Steve Newbold

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Strategic Advisor at The Business of Creativity

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Steve Newbold is a Strategic Advisor with extensive B2B media experience, notably as Group Managing Director at Centaur Media. He has a history of leading major brands like Marketing Week and Econsultancy through significant digital transformations. He attended Langley Park School for Boys and holds a MiniMBA in Management.

He appears to be deeply invested in his professional community, often highlighting industry events and celebrating the contributions of colleagues. He values staying current on emerging trends that impact business, such as artificial intelligence and global trade policies, and shares relevant insights with his network.

After more than two decades in leadership at one company, he transitioned to a strategic advisory role.

Personality Overview

Persuasive

Friendly But Fast

Informal

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.

Topics They Care About

Engaging B2B Events
He has managed a large events portfolio, including the Festival of Marketing, and actively moderates sessions on creating engaging experiences for attendees.
Digital Transformation
He has spoken publicly about his long experience leading the shift from print-centric media to modern, data-driven digital business models.
Modern Marketing
Oversaw key industry brands like Marketing Week and Econsultancy, and regularly engages in discussions about the latest advertising and marketing insights.

Media Appearances

Steve has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Strategic Advisor at The Business of Creativity
11-2018 - 6-2025
Group Managing Director, Xeim at Centaur Media Plc
7-2017 - 11-2018
Divisional Managing Director, Media & Events at Centaur Media Plc
11-2018 - 6-2025
Group Managing Director at Xeim
9-2015 - 7-2016
Divisional Managing Director at Centaur Media Plc

Education

9-2023 - 12-2023
Management from MiniMBA
Education details unavailable from Langley Park School for Boys

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Insights For Selling To Steve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steve is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steve

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steve move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Steve take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Steve

Personality Compatibility


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