Chris Cook is an established senior level Public Relations consultant, with over 13 years experience of building aspirational lifestyle brands in London’s most respected PR agencies, specialising in mobile technology and the digital/new media sector.

Jane Smith is managing director of Smith & Smith PR, a public relations agency which she set up in early 2002. Jane works with PLCs, charities and smaller businesses, and networking has played an integral role in the growth of her business. Jane is also an an active member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and the Institute of Directors.

I like nothing more than talking about ideas over a few beers, and then putting people in touch to help each other make them happen. By day I’m the Comms Director for the Make Your Mark campaign, which often slips into the night too.

Dave McTague works with Another Media, a design and communications agency based in Liverpool, operating across a range of fields including design, publicity, PR, events, marketing, distribution and advertising. He also works with RedHouse Originals, offering a range of artwork.

Helen is a 23-year-old sub-editor on the Daily Mail, and a graduate of Oxford University and the City University Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism. In 2006 Helen created Schmooze & Booze. Schmooze & Booze is a regular networking event for young journalists and other media workers. She wondered how it was that all middle-aged journalists knew each other and so the first Schmooze & Booze was held in August 2006 at the Commercial Tavern in the East End, the second in the Angelic pub in Islington in October, and the third at the Southwark Rooms in November.

James is the managing director of London-based marketing communications agency, Human Communications, committee member of central London branch of the Institiute of Directors and Chair of its Young Directors Forum. Human Communications provides strategic marketing communications consultancy for b2b and b2c clients. Its ethos is to put people at the heart of marketing strategy so that actions answer genuine needs and objectives. Services comprise marketing ideation, go-to-market strategy, programme design, support into new markets and territories, and comprehensive implementation of public relations, advertising, website development and web marketing. Sector experience includes technology, financial services, interiors, building and construction, trade and professional associations, transport and logistics, automotive components, food and beverage, beauty, publishing and professional services.