The European Association of Communications Directors (EACD) is hosting the launch event for the 10th iteration of the Brand Finance Media 50, our annual ranking of the world’s most valuable media brands.
The program will include presentation of the 2024 media rankings data, an overview of the most influential media outlets, and discussions focused on innovative political elections marketing and the convergence of the media and technology sectors. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A as well as networking with drinks and nibbles following the presentation.
Event timetable:
16:00 – 16:15 Registration
16:15 – 16:25 Introduction by Andrew Hillier, EACD
16:25 – 17.25 Presentation of the Media 50, an analysis of what media brands are perceived as most influential in elections and a discussion of how media and tech brands are converging, and what that means for both industries – please see speaker list below.
17:25 – 17:45 Audience Q&A
17:45 – 18:30 Networking reception
Jamie leads strategic communications advisory group Brand Dialogue and oversees the global Brand Finance communications team, which produces content based on Brand Finance research, whilst developing and executing communications strategies to amplify the impact of those insights.
A former journalist for magazines, radio, and newspapers, Jamie has nearly a decade of experience in communications. She has advised global technology and finance companies, supported the launch of startups and VCs, and specialises in sustainability, emerging markets, and capital markets. Jamie has a BS in Journalism from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University.
Richard has over a decade in value-based marketing, brand valuation and intangible asset valuation. He sat on the ISO Technical Committee 289 on Brand Valuation and contributed to the Brand Evaluation standard ISO 20671. He lectures on brand valuation and other topics to business schools and has a regular guest lecture series at London Business School.
While at Brand Finance he has overseen an array of the internal initiatives and studies while also leading many of the client relationships. With experience from B2B and B2C industries and brands, Richard has worked across all of Brand Finance’s service lines as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) and member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing but particularly specialises in valuation.
In addition, he has a BA in Mathematics from the University of Oxford.
Andrew is Managing Director at Ballinger Equine and Director of Communications at Ah! He has held Director of Communications and Chief Communications Officer posts at the UK Veterinary Management Group, South-East England Development Agency, Thorngate Churcher Trust, and UK regional and city government bodies. With a background as a communications specialist in the fossil fuel and nuclear energy sectors, Andrew later served as communications adviser to the UK Forensic Science Service and London’s Metropolitan Police. He is experienced leading strategic communications in crisis and reputation-critical scenarios. A member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists, and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, he is a former CIPR Greater London Chairman and National Council Member.
An original creative leader of Club Penguin, the world’s largest virtual world for kids, Charity Joy helped propel the game from start-up to over 300 million global users. Following Club Penguin’s acquisition by Disney, Charity worked with Disney to develop immersive digital and in-person experiences for over a decade.
Since then, Charity has been instrumental in starting successful technology, healthcare, and even micro-brewing businesses. She’s worked alongside the world’s most innovative teams including Pixar, Lucasfilm, Disney Imagineering, Marvel, Lenovo, and the UFC. She currently leads Electronic Art's UK-based Criterion Studio as GM, with teams working on Need for Speed and Battlefield.
Charity has an educational background in Theatre, Sport Management, and an Executive MBA. She has also studied clown, circus arts, and comedy, and is an amateur poet, song writer, author, and stand-up comic, and hopes to one day live in a treehouse.
