Media Upfronts

Louis Theroux is a genre-defining documentary presenter, best known for creating and fronting deeply immersive programmes that delve into the intricate and often contentious facets of human existence. These include his BAFTA-winning series Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends and When Louis Met…, a series of award-winning specials like The Most Hated Family in America, Miami Mega Jail and Altered States and the feature-length documentary, My Scientology Movie. In his BBC series Louis Theroux Interviews, Louis takes on the often-enigmatic world of celebrity. With exclusive access to some of the most iconic names in entertainment, the series sees notoriously private stars make time for revealing and unexpected encounters. The Louis Theroux Podcast has given Louis the chance to have some more intimate conversations with a wide range of guests he admires resulting in some surprising, unexpected, difficult, but also comic conversations. Louis has won numerous awards, including three BAFTAs, an RTS award, and Grierson’s Trustees’ Award, and in 2019. He set up his own independent television production company, Mindhouse, alongside Arron Fellows and Nancy Strang.

Stephen Manderson, better known as Professor Green, is a multi-platinum-selling rapper, broadcaster, mental health advocate, father and, more recently, a passionate voice in food culture. Born and raised in Hackney, his music carved out space for a generation navigating identity, class and chaos — always with wit, grit and honesty. Over the years, his work has expanded far beyond music, from hard-hitting documentaries and podcasts to books and panel stages.

Zuhair Hassan, better known as Big Zuu, is a double BAFTA-winning TV personality, chef, musician and entrepreneur. Best known for his hit show Big Zuu’s Big Eats on UKTV, he has since built a powerful reputation for creativity, cultural influence and cross-platform storytelling. Beyond his award-winning cookery series, Zuu has fronted ITV’s Big Zuu’s Breakfast Show, BBC Two’s Big Zuu Goes To Mecca, and the upcoming Sky Max travel series Rich Flavours with AJ Tracey. He has also been announced as part of Netflix’s Bear Hunt, hosted by Bear Grylls. He also co-founded Big Productions, signing a development deal with Banijay to champion diverse talent, and launched Drip, his mineral water brand now stocked in WHSmith and Morrisons with partnerships including UFC and Matchroom Boxing.

Nectar Woode carries a quiet, magnetic power — a soulful blend of sensitivity and self-discovery that resonates in every note she sings. Raised in Milton Keynes by Ghanaian-British parents, creativity was always encouraged in her home, from her mother’s artistry as a seamstress to the rich musical heritage passed down by her father. Gospel-filled Sundays and a love for icons like Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder shaped her deeply emotional sound. Today, that authenticity shines in her music — so much so that Elton John recently compared her to Nina Simone on his Rocket Hour show. At 25, Nectar Woode is an artist who honours her roots while boldly forging her path. Blending neo-soul, folk, jazz, gospel, and intimate storytelling, her music resonates globally — yet her voice remains uniquely her own.

Jimmy is one of the UK’s best-known farmers. His journey started over 20 years ago when he took on a leasehold of a 100-acre farm just outside Ipswich which was followed in a BBC series called ‘Jimmy’s Farm’

.The farm now has an award-winning restaurant, a nature trail, a butterfly house and holds numerous science and food festivals throughout the year. Jimmy is a regular on our TV screens with multiple credits including his recent series on Channel 4 ‘Jimmy’s Big Bear Rescue’ and ‘Jimmy and Shivi’s Farmhouse Breakfast’ on ITV1. travelled all over the world looking at farms, food production and wildlife.

AJ Coyne joined Monzo as VP of Marketing at the beginning of 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge with him from leading consumer brands like Klarna. He spearheaded Monzo’s first brand campaign in 5 years, painting the UK hot coral and establishing a new brand strategy: Money never felt like Monzo. He’s helped grow the business to over 11 million customers, delivering products that put people in control of their finances and enshrining the brand in popular culture with the world’s first ever ATMmm machine dispensing Greggs sausage rolls. In 2024 Monzo was named a Which? Recommended Provider and became the first bank to win ‘Brand of The Year’ from The Marketing Society.

Shruti Dube is the UK Country Director for Meta where she leads the company’s operations and business across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, and Messenger.  Originally from Lucknow, India, Shruti is now based in London, where she leads her team in collaborating with the UK's top brands and businesses to unlock new growth opportunities and drive positive impact across the country. Shruti has been an integral part of Meta’s EMEA team for nearly a decade, holding leadership roles such as Group Vertical Director for the UK and Ireland, and most recently EMEA Sales Strategy & Operations Director. Her successful track record in these roles has been instrumental in advancing Meta's business objectives in the UK. Prior to Meta, Shruti worked at McKinsey & Company and Sequoia Capital, focusing on strategy, innovation, and venture capital in the tech industry. She holds an MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School and a dual degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. Shruti is the Patron and ex-Chair of the board of trustees for a girls and young women’s charity, BelEve UK since 2020. She is the senior executive sponsor for the internal Asia-Pacific-Islander Meta group in EMEA, and is a mother to two boys who she is raising to be staunch allies.

Double TRIC award-winner, Radio, TV and Awards host Dave Berry is widely regarded as one of the best Breakfast show hosts in commercial radio’s illustrious 50 year history. As the sector celebrates half a century, Dave is attracting record audiences to his Radio Academy award-winning Absolute Radio show with 2.3 million listeners every week. Regarded by his peers as ‘the best in the business’, he started his audio journey by presenting at XFM and then took the mantle of the Capital Breakfast show host alongside former TRIC President Lisa Snowdon before moving to Absolute Radio which has recently celebrated its 15th birthday. He has interviewed everyone from Liam Gallagher to Michael Caine, Denzal Washington and Dolly Parton, showcasing his unique charm and affable style. An accomplished writer, he has also presented TV shows for Channel 4 and ITV alongside his chart-topping podcast DadPod and is a passionate mental health campaigner.

Charlotte Murphy is the Head of Digital Retail Media at Unilever UK, with over 15 years of experience driving brand growth through digital, data, and technology. A recognised specialist in retail media, Charlotte harnesses her expertise to shape best-in-class consumer experiences and lead innovative, results-driven strategies. She is passionate about the evolving role of digital in commerce and regularly shares insights on how brands can unlock growth through retail media.

Chris has 15 years of experience in media sales, working across a variety of brands and channels. At Vevo he oversees the commercial team and is responsible for maximising the advertising revenue across Vevo’s UK and international territories. Prior to Vevo, Chris held various senior positions at Bauer Media.
 

Alice Anson is a senior leader within UK retail media, currently serving as Director of Digital Media at Nectar360. Recognised for her transformative impact, she has launched two Grocer Gold Award-winning products and built the digital retail media division for the Sainsbury’s Group from the ground up.

Her career spans Amazon, The Body Shop, and Lastminute.com, with expertise in marketing, commercial strategy, and product development. After a career pivot from law, Alice embraced her strengths in relationship-building and commercial insight to drive innovation in retail media.

Committed to authentic leadership, Alice openly shares her experience with ADHD and champions inclusive workplaces. She actively supports talent development through initiatives like Women in Retail Media, Bloom, and Google’s Power for Partners.

Bridget joined Spotify in August 2023 and holds the position of Global Head of Advertising Business Marketing for Spotify. Before Spotify, Bridget held the role of Head of Business Marketing for the Family of Apps at Meta, leading efforts to help brands see the full potential of Instagram, Facebook, and Threads to drive their business objectives. She has 13+ years of experience pushing brands forward with digital-first strategies. Prior to Meta, Bridget led consumer marketing, content, and affiliate for Amazon Fashion. Previously, she served as vice president of account strategy at Vaynermedia, where she married creative and media to develop brand and DR campaigns for companies like Coach, Sour Patch Kids, Birchbox, and JP Morgan Chase.

She has correctly guessed Worldle on her first attempt at least three times, and currently lives in New York.

Harriet is one of the most experienced and recognised names in British radio with an award winning career spanning 30 years. She one of the few presenters to feel equally at home at both BBC and commercial radio. Starting her career with a Summer job in local BBC radio, she proceeded to work for a number of local stations, including heading up the first female led Breakfast Show in commercial ration at 2-Ten FM. She moved to London to continue her career, hosting the Drive Time show on the original Virgin Radio. A decade at Heart FM followed, including hosting the hugely successful Heart Breakfast show. She then spent some time at BBC Radio London before moving to her new home Magic Radio. She has hosted a number of shows there before taking the helm at the Magic Breakfast Show, with Gok Wan. Harriet channels her lifelong love of music into her feel-good DJ night, Dance Decade Music, celebrating the best tracks from across the decades, and has played regularly at festivals, private members clubs and events across the UK. She has worked extensively in Television in a variety of genres including Entertainment, Factual and Current Affairs. She is a Sony, Arquiva and ARIA Award winner, has a History Degree from Hull University and is the proud mum of two boys.

Nick Einhorn has been working alongside the marketing team at i-media since 2022. Together, they create presentations unlike anything you may have seen before!

Recognised worldwide as one of the UK’s leading story-tellers and innovators, Nick was part of the hit TV show Penn & Teller - Fool Us!, and has even performed in the presence of King Charles III.

He is also the author of several books for the public with over 1 million copies sold worldwide. (He’s got over half of those in a lock-up if you want a copy).

Jamie Lyons is UK Managing Partner & Global Head of Gaming and Virtual Experience at PHD Media, putting him at the heart of strategy, planning and innovative activation across the gaming media ecosystem worldwide. Since launching PHD Gaming in the UK in 2021, and subsequently developing it into a global entity, he has worked with brands across fashion, finance, CPG, tech, charity, luxury, automotive and the games sector to authentically engage gaming audiences. In addition to leading on agency gaming products and shaping client gaming narratives, he regularly collaborates with gaming platforms and publishers directly to help them to shape and refine their solutions and deliver innovative products for brands. Jamie was a member of the Cannes Entertainment Lions for Gaming awarding jury in 2025 and the team he leads boasts an enviable track record in the awards space. Their work has received accolades including the Campaign Media Awards ‘Campaign of the Year 2025’, The Internationalist 'Grand Prix for Digital Solutions 2024', The Drum Awards ‘Best Campaign 2024’, M&M Global Awards ‘Gold' and Digiday Europe ’Best Influencer Collaboration 2025’.

Tom Priestman is Nectar 360's Director of Client Services, overseeing all FMCG Retail Media partnerships. With a passion for Marketing, Media, and Data Driven Strategies, Tom is working with brands to accelerate their Retail Media journey and drive measurable business impact.

Prior to joining Nectar 360, Tom most recently led the FMCG team at Meta after spending 6 years managing some of the largest Global and UK FMCG partnerships through the evolution of Social, Mobile, and AI.

Prior to Meta, Tom worked client side spending 6 years with Colgate-Palmolive, predominantly in the US, driving digital marketing evolution for their North America Division, notably across search, content, and eCommerce.

Adam is a champion of difference in a world that too often defaults to the mean. As UM’s Chief Product Officer and a member of the Global Product Council, he leverages insights and hypotheses to decode complexity, amplify vibrancy, and help brands thrive in Full Colour.

Passionate about resisting category comfort, Adam has driven award-winning campaigns at UM that break black-and-white norms and deliver measurable growth for clients. He is dedicated to cultivating partnerships that embrace nuance, champion diverse perspectives, and ensure communications are effective. 

A thoughtful advocate for innovation, Adam leverages human expertise to guide AI and emerging tools, translating insight into action and ensuring brands remain relevant and compelling.

Paul Wright is the lead for advertising at Uber EMEA. He is responsible for all advertising from Uber's Journey Ads to sponsored messaging in Uber Eats.

Paul started his career at Sky, where he moved from TV sales into the commercial web. He later co-founded a sports focussed ad network and held a variety of digital roles at Bauer and AOL. He was appointed as the first Chief Digital Officer for OMD Group UK and then Omnicom Media Group UK.

Paul then joined Apple's first ad business, iAd, and ran that across international markets. He has also been involved in a number of other Adtech businesses, including Sizmek, which was sold to Amazon in 2019.

Paul is a passionate advocate for the power of digital advertising to connect brands with consumers. He is also a strong believer in diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

As Director of Advertising Research at Activision Blizzard Media, Melinda Spence oversees global research for the game publisher’s advertising division, covering thought leadership and user experience research, ad measurement and quantitative research. Prior to Activision Blizzard Media, Melinda spent time at PepsiCo, working in a variety of eCommerce roles for the European business. She was also with Apple for six years, where she identified strategic opportunities for the Apple online store utilising customer insights, and previously with BSkyB and MTV Networks. Originally from the United States, Melinda now resides in the United Kingdom and holds a B.S. from Drexel University and an MBA from London Business School.

With over a decade of experience in media and digital strategy, Vicky Farley is currently Group Digital Director at Goodstuff, where she’s been a driving force for the past six years. Her career began at PHD as a Print Assistant, quickly evolving into a digital-focused role that laid the foundation for her diverse and dynamic journey across the industry.

Vicky has led digital strategy and execution for a wide range of clients across multiple sectors, including FMCG, energy, retail, finance, and food. At Goodstuff, she’s worked with brands such as Kerry Group, Tilda, Gü, OVO Energy, Dunelm, Clearpay, German Doner Kebab, and Ella’s Kitchen. Prior to that, she managed the Volkswagen account exclusively at PHD, gaining deep expertise in the automotive sector.

Her breadth of experience and passion for digital innovation make her a key leader in shaping impactful, forward-thinking campaigns that deliver results.

A commercial and strategic business leader with over two decades of experience, Amir Rasekh is Managing Director of Nectar360 - a loyalty, insight, and retail media agency. He has great expertise in building successful insight and media businesses and delivering market-leading data-driven marketing to clients.

Having worked at Nectar360 for a decade, Amir also spent many years at Sainsbury’s, across a myriad of functions, including the entrepreneurial Business Development division, successfully launching a new insight and media agency to the market called Insight to Communication (i2C), now known as Nectar360.

Amir leads over 200 colleagues as the Nectar360 team provides services to over 900 clients every year. Clients span multiple industries and include many of the biggest brands globally, including British Airways, Esso, and AMEX through to Unilever, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Samsung, Microsoft, and Google. Passionate about putting the customer at the centre of decision-making, Amir is also energised by building, leading and empowering high-performing teams to deliver great client work and commercial performance.

Edward Bagnall is a seasoned creative strategist with over a decade of experience driving award-winning advertising campaigns across digital, audio, and social platforms. Currently leading Creative Studio for EMEA at Uber Advertising, he helps brands craft impactful, data-informed narratives across Uber’s ecosystem.

Previously, Edward held senior strategic roles at Snap Inc. and Spotify, where he developed innovative ad solutions for major clients like Samsung, O2, Virgin Media, and UK Government. His creative roots also extend into AR and branded experiences, with leadership stints at PLAYAR and early roles in content production across Europe.

Blending commercial insight with creative excellence, Edward specialises in connecting brands with culture through immersive storytelling and platform-native thinking.

Rob Yule is the Director of Operations for Nectar360, a leading Loyalty, Insights & Retail Media Agency. Rob is responsible for the strategic direction and evolution of the Nectar360 business, ensuring the successful execution of key initiatives, and driving operational excellence across the organisation. He has a broad remit covering Media Planning, Campaign Delivery, Data & Insights as well as Nectar360’s B2B Marketing activities.

Before joining Nectar360, Rob held a number of commercial leadership roles in Sainsbury’s, most recently he was responsible for the Soft Drinks & Savoury Snacking categories, playing a key role in the highly successful launch of Nectar Prices. He has extensive experience dealing with many of our biggest FMCG brands, building collaborative trade plans, negotiating terms and overseeing category growth.

Prior to Sainsbury’s, Rob worked in both in-house Strategy roles for major brands such as Argos & Samsung, as well as Management Consulting in consumer verticals. He holds an MBA with Distinction from London Business School.

Fraser has extensive experience in media sales, working with brands and agencies across the UK and international markets. At Vevo he oversees business across Publicis and key independent agencies and is responsible for maximising opportunities from premium music videos on CTV and digital platforms. Prior to Vevo, Fraser held senior roles within the media industry.

Emily Griffin is an accomplished Digital and UX leader with 18 years of experience across retail and financial services. As Head of Experience Design for Nectar and Nectar360 loyalty, insight, and retail media agency for Sainsbury’s, Emily specialises in building high-performing teams, driving organisational change, and championing user-centred, customer-obsessed design solutions that deliver measurable value in both B2B and B2C environments.

Imogen Riddett is an accomplished Account Director at i-media, combining a passion for people, creativity and analytics to deliver exceptional results across a roster of blue chip clients. 

Starting out as an Exec at i-media 4 years ago, Imogen has quickly risen through the ranks to lead allwyn National Lottery & Rail Delivery Group, two of the most prestigious UK brands.

As Head of EMEA Sales, Chris Bailes oversees the entirety of Activision Blizzard Media’s direct sales efforts and agency partnership relationships in EMEA. Prior to joining Activision Blizzard Media in January 2024, Chris spent 10 years at Twitter – now known as X – as the Sales Director, leading a team responsible for both agency and client direct relationships. Prior to that Chris led the sales team at Specific Media before moving on to run a £100m plus agency group at Google. With over 20 years of experience, Chris brings deep industry knowledge and a solution-oriented approach to both his clients and the marketplace.

Isabelle is an accomplished Product Leader recognised for her strategic, data-driven mindset and deep expertise across the Media & Entertainment and Retail industries. With a strong foundation in both B2B and B2C Product Management, she brings a proven track record in driving innovation across Content Personalisation, AI, and advanced MarTech/Ad Tech solutions.

Her leadership style is rooted in building and scaling high-performing teams, accelerating product delivery, and navigating complex, multi-location environments.

Global is one of the world’s leading Media & Entertainment groups, and the UK and Europe’s largest Radio & Outdoor company. It is home to national, market-leading media brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, LBC, Global’s Newsroom, Smooth, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold Radio.

Global Player, the official app for all our brands, lets listeners enjoy audio and video content, award-winning podcasts and expertly curated playlists across app, web and smart speakers.

Global is the leading Outdoor company in the UK and one of the largest in Europe, with over 235,000 sites reaching 95% of the UK population. Across all channels, Global reaches 51 million people across the UK every week, including 29.2 million on the radio.

Global created and operates DAX, the market leader in digital audio advertising. DAX connects advertisers with over 130 million people worldwide, inserting targeted ads into music streaming, connected radio and podcasts, and runs a pioneering programmatic outdoor platform.

Nectar360 is a loyalty, insights and retail media business. It transforms how brands understand and reach their customers through insight driven retail media, serving over 900 clients across the Sainsbury’s and Argos supplier base. It also operates the Nectar coalition – the UK's largest coalition loyalty programme and the proud home of loyalty for brands including Sainsbury’s, Argos, British Airways, Esso and American Express®. With over 23 million Nectar members, Nectar360 has an unmatched understanding of consumers, giving brands a clear picture of who their customers are and what they buy. For more information, visitnectar360.co.uk. 

Advertising on Spotify gives you more moments to reach your audience, more attention paid to your message, and more success to help you achieve your business objectives. Essential to fans. Effective for brands. Add more to your mix with Spotify Advertising. 

The Tripadvisor Group connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world's most trusted source for travel and experiences. We leverage our brands, technology, and capabilities to connect our global audience with partners through rich content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and other travel categories. 

Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the leading interactive entertainment company with hundreds of millions of monthly active users around the world. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™ and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, and StarCraft®. The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. 

We bring our fashion-loving 20-something customers the latest trends and best and most relevant product from our own brands and hundreds of partner brands. 

Founded in 2000, ASOS has 20m active customers in over 200 markets. We bring fashion lovers around the world the best and most relevant fashion through our unique own brands, styled with the most exciting products from local and global partner brands. 

ASOS Media Group helps our partner brands showcase their brands and products to ASOS customers. 

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I-media is an Omnichannel Media Owner powered by data, insights, and pioneering technology. We deliver growth by connecting brands with hard-to-reach customers on UK roads. Our clients leverage our award-winning omnichannel media solutions, full-motion DOOH, experiential, and in-app advertising solutions to target media-starved, engaged audiences nationwide.

Uber Advertising connects brands with high-intent, on-the-move audiences at the moment decisions are made. With 171M+ monthly users, we reach people as they ride, order, and get things done. Our multi-surface formats—from Journey Ads to Sponsored Listings—seamlessly integrate into everyday moments to turn attention into action. With precision targeting and closed-loop performance, we deliver measurable results that move with your audience.

“Vevo - Where Artists Fuel Fandom And Brand Impact” 

As the world’s leading music video network, Vevo connects advertisers with passionate fans at the heart of culture. From global superstars to rising talent, Vevo goes beyond scale, enabling brands to become part of the conversation. With 25M engaged UK viewers each month, Vevo delivers measurable brand impact and actionable results.

Cint is a global leader in research and measurement technology, connecting companies with questions to a network of over 800 suppliers representing millions of engaged respondents in 130+ countries. Lucid Measurement by Cint allows advertisers, media owners, media partners, and agencies to measure the effectiveness and brand lift of cross-channel advertising campaigns in real-time and optimise media performance while campaigns are live. With millions of available consumers, Lucid Measurement is built on the most powerful tech, the Cint Exchange, providing enough data to glean insights for even the most niche campaigns. The product offers turkey data visualisation options to view KPIs by key media tactics such as sites, creatives, channels, and key demographics, giving real-time, proven feedback. Cint Group AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (STO: CINT), has a global workforce of over 800. Cint has offices in Stockholm, London, New York, New Orleans, Singapore, Gurgaon, and Sydney, among other locations.