Master the Media and Make it Work For You

If you want to be picked by the press and seen on socials then it’s time to take action and learn from the pros. If you are fed up of seeing your competitors and rivals getting all the attention then it’s time to turn the tables

Led by former Guardian journalist Jon Card and award winning entrepreneur Lyndsey Clay, Master the Media and Make it Work for you takes place at The Ivy in the Lanes, Brighton on Friday, November 21 11am – 2.30pm.

What You’ll Gain:

A clear plan to raise your profile and own your space as the authority in your field.

Understand how to build your authority, visibility and credibility in a way that sets you apart from the pack

A story which will set you apart and gain cut through with clients, investors and journalist

Learn to get featured in press, podcasts and posts that actually move the needle

Gain insider insights from two people who know exactly how to make brands and leaders visible, trusted and talked about.

Understand what journalists and editors look for and how to make them say yes

Discover how you can turn your personal story into a customer story

High-level connections with other ambitious founders and business leaders

Your Hosts

Lyndsey Clay

Award-winning entrepreneur, personal brand and visibility mentor, and founder of Connected Brighton — one of the city’s most vibrant business communities. With over 100k monthly views and hundreds of member businesses, she’s been recognised as a Top 100 Inspiring Female Entrepreneur by Small Business Britain. Lyndsey helps high performers develop authority, confidence and visibility across social and professional platforms.

Jon Card

Former Guardian business journalist, founder of Full Story Media and author of How to Make Your Company Famous. Jon has helped entrepreneurs gain coverage with BBC, The Times, Guardian, Telegraph and CNN, raise over £100m, and win three King’s Awards for Enterprise. His Chief Storyteller Programme helps business leaders build credibility and influence.

The Venue

The Ivy in the Lanes, Brighton

A private, elegant space in the heart of the city. Expect a warm welcome, lively conversation and the best of The Ivy’s modern British menu.

The Menu

Experience your favourites from The Ivy’s Heritage Menu.

Starters include: Twice-baked Cheese Soufflé, Tempura Nobashi Prawns, Robata Grilled Chicken Skewers

Mains: Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry, Minute Steak with Peppercorn Sauce, Cod Goujons with Thick cut chips, Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Escalope

Desserts: Chocolate Mousse, Classic Frozen Berries or Blue Cheese.

Plus drinks and table treats including Zucchini Fritti With lemon, chilli and mint yoghurt, salt-crusted Sourdough Bread, Spicy Avocado Purée with red pepper tapenade and spinach crispbread.

Glorious.

We'll be in touch about dietary requirements and choices.

Who Should Attend

This event is for entrepreneurs, founders and senior leaders who:

Want to raise awareness of their company and personal brand

Are preparing for funding, growth or awards

Are ready to be seen as the go-to authority in their space

Tickets

£295 + VAT (includes lunch, drinks, materials, plus 121 session post event)

Strictly limited to 15 seats for high-impact conversation and personalised advice