Organisers of the January Furniture Show have announced the appointment of Anna Bladen who starts as senior marketing manager this week.
Anna brings a multitude of skills to the new post gained from an extensive background in event marketing. Having previously worked on Pure London, Glee Birmingham, Spring and Autumn Fairs and most recently with the Ecobuild architecture and construction event, she is well versed in all aspects of brand development show promotion. Additionally Anna brings international experience having worked in Dubai for 5 years on a variety of events and destination brands including hotels, hospitality and property development, also sport and leisure events including the Dubai World Cup.
Anna will work alongside event director Laraine Janes and marketing manager Mary Merrills and will concentrate on delivering a comprehensive marketing strategy for January Furniture Show across print, digital and social media to support the show with attracting more furniture buyers and in reaching new audiences from complementary and relevant sectors.
With a passion for hopping on a plane to soak up sunshine, indulging in buying rugs and beautiful things and being a keen yacht sailor, Anna will add energy and strength to the January Furniture Show team and is warmly welcomed.
Laraine says: “We are very pleased to welcome Anna to the team. Her breadth of experience will be invaluable as we move forward into the next phase of the January Furniture Show's development.”
