Rebecca Slater

Managing Director and Founder

About me!

I’m a short, creative and hugely accident-prone northerner who loves making innovative and creative partnerships come to life. I set up Shine because I was passionate and curious about developing the world of creative solutions, and wanted to explore what new heights promotional marketing could reach. I’m hugely proud each day to lead a wonderful team as we deliver campaigns that continuously push boundaries and are hugely bespoke and creative in a way that often hasn’t been done before.

I love nothing more than days with friends and family, taking my girls for walks in the country or along the beach, or sitting in front of a box set with my 6 cats (yes 6!) and log fire! I like to finish a hard day’s work with an ice-cold gin and tonic by a pool, in the hot tub or up a treehouse with a blanket!

Before this:

I was Director of Promotions and Partnerships at Dewynters for 10 years, and previously promoted science and engineering for a company under HRH Princess Anne.

My favourite promotion to date

I have many favourite promotions but stand-outs but I loved building the set of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in biscuits in every Waterstones store throughout London and the South East. I was also thrilled when we added a new finish to the front cover of the Metro to allow readers to rub a lamp and have a wish appear to celebrate the opening of Aladdin.

What are the best partnerships in life?

Gin and Tonic

Morcambe and Wise

My hidden talent

Line Dancing!

Jane Parker

Director of Creative Solutions

About me!  

Some of you may remember me as Jane Arnold... I have many year’s experience of working on promotions and partnerships for the theatre world, having set up the promotions department at Dewynters 22 years ago! Yes, I'm that old!!  I love nothing more than a good cast performance and try to fit them into any campaign possible!

I love being a part of Team Shine and the enjoy creativeness that exists here, that knows no bounds. I am known as 'The Voice of Reason' in the team and do my utmost to ensure we have systems in place so that all our activity runs as smoothly as possible.

Before this

I re-joined Dewynters working in the Promotions Department having been a full-time Mum for 8 years. Prior to that I worked on promotions for Weetabix, Mr Kipling Cakes, Molson Beer and British Meat!

My favourite promotion to date

There have been many, but the Cats Tesco Cereal on pack promotion in my heyday was definitely a highlight - although it didn't save the show! And Chris Tarrant’s Capital Breakfast Show outside broadcast from St George’s.

What are the best partnerships in life?

Danerys & Jon Snow

Smoked salmon & scrambled eggs (& champagne!)

My hidden talent

Growing veg in my garden!

Maria Marti

Director of Creative Solutions

About me!

I am a person that can’t sit still and loves to be busy, be it at work, running around after my 1 year old, or seeing friends. I love new experiences and making sure I make the most every moment. I live by the saying ‘Live the life you Love’ and don’t do things by half, sometimes to my own detriment…

Before this:

I have worked in the world of theatre promotional marketing since leaving university and although I had a 4-year hiatus traveling and working on marketing for global brands, the world of glamour and sequins had me coming back and it feels so good to be home!

Favourite promotion I’ve worked on

Oh, there are way too many to choose from and wouldn’t be fair to select just one. But if you make me, I loved the Metro first we pulled off for Aladdin, a magic lamp on the cover that you could rub to see a hidden message! I have worked on a few media firsts with new technologies so would definitely have to be one of those, as love exploring new ways to work and building amazing campaigns!

What are the best partnerships in life?

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield

Wine and cheese

Sea and sand

My hidden talent

I am fluent in Greek and love to think I can speak pretty good Spanish, just don’t ask anyone who is actually Spanish to test me!

LinkedIn profile 

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-marti-8677a667

Hannah Osborne

Director of Events

About Me

I’m an all-singing, all-dancing theatre lover with a particular passion for budgets, spreadsheets and celebrating the good things in life. I’m also partial to a bit of football and rugby (watching, not playing!)

Before This

I worked for a number of arts organisations such as Complicite, Warwick Arts Centre and Avalon, before joining The Corner Shop where I set up The Corner Shop Events.

One of my favourite event moments

At the American in Paris opening party at the Waldorf, we had a huge Eiffel Tower ice sculpture erected which sat pride of place in the middle of the party. A real show-stopping centrepiece, it was so in keeping the elegance and classiness of the production!

What are the best partnerships in life?

Freshly baked croissants with strawberry jam

Champagne and chocolate cake

My hidden talent

Wiggling my ears 

Lizzy Copues

Director of Creative Solutions

About me!

I'm a north London girl who was introduced to the magic of west end theatre by my mum from a very early age! She had me hooked and I went on to perform in youth theatres & studied Drama & English at Uni.

I started my media career at Emap in 1997 and have loved working in such a fast-paced, ever-changing, creative industry ever since. I am loving working for Shine - the innovative opportunities we can nurture with such an exciting range of theatre, film & fashion clients is limitless.

I am a mum to two young girls who never cease to amaze me! I am at my happiest when with my family and friends and when I'm watching Spurs win!!

Before this:

I was Group Account Director at Trinity Mirror Plc for 10 years working across their press & online portfolio with London advertising agencies.

Favourite promotion that I worked on

Wind in the Willows and Mini Boden 

What are the best partnerships in life?

Wood & Walters

Kane & Alli

Webber & Rice

Gin & Elderflower

My two daughters! 💕

My hidden talent

Photography & tap dancing!

LinkedIn profile

http://linkedin.com/in/lizzy-copues-1884182

Kate Hoare

Creative Solutions Coordinator

About me!

I’m a mean, green vegetarian machine.  I like long walks on the beach, pizza and dogs of all shapes and sizes. If I was not in marketing, I would want to become a rapper/radio DJ. I like to think of myself as a tech wiz, but really I just know my way around Instagram and a boomerang. I’ve come into marketing with my English Literature degree and a flair for sending the best memes to clients; I don’t think all of life should be serious and, if I had my own way, I would make every day like a musical with spontaneous bursts of song and amazing choreography.

Before this:

I was at the University of Kent, finishing off my undergraduate degree. During this time, I had a bar job and worked in a burrito joint (I can roll a pretty good one).

My favourite promotion to date

Helping out with the ‘Share A Kiss’ campaign…! Not only is red the best colour ever, but spreading love, happiness and gratitude is very important in general life. I love that we are helping people to show this.

What are the best partnerships in life?

Mac and cheese.  Also, mayonnaise and toast (don’t judge!).

My hidden talent

Probably my rapping. I don’t do it very often, but if you give me a couple of G&Ts I will become Kayne West.

LinkedIn profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hoare-580702124/