Why the West End keeps me on my toes: Insights from Pippa Bexon

Pippa Bexon, Executive Director of Client Services at Situation UK, combines her deep love of theatre with extensive experience in marketing across industries, including Broadway and the music business. Her expertise provides invaluable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of the West End market. The Distinct Challenges of the West End For Pippa, the [...]

The Art of West End Marketing: Henry Henley on Blending Data, Instincts, and Creativity

Theatre marketing in the West End is a unique challenge, requiring a mix of creativity, precision, and adaptability. Few understand this better than Henry Henley, Media Director at Situation UK. With a background spanning various industries, Henry brings a fresh perspective to theatre marketing, balancing insights with instincts to create campaigns that resonate. In a [...]

Four Surprising Insights About Digital Media and the Theatre Industry

As the world of theatre marketing continues to evolve, digital media has cemented itself as a cornerstone of success in the West End. But how does this ever-changing landscape shape the way we connect audiences with the magic of live entertainment? I sat down with our very own Noelle Khan, Media Planner at Situation UK, [...]

Navigating the Dynamic World of Theatre Marketing

In the high-stakes world of theatre marketing, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities, adaptability and expertise are key. To dive deeper into this ever-evolving landscape, I sat down with two of Situation UK's talented team members: Tom Fox, Account Director, and Sophie Mai, Senior Account Manager. Both bring unique perspectives to the table, [...]

Why Unlearning and Instinct Are Your Secret Weapons in Theatre Marketing

The work coming out of our UK office continues to inspire me. One area that's particularly interesting right now is the growth of digital platforms throughout the ecosystem. To learn more, I had the privilege of sitting down with Jack Langan, Media Planner at Situation UK, to get his take on the market. Damian Bazadona: [...]

A Love Letter to Edinburgh Fringe

I am writing this on a return train to London after three astonishing days in Edinburgh. Magical, rejuvenating and joyous, my head is swimming with incredible stories about grieving daughters, Greek Myths, underground cults, a New Yorker just trying to get a cup of coffee, a small average town on the edge of the woods, [...]

Connecting with Social Media Audiences in 2024

I have worked in social media marketing for the last 16 years, creating content and being the online voice of dozens of global brands, charities and organisations, ranging from confectionary brands like KitKat and Aero, to electronics giants Samsung, Canon and Bose, as well as events companies, theatrical productions, museums, and most recently (prior to [...]

Trust in Ads Is on the Rise

Advertising has long been a core way for brands to spread their message at scale, and convince people to buy or believe. It has faced many forms of evolution over the years. From print advertising to the boom in TV, to omnichannel digital advertising; we have experienced it all, and so it is no surprise [...]