Creative industries trade is at the forefront of the UK Government’s growth priorities and is a core part of the new Creative Industries Sector Plan, new trade strategy and Small Business Strategy. Join us on 10 December for the online launch of the latest report in our State of the Nations series which will explore recent export trends and features of Creative SME Exporters.
Which regions of the UK lead the way in creative exporting? What are the common characteristics of successful exporting companies? Which sectors show growth potential and how can they best be supported?
- 12 noon, 10 December 2025
- Watch live online
- Free event, register now
Dr Daniel Simandjuntak from Newcastle University and Creative PEC’s Research Director Giorgio Fazio will introduce the findings of the latest report which comes at a time of heightened global trade uncertainty, most recently associated with the stop-start approach to tariffs under the Trump administration.
A panel of guests including Dan Thomas, Global Media Editor from the Financial Times, Stephen Woodford, Chief Executive of the Advertising Association, and Ameesha Green, Founder and CEO of innovative publishing company The Book Shelf, will dissect the findings and answer all your questions on what’s needed to support creative exporting.
The discussion is chaired by Fiona Whitehurst, Associate Dean Engagement and Place for Newcastle University Business School.
The Creative PEC is funded by the AHRC and led by Newcastle University with the RSA.
Speakers:
- Daniel Simandjuntak, Research Associate, Creative PEC
- Giorgio Fazio, Research Director, Creative PEC
- Dan Thomas, Global Media Editor, Financial Times
- Stephen Woodford, Chief Executive, Advertising Association
- Ameesha Green, Founder and CEO, The Book Shelf
- Chair: Fiona Whitehurst, Associate Dean Engagement and Place, Newcastle University
