Agency Hackers

What happens when you stop treating LinkedIn like a tick-box task, and start using it as a serious growth channel? “We literally had the best Q1 we’ve ever had this year,” says Dan Knowlton, co-founder of creative agency Knowlton. “We hit 388% of our profit goals – and most of our business came, and still comes, through LinkedIn.” In this online session, Dan will pull back the curtain on how his team transformed their approach to LinkedIn – turning it from a spammy, low-impact channel into a high-performing client magnet. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/5MfmOhkJQ7q1fBZlMO7L5g 84823995484

LinkedIn is a great place for new business leads, but weeding out the time-wasters and really making an impact on people is tough. But it never used to be this hard, did it? “Automation has gotten a lot more sophisticated,” says Laura Hannan, founder of Pitch121. “They’ve got good variables, they’ve got sequencing, and it's all focused on the messaging inbox - that’s what you’re competing against.” In this session, Laura will share how cold LinkedIn approaches can work, and fresh insight from the research she and her team have been doing this year – specifically around what gets your connection requests accepted, and how recent LinkedIn changes have made this even more relevant. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ljot5QfyTLeDmaM90lekVA 82400160995

More agencies are being pulled into international work, whether it's a client eyeing expansion or a pitch that spans multiple markets. But once you're beyond the UK, things get trickier fast: Who can you trust locally? How do you buy media or get reliable insight? How should you manage the brief without blowing the margin? It’s the kind of challenge Maddy Park deals with every day. As MD of NewCom Horizons, a Madrid-based agency that partners with independents across the world, Maddy helps UK agencies deliver when the brief goes beyond home turf. In this session, we’ll explore what it actually takes to operate internationally as an independent agency. From picking partners to managing margin, you’ll get a real-world look at the opportunities (and headaches) of going global. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/zbtZB3mDRwOxPfmudQikFw 81993948138

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We’re three-quarters through 2025, and agencies are still feeling the strain. Pipelines exist, but they’re slow. Sales cycles drag. Clients are cautious, demanding more value while taking longer to commit. It’s not the disaster many feared earlier in the year — but it isn’t smooth sailing either. Stability is creeping in, but competition remains fierce. So how’s it looking for you? Is your pipeline moving? Is your team holding up? And how confident are you for the final sprint to December? https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/jwaoXim7S5i3wXimQZYrug 85386233242

“Agency owners used to think about new business as lead generation. The classic line was, ‘Just get me in front of people and I’ll convert.’ Which was always bollocks – but it’s even more bollocks now.” Jeremy Davies has been in the new biz trenches for decades – and he’s watched agencies make the same mistake: treating the first meeting as the finish line. In this session, we’re focusing on lead nurturing – the stuff that happens after the first meeting.  Jeremy will show you how to build a simple, structured process to stay in touch, stay relevant – and eventually close the work. If you’ve got leads that go quiet after a promising first chat, this session will help you turn warm conversations into real opportunities. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/OsQnF522Rji4IZM4WpRwdg 87310332426

Leading an agency at 50+ headcount is a different game. The systems that got you here might not take you further – and the growing pains can be brutal.You’ll hear from agency leaders and ops directors who’ve navigated this shift. Discover the frameworks, strategies, and mindset shifts that help agencies scale smoothly – and connect with others who are transforming their businesses, just like you.This event is brought to you in partnership with Scoro.

AI is moving fast. Blink, and the playbook changes. That’s why we’re starting a dedicated AI Working Group: a monthly session where agency leaders compare notes on how they’re actually using AI - in client work, internal processes, tailor-made tools, and everywhere in between. Each session, you’ll get together with your peers experimenting at the coalface of AI in agencies. Not consultants, not gurus, but people figuring it out just like you. We’ll run breakouts, spotlight stories, and make sure you leave with at least one idea to put into practice before the next session. You'll also be part of a vibrant and interactive Slack channel, where you can swap tips and tricks, and troubleshoot with a tight-knit community who are all striving for the same thing. If you want to embed AI into your agency in a way that actually sticks, this is where you do it. (Our AI Working Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month -- if you're interested in being part of it, contact Anne Harlow.) https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/W5002aZLToGavyJoj6a2XA 87414062622

Agency Hackers is already the beating heart of the UK’s agency leadership scene. Now, we’re bringing that energy to the USA. Agency Hackers NYC is for ambitious founders who want to trade stories, get inspired, and meet others building real businesses with heart, hustle and humour. Stay tuned for updates on speakers and running order. www.agencyhackers.com/event/agency-hackers-nyc Thanks to our sponsors Teamwork.com, E2M and AMS

“If something lands, we haven’t got a clue who’s gonna work on it.” Sound familiar? You’re not the only one staring down the barrel of over-capacity and second-guessing when to make your next hire. So, when is the right time to hire – and how do you do it without risking your bottom line? Sarah White, co-founder of Smile Digital Talent, sees this dilemma all the time, and in this session, she'll be on hand to help you find a better understanding of when, and how, you should make that next hire. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/VyLuFvjPQbG00OpSNCt2HQ 89477728853

New business is the lifeblood of every agency – but it’s also the hardest thing to get right. That’s why we’re starting a dedicated New Biz Working Group: a monthly session where agency leaders come together to swap strategies, pressure-test ideas, and talk honestly about what’s working – and what isn’t. Each session, you’ll join peers facing the same questions you are: How do we keep leads flowing? What channels really work? Where do we waste time? We’ll run breakouts, spotlight stories, and make sure you leave with at least one practical idea to test before the next meet-up. You’ll also be part of a lively Slack channel, where you can share wins, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from other agencies trying to sharpen their sales game. If you want to stop muddling through new biz in isolation – and build a more consistent, repeatable sales engine – this is where you do it. (Our New Biz Working Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month – if you’re interested in being part of it, contact Anne Harlow.) https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/8mXegOYLRNuPtdiW2AwC1Q 86181367710

This is a "lead-gen" event for Screendragon, which makes management software used by agencies. It's a half-day event targeting production agencies in the UK.

When referrals dried up, Silvia Del Corso’s instincts kicked in: “We used to get 90% of our work through referrals. When that dried up, I couldn’t sit and wait – I needed to do something. I wanted to make sure I’d done everything I could to change the story.” As founder of PinkSEO, Silvia set to work on building a lead generation engine she could rely on. In this session Silvia will share how she turned things around, to refocus her agency and rebuild a reliable lead gen engine that's tried and tested. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/I1bz7t3qQpqrcrGSLdIT2Q 88243200844

AI Isn’t the Future. It’s Already Your Colleague.At least … it should be.The days of only just getting to grips with prompting ChatGPT for your shopping list are over. It’s in your Slack threads, your client decks, and even your job descriptions. It’s changing how we think about headcount, how we structure teams, and the services we offer as agencies.Everyone’s suddenly AI-powered, and hundreds of tools are launched by the second. So, how are you supposed to keep up – and also keep your agency focused?

Catherine Warwick knows all about challenging client behaviours. As the client partner for digital agency Numiko, she wanted to get to the bottom of why clients sometimes default to these patterns. “If you can uncover the reasons behind those behaviours, you can turn potential friction into collaboration,” she says. In this session, Catherine will share how she uncovered the root causes behind tricky client challenges, and turned those insights into practical systems that improve collaboration, reduce friction, and strengthen client relationships. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/_M2jQ8JVRLaaLLINHt-Yzg 87379817140

Jake Cawdery thought growth meant more - more people, more process, more complexity. But at Curated, that mindset eventually hit a ceiling: £1.2m in revenue, year after year. “Every year we'd set the ambition to grow,” he says. “But each year we'd stay still. Ultimately, we realised we couldn't keep working the same way.” So they stopped chasing scale - and started chasing impact. Jake and his team took a hard look at how they were working, and made bold changes: trimming the team into a leaner structure, leaning into automation and AI, and building a hybrid talent model that flexes to each client’s needs.  The result? A more efficient agency, with £134k revenue per head - and a culture focused on outcomes, not overhead. If you’re feeling the pressure to grow, or wondering whether your agency structure is really working for you - this is the session for you. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/iCLpt99BTJ-W9X8V6QH_hg 82067489895

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It's been a while - but speed networking is back!   Each month, we'll host this interactive session to get you talking with likeminded people in the community.   Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share, and grow with the AH community. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/M8DsV0aqQGaIskNCMNj6wg 87071865011

AI is moving fast. Blink, and the playbook changes. That’s why we’re starting a dedicated AI Working Group: a monthly session where agency leaders compare notes on how they’re actually using AI - in client work, internal processes, tailor-made tools, and everywhere in between.   Each session, you’ll get together with your peers experimenting at the coalface of AI in agencies. Not consultants, not gurus, but people figuring it out just like you. We’ll run breakouts, spotlight stories, and make sure you leave with at least one idea to put into practice before the next session.   You'll also be part of a vibrant and interactive Slack channel, where you can swap tips and tricks, and troubleshoot with a tight-knit community who are all striving for the same thing. If you want to embed AI into your agency in a way that actually sticks, this is where you do it.   (Our AI Working Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month -- if you're interested in being part of it, contact Anne Harlow.) https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/HlUQDtpeQQuyVXIUIdE3SA 86297620406

Running an agency can take everything out of you. For Andrew Bloch, it reached the point where it just wasn’t worth it anymore. Eventually, he exited his agency at 29, and went on to build ClickTrain, a business designed to take away the very stresses that nearly burned him out. “The goal was to fix all the issues that I had in running an agency. And the first one was getting good staff. That was such a big challenge.” In this session, Andrew shares what he learned from his first agency, and how he’s rethinking growth the second time around. Andrew’s story shows that building a less stressful agency isn’t just about growth.  It’s about process, simplification, and building a business that works for you. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/e92dJfpiQL6E-M3ZDsBZGw 83870976616

New business is the lifeblood of every agency – but it’s also the hardest thing to get right. That’s why we’re starting a dedicated New Biz Working Group: a monthly session where agency leaders come together to swap strategies, pressure-test ideas, and talk honestly about what’s working – and what isn’t.   Each session, you’ll join peers facing the same questions you are: How do we keep leads flowing? What channels really work? Where do we waste time? We’ll run breakouts, spotlight stories, and make sure you leave with at least one practical idea to test before the next meet-up.   You’ll also be part of a lively Slack channel, where you can share wins, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from other agencies trying to sharpen their sales game. If you want to stop muddling through new biz in isolation – and build a more consistent, repeatable sales engine – this is where you do it.   (Our New Biz Working Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month – if you’re interested in being part of it, contact Anne Harlow.) https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/ot6IlrejTX2ZTAxwIW1Ygg 89448127683

Here's your chance to meet other agency FD, CFOs and finance leaders – and share what you're working on in a confidential setting. Full speaker line-up coming soon. Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/zof-knoy-ure Or dial: (GB) +44 20 3937 1694 PIN: 920163534# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zof-knoy-ure?pin=1232487951288&hs=7 Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

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Katy Wade, learning and development manager at Bespoke HR, has seen a huge rise in Subject Access Requests (SARs) – once rare, now cropping up in almost every grievance she handles. And while they’re meant to help employees access their personal data, many are now used tactically. But here’s the real danger: SARs don’t just uncover formal HR records. They sweep up all the background noise of performance management – the Teams chat where a manager vents, the email saying, “We need to get them out,” and even the casual note between colleagues. If you’re a leader or HR professional, this is a vital session to protect your agency from costly mistakes hiding in plain sight. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/p8zLMfj9QtKb1GMnN3DBBw 86250334197

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“I felt like sales wasn’t for people like me.” That’s how Danny Fontaine, IBM’s Head of Experiential Sales, felt at the very beginning of his career. He tried to improve by reading every sales book he could get his hands on, but nothing stuck. It wasn’t until he started exploring the role of human connection in sales that he had a realisation that changed everything: a pitch is not a PowerPoint deck. It’s any method you can think of to persuade someone of your idea. He began to incorporate bold, disruptive, and even playful techniques into his pitches, and clients started to listen. Right now, as pipelines weaken and pressure builds, many agencies are responding by pitching more often and moving faster. They’re reusing decks, turning to automation, and hoping something lands. But Danny believes that’s a false economy. If you’re burned out from endless proposals and starting to think automation is the answer, this talk is your reset button. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/V0_zg-L0SRCzG9GF7nZ4Dg 86771065226

In her last agency, Ali Newton-Temperley was lucky - hundreds of leads a month meant she could test ideas. One experiment stuck: a discovery-call bingo card that became the team’s secret weapon. If you scored a full house, you won a prize. But more importantly, you’d nailed a conversation that kept the prospect engaged. The results? Less ghosting, less wasted time, higher conversion rates, and lower churn. In this session, Ali will share exactly how to run calls that make clients stick, and why a bit of fun can make all the difference. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q_VANGUhQMakG4El-C9eYg 83367718745

Agencies want to grow - but growth can often feel like chaos. More people, more clients, more pressure. How do you make sure that growth is fair for everyone? Zoe Blogg has worked with agencies at every stage, from startups figuring out their first hires, to established firms scaling internationally. What she’s seen time and time again is that unchecked growth creates friction. “The danger is you grow fast, but you don’t grow fairly. And then the wheels come off. People leave, clients feel it, and suddenly you’re back where you started.” In this interactive session, Zoe will share how the Fair Growth Framework works in practice, and why it can transform the way you think about building an agency https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/j0WYGkx0SMm2qWZtgemqXQ 81287078308

It's that time of the month - speed networking is back! Each month, we'll host this interactive session to get you talking with likeminded people in the community. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share, and grow with the AH community. https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/HJsI7a5tQ-C1avIK2O8rqg 83197321184

AI is moving fast. Blink, and the playbook changes. That’s why we’re starting a dedicated AI Working Group: a monthly session where agency leaders compare notes on how they’re actually using AI - in client work, internal processes, tailor-made tools, and everywhere in between.   Each session, you’ll get together with your peers experimenting at the coalface of AI in agencies. Not consultants, not gurus, but people figuring it out just like you. We’ll run breakouts, spotlight stories, and make sure you leave with at least one idea to put into practice before the next session.   You'll also be part of a vibrant and interactive Slack channel, where you can swap tips and tricks, and troubleshoot with a tight-knit community who are all striving for the same thing. If you want to embed AI into your agency in a way that actually sticks, this is where you do it.   (Our AI Working Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month -- if you're interested in being part of it, contact Anne Harlow.) https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/G-JpW2OxTY-Qucmc5gp6lA 83220316343

New business is the lifeblood of every agency – but it’s also the hardest thing to get right. That’s why we’re starting a dedicated New Biz Working Group: a monthly session where agency leaders come together to swap strategies, pressure-test ideas, and talk honestly about what’s working – and what isn’t.   Each session, you’ll join peers facing the same questions you are: How do we keep leads flowing? What channels really work? Where do we waste time? We’ll run breakouts, spotlight stories, and make sure you leave with at least one practical idea to test before the next meet-up.   You’ll also be part of a lively Slack channel, where you can share wins, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from other agencies trying to sharpen their sales game. If you want to stop muddling through new biz in isolation – and build a more consistent, repeatable sales engine – this is where you do it.   (Our New Biz Working Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month – if you’re interested in being part of it, contact Anne Harlow.) https://agencyhackers.zoom.us/meeting/register/_EZqtZl4SB-JedZVzm9Saw 82388441776

Agency Growth Summit is a conference where you can meet people who have transitioned from scrappy start-up to scaled agency – as well as other folks who are currently somewhere on that journey. Meet other growing agencies, learn from agency leaders who’ve scaled to £1m, £5m, £10m and beyond, hare your vision, and make new friends to join your quest for growth.

Meet other creative directors and share how you’re balancing creativity with commerciality.Get first hand knowledge on how to find your unique agency footprint on a well walked road, and discover ways to educate clients on the importance of creative teams.

The world’s biggest agency AI conference is back!Is your agency ‘all-in’ on AI, or are you still dabbling with it here and there? Get inspired to deploy AI in your agency, and learn first-hand how other agencies are using AI to improve their work and help their clients.

Get ready to laugh your ads off at Agency Comedy Night, hosted at the iconic Comedy Store in London!Join 400 of the industry's top agency leaders for a night of side-splitting humour tailored to the world of marketing and advertising.Don't miss this unforgettable night of laughter and networking – it's the ultimate creative recharge!

Are you on a journey to improve your agency’s process and operations?Clockwork is a full day conference where you can learn from – and be inspired by – other agency leaders who are making their agencies run smoother. You can hear how other businesses are creating processes that work for them, and getting people to stick to them.

This is your chance to hear how other agency client services leaders are engaging clients, growing accounts and developing their roles.Get inspired! Take away ideas to implement in your agency.

Marketing a creative agency can be a challenging task. Join other new business leaders for an afternoon of talks and inspiration.How are you sourcing leads, growing your reputation, and keeping your pipeline brimming? Get inspired by live case studies from inside other agencies.

Agency Growth Summit is a conference where you can meet people who have transitioned from scrappy start-up to scaled agency – as well as other folks who are currently somewhere on that journey. Meet other growing agencies, learn from agency leaders who’ve scaled to £1m, £5m, £10m and beyond, hare your vision, and make new friends to join your quest for growth.

Get away and work on your business alongside 300 of Europe’s funnest and friendliest agency folk. This year you’ll be able to enjoy more speakers and make even more friends at the world’s best conference for agency leaders.We’ve kept what you loved and improved what you told us to – so we hope this will be another unforgettable experience on the White Isle.

The world’s biggest agency AI conference is back for the second time this year!Is your agency ‘all-in’ on AI, or are you still dabbling with it here and there? Get inspired to deploy AI in your agency, and learn first-hand how other agencies are using AI to improve their work and help their clients.

Get ready to laugh your ads off at Agency Comedy Night, hosted at the iconic Comedy Store in London!Join 400 of the industry's top agency leaders for a night of side-splitting humour tailored to the world of marketing and advertising.Don't miss this unforgettable night of laughter and networking – it's the ultimate creative recharge!

Are you on a journey to improve your agency’s process and operations?Clockwork is a conference where you can learn from – and be inspired by – other agency leaders who are making their agencies run smoother. You can hear how other businesses are creating processes that work for them, and getting people to stick to them.