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24 November<\/h5>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t16:00<\/strong><\/br>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tBEYOND FRINGE: Made in Manchester: Building a Thriving Creative Economy<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div><\/div>

Karl Stones<\/h1>

Director<\/h4>

Zeal Creative<\/h4>

Speaker Biography<\/h3>

Karl is a proven Creative Leader with over 25 years of integrated agency experience. Throughout his career, he has worked with exceptionally talented teams across advertising, brand activation and experience, digital and performance, social and content, design, and UX\u2014creating memorable, profitable, and award-winning work for some of the world\u2019s biggest brands.<\/p>\n

As Creative Director of Zeal Creative, Karl leads a talented team of creatives who energise the world\u2019s fastest-growing brands, including Kellanova, Arla, Nestl\u00e9, Essity, McCain and Froneri\u2014right in the heart of Manchester. He is also passionate about nurturing and developing Northern talent and championing creativity across the North.<\/p>\n

In an ever-evolving creative, tech, and media landscape, Karl focuses on building long-lasting partnerships with ambitious CMOs and brand owners. He leverages the latest creative thinking and strategic insight to deliver modern, transformative work.<\/p>

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