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MEET Annie Bennett, Event Manager on the Allergy and Free From Show I’m Annie, I’m the Event Manager for the Allergy & Free From Show. I have worked at Raccoon for just over a year, but I’ve been in the world of exhibitions since 2009 working across lots of different sectors, such as security, facilities and sustainability. I moved down to London from Leeds University and had no idea what I wanted to do, I just knew I wanted to have fun and make lots of money and so I found the rollercoaster world of sales…! The reason I love working in events is because for me, there is no comparison to being with people face to face and having a chat over a coffee or beer. The fact I have now found a passionate-lead community event in The Allergy & Free From events, for me just reaffirms why I do what I do, and I am so excited to see what the future holds. Outside of work, I am the luckiest person in the world. I have the most wonderful, supportive hubby, friends and family and 2 amazing children who keep me very busy with after school clubs, parties and sports. When I do get 5 minutes to myself (!) I am hugely sociable and love meeting up for lunch, festivals, theatre, gigs – again anything that involves lots of people having fun and especially if it involves travelling!

CONTINUING OUR MEET THE RACCOON SERIES! Meet Alex Hayman, our incredible Content Producer... Hey, I’m Alex and I’ve been part of the content team here at Raccoon since February 2022. I’ve wanted to work in events since visiting Freeze Festival as a kid, and being behind the scenes here at RMG has really been a journey filled with highlights. Sport has always been front and centre in my life. I love bouldering, surfing and am at home whenever I’m on a mountain. Since learning to snowboard around ten years ago, I’ve been obsessed and looking for any opportunity to get on the slopes. Outside of action sports, I grew up playing tennis, and love running, cycling and any other excuse to spend time outside. I also am a big music-head, studied history at university, play guitar and am always up for challenging myself and learning new skills. My day to day involves coordinating the content programmes for our events. Through this, I’ve been able to work with and meet some pretty awesome people doing big things in the outdoors industry. I’m excited about opportunities to use our platform to present important industry conversations to a consumer audience, and it’s always great to see busy theatres, tuned-in audiences and happy speakers. I’ve already had countless highlights while working with at Raccoon. Special mentions include a trip to the Wave last April, watching the team have their first crack at riding a board; meeting snowboarding legends both here in the UK and out in Boston; and running my first marathon in Brighton last year. I’m excited to see what’s next!

Do you want to join the Raccoon ranks? We are looking for a seasoned B2B marketer to join our team at Senior Marketing Manager level. You can find out more details below - email ashley.cox@raccoonmediagroup.com to apply. https://lnkd.in/euFr5Xi4

MEET THE RACCOONS: Meet Katy Roberts, Portfolio Director at Raccoon! I joined Raccoon Media Group earlier this year as Portfolio Director for Abilities Expo, a series of b2c events running across the States for the disability community. I’ve been working in the exhibitions industry for about 15 years, from construction to fashion, been responsible for launches in China and the UK working with some of the best organisers in the business. I love this industry and the family-feel you get when you’re in a room with other exhibition ‘people’, who I firmly believe have a unique and special outlook on life. I can always spot someone in exhibitions from a mile off and we almost always get on! I got that feeling the moment I walked through the doors at Raccoon Media Group and I’m incredibly excited to be part of the journey at such a pivotal point in the company’s growth. Outside of work I love spending time at the beach with my wonderful husband and our two magical girls. Living on the Isle of Wight makes international travel to the States a bit of an interesting journey but being able to swim in the sea every morning (even in winter!), go for windy cliff walks, fossil hunting on the beach or paddleboarding on the river is pretty dreamy. This year I’m particularly excited about starting the build of our house project, which won’t be easy but that’s part of the challenge, right? For Abilities I’m so excited to implement our growth plan for 2025, building on a set of shows which continue to deliver an incredible audience to our exhibitors, supporting the disability community across seven US cities.

Tomorrow we open the doors to the first Allergy & Free From Business Event in London. Check out the details below (just 4 delegate passes remaining).

Global Running Day 2024 took place this Wednesday, and to celebrate the National Running Show and The Boston Run Show communities took on a challenge to run a combined ultra marathon… A challenge to see how far we could all run in 24 hours. No matter how far or how fast people went, every individual contribution added towards an overall total. The aim was for that total to cross the ultra marathon threshold. But how far could the running community go? Calling on staff, ambassadors, speakers and brands, the whole #runshow community was called into action. Oh… and we also documented it! Watch the video below https://lnkd.in/eMmVzxM2

Have you been watching the Raccoons from afar and thinking 'I'd love to work there!'? Well, now is your chance... we are looking for a Sales Executive to join the team working on The London Snow Show. Reporting directly to the Event Director, this is a commercial-lead opportunity that is perfect for a Sales Rep looking to take the next step up... Fancy putting yourself forward? Check out the details here: https://lnkd.in/euFr5Xi4

Have you been watching the Raccoons from afar and thinking 'I'd love to work there!'? Well, now is your chance... we are looking for a Sales Executive to join the team working on The London Snow Show. Reporting directly to the Event Director, this is a commercial-lead opportunity that is perfect for a Sales Rep looking to take the next step up... Fancy putting yourself forward? Check out the details here: https://lnkd.in/euFr5Xi4

MEET THE RACCOONS! Meet Tom Keating, Sales Manager at Raccoon! I’m Tom, I am the Sales Manager of Outside & Active and The National Outdoor Expo. I joined Raccoon 2 years ago on April 1st and one thing that wasn’t an April fool, was me, this was by far the best decision I have ever made, it has been one hell of a ride being part of a company and team that have an incredible culture that knows how to work hard and have fun while we do it. With a background in running gyms and health clubs before joining, this was a huge step into a new direction but being supported and inspired by the team around me I have learned so much and am loving the journey I am on.   I am looking forward to what the next steps look like and growing with the company whilst delivering on the goals I have set myself.   My passions outside of work have to be my 2 beautiful children, they are my everything. I am a very proud dad and love spending as much time as I can with them.   When I am not with my kids you will find me treading the boards with my local amateur drama group or probably singing “I’m a Believer” at a karaoke somewhere. #meettheteam #eventscompany #poweredbyraccoon

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