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Contact

We love to hear from you, so whether you have a question about exhibiting or need instructions on parking, we are here to answer your questions.

Annie Bennett

Event Manager

Annie is Event Manager on the Allergy & Free From Show at Raccoon Media Group. She has over 10 years’ experience working in events across several industries, such as sustainability, facilities and security. Outside of work, you will find Annie running around after her two young children, enjoying the latest musical at her local Theatre or training for her next Half Marathon.

Email Annie for commercial or sales enquiries

Nathalie Davies

UK Managing Director

Nathalie is UK Managing Director at Raccoon Media Group. She has worked in the events industry for the since 2005, running events in a variety of sectors including technology, marketing, building services and franchising. She joined the Raccoon team in 2021 when they only had 1 show which was The National Running Show, she has enjoyed helping the business grow their events and launch new ones.

She is a big fitness fan, loves to run, do Pilates and ski in the winter season. When she is not working in the events world she is a busy mum to 2 kids.

Email Nathalie for commercial or sales enquiries

Ashley Cox

Global Marketing Director

Ashley is the Marketing Director at Raccoon Media Group. She has over 17 years’ experience in the world of marketing, PR and communications working across consumer, corporate and third sectors.

She loves the sun, the ocean and being outdoors with her family.

Email Ashley for marketing enquiries

Kate Jamieson

Head of Content

Kate has over 20 years’ experience in the world of Publishing, Marketing and Communications. Passionate about sport and activity in all its forms, she loves to run (especially with her dog), and is enjoying dabbling in longer distances and trail running after being a staunch road runner for many years. Kate is always up for a fun challenge or adventure, and will often say yes first, then work out how later!

Kate’s favourite part of her role is connecting with people and communities across all shows to hear their inspiring stories and achievements. It’s also a great way to find out about more adventures! 

Email Kate for speaking enquiries

Sophie Honeywell

Senior Marketing Executive

Sophie is the Senior Marketing Executive for Raccoon Media Group. She joined Raccoon in 2022 after graduating with a Theatre and Performance degree and is keen to progress in the marketing and events industry. Sophie enjoys Yoga and Pilates whilst leading a healthy lifestyle and feels passionate about the positive effects health and fitness has on our mental and physical well-being.

Email Sophie for marketing and ticket enquiries.

Mike Seaman

CEO

Mike has worked in the exhibition industry since 2003 and is a huge advocate for the power of live events. He founded Raccoon in 2016 with the aim to create a business that supports passionate, self-identifying communities through live events. 

In his spare time, he is a father to two awesome kids, and a keen runner, having recently completed his fourth 100-mile ultramarathon. 

Mike also sits on the board of the Association of Event Organisers.