Simon Grainger: Branding Speaker

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  • Simon Grainger advises growth-driven businesses on how to build upon their most valuable asset: their brand.
  • He is a Startup Grind mentor, former senior brand strategy lecturer at Vega, and TEDx speaker.
  • Drawing on his extensive industry experience, his talks are informative, practical, and relatable.

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  • Travels from: Durban

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His subject expertise, coupled with my dry sense of humour, ensures that his talks are engaging, entertaining, and, above all else, informative. Topics can be customised to your requirements, focusing on the full spectrum of brand-related subjects, including trends, brand building, strategy, and the nuances of business and personal branding.

You Get:

  • Enhanced, practical knowledge of the chosen subject
  • The ability to apply the learned concepts for business or personal development

Engage your team with dynamic workshops that delve into essential marketing concepts. Established themes include the fundamentals of branding, crafting effective marketing strategies, and aligning personal and business brands. My bespoke workshops can be developed to meet your specific marketing needs and objectives.

You Get:

  • In-depth, actionable knowledge on the chosen topic
  • The ability to apply new skills and concepts for business and personal professional growth

Talent Short Bio

Your brand is your most valuable asset in driving business growth – and Simon Grainger has built his career around this belief.

With a deep understanding of the interplay between consumer behaviour and branding, Simon leverages his expertise to develop custom strategies for growth-oriented businesses seeking to elevate their marketing.

As a mentor with Startup Grind, a global platform for early-stage entrepreneurs, and a former senior brand strategy lecturer at Vega, one of South Africa’s leading communication schools, Simon has guided countless individuals and organisations through the complexities of brand development.

Simon Grainger

A seasoned speaker, including delivering a TEDx talk, Simon regularly shares his insights on marketing and brand-building with industry professionals.

His credentials, including an Honours degree in Media, Communication, and Marketing (Cum Laude) and a Master’s degree in Media and Communication, further solidify his reputation as a trusted expert in the field.

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