The Blakeney Group

A global campaign for UK live music

The UK’s world-famous live music industry had rarely engaged with Government – it had never really needed to. But, in a time of crisis, we used the power and creativity of the industry to win political support and £1.57 billion for the industry.

Building a Sustainable Future for Live Entertainment

When leading US entertainment company Oak View Group (OVG) entered the UK market, they asked Blakeney to run their media, political, and digital communications.

Former Downing Street press secretary joins Blakeney

About us

We only hire people with in-house experience, because we believe that the best advice and support comes from people who have done your job and understand the unique pressures and demands you face.

We believe that
People. Create. Change.

People create change when they think, feel, or do something differently; we create strategies to persuade them they should.

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Harry Styles to invest in new Co-op Live arena in Manchester

Our 5 Cs

There are a number of reasons that Corporate teams need consultancy support – one or more things they need to complement their current team. We call these our 5 C’s.

Capability

Creativity

Contacts

Capacity

Credibility

New capabilities take time to build in-house. The breadth of experience in our team helps you build and develop yours....

Objectivity is hard when you’re immersed in an issue. Our experience and world-class thinking helps you to overcome even...

You probably already have a great network, but new roles and new issues mean we need to help you make new friends. In th...

Everyone in Blakeney has worked in-house, so we’re able to hit the ground running, boosting your team when you need it m...

Sometimes a consultant is able to deliver messages to a senior team that an in-house team can’t – that’s a valuable way ...

Ending Malaria

Influencing decision-makers during a global crisis

Saving Theatre Lighting

The entertainment world needed an exemption, otherwise theatres, films, and TV shows would ‘go dark’ when a piece of EU legislation came into force.

Meet our team

Gabe Winn

Chief Executive

Key Experience:

Gabe founded Blakeney to bring a management consultancy mindset to strategic communications, support...

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Jonathan Lomax

Managing Director

Key Experience:

Jonathan is a senior corporate affairs adviser, having advised some of the country’s largest busines...

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Tas Bhanji

Director

Key Experience:

Tas started her career in Beijing, providing strategic communications support to multinational compa...

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Lizzie Loudon

Director

Key Experience:

Lizzie is an expert in politics and media, with extensive experience advising senior politicians on ...

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Neale Coleman CBE

Senior Adviser

Key Experience:

Neale is one of the UK’s most experienced political and policy experts, having advised three London ...

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Emily Poole

Associate Director

Key Experience:

Emily is a former government special adviser with a strong track record of delivering successful pub...

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Stephanie Lloyd

Account Director

Key Experience:

Stephanie is an expert in British politics, and has extensive experience working in and around Westm...

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Douglas Trainer

Consultant

Key Experience:

Douglas’ political career began at University, where he was elected President of the National Union ...

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Jonathan Edwards

Consultant

Key Experience:

Jonathan has spent his career with leading communications consultancies in the UK and US, following ...

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Olivia Ash-Ranger

Senior Account Manager

Key Experience:

Olivia is an experienced public affairs professional with experience of advising clients and designi...

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Rory Grenham

Account Manager

Key Experience:

Rory graduated with a first-class Modern History with Economics degree from The University of Manche...

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Nicholas Shutter

Executive

Key Experience:

Nicholas graduated from the University of York where he studied History and Politics. His dissertati...

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A global campaign for UK live music

Building a Sustainable Future for Live Entertainment

Ending Malaria

Saving Theatre Lighting

Kickstarting a Revolution in Heat

Transforming a Global Business

We believe that
People. Create. Change.

People create change when they think, feel, or do something differently; we create strategies to persuade them they should.

Find out more

Our 5 Cs

There are a number of reasons that Corporate teams need consultancy support – one or more things they need to complement their current team. We call these our 5 C’s.

Capability

Creativity

Contacts

Capacity

Credibility

New capabilities take time to build in-house. The breadth of experience in our team helps you build and develop yours.

Objectivity is hard when you’re immersed in an issue. Our experience and world-class thinking helps you to overcome even the toughest of comms challenges.

You probably already have a great network, but new roles and new issues mean we need to help you make new friends. In the meantime, we’ll introduce you to some of ours.

Everyone in Blakeney has worked in-house, so we’re able to hit the ground running, boosting your team when you need it most.

Sometimes a consultant is able to deliver messages to a senior team that an in-house team can’t – that’s a valuable way to get sign off from an Exec or Board.