Media and Storytelling for Entrepreneurs

START 2025 in style with this inspiring event focused on you and your business success. 

Every great business has a great story and entrepreneurs need to know how to tell theirs.

Business journalist Jon Card, who has written for titles including The Guardian, The Times and The Daily Telegraph, will be delivering this media masterclass in Brighton.

Your ticket includes a delicious grazing lunch from Wood and Coal, networking and expert media advice.

Numbers will be limited to ensure you have plenty of time to ask questions and gain the most from your time.  

 In this session you'll learn the following:

How to tell a story that makes you money and wins new business

How to easily gain media coverage for your business

How to communicate more effectively every day

Why your story is a valuable asset which can raise money and create success

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Your speaker, Jon Card, has 20 years experience in global media, both as a journalist and as a media strategist. Jon is passionate about helping entrepreneurs like you succeed and change the world.

Jon’s clients have delivered TED Talks, won King’s Awards, raised tens of millions and been featured regularly in the national and international media. 

Jon says: "Being an effective communicator is an essential business skill. Thankfully, it is one that can be learned. 

“You don't need bags of charisma, a powerful voice or to look a certain way. You just need to understand the power of your own story and grasp a few, easy to understand techniques. 

“It is always a pleasure to show people how they can succeed.” 

TIMETABLE

11 - 11.30am - Arrival, networking + TEA and COFFEE

11.30 - Event begins with Jon Card presenting the ‘world’s simplest story’ and how you can use it to generate awesome client case studies and win new business.

12.00 - Your Business: The Movie
Using storytelling techniques from Hollywood, global politics and mass media, Jon will reveal the archetypes of storytelling

12.35 LUNCH - a gorgeous lunch - SEE THE MENU below

1pm Five ways entrepreneurs can gain press and publicity 

1.35pm Q&A

2pm Goodbyes

WHERE?

The Clubhouse Sealanes Brighton 300 Madeira Dr, Brighton BN2 1BX

WHAT'S ON THE MENU?

Your ticket includes a grazing lunch where you can help yourself to the following:

Charred Padron Peppers, Jalapeño Salt (VG)

Miso Glazed Sweetcorn, Sesame, Spring Onions (VG)

BBQ Glazed Chicken Thighs, Pickles

House Made Sausage Roll, Onion Jam (VGO)

Mushroom Arancini, Truffle Aioli (VGO)

Crispy Potatoes, Chilli Vinegar, Chaat Massala,

Katchumber (VG)

Tomato Panzanella Salad (VG)

Korean Glazed Smoked Pork Ribs

Flat breads and house dips (vgo): Muhammara,

Tzatiki, Hummus

TRANSPORT

There’s parking outside the venue for drivers.  If you’re coming by train then it’s a 10 minute ride in a taxi from Brighton station. Public transport runs along the coast, too. 

Host or Publisher Jon Card