Captivate Customers Online & In-Store With Compelling Product & Marketing Strategies: Monetise The Hottest Beauty Trends For Profitable Campaigns & Game-Changing Innovations. Show-Stopping Social, Influencer, Digital & Content Strategies ✓ Invaluable Customer, Shopper, Retailer, Natural, Vegan & Wellness Insights ✓ Lucrative R&D, Ingredients & Packaging Trends
Europe's Leading, Brand-Led, 7th Annual Beauty Conference & Networking Event, 25th September 2019, One Great George Street, London.
PLUS! Don't Miss Our Post-Conference Social Media In Beauty Day, 26th September 2019, Hallam Conference Centre, London.
40 Beauty Visionaries Share Their Insights On The Hottest Beauty Trends & Game-Changing Innovations For Inspirational Marketing Campaigns & Show-Stopping Product Innovations To Captivate Consumers Online & In-Store
- Hot Beauty Trends & Game-Changing Innovations! Leverage the latest insights for outstanding campaigns and pioneering product innovations
- Monetise Shifting Customer Insights & Shopper Behaviours: Engage, influence and target consumers on the best platforms and with on-point products
- Show-Stopping Social Media & Authentic Influencer Strategies: Boost brand engagement, visibility and ROI with cut-through content and best-fit influencer campaigns
- Insider Retailer Insights! First-hand retailer insights to ensure your beauty products stand out in-store and online with insight-driven, hard-hitting strategies
- Unstoppable Natural & Vegan Trends & The Latest Must-Have Ingredients: Satisfy increasingly environmentally-conscious consumer demands and discover the next must-have ingredient
- Lucrative, On-Trend R&D: Satisfy consumers and deliver impressive ROI by translating consumer insights and market trends into inspired, pioneering products
- Irresistibly On-Trend Content & Inspirational Campaigns: Win long-term brand loyalty and increase conversions dramatically with attention-grabbing content
- Sales-Boosting, Stand-Out Digital Strategies: Dominate with digital by exploiting cutting-edge tech and digital innovations
- Sustainable, High-Impact, Low-Cost Packaging: Attract attention, maximise sales and foster an authentic brand image – within budget
- Beauty, Health & Wellness! Capitalise on consumer trends in health and wellbeing
What's New At This Years' Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference?
- 3 Hot Topic Panels: Hot Trends & Innovations – Social Media & Influencer Strategies – Retailer Insights
- Break-Out Peer Discussions
- Networking Drinks Reception
- Luxury Venue
- Speed Networking
- 7 Years Of Insights & Inspiration – The Must-Attend Industry Gathering!
- Open Q&A & Interactive Voting
- On-The-Day Beauty Experiences: Massages, Tutorials, Manicures
- Live Beauty Demos
- Coveted Beauty Goody Bags!
1 Inspiring Day. 40 Beauty Brands Address Your Toughest Product & Marketing Challenges: Hot Trends & Game-Changing Innovations • Customer Insights & Shopper Behaviours • Outstanding Social Media & Influencer Strategies • Boost Online Sales • Real-World Retailer Insights • Profitable On-Trend R&D • Attention-Grabbing Content • Must-Have Ingredients • Unstoppable Natural & Vegan Trends • Sustainable Packaging Innovations • Beauty, Health & Wellness Trends
You'll be in safe hands. Here's what previous attendees of our beauty conferences have to say:
‘Informative and engaging. Fantastic speakers and a great forum for networking with peers and industry experts.’
‘Excellent topics, content, speakers and inspiration.’
‘Fabulously organised providing the right mix of networking and trend-led learning.’
Captivate Customers Online & In-Store With Compelling, Profitable Product & Marketing Strategies: Monetise The Hottest Beauty Trends For Profitable Campaigns & Game-Changing Innovations.
Show-Stopping Social, Influencer, Digital & Content Strategies ✓ Invaluable Customer, Shopper, Retailer, Natural, Vegan & Wellness Insights ✓ Lucrative R&D, Ingredients & Packaging Trends
08.30 Registration, Morning Coffee & Speed Networking
09.00 GIC Welcome & Interactive Voting Introduction Morning Co-Chair’s Opening Remarks
Heidi Walkington, Social Brand & Content Manager, L’Oréal Professional Products Division
Guest Speaker - Penny Grivea, Managing Director UK & Ireland, Rituals Cosmetics UK Ltd
HOT TRENDS & INNOVATIONS - Q&A PANEL
09.20 Capitalise On The Latest Consumer Insights & Trends For Next-Level Marketing Campaigns & Product Innovations To Dominate In The Beauty Industry
James Edmunds, Senior Brand Manager, L'Oréal
Phillip Christie, Global Marketing Director – Personal Care, Hair Care & Mens Grooming, Oriflame Cosmetics
Karen Cullen, Head of Marketing, Yardley UK
Nora Zukauskaite, U.K. & Ireland Marketing Lead, FOREO
Sarah Willson, Assistant Category Manager – Aromatherapy & Ethical Beauty, Holland & Barrett International
Alec Rickard, Senior Brand Manager, Revlon – Mass Division
CUSTOMER INSIGHTS & SHOPPER BEHAVIOURS
09.55 Capitalise On The Latest Consumer Insights & Trends For Next-Level Marketing Campaigns & Product Innovations To Dominate In The Beauty Industry
Louise Yankovic-Jenkins, UK Marketing Director, Kao (John Frieda)
CASE STUDY
10.15 Feed Your Skin: Formulating For The Microbiota
Patrick Gonry, Business Development Manager, GOBIOTICS BV
10.30 Morning Refreshment Break With Informal Networking
SOCIAL MEDIA & INFLUENCER STRATEGIES
11.00 Determine The Social & Influencer Marketing Strategies Which Will Boost Engagement & ROI With The Latest Platforms & Digital Tech
Georgina Boyd, Head of Marketing, United Kingdom & Ireland, Schwarzkopf Professional
Rebecca Cohen, Social & Content Manager, The Hut Group (THG)
Jennifer Baldwin, Senior Marketing Communications Manager, Cult Beauty
Holly Dove, Head of Brand & Marketing, Bondi Sands
Jamie Rockers, PR & Social Media Manager EMEIA, Crabtree & Evelyn
Katy Snee, Head of Marketing & Communications, Nails Inc
Heidi Walkington, Social Brand & Content Manager, L’Oréal Professional Products Division
BOOST ONLINE SALES
11.35 Exploit Cutting-Edge Tech & Digital Innovations & Strategies To Drive Brand Engagement & E-Commerce Success
Confirmed To Speak
Amazon
RETAILER INSIGHTS
11.55 Hear The Facts, First Hand! Discover Exactly What Retailers Are Looking For Today To Ensure Your Beauty Products Stand Out In-Store & Online With Insight-Driven, Hard-Hitting Strategies
Suzanne Laverack, Buying Lead - Marks & Spencer Beauty, Marks & Spencer
Jacqui Wilsher-Ellis, Head of Operations Beauty, Debenhams
Rebecca Wicks, Buying Manager, Beauty, Sainsbury's
Charlotte Della Rovere, Head of Etail, Benefit Cosmetics, LVMH 
Kirsty Anderson, Beauty Marketing Manager, Marks & Spencer
Hannah Taylor, Senior Buyer, Fabled by Marie Claire
CASE STUDY
12.30 The Clean Beauty Wave & Environmental Protection: Where It's Been & Where It's Going
Kevin Cureton, Chief Commercial Officer, Solésence
12.50 Lunch & Informal Networking For Delegates, Partners & Speakers
INFORMAL PEER-TO-PEER DISCUSSIONS
13.20 Informal Peer-To-Peer Discussions
A) Diversity - Alice Cravero, Assistant Brand Manager - Rimmel UK, Coty
B) CBD - Charlotte Ferguson, Founder, Disciple
C) How To Be Truly Authentic With Your Product - Andrew Wardlaw, Director of Insight, MMR Research Worldwide Ltd
13.50 Afternoon Chair’s Opening Remarks
Guest Speaker - Penny Grivea, Managing Director UK & Ireland, Rituals Cosmetics UK Ltd
PROFITABLE R&D - From Concept To Launch
14.00 Spot The Gap In The Market & Capitalise On New Product Development Opportunities For On-Trend Product Innovations That Satisfy Consumers’ Demands & Deliver Impressive ROI
Speaker To Be Announced: Please Check Website For Details
ATTENTION-GRABBING CONTENT
14.20 Win Long-Term Brand Loyalty & Increase Conversions Dramatically With Irresistibly On-Trend Inspirational & Compelling Content & Campaigns
Isabella Rogers, Marketing Director for bareMinerals & BUXOM, The Shiseido Group
MUST-HAVE INGREDIENTS
14.40 Uncover The Hottest Game-Changing Ingredients Here To Stay & Substantiate Claims To Satisfy The Educated Consumer For Ultimate Conversions
Ann Berry, Global Senior Manager - Head of Mass Skincare Brands, AVON
14.55 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Conference Partner. For more information on how to get involved, please call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 or email partner@beautytrendsconference.com.
NATURAL & VEGAN
15.30 Natural, Vegan, Cruelty-Free: Monetise Increasingly Environmentally Conscious Consumer Demands In Your Packaging, Ingredient Selection & Marketing
Milla Taylor, Head of Facial Skincare, Liz Earle Beauty Company
15.50 Refreshment Break With Networking Drink Reception
Enjoy a glass of wine, relax and network with your peers!
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING INNOVATIONS
16.20 How Do You Appeal To Consumers, With Sustainable, Low-Cost, High-Impact Packaging Innovations Which Attract Attention & Maximise Sales?
Gwendoline Le Boudec, NPD Manager, Beauty Kitchen UK Ltd
BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELLNESS
16.40 Beauty As A State Of Mind Rather Than Just A Look? Leverage Wider Consumer Trends In Health & Wellbeing To Think About Beauty In A More Holistic Manner
Grace Vernon, Global Trend Lead, Walgreens Boots Alliance
17.05 Chair’s Closing Remarks
Guest Speaker - Penny Grivea, Managing Director UK & Ireland, Rituals Cosmetics UK Ltd
17.10 Official Close Of Main Day Conference
PLUS: Don't Miss The Separately-Bookable, Post-Conference Social Media In Beauty Day! Excel On Social Media With Next-Level, Attention-Grabbing, On-Trend Content & Campaigns For Sky-High Engagement, Impact & Sales.
A Post-Conference Social Media In Beauty Day, 26th September 2019, Hallam Conference Centre, Central London
Monetise Instagram, Boost Social Media ROI & Build Authentic, Exceptional Influencer Relationships To Captivate Consumers With Insightful, Consumer-Led, Innovative & Value-Adding Social Media Strategies
'Intense brainstorming and very good speakers.’ Gucci
'Extremely interesting, lots learnt and things to think about.' TK Maxx
- Unstoppable Social Strategies For Sky-High Brand Loyalty: Boost engagement and reach on social media with insight-led, value-adding strategies
- Captivate Consumers With Strategic Influencer Marketing: Build authentic influencer relationships and excite consumers with on-trend, high-impact collaboration
- Inspiring & Impactful Content: Cut through the noise, attract consumers and boost conversion rates with attention-grabbing video
- Monetise Instagram, Deliver Results: Excel on Instagram with lucrative marketing strategies that drive sales and elevate engagement
- Sales-Boosting Social Strategies: Convert likes into sales with impactful, unstoppable streamlined social strategies which boost commerciality
- Stand-Out Social Media Marketing Campaigns: Stand out from the crowd with inspired campaigns which spark brand loyalty, drive ROI and captivate consumers in-store and online
- Lucrative, Live Video Strategies: Showcase your brand and mesmerise audiences by leveraging live video to produce engaging, influential and professional content
- Champion Diversity In Beauty! Deliver diverse, unbiased and inclusive strategies with fit-for-future, authentic social media
Please See Below For The Social Media In Beauty Day Programme Outline
09.00 Registration, Morning Coffee & Speed Networking
09.35 GIC Welcome & Interactive Voting Introduction Morning Chair’s Opening Remarks
Speaker To Be Announced: Please Check Website For Details
CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT
09.45 Boost Engagement & Reach On Social Media With Insight-Led, Value-Adding Strategies
- Exploit consumer-led insights to make your customers stop, engage, interact and purchase for heightened sales success
- Hammer home the commercial value of satisfied consumers with successful strategies which recognise their needs, exceed expectations and drives sales
- Win brand loyalty and drive interaction with targeted, tailored and personalised social content
James Edmunds, Senior Brand Manager, L'Oréal
INFLUENCER MARKETING
10.05 Build Exceptional Influencer Relationships & Excite Consumers With On-Trend, High-Impact Collaboration
- Inject personality into your content and shape brand image with best-fit, high-impact, exciting brand influencer strategies
- The next steps: working with influencers is one thing, but how can you be more strategic and ensure an authentic voice across all channels?
- With the rise of the expert over the celebrity, what does the future of influencers look like?
- What are the metrics of an influencer?
Ciara Lynch, Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Kao
CASE STUDY
10.25 Social Media Case Study With Dash Hudson
Elise Ngobi, Senior Brand Strategy Manager, Dash Hudson
CAPTIVATING CONTENT
10.40 Attract Consumers & Boost Conversion Rates With Eye-Catching, Inspirational & Impactful Content
- Expertly target your consumers with tailored and eye-catching content
- Cut through the noise! With the increase of new, social-focused brands, how can you stay in the game and compete with stand-out content which boosts brand loyalty?
- Exploit social to draw in new custom, build excitement around your brand and increase brand interaction
Alek Lewin, Content Creator, LUSH Digital
11.00 Refreshment Break With Informal Networking
MONETISE INSTAGRAM
11.35 Excel On The Hottest Platform With Marketing Strategies That Maximise Impact, Boost Sales & Elevate Engagement
- With Instagram leading the way, how are brands exploiting this as a tool for engagement and product sales?
- Stay at the forefront of your consumers’ minds by keeping up-to-date with the latest formats and features
- From Instagram Stories to IGTV, how can we build these into lucrative marketing strategies today?
- Tap into the socially-savvy desires of your consumers to create a cohesive feed that will attract and engage time-and time-again
- The next step! Instagram dominates in terms of brand interaction, but how can you take this even further and incentivise consumers to purchase on the app itself?
Speaker To Be Announced: Please Check Website For Details
WINNING STRATEGIES
12.00 Convert Likes Into Sales With Impactful, Unstoppable Streamlined Social Strategies Which Boost Commerciality & Drive Sales
- Seize opportunities for optimised consumer engagement: explore emerging trends, technology, new platforms and features to stay at the forefront of your consumers’ minds
- What is the future of social in beauty? Trend forecasting for 2020 and beyond
- Measure success! Maximise data and action insights to draw tangible links between social media engagement and commercial success
- How can you drive ROI on social? Discuss savvy strategies which boost commerciality
- Best-practice advice from the experts: which platforms work best for which content and what should we avoid?
Lauren Smith, Head of Social, Cosmopolitan
Ellen Lench, Senior Beauty Social & Community Coordinator, Debenhams
12.40 Lunch & Informal Networking For Delegates, Partners & Speakers
PEER-TO-PEER DISCUSSIONS
13.10 Informal Peer-To-Peer Discussions
A) IGTV
B) MALE ENGAGEMENT
C) NATURAL
13.55 Conference Reconvenes
STAND-OUT CONTENT
14.00 Action Valuable Consumer Insights To Transform Your Marketing Campaigns With Tailored, Insightful & Innovative Content For Maximum Impact
Cut through the noise and stand out from the crowd in an increasingly competitive market with inspired, expertly-tailored content and campaigns which spark brand loyalty, drive ROI, boost sales and captivate consumers in-store and online.
Rebecca Cohen, Social & Content Manager, The Hut Group (THG)
15.05 Refreshment Break With Informal Networking
LIVE VIDEO
15.35 Showcase Your Brand & Mesmerise Audiences By Leveraging Live Video To Produce Engaging, Influential & Professional Content – Within Budget
- Video is the ultimate tool for engagement – five key reasons why you need to implement live video content
- In a world where authenticity is key, explore how to use video to connect with your consumers and build a foundation of trust
- Harness the power of video! How do you engage audiences to create outstanding customer experiences and drive brand loyalty?
- What is the impact of live video content vs. pre-recorded?
- The art of video tutorials: how to create professional and impactful tutorials that target consumers, showcase your products and drive brand interaction without breaking your budget
- A company’s greatest asset are its people: how can you use employee advocacy to generate winning video content?
Lauren Spearman, Digital Manager, Benefit Cosmetics UK
DIVERSITY IN BEAUTY
16.00 Champion Diversity In Beauty! Fit-For-Future, Authentic Diversity & Inclusion Strategies On Social Which Engage Real People & Drive A Feeling Of Empowerment
- Gender neutral makeup: ensure diversity in the products you launch by truly understanding the needs of your consumers
- How can you be a diverse brand - authentically?
- Inclusivity on social – the need for diversity is business-critical, but how can you communicate this to consumers? Educate yourself on the most inclusive language to use to champion diversity across all channels
- Combat barriers to diverse, unbiased social strategies: best-practice advice on how to build trust-based relationships with your consumers
- Go beyond! Prove real commercial value and the competitive advantage from being a truly diverse brand
Speaker To Be Announced: Please Check Website For Details
16.30 Close Of Social Media In Beauty Day
Get Involved In The Beauty Trends & Innovations Conference!
Can you help beauty brands and retailers drive sales and win customers? For more information on how to get involved, please call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 or email partner@beautytrendsconference.com
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