Freelance Event Planners in London
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Zara Makinta
London, UK
Brand, Strategy & Growth Partner for scaling businesses
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Impact Events, Communications & Funding Strategy Objective Increase visibility, stakeholder engagement and funding for a community-focused organisation, while strengthening brand positioning and credibility. Approach -Planned and delivered high-impact events from concept to execution -Developed communications and social media strategy to drive awareness and engagement -Created all supporting assets and promotional materials -Led stakeholder engagement to attract high-profile attendees -Designed crowdfunding initiatives and supported bid writing -Strengthened overall brand positioning and public presence Key Deliverables -Event strategy and execution plan -Communications and social media strategy -Campaign assets and promotional materials -Stakeholder engagement approach -Crowdfunding initiatives and funding bids Impact -Secured over Β£500,000 through bids and funding initiatives -Attracted politicians, community leaders and key stakeholders -Increased visibility, engagement and community reach -Contributed to national recognition, including the Prince of Wales Award Note Due to client confidentiality and NDAs, specific materials and internal strategies are not disclosed.
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Luxury Brand Repositioning & Growth Strategy Overview A jewellery brand with strong product quality was underperforming due to unclear positioning, low brand perception, and lack of targeted customer strategy. Objective -Reposition the brand as a premium luxury offering -Attract a higher-value customer base -Increase sales and brand visibility -Enable sustainable price growth Approach 1. Brand Repositioning -Redefined brand identity, tone, and visual direction -Shifted positioning from generic retail to luxury market 2. Audience & Market Strategy -Identified ideal customer profile and purchasing behaviour -Developed targeted messaging aligned with premium buyers 3. Growth & Engagement Strategy -Designed a new social media and content strategy -Introduced consistent brand storytelling and visual alignment 4. Customer Retention Focus -Built engagement approach to increase repeat customers -Strengthened brand loyalty through experience-led positioning Key Deliverables -Brand repositioning strategy -Visual and messaging direction -Social media and content strategy -Audience targeting framework -Customer engagement approach Impact -Significant increase in sales following repositioning -Successful transition to a higher price point -Improved brand perception and customer quality -Features in major publications including Vogue and Vanity Fair
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Startup Brand Strategy & Funding Enablement Objective Build a strong brand, clear positioning and compelling investor narrative to support funding success and long-term growth. Approach -Defined brand identity, story and unique value proposition -Developed a funding-ready business plan aligned with grant criteria -Identified and shortlisted relevant funding opportunities -Guided investor pitching and positioning -Trained founders on how to clearly communicate value and differentiate in competitive markets Key Deliverables -Brand positioning and messaging framework -Unique value proposition (USP) -Business plan and funding documentation -Investor pitch guidance and positioning strategy -Funding opportunity mapping Impact -Contributed to securing over Β£200,000 in grant funding -Improved investor readiness and clarity of proposition -Strengthened positioning and long-term growth potential Note Due to client confidentiality and NDAs, specific documents and funding materials are not disclosed.
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Building a Scalable Education Partnership Model Driving Β£500k+ in Revenue Overview This project focused on designing and scaling a strategic partnership model within the education sector to create apprenticeship pathways while driving commercial growth. The objective was to align educational institutions with a technology provider in a way that delivered long-term value for both parties, rather than a one-off transactional relationship. The Challenge Education institutions often face barriers when adopting new technologies, including cost, integration, and demonstrating long-term value. At the same time, traditional sales approaches were not sufficient to drive adoption at scale. A more strategic, partnership-led model was required to: Create meaningful value for institutions Support skills development through apprenticeships Enable sustainable commercial growth Approach I designed a partnership framework that aligned commercial, educational, and operational value. This included: -Structuring partnerships around apprenticeship opportunities, creating a clear and compelling entry point for institutions -Positioning the offering as a long-term capability investment, not just a product sale -Designing a repeatable partnership model that could be adapted across multiple institutions -Tailoring each partnership to reflect the specific priorities and decision-making structures of each organisation Execution The model was initially implemented with Manchester College, where we: -Established apprenticeship pathways linked to immersive technology -Delivered a VR training environment, including hardware, learning modules, and accreditation -Created a structured framework that balanced institutional needs with commercial outcomes Following this, I refined and extended the model to: -Regentβs College London -Loughborough University -Each partnership was adapted to suit the institution while maintaining a consistent underlying structure, enabling scalability without losing relevance. Impact -Contributed to over Β£500,000 in VR system sales across partner institutions -Established long-term strategic partnerships rather than one-off transactions -Created a repeatable model for future education partnerships -Strengthened positioning within the education sector through value-led collaboration Additional Notes Due to client confidentiality and NDAs, detailed internal strategies and commercial agreements cannot be shared. This portfolio reflects my approach, structure, and key outcomes.
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Joshua Lawrie
London, UK
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Vintage London Watches - Comms Director
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Abode
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Maria Dadone
London, UK
Experienced Event Planner & Social Media Marketer
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Event Planning and Coordination at E2E
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Travel Agent & Marketing
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CMD Careers
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London, UK
LinkedIn Specialists helping executive staff & companies.
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As a careers & LinkedIn support company we provide bespoke events & lectures at a variety of top academic institutions such as Durham University & various schools across the UK.
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I went from averaging 500 impressions a day to 20,000 a day this past week. Here's 3 things I am doing now that I wasn't a week ago. Daily commenting, it's the easiest way to learn more about your industry, increase brand awareness, and come up with posting ideas. Also contributes to our impression count so adding valuable insights to more popular players in your field can be a way to leverage greater audiences. Targeted posts, I have two main day-to-day focuses, driving awareness to my employer and to my business. So who is the main customer of my employer: Top 5 ranked university students, e.g. LSE, Oxford, and Cambridge. Decision makers at high-end service businesses e.g. Luxury residential homes, student accommodations, and summer school organisers. Parent's or students seeking admissions support to these top universities. What about for my own business: Students seeking application guidance to graduate jobs and early careers opportunities. Business and CEO's looking to grow their LinkedIn. Senior professionals seeking CV and LinkedIn support. Constantly updating my profile to appear much more like a landing page than a social profile. No one is on LinkedIn to find friends, were all here to either find a job, build a business, or purchase a service. If you want any of these things to happen you have to make it obvious and as frictionless as possible to do so. If you need either LinkedIn support, careers support, or academical support, get in contact with me ASAP!
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"LinkedIn is the new Instagram" So why haven't you made it work for your business yet? I currently help over 10+ business with their day to day LinkedIn strategies and activities across the UK and US. Alongside Jordan Fleck from Driven Media Group, we have integrated linkedIn strategy into multiple brands that were looking for something a little more targeted. The owners were work with most reguarly have some common factors: They already operate well-established business and have extensive local networks from their time within their industry. These networks are bigger than they know and often underutilised as contacts have moved to new places and begun new ventures. These companies aren't seeking fame, they want to increase awareness of their specific services within their target audience. So how do we do this effectively? We do not reinvent the wheel, we do not offer anything that is different in theory, our practice & execution is what delivers. We focus on the already present strengths of our clients, their networks and warm leads. From here we either generate new lists of mutual contacts through LinkedIn or we improve the quality of pre-existing lead sheets. We stick to a regular and attainable quota, egarness is great but consistency is better. LinkedIn allows for 100 connections per week so we'll do our best to find 100 suitable connections to make, we do not NEED to hit this, any business would rather have 500 genuine leads than 100,000 viewers. We focus on activity over passive management. In a time where AI dominates we find lots of issues with an automated or semi-automated approach. Humans still by from humans and it's often that personal connection that creates successful client relationships. If you are a business owner and are unsure where to start, my inbox is open.
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Here's a 5 step LinkedIn frame work I used in the 2024/25 academic year to land a London-based full-time job as a 2:2 graduate from a non-target university: Improve your LinkedIn. Get a clear headshot, either using an iphone or go to your universities LinkedIn days, or even the post office, they provide free headshots. Make a banner on Canva, it's free and easy, it takes 5 minutes and makes a difference. Write clearly not about what you do but how good you are within your job compared to the rest. Connect the only recruiters, hiring managers, personal assistant to CEO's, executive assistants of companies, and small business owners. Send a tailored message to each, that is short, to the point, and doesn't ask for a job, but asks for advice. Make it clear to those who view your profile the following: What can you do, who have you done it for, who do you want to do it for, and when can you start. Match your LinkedIn strategy to your job application strategy. If you' like a 1:1 session on how to do the last step, shoot me a message!
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Daniel Jones
London, UK
Detail-Oriented Copywriter & Brand Strategist.
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Let's Elevate "On Shenanigans" Social Media Game Together
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Proposal for Enhancing QuadFringe Website to Increase Leads
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Aysh Talks (@aysh_talks) β’ Instagram photos and videos
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Victoria Parkey
London, UK
Music, arts, wellness and culture specialist
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Shallow Lagoon
London, UK
Street artist, graphic designer, 3D modeller, poster maker!
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Street Art All Stars Legends Exhibition
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Massive James Hiraeth Poster Design
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Dezrika Ramsey
London, UK
Event Planner & Project Manager
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