Arrive & Thrive Events
APG Arrive and Thrive is a community for new strategists in the industry. Maybe you’re looking for a first job as a planner/strategist. Or perhaps you’ve recently started and are navigating sometimes the odd or alien world of advertising strategy.
APG Arrive & Thrive in partnership with

Next event: How to 'show up' when you’re looking for strategy roles
Thursday 8th May 2025 | 6pm-8pm BST | Live at Leo Burnett London
An evening of practical and friendly advice from strategy leaders including Jo Arden, Martin Beverley, Nicky Vita, Rosie Collins and Amy Gilmore.
There will be short talks covering the topics that people most want help with and a chance to ask questions and hear about other peoples’ experiences including:
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How to approach interviews
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How to make the most of your personal brand and personal story telling
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How to network
Speakers:
Martin Beverley | Former CSO of adam&eveDDB
Nicky Vita | Head of Strategy at Atomic London
Amy Gilmore | Head of Strategy at Accenture Song
Jo Arden | CSO at AMV BBDO
Rosie Collins | Brand Strategy Consultant and former Head of Strategy at BBH
Event Details:
Date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Time: 6pm-8pm BST
Location: Leo Burnett, 40 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1JA
Past Events
How to get on as a Strategist

28th January 2025
Speakers: Kerian Magloire, AJ Morris, Michael Hayes, Russie Miessi, Chelsea Mtada, Trinity Awadzi and Gillian Morrison
How to Thrive as a Junior Strategist

10th September 2024
Speakers: Charlotte Mulley, Ayo Fagbemi, Jed Hallam and Rajal Mahida
Arrive & Thrive Launch Event

6th September 2023
Speakers: Michael Lee, Jo Arden, Steve Lacey, James Hillhouse and Nikki Longhurst