Glug Reading - have you seen the line up?

#Glug Reading's Final Line-Up

Al Boardman, co-founder of 9 Squares, the hugely popular animation project, is confirmed as our final speaker. Reading boy Al started producing motion graphics in 2005, after a background in graphic design and art direction. He’s created animated videos, gifs and motion graphics for some of the most respected international brands in the world; the likes of Nike, IBM and Twitter amongst them.

Al will talk us through the how and why of @9squaresproject (https://twitter.com/9squaresproject) , founded with David Stanfield (http://www.davidstanfieldis.me/) and Skip Hursh (http://www.skiphursh.com/).

Uber's amazing UK team are coming to meet us. As far as brand storytelling goes, it doesn't come richer than Uber. Whether it's a lift, a meal or a package, Uber uses it's technology to give people what they want, when they want it. We're psyched that Georgina Fenwicke, Operations Manager and Will Almond, Sr. Operational Manager, will be sharing with Glug how Uber has put city communities at the centre of its strategy.

Content Director Cathal Berragan , from the awe-inspiring Social Chain (http://www.socialchain.com/)will be sharing the Manchester–based award-winning, “disruptive, internet-breaking influencer marketing” agency's story. The Drum’s 2015 Social Media Agency of the Year has rapidly built their reputation by engaging a new generation with bold ideas, in an ever-changing landscape.

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Adam Scrimshire is a songwriter, producer and DJ. He signed to London soul, jazz and funk label Wah Wah 45s in 2007.

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He's going to share his thoughts on Record Label vs Artist vs Consumer, Perceptions and Misconceptions in 2016; roles for all parties are changing and yet there's a lack of understanding all round about each other's part.