Luke Upton

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Head of Communications at Localgiving | Author and Journalist @ Localgiving
london, greater london, united kingdom
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Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Luke Upton

Experienced creator and editor of Third Sector, business and community content that provides valuable and unique information, news, intelligence and connections. Marketing and commercial messaging lead. Webinar host and organiser. Live event agenda writer, speaker recruiter and session moderator. Author of three books including an Amazon #1 bestseller.

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Localgiving

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Head of Communications at Localgiving | Author and Journalist
london, greater london, united kingdom
Website:
localgiving.org
Employees:
20
Luke Upton Work Experience Details
  • Localgiving
    Head Of Communications
    Localgiving Apr 2022 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    We believe that local is better. By connecting grassroots organisations with donations, fundraising and grants plus resources and support, we are proud to help thousands of UK community groups do amazing things every day.Since 2009, we have worked with grassroots charities, government organisations and corporations, distributing millions in grants, saving time and money, and delivering ready-made CSR reporting and effective PR. We have distributed £40M in online donations, with £5M in match funding given to over 4,000 local organisations.Localgiving is a trusted grant partner of the UK Government, People’s Postcode Lottery, National Grid, FareShare and more and works with charities and community groups across every UK county.
  • Y Lolfa
    Author
    Y Lolfa Sep 2018 - Present
    Third book, 'Rugby's Greatest Mavericks' published October 2022. Second book, 'Hard Men of Rugby' published October 2020, is a #1 Amazon best seller and one of Rugby World's Books of the Year 2020. First book, 'Absolutely Huge', published in September 2018 was described by the Guardian as "A hilarious take on the chemistry between huge talent and the 21st century."
  • Impactful
    Head Of Communications
    Impactful Jun 2021 - May 2022
    London Area, United Kingdom
  • Datacenterdynamics
    Head Of Marketing Services
    Datacenterdynamics Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
    London Area, United Kingdom
    DCD is a uniquely focused company – delivering a world leading series of events across fivecontinents and a powerful global digital media portfolio, including the only global magazinedevoted to data center scale IT infrastructure. Combined with a market specific research team and well-established programme of annual Awards DCD connects the market-makers - informing,influencing and celebrating change and development throughout the global market for data centerscale ICT.
  • Bio Market Insights
    Co-Founder & Editorial Manager
    Bio Market Insights Aug 2015 - Jan 2021
    London, United Kingdom
    (Known as Bio-Based World News between August 2015 and March 2019) Our community portal BioMarketInsights.com and Quarterly magazine is your dedicated guide to the latest news and essential business developments in the rapidly growing bio-based industry. We cover the projects, policy and personalities that affect the future of bio-based products, chemicals and materials plus the resources you need to help you succeed.Launched in October 2015 after an extensive period of research each day our editorial team will deliver to you the must read information from our community of experts. Our global contributors include industry pioneers, scientists, policy makers, engineers and technology specialists on everything from laboratory development, feedstock and supply chain management to securing funding, gaining partners and growing profits. We also keep you up to date with the key legislative and political changes that will influence your business.Our magazine, Bio-Based World Quarterly, was launch in April 2016. We focus our energy on this area of the bio-economy and nowhere else.
  • Transport Security World
    Editorial Manager
    Transport Security World Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
    London, United Kingdom
    *Left business when it was sold to DVV Media International in July 2018.*Launch Editor of a news and resource portal offering a global perspective on security both physical and digital for rail & metro, aerospace, maritime, automotive, highway and more. www.transportsecurityworld.com
  • Smartrail World (Global Transport Forum)
    Editorial Manager
    Smartrail World (Global Transport Forum) Jul 2013 - Jul 2018
    London, United Kingdom
    *Left business when it was sold to DVV Media International in July 2018.*Editor and writer of content providing valuable and unique information, news and connections for the rail and metro industry. Manager of social and digital content marketing to the SmartRail World international community of over 50,000 professionals.Editor of SmartRail World (www.smartrailworld.com) the leading portal for the most of innovative and cutting edge developments within rail and ‘SmartRail News’ sent to 32,000+ readers bi-monthly. Manage social media platforms, event media and content partnerships with clients and trade press. Regular contributor to trade media including Asia Rail Magazine, Radio Resource International, Rolling Stock Magazine, TRO Smith and more.Work consistently with global brands to develop unique and targeted content for them including: Atos, HP, Transport for London, SNCF, Balfour Beatty, QinetiQ, Bombardier, East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Alstom, MTR Corporation and many more. Author and editor of over 30 digital guides focusing on aspects of the rail industry.
  • Tank World News / Tank Storage Forum
    Editor + Content Manager
    Tank World News / Tank Storage Forum Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
    London, United Kingdom
    *Tank World News included in the Tank World Expo portfolio sold to EasyFairs in April 2014. Left position as a result of the acquisition*Editor of written content providing valuable and unique information, news and connections for the oil and gas storage industry. Content portfolio managed includes newsletters, user groups, social media and event media. Launch editor of www.tankworldnews.com which features global news, interviews and features from the oil and chemical companies, traders, ports and tank terminal operators at the forefront of the storage industry’s biggest and best projects. Editor of Tank World News monthly e-zine sent to over 11,000 readers a month. Manage social media platforms, event media and content partnerships with clients and trade press. Contributor to trade media including Tank Storage Magazine and Hazardous Cargo Bulletin. Contributor to Tank World Expo & Congress content. Tank Storage Forum creates and delivers business and content led events for the tank storage industry. We work closely with the industry through our dedicated, region specific Advisory Boards to understand the specific challenges facing the region’s oil and chemical companies, traders, ports, tank terminal operators, contractors and suppliers. We deliver this in-depth strategic, commercial and technical content via a creative blend of keynotes, case studies, panel debates, breakouts and roundtables.
  • Freelance
    Project & Event Manager
    Freelance May 2013 - Jun 2013
    • Researching & developing a concept for a new media conference set for launch in 2014. • Management and creation of online content for creative website.
  • Lions Festivals
    Speaker Content Manager
    Lions Festivals Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
    London, United Kingdom
    • Managing spoken and written content (overall themes, speakers, sessions etc.) across b2b advertising and creativity festivals (incorporating conferences & workshops) in UAE (Dubai Lynx) in and Portugal (Eurobest). • Developing new relationships and growing existing ones resulting in the most attended and highest feedback scores received for the festivals yet. • Putting in place plans and processes to improve performance for future events.• Development of links with event partners including Dubai Media City and speakers including Facebook, Google, M&C Saatchi, McCann, Ogilvy, Cheil and many more.
  • Sportbusiness Group
    Events & Project Manager
    Sportbusiness Group Apr 2008 - Oct 2012
    London, United Kingdom
    • Creation of a series of new and successful international b2b sport industry events (conferences, seminars & workshops) and maintaining growth of existing conference calendar.• Increasing the profit margins, and greatly improving the financial reporting on each project whilst keeping costs to a minimum and within projected budget. • Twice co-ordinating and editing of a collection of international sport sponsorship case studies into a book - Sponsorship Works 2010 & 2011. • Marketing planning and co-ordinating for all projects managed. • Development of a sponsorship training programme in printed and CD format.• International lead for the Malaysian Government initiative “The Sport Industry Year 2011/12” and related events in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. • Management of a conference in South Africa, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first SportBusiness Group conference outside the UK.• Creation of TVSM:Live! the first event organised for the TV Sports Markets (TVSM) newsletter, in partnership with Eurosport in Paris in May 2012. • Product development for SportAccord and Interpol e-learning integrity tools. • Working across internal departments: sales, marketing, internet and design and managing the diverse priorities and targets of each.• Development of strong links with key event partners such as BT, Eurosport & Bloomberg Television and industry leaders including FIFA, the FA, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, the NBA, Nike, the BBC, the IRB, the ICC, YouTube, adidas, the ECB, FIFA, Volvo Ocean Race, IMG, Fast Track, professional athletes & many more.
  • Sportbusiness Group
    Information Sales Executive
    Sportbusiness Group Jun 2007 - Mar 2008
    • Monthly hitting of targets by telephone and e-mail sales of SportBusiness Group portfolio - magazines, reports, conference places and research.• Development of new business in UK and internationally• Representation of company at industry events.
  • University Of Sussex
    Alumni Relations And Fundraiser
    University Of Sussex Sep 2006 - Jun 2007
    Brighton, United Kingdom
    • Re-engagement and fundraising activity with alumni of Sussex University.• Updating and renewing of records of past students.

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Event Management Marketing Communications Marketing Management Strategy Sponsorship Editing Event Planning Advertising Leadership Social Media New Business Development Research Sports Marketing Strategic Planning Project Coordination Facebook Digital Marketing Marketing Strategy Team Management Salsa International Business

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