Is your business on track with the best strategy to grow your business?
Are you prepared for a sudden sale, due to a knockout offer or a
need to sell?
ON TRACK
Having the right strategy to both grow your business and cater
for a sudden sale is not only prudent, it also creates a rigour that will enhance the company’s efficiency and profitability
This conference explores the options.
FULL STEAM
AHEAD
Strategic decisions are characterised by a drive to maximise profits in the short to medium term. The key to a company’s long term success is to follow a track that leads to sustainable growth. Buyers want to acquire businesses that have significant future growth and in the right areas.
OFF THE
RAILS
Without an understanding of the value of your business to potential buyers you can end up with a successful business that is not saleable.
STAY ON
TRACK
Ensure your company continues the journey on the right track and be in a position to jump off at the right time. The right strategy will;
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Enhance long-term value creation
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Increase the interest of potential buyers
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Provide an easy exit for shareholders
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Maximise exit returns
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Facilitate an effective post-deal integration
BACKGROUND TO THE EVENT
Fusion is privileged to work with 100’s of media companies, giving us insight into strategies that work and those that fail. The chosen event speakers are highly experienced and successful entrepreneurs in the media sector. They will provide an invaluable insight into what makes a successful media business.
The event aims to pass on some of these invaluable insights.
Fusion is a mix of industry professionals and M&A experts. Working with so many companies and having orchestrated over 100 deals we understand the seller and the buyer perspective.
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Fusion provides ongoing advice on best practice to ensure your business can, at the right time, maximise exit values. We offer both strategic advice to help a company grow and a full M&A service, at the right time. A ‘birth to marriage’ service.
WHY ATTEND?
Deep dive with case studies on:
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Community sites
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Events – conference, exhibition, training and summits
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Internet media
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Market data and business intelligence
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Membership and subscription models
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News, information and recruitment sites
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Online and print publishing
Event Consultations:
Delegates can pre book 15 minute meetings with the following professionals, throughout the day.
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Legal professionals
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Financial professionals
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Debt financing professionals
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Tax professionals
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M&A consultations with Fusion
Key take-aways:
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Engage and network with leading experts, owners in the media sector and associated industries to engage in smart strategy development and winning exit strategies
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Develop a playbook for a comprehensive value creation plan – applying due diligence and rigour in the value creation process across all areas of your business
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Place culture and people at the heart of your business and exit strategy to help retain and build buy-in from key personnel
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Understand the importance and value in engaging around M&A and your business value strategy at any point in the company lifecycle
Other Benefits:
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Your Questions – we welcome your prepared questions, prior to the event and will endeavour to have these answered by the relevant speaker, during the event
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Event Report - capturing salient points and take-aways
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M&A Strategy & Valuation - Fusion are offering an individual company M&A strategy and valuation meeting, post event
AGENDA
PLEASE NOTE THAT SPEAKERS, TOPICS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
9:00
Registration - Welcome coffee, tea & pastries
9:35
Opening Remarks and Introduction - Mark Eisenstadt, Director, Fusion
10:05
Keynote Interview - Business Growth Options
Colin Morrison OBE, Founder, Flashes & Flames ​
What growth options should you consider? How will you manage the process? Organic - Acquisition - Licensing - Sale / Merger
Interview by Mark Eisenstadt, Director, Fusion
10:30
Panel of Experts: Finance for Growth
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Patrick Lewis, CEO & Co-Founder, Maddox
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Rob Stead, Managing Director, Sense Media
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Ifti Akbar, Fuse Three Finance
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Russell Lerman, Fuse Three Finance
Chaired by: Alex Blakeway, Transformation Director, The Access Group​
10:30
Case Study 1: Growth Options
Mark Allen, Proprietor and Chairman, The Mark Allen Group
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Complex vs simple
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Print vs online
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Magazines vs events/data
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Acquisitions vs organic growth
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Generic vs niche​
10:55
Case Study 2: The Right Strategy for Growth
Charlie James, Founder, Corinium Global Intelligence
There are many ways to grow your business but how best to drive profitability and ensure your business is primed to maximise exit values at any point in its life-cycle.
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What is the right growth strategy (events, communities, digital)
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What is the best way to scale the business
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Getting the basics right
Interview by: Jane Noordhuis, Director, Fusion​
11:15
Morning Break
11:40
Case Study 3: An Interview with Tony Robinson, Owner & CEO, UKI Media and Events
One of the UK’s leading independent event and publishing business owners, Tony will share his perspective and experiences around launching and growing events and considering selective divestitures along the way.
12:05
Case Study 4: Building Subscription Communities
Ashley Friedlein, Founder, Econsultancy & Guild
Interview by: Paul Slight, Director, Fusion
12:30
Case Study 5: An Interview with Ruth Yarnit, CEO and Co-Founder, Whie October Events
Interview by: Jane Noordhuis, Director, Fusion
12:55
Networking Lunch
Throughout the day, including at lunchtime, you can book 15-minute slots with professionals, for individual consultations. These are 1 to 1 pre-booked meetings.
14:00
Keynote Interview
Tim Weller, Founder and Chairman, Incisive Media Ltd
We explore with one of the most well-known, successful and colourful media executives the story of his unique journey, including the ups and downs!
Interview by: Mark Eisenstadt, Director, Fusion
14:30
Case Study 6: Developing a Business Internationally
Steve Thomas, Founder and CEO, LBCG - London Business Conference Group
How best to grow your business internationally. Should one open offices abroad? Licensing agreements, partnerships? The experiences gained from expanding a business overseas.
14:55
Specialist Advisory Panel
The speakers are joined by other M&A professionals to discuss specific questions as captured by us during registration of the delegates.
Invited speakers from legal, tax, IP and accountancy professions.
15:20
Afternoon Break
15:45
Case Study 7: The Buyer's Perspective
Christopher Fordham, Chief Investment Strategist, Originations, DMGT Plc
What does a buyer look for? KPI's? Pitfalls and challenges? Lessons learned?
16:10
Case Study 8: Creating a Saleable Business
Simon White, Founder, SquareMeal
What does a successful sale process look like? How should it proceed? Challenges, pitfalls and lessons learned?
Interview by Paul Kelly, Director, Fusion
16:35
Specialist Advisory Panel
The speakers are joined by other M&A professionals to discuss specific questions as captured by us during registration of the delegates.
Invited speakers from legal, tax, IP and accountancy professions.
17:00
Closing Remarks and Summary
Paul Slight, Director, Fusion
17:10
Drinks & Canapes
18:00
Private Networking Dinner
The Alfred Tennyson - Belgravia
CHOOSE PASS TYPE
SME and larger Media business*
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Includes all networking breaks, refreshments, lunch and all content and case study sessions throughout the day, including consultation from professionals
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Your Questions – we welcome your prepared questions, prior to the event and will endeavour to have these answered by the relevant speaker, during the event
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Event Report - capturing salient points and take-aways
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M&A Strategy & Valuation - Fusion are offering a confidential company M&A strategy and valuation meeting, post event
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*Private networking dinner is not included in this ticket option - it is highly recommended this is pre-booked, as limited spaces.
SME and larger Media business*
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Includes all networking breaks, refreshments, lunch and all content and case study sessions throughout the day, including consultation from professionals
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Your Questions – we welcome your prepared questions, prior to the event and will endeavour to have these answered by the relevant speaker, during the event
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Event Report - capturing salient points and take-aways
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M&A Strategy & Valuation - Fusion are offering a confidential company M&A strategy and valuation meeting, post event
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Private Networking Dinner consists of 3 courses, half bottle wine and coffee.
​PE, VC, Plc media companies, banks, investment houses*
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Includes all networking breaks, refreshments, lunch and all content and case study sessions throughout the day
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Your Questions – we welcome your prepared questions, prior to the event and will endeavour to have these answered by the relevant speaker, during the event
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Event Report - capturing salient points and take-aways
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*Private networking dinner (includes 3 courses + half bottle wine + coffee) will be an additional £75 – it is highly recommended this is pre-booked, as limited spaces
Professional services: tech/IP - legal – tax – accountants to the media sector. This investment includes:
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Includes all networking breaks, refreshments, lunch and all content and case study sessions throughout the day and private 3 course dinner in the evening including half-bottle wine and coffee
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Two VIP passes to event and dinner
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Table top, 4 chairs for a 3 m2 x 2 m2 space, power outlet, wifi
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Promo on our website and all marketing / sales emails and social media promotion in lead up to the event
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1 to 1 meeting introductions upon request – pre-bookable if requested by delegates
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Client to bring own banners / pop ups / marketing collateral for distribution. Plasma screens would be additional charge
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Participation for one representative to take part in each of the two Q&A sessions – before lunch and towards end of day
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