Lynne Franks is an author, businesswoman and commentator on women’s affairs. As founder of one of the UK’s legendary PR agencies of the 80s’ and 90’s, she is recognised as a leading authority on consumer trends, as well as an international voice for progressive change. She is founder of SEED; the training programme and network for women entrepreneurs. In a world where it is becoming increasingly difficult to create brand loyalty, Franks specialises in the most effective ways to use PR and communication - what she calls "new marketing" - how to invite your consumer to be part of your community - the holistic way to create brand commitment.

Recognised as "The Zeitgeist" by Vogue Magazine, Futurist Lynne Franks has tracked consumer patterns for thirty years, predicting lifestyle preferences and directions. Lynne also hosts “Frankly Speaking” - a chat show-style forum featuring specialist guests from in or outside the corporate structure. Frankly Speaking aims to nurture the need to develop a dialogue, not only within the corporate community, but also between the corporate world, the community that serves it and the community it serves, in order to create a balanced partnership for the future.