OUTSHINE OBVIOUS
James of Meanwhile kicked things off with a creative manifesto for Manchester that examined why the obvious isn’t good enough if you want to be remembered.
Tim & Lucy of Meanwhile explored how their all-singing Tombola work went beyond the obvious answer to outshine the category.
Our panel of Imogen Tazzyman (McCann), Aron Sidhu (BBC Creative), Rachel Miles (Meanwhile). Tom Holmes (TBWA) and Hannah Tudor (McCann) moderated the session, unpacking the theme. Covering everything from how the obvious answer is just the safe one, how being from a less expected background is an asset, and that Manchester has the strength to outshine but needs to be better at PRing itself to champion that.
ABOUT OUTSHINE OBVIOUS
For its first visit to Manchester, and the third event this year, the CTH will head to Cupra Garage on November 4th from 6pm to 9pm to celebrate creativity beyond the expected.
✨ What to Expect?
• The inside story behind standout campaigns – Featuring team at Meanwhile
• A keynote talk from James Cross, Founder of Meanwhile
• Thought-provoking panel discussions from industry heavyweights including: Hannah Tudor (McCann), Aron Sidhu, (BBC Creative), Imogen Tazzyman (McCann) and Tom Holmes (TBWA MCR).
✨ Why Attend?
• Connect with like-minded creatives
• Gain insights from industry leaders
• Be part of a movement to strengthen creativity in our industry
🎟 Secure Your Spot Now: Tickets are £5
✨ Essential Info
Date: Tuesday 4th Nov 2025
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Venue: Cupra City Garage Manchester
Address: 4-6 St Ann St, Manchester M2 7LG
No agendas. No limits. Just pure creativity, collaboration and inspiration. Join us on this movement and together let’s build a generation that dares to dream big again.
