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CHARITY
Proud to support Young Enterprise UK
This is a not-for-profit event: at least 94% of your ticket goes to Young Enterprise UK, with the rest covering the fees needed to process your sale. The charity helps over half a million young people a year build confidence, manage money and discover entrepreneurship. Its Company Programme gives students hands-on experience running a real business, and alumni are twice as likely to start their own company than their peers.
Learn practical digital growth strategies, connect with Surrey business owners and senior figures, and get the chance to win a professionally produced creative asset for your business.
Learn
Practical digital growth insight you can use straight away.
Connect
Meet Surrey business owners, experts and local organisations in one room.
Win
Get the chance to win a professionally produced creative asset for your business.
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What if you could run a TV-quality video ad without a TV budget? What if you could see, for the first time, exactly which product in your range is quietly turning one-time buyers into your most loyal customers? And what if you could stop wasting ad spend by reaching only the people most likely to buy?
That's what this day is about.
Join Unicorn Orange and a room full of Surrey business owners, industry experts, policy makers and senior figures from organisations including the Surrey Chamber of Commerce, the Institute of Directors, Surrey County Council, the Federation of Small Businesses, and the University of Surrey. This is a day built for people serious about growth, with practical insight you can act on from Monday morning.
The day closes with a live prize draw hosted by the Mayor of Farnham. Four businesses will each win a custom-produced creative asset, one winning professional photography, one a motion graphic animation, and one a complete graphic design package, each built specifically for their brand and ready to run in a real campaign. For many businesses, the cost of professional creative is the biggest barrier to getting started digitally. Here, three winners clear that barrier entirely. Over £XXX worth of creative talent and production up for grabs.
Education. Connections. And a genuine shot at winning something that could change how your business shows up online.
PARTNERS
In partnership with Surrey businesses
PRIZE DRAW
Win professionally produced creative assets
The day closes with a live prize draw hosted by the Mayor of Farnham. Four businesses will each win a custom-produced creative asset: one winning professional photography, one a brand video, one a motion graphic animation, and one a complete graphic design package. Each asset will be built specifically for the winning business and ready to run in a real campaign.
Photography
A hero campaign image, brand-aligned and production-ready for digital advertising and social media
Animation
A 15-second motion graphic for social media, built to work without sound and loop cleanly
Graphic design
A suite of three digital display ad templates across five standard sizes, ready to activate
SCHEDULE
Discover what’s happening on the day
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Drinks & Informal Networking
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Join us for a drink as we bring the day to a close. A final opportunity to continue conversations, connect with fellow attendees, and reflect on the key insights and ideas from the event.
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The Draw: Free Creative Assets Up for Grabs
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The Mayor draws winning businesses from registered entries. Announce winners, celebrate and photograph for local press.
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Coffee, Networking & Prize Draw Entries
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One final opportunity to connect with fellow attendees before the prize draw.
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Good Ad, Bad Ad: What Actually Makes Creative Perform?
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What separates high-performing creative from content that gets ignored? Through a series of real-world examples, we'll explore what makes advertising effective, uncover common mistakes, and identify the elements that capture attention and drive results. Audience participation encouraged.
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How to Make Your Creative Stand Out: A Practical Guide
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What makes some adverts and campaigns stand out while others are overlooked? In this practical session, Matt Brown, founder of N:Fuze, shares the principles behind effective creatives and how businesses can create content that captures attention and delivers impact.
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The Intelligence Layer: The Customer Data Tool Most Businesses Don't Know Exists
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A jargon-free introduction to Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) and the insights it can unlock. Discover what customer data can reveal about buying behaviour, purchase journeys and audience trends, and how businesses can use these insights to make smarter marketing decisions and drive return.
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Lunch & networking
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Enjoy a fully catered lunch and informal networking with fellow attendees.
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From Amazon Launch to a Video Ad on Prime Video: Waken's Growth Journey
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Join Waken and Unicorn Orange for a candid Q&A on their Amazon growth journey. From launching on Amazon four years ago to running their first video ad on Prime Video, we'll discuss the challenges, lessons learned and opportunities that helped drive their growth.
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The Visibility Gap: Why Some SMEs Thrive While Others Struggle to Be Found
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What does business visibility look like in 2026? Join representatives from Surrey's leading business organisations and marketing professionals as they discuss the challenges facing SMEs today, from customer acquisition and digital adoption to brand awareness and growth. We'll explore why some businesses are thriving online while others remain invisible, and share practical advice for businesses looking to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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Coffee break & networking
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Refreshments and informal networking with fellow Surrey business owners and professionals.
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The Science Behind Digital Consumer Behaviour
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Drawing on recent research into consumer digital behaviour, this session explores how modern purchase journeys actually unfold, where buying intent first appears, and what businesses can do to better understand and engage their customers online.
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From Marketplace to Growth Engine: Real Amazon Success Stories
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Join us for a candid Q&A exploring how brands are using Amazon to drive growth. We'll discuss challenges, lessons learned, common mistakes, and the strategies that have delivered results in today's competitive marketplace.
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Amazon's Four Growth Engines
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Discover the four key drivers of Amazon growth: Retail, PPC, DSP and AMC. We'll explain how each works, how they fit together, and share practical insights to help businesses unlock the full potential of Amazon.
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Welcome
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What today is about, why Amazon and retail media matters NOW, what attendees will leave with. Introduce the raffle draw at close of day. Surrey CC brief intro to their county ambition (growth goals).
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Registration, coffee & networking
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Join us from arrival for coffee and informal networking with fellow Surrey businesses before the day's programme begins. An opportunity to make valuable connections and get settled before the first session.
CONTRIBUTORS
Meet the people sharing their insight
Hear from Surrey business leaders, industry experts, policy makers and senior figures from organisations including the Surrey Chamber of Commerce, the Institute of Directors, Surrey County Council, the Federation of Small Businesses and the University of Surrey.
More contributors to be announced.
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Jarmila Yu
Co-Founder & Managing Director
YUnique Marketing
Founder and MD of YUnique Marketing, a globally ranked Top 100 CMO and Chartered Marketer. Jarmila works as a Consulting Chief Marketing Officer supporting founders and CEOs to strengthen market position, build brand value and unlock sustainable growth.
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Prof. Lyndsay Duthie
Director of Digital Growth
University for the Creative Arts
With 30 years in the creative industries — from BBC and ITV television production to CEO of The Production Guild of Great Britain — Lyndsay is now Professor and Pro Vice Chancellor for Partnerships at the University for the Creative Arts.
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Rhodri Ferrier
Founder
Waken
Co-founder of Waken, one of the UK's fastest-growing oral care challenger brands, and previously co-founder of Bulldog Skincare — a globally recognised brand sold in major retailers worldwide. A serial entrepreneur with proven experience building consumer brands from scratch.
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Ed Sweet
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Unicorn Orange
Co-founder and MD of award-winning Amazon and retail media agency Unicorn Orange. A Chartered Accountant by background, Ed specialises in turning complex data and customer insights into practical growth strategies for brands scaling across global marketplaces.
EXHIBITORS
Meet the organisations supporting digital growth
Meet the organisations, partners and service providers supporting digital growth for Surrey businesses. Exhibitor details are still being confirmed and will be added as they become available.
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Who should attend?
This event is designed for business owners, founders, directors, marketers and decision-makers looking to better understand digital marketing, ecommerce and growth opportunities. Whether you're already selling online or just beginning your digital journey, you'll leave with practical insights, valuable connections and actionable ideas.
How does the prize draw work?
Upon arrival and check-in, you'll receive a raffle ticket. Keep hold of it! At the end of the event, the Mayor of Farnham will draw the winning tickets live, with prizes awarded to the lucky businesses in attendance.
What can I win?
We're giving away a range of professional creative services to help local businesses strengthen their marketing including 2 Graphic Design Projects, 1 Professional Photography Package, and 1 Animation Project
Full prize details and terms will be shared before the draw.
Who will create the creative assets?
One of the aims of this event is to give something back to the local business community. We've partnered with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), alongside local creative professionals, to deliver a range of high-quality creative assets for the winning businesses. The initiative forms part of our Creative Sprint programme, helping local businesses access professional creative support that might otherwise be out of reach.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Your ticket includes a fully catered hot buffet lunch, along with refreshments served throughout the day.
Is parking available?
Parking information will be shared with registered attendees ahead of the event. The Bush Hotel offers on-site parking, with additional public parking available nearby. Final arrangements are currently being confirmed.
Are ticket proceeds going to charity?
Each ticket costs £10.00 plus a £0.25 platform booking fee. After standard UK card processing and platform deductions, at least 94.1% of your total payment (£9.65) goes directly to our charity.
Can I attend if I'm not an Amazon seller?
Absolutely. While Amazon and retail media feature throughout the day, many sessions focus on broader topics such as customer behaviour, digital marketing, creative strategy and business growth. The event has been designed to provide value to businesses at all stages of their digital journey.
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