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John Lewis began trading over 150 years ago in 1864 on London’s Oxford Street, and is a leading omni-channel retailer in the UK with 36 stores across the UK as well as a popular online business. We also offer a range of financial products from Home Insurance to Foreign Currency and our credit card, the Partnership Card through John Lewis Money.

Waitrose is dedicated to offering superb quality food that has been responsibly sourced, combined with unrivalled high standards of customer service. Today we have more than 300 shops, including supermarkets and convenience stores, as well as serving millions of customers through waitrose.com.

Our category Sponsors…

Blurred is a communications business built for a world in which the lines are increasingly blurred. Between corporate and consumer, brand and reputation and between words and action.
We bring together strategic comms, creative campaigning and social impact/ sustainability consultancy, across audiences and sectors.
Strategic reputation and corporate communications treated with the same creative ambition as any consumer brand. Creative campaigns built on a deep understanding of corporate context.
All to deliver work with depth that drives impact for our clients, and for people and planet.

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Founded in 1948, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is the world’s only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners in the UK and overseas with over 11,000 members.
The CIPR advances professionalism in public relations by making its members accountable to their employers and the public through a code of conduct and searchable public register, setting standards through training, qualifications, awards and the production of best practice and skills guidance, facilitating Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and awarding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner status (Chart.PR).

Diageo is a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names like Guinness, Smirnoff, Tanqueray and Johnnie Walker to exciting new entrants, we’re building the very best brands out there, and with 29,000+ talented people in over 135 countries we’re a truly global
company.
The success of our business is influenced by a brilliant blend of people and brands. We’re mindful of our impact and proud of the work we do, made stronger by the values that underpin our diverse and inclusive culture. Every day our people have every opportunity to thrive, to keep learning and growing, and innovating to push boundaries – shaping celebration across the world.

Earned First is a media and events platform focused on advancing public relations and corporate affairs professionals across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa — regions that represent the majority of the world’s population yet have been underserved by traditional Western media coverage. It blends journalism, research, industry analysis, podcasts and live gatherings to spotlight regional voices, trends and leadership, aiming to rebalance the global PR narrative and build a community grounded in insights, trust and reputation. The initiative operates in partnership with The PRomise Foundation and is led by industry journalist Arun Sudhaman.

As an agency we value bravery, curiosity and being sleeves rolled up. We take the work, and not ourselves, seriously.

We have over 350 award wins under our belt, since we were founded and have appeared on 1,100 shortlists.

We are proud to be a Blueprinted agency.

Mischief is a creative agency that helps brands earn attention, infiltrate popular culture, and become more meaningful.
We amplify what our clients, such as Disney, Coca-Cola and Samsung, want to say by making it entertaining, educational or emotionally moving. In a world where entire categories are behaving uniformly, we look for ways to break the status quo.
Because it’s rarely about what you say, it’s all about what you do.
As such, we believe diversity and inclusion are not an add-on, but a creative and commercial advantage that directly improves the quality and relevance of our work. 
By bringing a broader range of lived experiences into the agency, we are better able to challenge assumptions, avoid stereotypes and deliver culturally credible consumer campaigns that resonate across communities.

Opinium is a multi-award-winning strategic insight agency, twice named Market Research Society (MRS) ‘Agency of the Year’. With offices in London, New York, Amsterdam, and Cape Town, we deliver insights with impact and evidence- based understanding that drive clarity, action, and meaningful change.
We spark conversations, shape public debate, and help our clients stand out by transforming research and insights into strategy, and thought leadership. Combining robust methodologies with creative thinking, qualitative expertise, and cutting-edge AI capabilities, we empower clients to navigate complexity and make confident decisions.
Trusted across sectors including politics, financial services, technology, healthcare, and consumer markets, Opinium provides actionable insight
with measurable impact.

As well as sourcing the best candidates and roles across the industry I provide insights into salary benchmarking, industry trends, D&I, benefits, the recruitment process, CV writing and interview techniques and tips.

Our swag bag Sponsor…

Manifest is the creative agency of tomorrow. With studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Stockholm, Manchester and Melbourne, we operate across the globe as one unified team to offer 24hr creative services to some of the world’s most culturally significant brands. As a unified creative agency, we develop channel-agnostic brand strategies and multi-channel campaigns designed not simply to help brands compete in their sector, but redefine it. Our
Ventures division, Make, also creates and co-creates social enterprises tackling some of the world’s biggest issues. Current ventures include Ecologi.com, Sonocea® and RAWS.
Campaign’s Global Branding Agency of the Year 2025.

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