Soho Consulting

19/08/2025

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The media technology landscape is cluttered with noise. Vendors promising everything. Solutions that solve nothing. Reports that confuse more than clarify.

But what if you could cut through all that and get the signal?

What if there was one source that told you exactly what technology decisions matter for your media business - and which ones don't?

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26/06/2025

How's your magazine doing? Is it alive? Check out the first part of my magazine health check guide, over on my Substack. Subscribe now so that you don't miss an installment!

https://jameshewes.substack.com/

09/05/2025

Unlock the Power of Strategic Networking: Limited Virtual Workshop - June 25th

Are you tired of awkward small talk at events? Do you struggle to build meaningful professional connections? Ready to transform your approach to networking?

Join me for an exclusive 2-hour virtual workshop on Wednesday, June 25th at 14:00 UK time where I'll share the proven networking strategies I've developed over my 25+ year career.

In this transformative session, we'll explore :

- Why effective networking is crucial for career success
- Practical techniques to overcome networking anxiety and awkwardness
- My "effortless growth" approach to expanding your connections
- Strategic LinkedIn optimisation techniques
- Systems for tracking and nurturing your professional relationships

With a global network of 3,000+ personal contacts and 5,000+ LinkedIn followers, I've tested these methods across industries and cultures. Now I'm sharing them with a select group of professionals ready to elevate their networking game.

Limited spaces available! Only 50 spots at £50 per person.

Register your interest now for priority booking access! Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to professional relationships.

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04/03/2025

From last week's Expana Agri-Food Europe 2025 event in Amsterdam - was delighted to be chairing this important event, covering the key topics affecting the food and agriculture sector.

Two days of presentations, interviews, discussion and networking with more than 200 delegates.

If you want to book me to chair your conference or event, DM me or visit www.sohoconsult.co.uk

28/02/2025

Reflecting on two fantastic days in Amsterdam chairing Agri-Food Europe 2025 on behalf of Expana. Some great insights into the issues facing food and agriculture, including the potential impact of tariffs, climate change, war in Europe and much more.

Some great examples of resilience and innovation shown by the sector to adapt to all these challenges, as demonstrated by the fantastic speaker line-up.

If you're looking for a professional chair for your event, contact me now! PM or www.sohoconsult.co.uk

26/02/2025

Delighted to be here in beautiful Amsterdam to host Agri-Food Europe for my friends at Expana. Looking forward to 2 days of expert talks and discussion on the future of food and agriculture.

Need an expert host for your event? PM me or visit www.sohoconsult.co.uk to learn more!

10/02/2025

Super proud of my friends Joao Vital, Henrique Rosa, Claudio Mateus Cartaxo - three great entrepreneurs from my hometown Cascais - for creating this fantastic new concept in the town.

The considerable success they've had since launch shows that - whatever the business - if you have a clear purpose and you focus on the single-minded delivery of that purpose, results will follow. This is something we focus on at Soho Consulting (www.sohoconsult.co.uk) in our strategy and mentoring work.

Great to see a wonderful review from Time Out Portugal - if you find yourself in Cascais, pay it a visit!

https://www.timeout.pt/cascais/pt/noticias/bodega-brava-abriu-uma-casa-de-tapas-e-canas-no-centro-de-cascais-020725

Tem esplanada e muitos petiscos para provar.

03/02/2025

Are you in search of an experienced host for your upcoming event, awards ceremony, or conference? Need someone skilled at captivating and entertaining audiences, or conducting engaging interviews with high-profile guests?

With over a decade of experience, I have successfully hosted a wide range of live events, including the prestigious FIPP Congress with 400 attendees and notable awards like the Wheels Car of the Year. My expertise extends to interviewing prominent figures, having conducted over 80 interviews in just 30 days on one occasion!

If you're seeking a seasoned host for your next gathering, feel free to peruse my portfolio via the link below. For inquiries or bookings, you can reach out to me via direct message or through the contact form on my website.

Excited to connect with you and explore how we can collaborate to create an exceptional event together!

https://www.sohoconsult.co.uk/portfolio

30/01/2025

Great to be here today in beautiful Aveiro at Aveiro Media Competence Centre for today's event looking at the fusion of media and technology.

Great to hear from speakers including Associação Portuguesa de Imprensa, European Commission, Google and to catch up with plenty of old friends.

Key insights from sessions on the impact of technologies like artificial intelligence on journalism, media, and the press:

- AI, the latest tech innovation in journalism, is seen as a tool for improvement rather than a threat.
- Governments possess laws safeguarding the industry; enforcing these laws is crucial for protection.
- Recognizing the importance of supporting quality journalism to combat misinformation.
- Emphasizing media literacy through public campaigns to highlight the value of professional journalism.
- Addressing the audience's lack of trust in media by challenging misconceptions about professional and non-professional platforms.

Explore more about these challenges at www.sohoconsult.co.uk

27/01/2025

We're live! Excited to announce the launch of the all-new and shiny Soho Consulting International website!

Here you can find out what we offer, including :
- Soho Expands, working in partnership with Yulia Petrossian Boyle to deliver international business development projects across the world
- Soho Transforms, delivering strategic consultancy, project management, change management and fractional leadership, to help your business evolve
- Soho Presents, offering event and podcast hosting

You can also book your FREE 1-hour strategy consultation through the site, I look forward to working with you!

To learn more, either visit the site and book a session or DM me.

Soho Consulting International provides consulting and event hosting services to the media & entertainment industry. With more than 20 years of experience in the sector, we provide a wide range of services including project management, strategy consulting, event hosting and international business dev...

26/01/2025

Sharing sights from Spain and Portugal as we work on the 2025 Congress (book now at www.fipp.com). Lots of great discussions in Portugal as we roll out Soho Consulting.