Uncomfortable Conversation Beyond Buzz: The Real Value of Conversation | England

England

8:30am to 10:30am // 7 October 2026

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Attention is harder to win, more fragmented and more fleeting. Conversation is critical to cutting through and winning that attention, but its value doesn't stop there. Leo UK, believe that Populist Creativity that gets people talking is the next frontier of brand growth, building value for brands and businesses that goes far beyond reach alone.
 
This session takes a closer look at the power of conversation in creativity, exploring how ideas can move beyond reach and attention to spark conversations across communities, fandoms and unexpected places.
 
With experts in creative, effectiveness and cultural insight, we'll explore how brands can put conversation at the heart of creativity, and how its impact can be better understood and measured. We'll also give a hot-off-the-press sneak peek of the latest wave of PopPulse, Leo's proprietary research platform launching this November, which explores the changing role and power of conversation in everyday life.

Joining our host The Marketing Society Fellow Nishma Patel Robb will be:

  • Lilli English, Chief Strategy Officer, Leo UK
  • Alice Pavey, Marketing Manager, McDonald's
  • Paula H Gonzalez, Marketing Effectiveness & Measurement Strategy, PG Business Econometrics

The Speakers

Paula H Gonzalez

Paula is an independent econometrician and marketing effectiveness consultant. Formerly a Partner at Magic Numbers, where she helped build the agency’s effectiveness offering, she ...
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Lilli English

Lilli English is CSO at Leo UK, leading its award-winning strategy department. With over 15 years of experience, she’s shaped work across FMCG, retail, fashion...
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Alice Pavey

Alice joined McDonald's in 2025 after spending six years at Leo UK, where she worked across a range of brands including McDonald's. Now working client-side...
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Venue

The Pregnant Man
40 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1JA
United Kingdom

Date

7 October 2026

Time

08:30am-10:30am BST

Dress Code

Smart Casual

TICKET & PRICES

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

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THE FAQS

What are the nearest transport links?

The full venue address is: The Pregnant Man, 40 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1JA

Travel by Taxi: The venue is a 9 minute taxi ride from Waterloo

Travel by Tube: The venue is a 5 minute walk from Chancery Lane, or 11 minutes walk from Holborn

Overland train links: Farringdon is a 15 minute walk (Overland and Elizabeth line), City Thameslink is a 10 minute walk, Waterloo is a 25 minute walk.

Travel by Bus: Holborn High Street is an 8 minute walk away with lots of bus route options available.

Can I bring a guest?

Priority access is given to our members if you would like to bring a guest please contact [email protected] to check availability

Will food and drink be served?

Yes, please join us for pre-event for breakfast and refreshments.

Do you offer discounted or special tickets for people currently between roles?

Yes - we offer a limited number of Sospeso tickets for individuals who are between roles and exploring their next steps. If this applies to you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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