Startup Stories: Digital Marketing & Consultancy

Here's the panel line-up:

Lindi Mngaza is the Founder and Managing Director of Explode Social Media, a Birmingham-based digital marketing agency focused on driving business growth through innovative social media strategies. 

Starting in the spotlight on The Apprentice, Lindi has since built an impressive career, working with top brands and leading successful campaigns like the viral “Four Lads in Jeans,” collaborating with stars such as Lisa Snowdon and Dizzee Rascal, to name a few. Lindi is passionate about helping businesses harness the power of social media to grow their audience, boost engagement, and achieve measurable results.

Rich Elwell, co-founder of One Black Bear - a creative team of copywriter and art director since meeting at college in 1991.
Rich never wanted to run an advertising agency that was just about 'colours and shapes' or 'graphics'. It was much more about changing behaviour and selling stuff through the creation of stand out, compelling campaigns.

The agency remains and has always been creatively led. One Black Bear has become the leading agency in Birmingham boasting several big name clients and winning lots of awards along the way.

Cheryl Thomas, is a company director at Cake Agency and a wellness coach. Cheryl's expertise lies in Ecommerce and Shopify, supporting ambitious brands increase consumer awareness and sales.

Cake has recently been awarded Fast Growth Company at the West Midlands Business Masters Awards and Small Agency of the Year at the UK Ecommerce Awards.