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Begun career life as BBC radio journalist, then Economist (Chase Manhattan), City trader, entrepreneur (Built 3 companies, all profitable) and youngest director of dot.com plc
Having left the South East in 2001, I started another profitable business in the Cotswolds, with 18yrs growth, no debt, solid profit and great blue-chip clients including Microsoft, IBM Ernst & Young plus several major high street banks and insurance companies
After Covid19 and unfortunate health challenges…I took early ‘retirement’ but as my health is improving I now focus on:
Macro-Economics & Finance research/expert speaker; AI social media and X commentator, researcher, reporter; Educational consultancy across fintech, advanced technologies, AI global geo-political research, voluntary media relations, broadcasting and educational campaigns on #LongCovid
With over 25 years experience in retail & B2B financial services, fintech and broader technology sectors, my network of journalist and corporate contacts is a key element of success.
20yrs experience in life, pensions and investment sector, both in business strategy, regulation, technical strategy and communications. Specialist knowledge in social media and ecommerce: portals, extranets, STP, back offices, cloud and mobile technologies and bespoke technology to support independent financial advisers.
Expansive knowledge of company and product launches, re-brands, distribution and social media plus ecommerce strategy with a broad network of industry and media contacts.
Specialties: Broadcast Journalism, Radio Talk Shows, Investigative Freelance Journalism, Scientific and Medical Research (inc. Covid19 and Virology), with years of background experience in Financial PR, B2B Financial Public Relations, Financial and Technology PR, Social media strategy, new company and product launches, ecommerce platforms and support services, adviser-facing PR and journalism.
Prior to illness I was working part-time managing properties, teaching English with itutor group and providing financial services advice and introductions....now I am an online Twitter Spaces and Clubhouse Host for online audio forums, education and LongCovid support.
2020 - DatePrior to illness I was working part-time managing properties, teaching English with itutor group and providing financial services advice and introductions....now I am an online Twitter Spaces and Clubhouse Host for online audio forums, education and LongCovid support.
2020 - DatePopular online social audio content creator, researcher Twitter Spaces Host, Clubhouse personality, moderator & speaker. Media type, talk radio regular, former BBC radio.
30yrs fintech, investment, insurance, retail and b2b financial services consultant, writer, reporter.
Fully qualified in a broad range of professional financial, investment and economic sectors including more recent distinction results in regulated FCA FPC CeMap & crypto.
Mitchell MoneypennyExperienced Financial Business Consultant: Marketing, PR, Strategy, particularly B2B financial public relations for the regulated intermediary sector.
Mitchell Moneypenny is a small but specialist agency which predominantly provides PR, media relations, marketing and strategic business development. We also do lots of copy-writing, research and project work for companies who need professional white papers, editorial for trade papers and corporate literature. Current clients include Personal Touch Financial Services, Tenet, Voyant and FinaMetrica.
Mitchell MoneypennyOver the past two years I have worked part-time as an online English teacher to VIPs, politicians, professionals and business leaders across Asia. My specialisms are investment, finance, business strategy, competition analysis, marketing, PR, resource management and training.
TEFL Online English TeacherResponsible for all financial PR, b2b marketing, business development and sales across different product and service lines including the Assureweb portal and various software solutions. Cultivated extensive relationships with product providers, IFAs, technology partners and journalists.
iPipelineManaged the PR and marketing communications for The Exchange (B2B) and moneyextra plc (B2C) including a 6-week flotation strategy on the main London Stock Exchange. Led the development of TV, radio and national media advertising and PR campaigns for both the B2B and B2C divisions of the business including The Exchange portal and adviser technology solutions, supported by over 50 life insurance companies and product providers in conjunction with Microsoft UK, Origo and IBM.
IRESSResponsible for winning new PR accounts including NatWest Life, Marlborough Stirling and The Share Centre. Headed up B2B PR for wide range of financial clients, specialising in ecommerce, technology and technical strategic marketing and PR.
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