Friday 17 April 2026: PR & Marketing News Round‑Up | Inside SCALE London 2026
Visible PR brings you a special edition of our PR & Marketing Round-Up ahead of SCALE Expo & Summit London 2026. As official media partners, we’re gearing up for two days of industry-shaping ideas, founder conversations and scale-up experiences. From the speakers set to take the stage to the moments you won’t want to miss, here’s a preview of what to expect before the doors open at the Business Design Centre on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 April.
Women Who Scale Programme to take Centre Stage at SCALE London
Women Who Scale is set to be one of the standout elements of SCALE Expo & Summit London 2026, shining a spotlight on the founders, investors and leaders driving the next wave of business growth. The programme brings together some of the most experienced female founders and operators to share practical insight on scaling and fundraising.
We’re especially proud that Visible PR’s own Clare Wimalasundera will be hosting the opening panel, helping lead the conversation on what it takes for ambitious businesses to grow and thrive today.
Headline sessions from the programme include:
Vivien Wong, Founder, Little Moons covers brand building for growth
Sam Smith, Co-Founder of The SuperScalers, keynote
Jordan Brompton, Co-Founder of myenergi, in conversation with Frankie James
Louise Hill, Founder of GoHenry, in conversation with Ayesha Ofori
Sahar Hashemi, OBE, Co-Founder, Coffee Republic and Buy Women Built and Pippa Murray, Founder, Pip & Nut - Fireside
Alongside this, the agenda tackles critical topics including:
Capital Culture and access to investment
Personal branding and thought leadership with Clare Wimalasundera from Visible PR
John Stapleton Challenges the Myth of Overnight Success in Business
Ahead of his session at SCALE London, investor and serial entrepreneur John Stapleton takes aim at one of the industry’s biggest myths, overnight success. As the founder of New Covent Garden Soup Co and Little Dish, he brings first-hand insight into what it really takes to scale a brand.
In his guest blog for Visible PR, John breaks down the reality behind standout success, showing that what looks instant is usually built on years of consistency, credibility and momentum. A timely reminder that real impact isn’t created overnight, it’s built over time.
SCALE Ventures Platform helps PuffPizza secure £75,000 seed funding to scale business across UK retail
Procter & Gamble levelled up with a multi-year, multi-brand sponsorship of the WNBA, roping in heavy-hitters like Gillette Venus, Olay and Tampax. Building on their earlier Mielle textured hair care partnership, it's a powerhouse move to champion women's hoops and activate around empowerment themes across their portfolio
Why it matters for PR & Marketing: P&G’s powerhouse lineup of brands backing women’s hoops isn’t just sponsorship, it’s a cultural statement that aligns their portfolio with empowerment, diversity, and the exploding popularity of women’s sports. It’s a masterclass in scale and synergy, turning one partnership into a chorus of brand voices amplifying the same powerful message across multiple touchpoints.
SCALE Live Pitch Events Put Diverse Founders in Front of Investors
SCALE is also putting founder opportunity centre stage with live pitch events designed to back the next generation of diverse businesses. Across both days of the London summit, selected founders will pitch live to investors, judges and industry leaders, creating a high-pressure, high-reward platform for ambitious startups looking to accelerate growth.
This exciting addition to the programme delivers real substance to the event, moving beyond discussion into direct access, visibility and funding opportunities. For founders attending, it could be one of the most valuable moments of the entire show.
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Thanks for reading and we hope to see you at SCALE London on 22 & 23 April!