ONLYBRANDS 26 MANCHESTER MARCH 5th
'DON'T SHOUT LOUDER'
Join us for an evening of insights and strategies from industry brand leaders who champion marketing and brand tactics that actually convert.
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Partners, Sponsors & Attending
March 5th, 17:30
Cupra Manchester
Join the conversation
Come to the only senior brand speaker event in the North West to discover how brand shapes success across multiple sectors, platforms & audience acquisition.
BRAND POWER, COMMERCIAL IMPACT
The way audiences discover, evaluate and buy has changed. Faster platforms, fiercer competition, shorter attention spans.
Marketing strategies need to deliver with meaningful brand impact that engages and connects in order to drive commercial performance. But what does that actually look like in 2026?Learn how to cut through the noise, the marketing strategies, secrets behind growth on new platforms and how to connect deeper with multiple audiences from our leading brand stakeholders.
Is your brand set to drive commercial success in 2026?
Who?
Curated for senior professionals, Brand Leaders, Brand Managers, Senior Marketers and C-suite directors.
Speakers
& Panel
Brands, Platforms, Experts & Content Creators
A passionate brand advocate and one of Manchester's leading digital marketing specialist, heads up the digital activation for one of the UK's leading eco personal care brands.
As Managing Director is responsible for taking Asian inspired homeware and gifts retail giant KENJI to a new level of brand fandom and global growth.
Without giving it all away, Kasia, outdoor womenswear champion, is changing the face of the outdoor clothing industry through scaling challenger brand ACAI into a fan fuelled giant
If you - or anyone you know - has enjoyed Biscoff in the last 15yrs it's probably down to Frances, the marketing "brains" behind the sustained & strategic growth of the Biscoff brand in the UK & ROI
A fixture of Manchester’s media, digital and creative scene, leading Reach’s branded content partnership team across the UK, Guy has helped shape the city’s media and cultural landscape for over two decades.
What we're covering this evening
In an increasingly volatile landscape, consumers are craving community and relatability more than ever. Brands that are truly winning are those that stand for something meaningful. Culture-led brands don’t just show up, they connect.
Two hours packed with actionable strategies, panel, Q&A's and networking that will set you up for commercial success.
Brand is performance
Brand may not be the final click, but it is what is driving your conversion. Higher awareness brands achieve 2.6x* the conversion rate of low awareness brands.
*Source Tracksuit.
Content volume vs brand
Content volume demands are in danger of damaging brand reputation so what’s the solution?
Community meets conversion
How brands are tapping into their audiences, not just showing up but being active participants, building emotional brand connection and as a result driving unprecedented commercial success.
Join us
5th March
Central Manchester
Get the insights, opinions and stories on what matters in brand commerce.
In person event
Join us at CUPRA City Garage, M2 7LG for an evening of talks, brand strategy sessions, and open conversation with some of the North's biggest brands.
March 5th | 17:30 start
Only Brands
The event that champions the value of brand in a busy volatile landscape, saturated by Ai, content volume & ever declining attention spans.
Networking
Get time to connect with other brands and business owners.
Engage with the panel and Q&A.
Timing
March 5th 2026, 17:30pm start. Plan for 2+ hours, with drinks and networking after. All details will also arrive with your registration confirmation.
Don't miss this
Limited tickets available for this event. Register today.
"The strategies that worked last year won't carry you through 2026. This is where you learn what's coming next."
Currently this is an in-person event. If you can't make it, contact us and we will strive to get you a comprehensive summary.
March 5th, Central Manchester 17:30 evening session. Running for approx three hours with welcome drinks, networking, panels, speakers and Q&A.
Yes! In-person attendees get dedicated time with speakers and other brands.
17:30, March 5th
CUPRA City Garage Manchester
4-6 St Ann St, Manchester M2 7LG
Yes, In-person capacity is limited and we have a lot of interest in this event, so please register early to secure your spot.
Currently this is an in-person event. If you can't make it, contact us and we will strive to get you a comprehensive summary.
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March 5th 17:30 start
CUPRA City Garage Manchester
4-6 St Ann St, Manchester M2 7LG
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