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February 2020
The Drum Network
2020
The Drum Network: creative & tech group breakfast
5 February, 9-10.30am
Creativity is the bedrock of our industry. The Drum Network’s creative & tech group sets out to explore the possibilities of technology when it comes to the creation of creative works, from the inception of an idea to its delivery.
At our upcoming event we’ll be taking a look at the most pressing issues around technology and creativity with some of our most innovative members, with the aim of troubleshooting our tech woes and inspiring one another creatively. This event is tailored to senior figures within the marketing and agency worlds, who have been making best use of technology in service of creativity within their own organisations
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2020
The Drum Network US: agency commercial group breakfast
6 February, 9.00-10.30am
Procurement negotiation tactics. Our first commercial breakfast of 2020 will tackle the big issue of dealing with procurement. The event is informal and a round table discussion for agencies to collaborate over tactics and ideas to enable better negotiation with client procurement departments.
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2020
The Drum Network US: client relations group breakfast
11 February, 9.00-10.30am
With so much more project-based work coming into agencies, it’s more challenging than ever to build long-lasting and strategic relationships with clients. Join us for breakfast where we’ll have an open discussion around how agencies can ensure that the old school skills of the suits live on and avoid drifting into project management.
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2020
The Drum Network: Client relationships group breakfast
13 February, 9-10.30am
With so much more project-based work coming into agencies, it’s more challenging than ever to build long lasting and strategic relationships with clients.
Join us for breakfast where we’ll have an open discussion around how agencies can ensure that the old school skills of the suits live on and avoid drifting into project management.
Register your interest here.
2020
The Drum Network US: agency start-up group lunch
20 February, 12-1.30pm
Join us for lunch at the US Drum Network agency start-up group.
This event is for anybody that works for an agency that is in its first 3 years of business. We know that those initial 3 years bring many different challenges to the more established agencies, including cash flow, new business, HR issues, office space, recruitment.
This breakfast event is free to attend and will focus on peer to peer learning in a very informal round table style format. We will discuss future topics and objectives for the group and unearth some of the key challenges faced when starting a new agency.
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2020
The Drum Network US: CEO lunch
25 February, 12-1.30pm
The Drum Network CEO lunch event will focus on what short and long terms plans independent agency owners can put in place with a potential exit in mind. This event will have a guest speaker from Winterberry group, who will discuss latest trends in agency growth, valuation and exit strategies.
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2020
The Drum Network US: the happiness hour breakfast
28 February, 9-10am
On the last Friday of every month, The Drum Network will host the Agency Happiness Hour - a free to attend event for anybody that’s interested in their own, or the wellbeing of their agency’s staff.
The February happiness hour will focus on one of the key stresses of agency life. Time management. Spend an hour with your peers and speakers for an interactive discussion around how agency talent can manage their workload and client expectations with new time management tactics. Don’t miss out - this hour will save you many more afterwards.
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Events
2020
The Drum Predictions 2020: Singapore
13 February, 8.40-11.30am
Join The Drum’s first APAC Predictions Breakfast on 13 February 2020, where we explore disruptions throughout our business, culture and technology. And take a quick spin to a look at some of the wonders the new decade, and lunar new year, might have in store.
From fraud to measurement to the new consumer of the future, we will provide a line-up of experts to discuss trends in the connected world.
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2020
Drumcast: how can you avoid burnout in 2020?
28 February, 1-2pm
Emotional, physical and mental exhaustion are all signs of the recently identified professional phenomenon, workplace 'burnout'.
Find out more about how to manage and avoid workplace burnout and how you can make your team as creative and productive as possible by watching the Asana Drumcast.
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The Drum Awards
2020
The Drum Online Media Awards (entry deadline)
14 February
2020
The Drum Digital Advertising Awards Europe (entry deadline)
14 February
The Drum Magazine
2020
Hospital Club presents The Drum Live: March issue
27 February
Do you want to keep ahead of the competition?
At these exclusive breakfast events, we'll dive into the future of tech, communications and creativity with the editors of The Drum, Europe's best-read marketing platform.
They'll be bringing along expert guests from the worlds of media, digital and advertising to give you the inside track on the next big industry trends - bringing The Drum magazine to life.
The Drum Online
2020
Drumcast: the visual trends that will define 2020 in partnership with Adobe Stock
27 February, 10-11am
As a creative and a marketer, is there anything worse than stagnation? To stay abreast of visual trends join The Drum, in conversation with Adobe Stock and Dentsu, as we draw from Adobe's 2020 Creative Trends report and explore some of the most important visual trends of the year and learn how you can implement these into your campaigns.
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2020
Drumcast: how community can play a central role in your business strategy in parnership with Workplace from Facebook
27 February, 11-11.40am
In an evolving workplace, communicating effectively is of paramount importance. In our DrumCast, we'll be exploring the ways effective communications can propel your brand and business to success. We'll do a deep dive into the power of community, why it's important to create an environment for your team to contribute, not just receive information.
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March 2020
The Drum Online
2020
Drumcast: What should leadership look like in the 2020s in partnership with Workplace from Facebook
12 March, 11-11.45am
Creating a business culture where all employees feel like they have an important role to play is not easy. But what can leaders do to inspire the workplace over the next decade? Our final DrumCast discuss how chief executives can create a dynamic workplace, and why properly utilising technology will be increasingly crucial over the coming years.
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Events
2020
The Drum Arms in Texas
15-16 March
The Drum Arms is our antidote to the usual conference scene. Our pop-up pub provides you with a chance to hear the information you really want to know, and probably won't hear anywhere else!
We'll be cutting through the noise of SXSW and hosting events at our very own pop-up pub. Come join us for a pint and some good old fashioned debates on the topics that really matter in the industry.
2020
The Drum Arms in London
16 March
The Drum Arms is our antidote to the usual conference scene. Our pop-up pub provides you with a chance to hear the information you really want to know, and probably won't hear anywhere else!
We'll be cutting through the noise of Advertising Week Europe and hosting events at our very own pop-up pub. Come join us for a pint and some good old fashioned debates on the topics that really matter in the industry.
2020
Agency Acceleration Day UK 2020
25 March
This essential one-day event is filled with actionable insights and practical advice, to help marketing communication agencies, both big and small, reach the next level of success.
Register your interest here.
2020
Agency Acceleration Day APAC
Postponed until 30 June
Agency Acceleration Day is all about growing your business.
This essential day is filled with actionable insights and practical advice, to help marketing communication agencies, both big and small, reach the next level of success.
Register your interest here.
The Drum Magazine
2020
The Drum Religion issue published
Subscribe to The Drum magazine here.
2020
Hospital Club presents The Drum Live: April issue
24 March
Do you want to keep ahead of the competition?
At these exclusive breakfast events, we'll dive into the future of tech, communications and creativity with the editors of The Drum, Europe's best-read marketing platform.
They'll be bringing along expert guests from the worlds of media, digital and advertising to give you the inside track on the next big industry trends - bringing The Drum magazine to life.
The Drum Awards
April 2020
The Drum Awards
2020
The Drum Digital Advertising Awards US (entry deadline)
2 April
2020
The Drum Digital Advertising Awards Europe (ceremony)
30 April
The Drum Magazine
2020
The Drum Space issue published
Subscribe to The Drum magazine here
2020
Hospital Club presents The Drum Live: May issue
23 April
Do you want to keep ahead of the competition?
At these exclusive breakfast events, we'll dive into the future of tech, communications and creativity with the editors of The Drum, Europe's best-read marketing platform.
They'll be bringing along expert guests from the worlds of media, digital and advertising to give you the inside track on the next big industry trends - bringing The Drum magazine to life.
May 2020
The Drum Awards
2020
The Drum Awards breakfast workshop
13 May
It's always difficult to get started writing your report for an awards entry. How much information should you really include? You don't want to bore them to death, but you want to include crucial information. That could make the difference between winning a trophy or going home empty-handed. We're giving you the best opportunity to succeed here.
Register your interest here.
The Drum Magazine
2020
The Drum Gaming issue published
Subscribe to The Drum magazine here.
2020
Hospital Club presents The Drum Live: June issue
21 May
Do you want to keep ahead of the competition?
At these exclusive breakfast events, we'll dive into the future of tech, communications and creativity with the editors of The Drum, Europe's best-read marketing platform.
They'll be bringing along expert guests from the worlds of media, digital and advertising to give you the inside track on the next big industry trends - bringing The Drum magazine to life.
June 2020
The Drum Awards
2020
The Drum Digital Advertising Awards US (ceremony)
10 June
Events
2020
Programmatic Punch NYC
10 June
As a famous boxer once said, "everyone has a plan until they get a punch in the face." Programmatic gurus like yourself know that a perfect combination of innovation and regulation in adtech could – metaphorically speaking – add up to such a punch.
The Drum’s Programmatic Punch is designed to help you duck and dive to ensure you exploit the opportunities of this new age, as opposed to succumbing to its threats. The event aims to serve as a wake-up call about the revolution this industry is going through. Last year we learned from industry leaders such as Bloomberg Media, Avis, and The Economist on how this industry is developing.
Register your interest here.
2020
Agency Acceleration Day APAC
30 June
Agency Acceleration Day is all about growing your business.
This essential day is filled with actionable insights and practical advice, to help marketing communication agencies, both big and small, reach the next level of success.
Register your interest here.
The Drum Magazine
2020
Hospital Club presents The Drum Live: July issue
Do you want to keep ahead of the competition?
At these exclusive breakfast events, we'll dive into the future of tech, communications and creativity with the editors of The Drum, Europe's best-read marketing platform.
They'll be bringing along expert guests from the worlds of media, digital and advertising to give you the inside track on the next big industry trends - bringing The Drum magazine to life.
July 2020
The Drum Magazine
2020
The Drum Future of Tokyo issue published
Subscribe to The Drum magazine here.
2020
Hospital Club presents The Drum Live: August issue
23 July
Do you want to keep ahead of the competition?
At these exclusive breakfast events, we'll dive into the future of tech, communications and creativity with the editors of The Drum, Europe's best-read marketing platform.
They'll be bringing along expert guests from the worlds of media, digital and advertising to give you the inside track on the next big industry trends - bringing The Drum magazine to life.
August 2020
The Drum Magazine
2020
The Drum Future of Video issue published
Subscribe to The Drum magazine here.
2020
Hospital Club presents The Drum Live: September issue
19 August
Do you want to keep ahead of the competition?
At these exclusive breakfast events, we'll dive into the future of tech, communications and creativity with the editors of The Drum, Europe's best-read marketing platform.
They'll be bringing along expert guests from the worlds of media, digital and advertising to give you the inside track on the next big industry trends - bringing The Drum magazine to life.
September 2020
The Drum Awards
2020
The Drum Awards breakfast workshop
9 September
It's always difficult to get started writing your report for an awards entry. How much information should you really include? You don't want to bore them to death, but you want to include crucial information. That could make the difference between winning a trophy or going home empty-handed. We're giving you the best opportunity to succeed here.
Register your interest here.
The Drum Magazine
2020
The Drum Future of Retail issue published
Subscribe to The Drum magazine here.
2020
Hospital Club presents The Drum Live: October issue
24 September
Do you want to keep ahead of the competition?
At these exclusive breakfast events, we'll dive into the future of tech, communications and creativity with the editors of The Drum, Europe's best-read marketing platform.
They'll be bringing along expert guests from the worlds of media, digital and advertising to give you the inside track on the next big industry trends - bringing The Drum magazine to life.
October 2020
The Drum Magazine
2020
Hospital Club presents The Drum Live: November issue
22 October
Do you want to keep ahead of the competition?
At these exclusive breakfast events, we'll dive into the future of tech, communications and creativity with the editors of The Drum, Europe's best-read marketing platform.
They'll be bringing along expert guests from the worlds of media, digital and advertising to give you the inside track on the next big industry trends - bringing The Drum magazine to life.
2020
The Drum Music issue published
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November 2020
The Drum Awards
2020
The Drum Awards breakfast workshop
10 November
It's always difficult to get started writing your report for an awards entry. How much information should you really include? You don't want to bore them to death, but you want to include crucial information. That could make the difference between winning a trophy or going home empty-handed. We're giving you the best opportunity to succeed here.
Register your interest here.
Events
2020
Pitch Perfect UK
17 November
How can your agency win new business and perfect the pitch process? This event will share insights from other agencies who have won new business against the odds; in new markets; without pitching and through other interesting ways.
In the past, we saw top brands from Microsoft, Sloggi, Tina Fegent Limited and London North Eastern Railway give personal insight in small groups sessions on the client/agency relationship.
The Drum Magazine
2020
The Drum India issue published
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2020
Hospital Club presents The Drum Live: December issue
19 November
Do you want to keep ahead of the competition?
At these exclusive breakfast events, we'll dive into the future of tech, communications and creativity with the editors of The Drum, Europe's best-read marketing platform.
They'll be bringing along expert guests from the worlds of media, digital and advertising to give you the inside track on the next big industry trends - bringing The Drum magazine to life.
December 2020
The Drum Magazine
2020
The Drum January issue published
Subscribe to The Drum magazine here.