Chris Jenkins

They focus on audience development and demand generation and are working on innovative projects with Live Nation, Creative and Cultural Skills, Nottingham Arena, BIC/Pavilion and Solent Leisure are some of TLM dynamic clients and partners.

In 1999 Chris, aged 20, founded the National Student Music Awards in the UK and moved to London, licenced the event in Ireland and was soon promoting concerts all over the UK. NSMA was a huge success, working with BBC, MTV, Sony, EMI and brilliant sponsors to showcase the future of the music business.

In 2003, Chris was asked to look after things at his hometown venues, the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion Theatre. In 2008 Chris co-founded the Dorset Music Forum (formally Chair of Bournemouth & Poole Music Industry Group), and joined the South West Music Forum, to develop the music industry in his hometown. In 2007 he launched 'Sun, Sea & Sound' a music industry week, providing opportunities and support for the future of the business.

Mick Collopy, Jill Hornsey and Chris Jenkins founded  TLM in June 2008, to provide a refreshing approach to marketing solutions, in markets where the “Customer Experience” is critical to success.

'Striding Out allowed me to pick the brains of like-minded entrepreneurs about to embark on spectacular business adventures. Starting a new business from scratch is hugely exciting, but also incredibly challenging; Striding Out helped provide that support and encouragement needed, giving you the confidence to make that big leap, and leave that salary behind!. If there is one thing a start-up needs to know; it's you're not alone.'