Catchup with CommsCo - January 2024
Welcome to the eighth edition of the CommsCo newsletter, where we share final details for our upcoming event for AI founders, celebrate becoming communications partner for eflow Global , highlight our inclusion as one of the top UK agencies for startups, and outline recent coverage from Sky News , Startups Magazine and The Engineer UK .
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On Tuesday 30th January, we are hosting an event with Evelyn Partners exclusively for founders and executives, providing a space for AI startups to test their proposition with investors, the market and the media. To recap, joining us at the event are three exceptional panellists:
It’s not to be missed. To book your place at the event next week, get your ticket here.
UK-based RegTech scaleup eflow Global has appointed CommsCo as its communications partner. eflow simplifies compliance for the financial services sector and supports the industry with market abuse surveillance, transaction-cost analysis, transaction reporting, and eComms surveillance. We will work with eflow to raise awareness of these threats, and the growing threat of AI abuse in financial services.?
A key part of the 2024 brief will be for CommsCo to support the launch of one of the industry’s largest reports highlighting historic and future threats in fintech, as well as associated regulatory changes. eflow is a UK success story, growing rapidly despite a challenging 2023 for the tech industry, and having recently expanded into the US. With 18 pieces of coverage already secured with Trade Finance Global, The Fintech Times and more, we’re excited to see more results from this fantastic partnership.
It’s that time of year again; entries for the 2024 Enterprise Awards are now open. The awards, taking place on June 26, 2024, recognise founders and entrepreneurs across the tech sector. The Enterprise Awards are the only awards solely created for founders of tech businesses in the UK and recognise the best of entrepreneurial talent.
Together with ScaleUp Group, the event is sponsored by wealth management and professional services group Evelyn Partners, specialist tech-focused corporate finance adviser Silverpeak, and tech analyst and adviser TechMarketView. To enter, register your interest here.
CommsCo in the News
What a way to start 2024! We’ve been included in Silicon Canals ' top UK-based PR agencies for startups and scale-ups. Alongside some fantastic contemporaries, our various services are highlighted and how we help you stand out in crowded markets.
New year, more podcast appearances for the team. Earlier in the month, our MD Ilona Hitel joined ScaleUp Radio to discuss the power of PR in the tech industry and share our passion for growing and supporting challenger brands. Ilona advised on how to navigate the choppy waters of the UK tech funding landscape and identify investment opportunities. She also explains how PR can help startups and scaleups articulate their story, establish credibility, and reach their target audience.
领英推荐
We may be reaching the end of January but there’s still plenty of time to enact some New Year’s resolutions. Our deputy MD Leah Jones offered her recommendation on networking more, emphasising that “2023 was tough for the industry, and bringing the community together is integral to re-building confidence.” If you agree, we’ve got the perfect AI networking event for you next week.
Team Tracker
We’ve got a new Account Manager in the team. This month saw a well-deserved promotion for Tomisin Fayemi so, naturally, we all rushed to the pub to celebrate. Congratulations Tom!
This Month’s Highlight
We approached Sky News with Brain in Hand’s research, which revealed that the lives of 93% of autistic people are being negatively impacted by their mental health. As the waiting list for an autism assessment grew by 50% in just 12 months, the research highlighted that individuals are waiting years for an assessment and the majority aren’t receiving the support they need.
Scaleup / Tech News You May Have Missed:
The predictions for 2024 across a variety of sectors keep on coming, and this time they’re penned by VivaCity ’s CEO Mark Nicholson . Mark explains how, despite what you may think, artificial intelligence isn't just about self-driving cars and ‘smart’ doesn't always have to be shiny, new and innovative.
Startups Magazine: RegTech scaleup eflow announces international expansion We got straight to work with eflow at the start of the year, detailing plans for the global expansion of its regulatory compliance technology platform. The expansion will focus on the US market, as well as the appointment of several high-level executives, with plenty more exciting developments to come.
The Engineer: A digital revolution can take automotive manufacturing into the fast lane The automotive industry is facing numerous challenges, with perhaps the most pressing issue being an outdated service operations system. NEYO Founder and Director Chirag Karnik explains how a modern service operations system can ensure your business has the pedal firmly to the floor when it comes to productivity and customer satisfaction.
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Senior Account Director at The CommsCo
1 年Top month! Well done team ??