Business Media Leaders

An active network of CEOs, MDs, and senior leaders working in the B2B sector. Meeting to discuss common challenges and share ideas for transformation and innovation, as well as helping their business adapt, grow, and thrive.

Chaired by...

Robert Marr, CEO Metropolis/Emap

Robert joined Metropolis Group in 2011 as Group Chief Executive, and has led the mainly B2B and niche B2C media group through a period of change during which revenues have been increased from £15m to £55m through a combination of acquisitions, digital and events growth.

Before joining Metropolis, Robert was Chief Operating Office of William Reed from 2007 with responsibility for the global brands and digital, data and conference businesses. Prior to that from 2001 Robert was William Reed’s Group Finance Director and between 2002 to 2006 also publishing director of its food manufacturing brands. Previously Robert was a consultant at software business Lost Wax and Finance Director of Stemcor UK, the world’s largest steel trading group. Robert qualified as a chartered accountant at BDO.

Member companies

Recent areas of focus

Sales trends
Awards sponsorship challenges
Tech innovation and specific tools utilised throughout the group
Lead generation
Talent recruitment and retention
Subscriber engagement, including monitoring, policing of license and content sharing, and practical uses for AI
Corporate subscriptions and data products