WHAT WILL THE BUDGET MEAN FOR YOUR AGENCY, YOURSELF AND YOUR CLIENTS?
The morning after the UK Budget, Pimento will bring together a panel of experts to examine the announcements that matter most to independent agency owners.
We’ll begin with a concise overview of the changes affecting agency costs, employment, tax, investment and the wider economy. We’ll then explore what they could mean for your business, including growth plans and a potential exit.
The discussion will also turn to your clients. Could changes in costs or consumer confidence affect marketing budgets? Which sectors may face the greatest pressure or find new opportunities? And how can agency leaders prepare for those conversations?
Stephen Knight, Founder & CEO of Pimento, will host the panel and invite questions from the audience. Join us for a practical discussion to help you make sense of the Budget and plan for 2027.
THURSDAY 29th OCTOBER
11am | Online
Simon Cole
Molewood Consulting
Simon Cole has spent the past decade helping ambitious businesses navigate growth, investment and change. He has held senior roles across video games, music publishing, retail, technology, hospitality and immersive entertainment, working as a CFO, COO, product guy and business development leader. Across eight businesses, he has helped secure more than £80 million in investment while leading scaling, restructuring, fundraising and exit and acquisitions.
His recent work spans DDRE’s super-prime property business, Edition Peters through its acquisition by Wise Music Group, investigations consulting firm - iSanctuary, and Game7, an immersive basketball experience preparing to open its venue in China.
Adam Cooper
ACC Finance Solutions
Adam Cooper is Founder and CFO at ACC Finance Solutions, a specialist Fractional CFO firm supporting founder-led agencies and growing businesses. He works with owners and leadership teams to improve financial visibility, profitability, cash flow and decision-making, helping them navigate growth with greater confidence and control.
Geoff Day
Wilcox Day
Geoff runs a financial advisor firm and has worked closely with marketing agency owners and their staff to help with all aspects of owner financial planning, employee financial education and staff benefits.
We often call on him to join these events because he speaks in plain English and avoids jargon where he can.
One of their main objectives when speaking with clients is to help them understand if they are on track for the future they want and how they can make better choices with money.
ABOUT PIMENTO
Pimento is the UK's leading independent marketing agency network, bringing together more than 190 agencies and consultancies, employing over 6,500 specialists across every marketing discipline.
As the communications landscape continues to evolve, we are constantly seeking exceptional independent agencies and consultants who can introduce new thinking, emerging technologies and specialist expertise to strengthen our community and deliver greater value for our clients.
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