Bristol Creative Industries

28/09/2026

* Want to supercharge your sales pipeline? Last chance for BCI member early bird tickets *

After a sold out talk in March, sales expert Ryan Hall is returning to Bristol on 13th October to share more practical, no-nonsense advice on winning work and growing your business.

Early bird tickets for BCI members are £30 +VAT until midnight this Tuesday and then £40 +VAT. Non-member tickets are £70 +VAT. All tickets include a buffet lunch from Sandwich Sandwich

Register at https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/from-scattered-tactics-to-a-high-performing-sales-engine-a-keynote-with-ryan-hall/

How to build a joined-up approach to winning more business Ryan Hall is back! Following a packed-out keynote in March, the Friday Solved founder is returning to Bristol on 13th October to share more practical, no-nonsense advice on winning work and growing your business. According to Ryan, most foun...

24/09/2026

Creative businesses are facing ongoing skills shortages, but are we overlooking a valuable talent pipeline? Join this Friday’s webinar with Weston College to explore how 16-18 year olds are developing industry-relevant skills through post-16 education, and how employers can build stronger connections with young talent before they enter the workplace: https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/wake-up-call-how-to-understand-16-18-creative-career-pathways-and-why-they-matter-for-your-talent-pipeline/

This masterclass will show you how to defend and grow profit margins, in the climate of rising costs and cautious client spending.

15/09/2026

Don't miss these great Bristol events this week! Ticket discounts for BCI members.

✅ Wednesday: How to get more work from your existing clients

Register at https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/how-to-get-more-work-from-your-existing-clients/

✅ Thursday: Lessons to learn and mistakes to avoid from 20 years in creative strategy

Register at https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/lessons-to-learn-and-mistakes-to-avoid-from-20-years-in-creative-strategy-a-keynote-with-kit-altin/

08/09/2026

Final call for tonight’s Bristol Creative Industries freelancer networking drinks at The Square Club

Open to freelancers and those who employ them, the event is free with a free drink for BCI members or £5+VAT for non-members.

Register at https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/bristol-creative-industries-freelancer-networking-drinks-15/

02/09/2026

There’s a definite back to business vibe this week! September is jam packed with events from Bristol Creative Industries. Join us! The events are free or discounted for BCI members. Click the links to register.

8 September: Freelancer networking drinks at The Square Club in Bristol: https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/bristol-creative-industries-freelancer-networking-drinks-15/

9 September: Carbon reporting for agencies: the commercial case and how to prepare. Webinar with Aimée Tennant from Seedling https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/carbon-reporting-for-agencies-the-commercial-case-and-how-to-prepare/

16 September: How to get more work from your existing clients with Claire Quansah at Ensera Design in Bristol https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/how-to-get-more-work-from-your-existing-clients/

17 September: Lessons to learn and mistakes to avoid from 20 years in creative strategy with Kit Altin at Our Media in Bristol https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/lessons-to-learn-and-mistakes-to-avoid-from-20-years-in-creative-strategy-a-keynote-with-kit-altin/

23 September: Bristol Creative Industries Members’ Lunch at The Square Club https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/bristol-creative-industries-members-lunch-9/

25 September: Member exclusive webinar: How to understand 16–18 creative career pathways and why they matter for your talent pipeline with Chrissandra Boxley from Weston College https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/wake-up-call-how-to-understand-16-18-creative-career-pathways-and-why-they-matter-for-your-talent-pipeline/

25/08/2026

Webinar for BCI members this Friday: How to protect your PPC performance in an AI-driven search landscape https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/wake-up-call-how-to-protect-your-ppc-performance-in-an-ai-driven-search-landscape/

A former strategist at Google UK cuts through the noise to give you a clear-eyed view of what AI search means for biddable media right now, and, more importantly, what you should actually do about it.

This masterclass will show you how to defend and grow profit margins, in the climate of rising costs and cautious client spending.

19/08/2026

Social media trends with Drew Benvie, one of our most popular events, is back on 21 January 2027 🙌

Every year, leading global social media consultancy Battenhall publishes an extensive review of the major trends shaping social media for brand marketing and communication.

For the last three years, Drew, Battenhall's founder and CEO, has joined us to present the latest forecast and we’re thrilled to be welcoming him back in January. The event will be at a venue in central Bristol.

To be alerted when tickets go on sale, make sure you are signed up to the BCI Bulletin newsletter: https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/newsletter-subscribe/

There will be a significant discount on tickets for BCI members so if you’re not a member, join today!

11/08/2026

We’re supporting a free networking event for creatives in the Forest of Dean on 20 August. Register for free at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-of-dean-creative-networking-event-summer-2026-tickets-1995111868305

07/08/2026

Happy Bristol International Balloon Fiesta weekend! 🎈

These are pics by Dan Martin of this morning’s spectacular mass ascent of hot air balloons which launched the 2026 event.

Sponsored by BCI member Albert Goodman, the brilliant event runs until Sunday. Expect more flying balloons (weather permitting), live music, motorcycle stunt displays, food experiences, children’s entertainment and lots more!

28/07/2026

Want to grow your existing client accounts? This Friday is the last chance for BCI members to claim the early bird discount on our client growth workshop on 16 September in Bristol. Register at https://bristolcreativeindustries.com/event/land-then-expand-client-growth-in-turbulent-times/

Join to hear practical strategies to strengthen client relationships, uncover new opportunities, and create a structured approach to account growth.

You'll leave the session with a clear plan to help retain clients and drive long-term growth.

BCI member tickets are £110+VAT until Friday and then £125+VAT. Non-member tickets are £195+VAT.