Sol Campbell – Cognizant – Black History Month

31st October 2022

Great to work with the FA in arranging for Sol Campbell to be the special guest for a Cognizant Black History month virtual event. Cognizant, who is committed to strong initiatives to create conditions for everyone to thrive, has entered into a $5m commitment specifically to serve communities of colour. They have also recently directed £20m into a partnership with the UK Government to educate girls in developing countries.

Sol, as a prominent personality who freely speaks about racism in sport, discussed racial inequalities that disrupt English football – and society.

David & Frankie Seaman – Soccer AM

31st October 2022

David and wife Frankie enjoyed appearing together on longstanding popular tv show Soccer AM, alongside studio guests; Loyle Carner, Amelia Dimoldenberg. David and Frankie shared stories from their time on The Masked Dancer, as well as giving their thoughts on Tony Adams’s exploits on Strictly Come Dancing. David also chatted on Arsenal and England

Liv Boeree – Vulcraft – Keynote

31st October 2022

On the 25^th October Liv flew into Nashville from her Texas home to deliver a keynote for Vulcraft Verco Group (a leading producer of steel joists, decking and grating in North America.)

60 Managers from the organisation got together in Gaylord, to celebrate a record year and to strategize for the future.

Approx. 55 managers and executives from Nucor Corporation (Fortune 100). Primarily professionals seeking growth in strategy development, leadership, decision making. Location is the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville.

Crafted for the particular audience, Liv’s keynote covered Diversity & Inclusion (given that the steel business is very much a man’s world) High Stakes Decision Making; Innovation; Gut instinct/intuition and using math to inform critical decisions.

The feedback was very positive.

‘Liv was amazing’

Ben Cohen & Kristina – Soneva

26th October 2022

Ben, Kristina and family are enjoying a wonderful stay at Soneva (www.soneva.com) in the Maldives. As well as relaxing and enjoying all the fantastic amenities and catering that the resort has to offer, they are also leading some fitness, dance and yoga classes for the guests.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11340181/Kristina-Rihanoff-shows-incredible-figure-skimpy-blue-bikini-Maldives.html

David Seaman – Continental Tyres

26th October 2022

David was engaged by Continental Tyres to participate in a special event for their employees and partners, at the base of England football, St George’s Park. All the guests were on a circuit of different activities at the facility, with one of the activities being a tour of the Billy Wright changing room. In here, David was hiding, and would surprise they guests! He would then undertake a relaxed 30 minute Q&A session followed by signing autographs and taking selfies.

It was a fun afternoon surprising 3 different groups.

David Seaman – JD Outdoors Conference

26th October 2022

David is a proud ambassador for Fishing Republic. So a pleasure to be invited to attend the Managers Conference of Fishing Republic’s parent company, JD Outdoors. Delegates were based at the Athena in Leicester for a couple of days of talks, reviews and breakout sessions.

David was a surprise guest on stage, who alongside fellow brand ambassador Sean Fletcher, announced a soon to be launched campaign with mental health charity Mind. After an onstage Q&A and lending a hand to present a collection of awards, David returned in the evening for the ‘Rockstar’ themed dinner.

A lively and fun event (That included some look-a-likes)

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Dr Makaziwe Mandela – Black History Month

7th October 2022

With October marking Black History Month in the UK, Dr Mandela is much in demand as a speaker. This week she was engaged by Avanade and Janus Henderson for virtual events that were very well received.

She gave insight into being the daughter of President Mandela and how it’s been important for her to carve out her own niche. She explained how being a ‘Mandela’ is a blessing but also brings pressure. Dr Mandela is a great believer in the power of the people and the ability that individuals have to bring about change and cited examples as well as giving practical advice.

In the fireside chats she also talked about why differences matter, allyship and why we need to have bold and uncomfortable conversations.

She has a busy month ahead.

John Fashanu – Dancing on Ice

4th October 2022

A pleasure to contract football personality John Fashanu to take part in the new series of ITV’s Dancing on Ice.

He said: “I’m so excited to be a part of Dancing On Ice. I don’t think it’ll come as a surprise to people that I’m very competitive – I am definitely in it to win it.

“And this may be one of the scariest things I’ve ever signed up for but I couldn’t be more ready for the challenge.”

The upcoming series will see 11 celebrities taking to the ice in the hopes of being crowned winner and following in the fancy footwork of previous victors such as Jake Quickenden, James Jordan, Joe Swash and this year’s winner Regan Gascoigne. John is the second celebrity to be announced after soap star Patsy Palmer.

Tukwini Mandela – Snap Campaign Wins Award

4th October 2022

The Creative Moment Awards celebrates the creators and the makers of exceptional creative work across the PR, advertising, marketing and communications sector. Innovative thinking, exemplary execution and memorable ideas are the foundations of the creative industry, and the awards recognise and reward brilliantly exciting creativity.

Tukwini Mandela joined up with Snap to support their fantastic ‘Hidden Black Stories’ project. This was launched on the 11^th February, the anniversary of when her grandfather President Mandela was released from prison in 1990.

An Augmented Reality (AR) experience unpacking Black stories that are hidden in the public realm, created in partnership with Snap Inc. (with input from several expert U.K. organisations including, Black Cultural Archives, Black History Walks, Mary Seacole Trust, Nubian Jak Trust, Slavery Remembrance, and 100 Great Black Britons.)

The new suite of AR experiences is part of Snap’s ongoing commitment to lend its platform to underrepresented communities and showcase the power of AR as an advocacy tool.

It was a fantastic initiative that won Most Creative Experiential Campaign of The Year.

Judges’ comment: “A really powerful campaign that’s both relevant and puts the product at its heart.”

Congratulations to all involved!

MOST CREATIVE EXPERIENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR

WINNER: SNAPCHAT, PRETTYGREEN AND BROADCAST REVOLUTION – HIDDEN BLACK STORIES

David Seaman & Paul Gascoigne – Carp Fishing With Fishing Republic

4th October 2022

Fishing Republic ambassador David Seaman takes on former England mate Paul Gascoigne in a carp fishing challenge. Both guys are experienced anglers and never ones to shy away from a challenge, so when Fishing Republic suggested the idea of a bit of friendly competition, both guys jumped at the chance.

The afternoon provided some fantastic content that was circulated across the Fishing Republic channels.

Month: October 2022