AgencyLand Network

As this week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week and we want to celebrate the neurodiversity within our AgencyLand. ❤️ It is estimated that 20-50% of those working in creative industries are neurodivergent. What does that mean for people working in agencies? Does that mean a higher prevalence than in other industries? Our instincts (and the awesome people in agencies that we know) leads us to believe this is true. We are harnessing our strength in community to launch the first of our Neurodiversity in AgencyLand events. The first will be held over an afternoon in London in May. Places strictly limited so it doesn't feel to busy or overwhelming. 🫶 A safe space, as inclusive and welcoming as possible to 🧠 Hear from experts in neurodiversity in the workplace 🤗 Speak openly and honestly with peers 🫂 Learn how best to support neurodivergent teammates in your agencies Let us know if this is something that you would like to come along to and we will make sure you are the first to get tickets when they are available. ❤️ 🎢

We wanted to highlight 💫 James Armstrong from Social Firefly | Social Media Agency from our community who this week delivered social media training for The Launchpad Collective and Brighton Chamber. The Launchpad Collective is driven by refugees, for refugees, and strives for a society where everyone feels respected, valued, and at home. We loved the post James wrote this week saying 'The room was full of talented business owners restarting their lives in the UK. I have no idea how I would cope in their positions but I do know we are incredibly lucky they are calling the UK home (at least until their countries are safe again). There are those in our country who may hear the word refugee and, well, they don't like it, let's leave it there. So let's redefine the word shall we?' He shared TLC's redefining of "refugee". 'Refugee /refjʊˈdʒiː/ noun A neighbour or colleague who is rebuilding a life in which they feel respected, valued and at home. Synonyms: colleague; neighbour; friend; university graduate; talent; asset; skilled employee; qualified professional.' Truely matches with our values of community, support and diversity here at AgencyLand Network ❤️ 🎢

Our pals at Search Seven have this week launched their brand new website and logo this week. One that still feels like the familiar agency we know and love, but one much more reflective of the agency's corporate social responsibility efforts and the incredible amounts they fundraise for charity each year. Cracking job team Gavin Willis Becky Henderson Harley Andrews - You should be very proud ❤️ 🎢

We are astounded at the dedication shown by our community member Andy Marshall FRSA from Harrison Brands. What an example of living and breathing your values as an agency and an individual. We are blown away! Their agency is so dedicated to having a positive impact on the planet - Andy cycled an incredible FOUR HOURS and 85km to attend a B Corp Activation Day. We are so proud of you! (And pretty sure we wouldn't be so smiley after cycling so far and then attending an all day event! 😆 )

Knowing me, Knowing you - Ah Hahhhhh! This is our regular online team get-together. It is just so wonderful to soak up the energy within our wonderful community - From the very South to the very North of England, from Cornwall to Malta. This time we talked about... 💰 Pricing frameworks 😆 Client Services 🎢 Client Operations ⏰ Waiting games with client sign off 💌 Small charity projects 👶 How we can support parents working in agencies more Was really lovely to spend time with you all 🩷 Alfie Payne Cara Wilson Sally Stevens Nadine Schofield Mat Bennett Emily Hatton Serge Nguele Stuart Josephson Andrew M. Zara Deegan

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY TO OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY MEMBERS - To the brilliant women and our male allies who show unwavering support 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Thank you for all that you are, and all that you do - and for supporting us as we grow this wonderful community so we can support under represented founders starting their agencies, finding their voice, their power and their people. To celebrate International Women's Day we are offering HALF PRICE annual membership to all agencies founded,run or led by brilliant women until next week. Please spread the word to all agencies you think might want to be part of something really special. ♥️🎢♥️🎢♥️🎢♥️🎢♥️🎢♥️🎢♥️🎢 Abi Mellor Amy Parry Amanda Jackson Anna McLoughlin Becky Shepherd 🌊 Cara Wilson Emma Grant Alex Hankinson Flo Powell Helen Furnivall Jodie Brookton Jessamy Worms Kelly Molson 🍊Louisa Dunbar 💫 Mel Berry Melin Edomwonyi Michelle Harvey Nadine Schofield Rebecca McIntyre-Smith Becca Magnus Sarah Kloosman Sally Stevens Zara Deegan MOREVER Atomise Tigerfish PR Ltd Swwim - Social Media Agency Figment Agency Midnight | Certified B Corp™ Climbing Trees OrangeGrove NU Creative | Certified B-Corporation Primate YOYOPOP Social Firefly | Social Media Agency Seedable Studio

Our final spotlight for today... is featuring an industry pro! At Inkspiller, Anna McLoughlin helps other agencies - and their clients - make their positioning pop. Even the smartest people and businesses struggle to explain their brilliance in words. It is a real blocker to sales, marketing, and growth - and it's impossible to do for yourselves. She has worked with over 50 agencies and 420 brands. Inkspiller's process works because it brings together strategy with people, personalities, and emotions. You need it all in sync to get messaging that feels like you, that you can own and that your ideal clients will actually buy into. Anna said "The fact that International Women's Day has been removed from Google Calendar this year means it's time to double down on it. We're going to keep celebrating women, keep exposing sexism where we see it, and campaign harder for equal rights. We need to shine a light on inequality in our industry, and we have a safe platform in AgencyLand Network where we can be heard". Truly - thanks Anna for being a part of what we are building and what we are trying to change ❤️ 🎢

Meet Amanda Jackson, founder of Tigerfish PR Ltd, a B2B PR agency specialising in working in the manufacturing and supply chain sectors. She offers a range of done-for-you retainers as well as ad-hoc consultancy, and is a member of Women in Logistics as well as a director of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. When we asked her why IWD is important, she said… ‘I love the fact that International Women’s Day is an opportunity to shine a light on women’s achievements, and to empower others. 'Working with the sectors that I do, women have often been in the minority, but thankfully that is changing.    We’ve come a long way in the UK in terms of gender equality, certainly in the time since I started my career, and I look forward to the day we can see such progress across all countries globally.” We love you Amanda! Your kindness, light and support to others shines through and that is EXACTLY the energy we need ❤️ 🎢

We are so lucky to have so many AMAZING women in our community from all over the country! We want to highlight Rebecca McIntyre-Smith, Managing Director of Primate . Primate is a digital transformation agency whose mission is to craft outstanding, purpose-driven digital experiences. They build websites, products, apps, deliver UX design and strategy. Rebecca said 'We're a team of 10, headquartered in Edinburgh but we’ve had complete flexibility baked into our business since our inception 13 years ago. There are no set office days, only core hours. The team is trusted to put service and clients first, then flex their working days around their home needs and lifestyle. Changes in inclusivity, flexibility and getting more women into, or back into, the senior workforce is vital. These changes have been working and I see it in my networks. I’ve never been involved with more female founders and leaders, networking with as many women at events, nor meeting more female-led businesses. But IWD couldn't be more important in 2025, we must keep moving forward and strongly resist any backwards drag. And the claim that hybrid and flexibility is less productive is honestly, b******t!' Rebecca you are such an incredible woman - Your journey as an agency owner has been incredible, you are such a fighter and brilliant person. Everyone check out the 'About this Storm' Podcast. ❤️ 🎢

After decades of working in agencies of all sizes, Sally Stevens realised something was seriously broken. Sally founded The Secret Account Director to stop account management being an afterthought and turn it into an agency power source. Get that right, and everything else will follow. Account handlers hold agencies together—balancing clients, projects, and creative teams to make sure the work actually happens in the way the client expects with the best possible outcomes.  When account handlers don’t have the right skills, agencies suffer. Individuals burn out, projects are overserviced, clients leave, and creative work gets lost in the mess. That is what Sally is solving. We asked Sally about International Women's Day and she said 'Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t. International Women’s Day is a call to change that—to challenge the systems, biases, and barriers that hold women back. Because when women thrive, businesses, industries, and societies do too.' Absolutely Sally - You are such a cheerleader and changemaker and we are so proud and excited to have you on the team (And for your training session next month!) ❤️ 🎢