episode, our founders Tamira Hamden MCIPR and Victoria Montgomery sit down with inspiring brand professionals from across brand marketing, design, strategy, and business. Listen as we dive into their brand careers: the highs and lows, advice they have for other women navigating a career in brand, and the brands they're loving, and maybe even loathing, at the moment. We're *so* excited to kick off the season with a very special first guest, and WIB team member, Mimi Hayton. ?? She's a talented brand strategist, designer, and the queen of developing a portfolio career, with the creation of Marquess Studio. ?? Mimi discusses how her varied experiences inside and outside the world of brand have helped her to craft a unique career path - sharing some of the important lessons she's learned along the way. Tune in wherever you usually get your podcasts - and with incredible guests joining us from around the world on episodes dropping bi-weekly, subscribe to be the first to listen. ?? Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eaHx24_n Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eVQkefWn

Panellist Kesha Tansey already wowed us earlier this week with her vulnerability, passion, and power as one of our #IWD event speakers. True to her character, she wasn't done there, and has pulled together this thoughtful and inspiring round up of her experience of our discussion ??

The latest big brand debate ?? Pretty Little Thing has been all over socials this week for their unexpected rebrand. Here’s what we know about it so far - ??? Their rebrand serves consumers a more up-market look - a Burberry-esque ident with ‘Legacy in Progress’ strapline to match. Competitor Missguided tried to execute similar just a couple of years ago, with a controversial reception. ?? In the process, PLT have reportedly been rapidly selling off stock to make way for their new look - including at prices as low at 8p. ?? Positive or negative, they have garnered a wave of attention and reactions due to the aesthetic and strategic contrast, also resurfacing coverage of the company’s disputed ethics and processes. So WIB community, what’s your thoughts on this latest retail rebrand? #prettylittlething #rebrand #brandidentity

We’re still buzzing from the energy and wisdom in our ‘Building a Fairer Branding World for Women’ panel with Elle Davidson, Rachel Allison, and Kesha Tansey. Conversations stretched all over, from dynamic working and the power of allyship to the hard-hitting data behind inclusion and what happens when it fails. One thing is clear: visibility, advocacy, and collective support are non-negotiables in shaping a more equitable branding industry. And judging by your incredible feedback, you’re just as fired up as we are. Stay tuned for our next event announcement - SOON ?? #WomenInBrand #EquityInBranding #IWD #InclusionMatters

I managed to join most of this webinar today and it was a fantastic discussion with an amazing panel! Lots that resonated and lots that expanded my thinking! Some [paraphrased] snippets that I'll take away with me... "Don't lift the ladder up behind you" Victoria Montgomery?? "Challenge thinking with data, it makes it objective" Elle Davidson "I intro people I meet to 3 others; if everyone is winning, I'm winning" Rachel Allison "Don't change who you are" Kesha Tansey