BIMA (British Interactive Media Association)
Ann Longley, FRSA, is an accomplished independent digital strategist and facilitator currently leading digital initiatives at Something New Together since May 2016. Longley serves as a Steering Group Member for the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network (RAIN) at The RSA, focusing on best practices in AI development. As a Lecturer at the University of Greenwich, Longley teaches agile methodologies and has contributed to the design of various marketing and PR courses at the Business School. Additionally, Longley actively leads the BIMA South community and has held interim leadership roles, such as Chief Digital Officer at the London Borough of Lambeth and Digital Director at The Prince's Trust. An extensive educational background includes degrees from McGill University, University of Leicester, and Carleton University, underpinning a robust career in digital transformation and community development.
BIMA (British Interactive Media Association)
BIMA is Britain’s digital community. We connect, develop and champion the industry. Join BIMA and you can expect to: 1. Extend your network 2. Raise your profile 3. Attract and develop talent 4. Grow your business 5. Gain a voice on issues affecting the industry We’re independent: BIMA is a membership association run by the industry, for the industry. Our independent and not-for-profit status means everything we do is for the good of our members and the industry, and it gives Government and the media confidence in our integrity. We have longevity: We were founded in 1985 and are proud that we were the first digital industry body anywhere in the world. Our strength is our diversity: We believe in the power of community. Most of our members are agencies with a strong digital focus. However anyone in the industry can join BIMA and we have consultants, suppliers, academic institutions and others within our membership. We are also extending our offering to provide greater benefit to digital teams at brands and to tech startups.