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Christopher Haynes is an experienced communications professional with a strong background in reputation management and strategic communications. As the Owner of Gillespie Road Communications since June 2019, Christopher specializes in message development and media training while coaching as a Certified Business Coach and serving as Vice Chair of the CIPR sports group. Christopher is also a Consultant at The Network, focusing on sport and entertainment consultancy. Previously, Christopher held the position of Director of Communications at the England & Wales Cricket Board, contributing to significant organizational changes, and served for over two decades at Sky Television in various high-level communications roles, promoting UK sport and spearheading major initiatives. Christopher's academic credentials include a BA in Geography from UCL and multiple MBA programs focused on business strategy and brand management.
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We are an alliance of independent consultants with expertise across sport and entertainment. We work with clients in a different way; giving direct, focused access to highly endorsed, trusted specialists. Whilst independent, we have a strong shared business support, making us efficient for the client, and able to focus on what we do best. The Network Model has 3 layers: 1. Consultants - Independent network of partner level consultants 2. Account Management - Award winning account management team 3. Administrative Hub - Administrative support function Benefits -Breadth of Knowledge Unparalleled breadth and depth of knowledge and experience -Flexibility Senior practitioners work directly and flexibly with clients Price -Value for money The Network (powered by iMedia) The Network is a part of an evolved offer from iMedia, an independent sports marketing agency who has been helping clients grow their business interests for 20 years. The Network model is designed to create easy access to our industry’s best talent without the bureaucracy and chains of command of the larger agencies, and the ability to give breadth of quality smaller agencies can’t afford. Our Consultants Our Consultants are a growing group of talented, experienced senior marketing & communications experts from the field of sports and entertainment. Highly vetted, award winning and endorsed. We offer 360degree skill sets, with multi-sector knowledge. Skillsets We have deep experience and expertise in the following services; Digital communications, Event Production, Hospitality, Legal, Licensing / Merchandising, Marketing, Media, PR / Communications, Sponsorship & Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, TV Producing / Directing We can work with Brands, Rights Owners, and Individuals (athletes/artists) who want to grow their business interests.