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LEAD Scotland 2024 Agenda

12:45Ìý Registration & Networking Lunch

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13:30Ìý Welcome from our Host

Emma Cameron, Presenter & Journalist, STV NewsÌý

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13:35Ìý Welcome from the ¹û¶³´«Ã½n Scotland

Marie Owen, Chair, Founder and CEO, LS Productions; Chair, AA ScotlandÌý

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13:40 Political Keynote and Q&A

Daniel Johnson MSP, Edinburgh Southern Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Business, Economy and Fair WorkÌý

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14:05Ìý The View on Scottish Politics

Gain insights into the political landscape with expert analysis from Kenny Farquharson, offering a crucial perspective on the decisions shaping our industry.

Kenny Farquharson, Columnist and Senior Writer, The Times

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14:35Ìý Future-proofing Your Business Model

Our panel of industry leaders will reveal how they are adapting their business models to meet the needs of the fast-changing advertising landscape

  • Marcus Peffers, UK Group Chair, Chair of World Services, M&C Saatchi
  • Lindsey Clay, CEO, Thinkbox Ìý
  • Marie Owen, Chair, Founder and CEO, LS Productions
  • Stephen Woodford, CEO, ¹û¶³´«Ã½n

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15:05 Networking Refreshment Break

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15:30Ìý Advertising’s Role in Supporting Scotland’s Energy Sector Transition

Scotland’s energy sector is crucial for its economic prosperity. With the government’s plans for GB Energy and the growing significance of green jobs, hear how the advertising industry is playing a key role in supporting Scotland’s transition to cleaner energy.Ìý

  • Michael Timmins, Marketing and Communications Manager, SSE
  • Danielle Kelly, Director of Strategy & Sales Scotland, STV
  • Lisa Hayley-Jones, Policy and Government Affairs Director, ¹û¶³´«Ã½nÌý

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16:00Ìý Driving Positive Change in Society

Every day presents an opportunity to produce work that resonates with audiences, be that through entertainment, providing critical public health information, or promoting a good cause. Learn about the important work the industry is doing to enact positive change to society and consumer behaviour.Ìý

  • Loretta Hagger, AV Leader, Channel 4Ìý
  • Marc Keenan, Managing Director, Ocean ScotlandÌý
  • Jennifer Whyte, Global Front End Innovation Insights Lead, Haleon
  • Matt Bourn, Director of Communications, ¹û¶³´«Ã½n

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16:40Ìý Humour in Advertising


For the last 25 years, humour in advertising has been on the decline while purpose-driven campaigns have been on the rise. This session will delve into how humorous ads are serious business and why brands ²õ³ó´Ç³Ü±ô»å²Ô’t fear funny.Ìý

  • Brian Coane, Partner, The Leith Agency
  • Debbie Morgan, Art Director, The Leith Agency
  • Marion Miranda, Copywriter, The Leith Agency
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17:10Ìý Closing Remarks

Sharon Lloyd Barnes, Commercial Director, ¹û¶³´«Ã½nÌý

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17:15 End of Event & Networking Drinks

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