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Abigail Cunningham

Abigail Cunningham

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Guiding independent media SME's to embrace the commercial opportunities in sustainable business transition. Supporting teams to make the changes needed for positive impacts on people, our planet, and profits.

  • Education

    • University of Cambridge

      2024 - 2024
      Sustainability in Marketing, Media and Creative

    • Bournemouth University

      1995 - 1998
      Multi Media Journalism Media

  • Experience

    • Radio City, Liverpool

      Jul 1998 - Aug 1998
      News Assistant

      Work experience

    • The Local Radio Company plc

      May 1999 - Feb 2001
      PR Manager, Senior Sales Executive

      Group sales newcomer of the year and highest performing sales strategist.Created bespoke events service which grew to over 40% of the station’s annual business.Trained and managed junior sales executives.Publicised the launch of the new station through co-ordinating a series of simultaneous live broadcast events.RMM Radio Marketing qualification

    • Future 3000 plc

      Sept 1999 - Mar 2002
      PR & Marketing Manager

      New venue launch events and day to day PR management for expanding independent chain of bars and nightclubs including ‘super-club’ brand Slinky.

    • Resource

      May 2001 - Oct 2003
      Account Manager - Radio & PR specialism

      Responsible for managing all regional radio, press and PR accounts.Sales and distribution manager for annual ‘Enjoy Dorset’ tourist magazine.

    • First Mate

      Oct 2003 - Dec 2004
      Director, Marketing and Sales

      Founded and launched start-up Lifestyle Management service.Built new client base and managed day to day customer relations.

    • Clear Channel Outdoor

      Jul 2005 - May 2007
      Account Manager

      Started with the Direct Sales team in Manchester and successfully built a strong roster of local clients before being promoted to join the National Agency Sales team in London.Significant organic growth on agency patch (Carat, Vizeum, and Posterscope).Led successful pitch teams winning and renewing key clients long-term partnerships.

    • Posterscope

      Jun 2007 - Feb 2018
      Client Director

      Overall responsibility for the OOH planning, buying and implementation team for Blue 449 with key clients including KFC, Clarins and Ralph Lauren.Delivered business growth of 40% YOY (including 22% organic growth).Member of people development and social & culture committees.

    • Limited Space

      Mar 2018 - Dec 2020
      Head Of Sales

    • UniLED

      Jan 2022 - now

      • Head of Sustainability

        Mar 2023 - now

      • Sales Director

        Jan 2021 - Mar 2024

      • Director of Client Communications

        Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

    • Freelance

      Mar 2023 - now
      Consultant

    • North Star Media Sustainability

      Aug 2024 - now
      Founder

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Verified consultant

      TheZoo.London : The Consultant Collective
      Jul 2023

    • Ad Net Zero

      IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Sustainable Marketing, Media and Creative

      Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
      Jun 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Carbon Literacy for Sustainability Leaders

      Future We Want
      Aug 2024
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Support Worker

      Issued by Kingston Mutual Aid on Apr 2020
      Kingston Mutual AidAssociated with Abigail Cunningham

    • Ambassador

      Issued by NABS on Dec 2017
      NABSAssociated with Abigail Cunningham

    • Helpline volunteer

      Issued by Endometriosis UK on Apr 2013
      Endometriosis UKAssociated with Abigail Cunningham