Runway East

About the Author

Oli — Head of Marketing, Runway East

‍Oli Ring is Head of Marketing at Runway East, bringing over a decade of marketing experience to the role. With a data-driven, big-picture approach, he writes about the intersection of office culture, business strategy, and how the right working environment can be a defining factor in a company's success or failure.

What topics does Oliver Ring cover?

Oli writes about the intersection of office culture and business strategy, exploring how the right working environment can be a defining factor in a company's success or failure.

Where does Oliver Ring work?

Oliver Ring is Head of Marketing at Runway East, a flexible office space provider with locations across London, Bristol, Brighton, Bath and Birmingham.

How often does Oliver Ring publish?

Oli publishes articles regularly, drawing on over a decade of marketing experience to offer data-driven, big-picture perspectives on workplace trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Secrets of a Membership Manager

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April 16, 2025

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Strong female leaders run in the RWE family

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March 8, 2022

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Behind the scenes: Shoreditch

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March 30, 2022

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5 tips for becoming a B Corp (...from a business still on its way)

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April 22, 2022

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Runway East Sign 45,000sqft in Bloomsbury

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July 4, 2023

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Runway East CEO's 5 Minutes With Property Week

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July 19, 2023

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Runway East Steps Ahead As Leading Bristol Office Space Provider

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July 24, 2023

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Runway East Opens Doors In Brighton

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August 1, 2023

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Nearly 60% of Office Workers Want Flex Offices

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August 17, 2023

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Runway East CEO's ESG Discussion with Workthere

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August 23, 2023

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Natasha Guerra Appears on the GCUC Podcast

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October 17, 2023

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Natasha Guerra Joins 'State of the Market' Panel

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October 31, 2023

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AllWork Shares The Benefits of Cake Wednesday

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November 2, 2023

Runway East CEO Shares Her Thoughts on Upgrading EPCs With Flex

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November 23, 2023

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Runway East CEO Joins Panel on Flex Sector

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December 14, 2023

Runway East and Boodle Hatfield On Landlords' ESG Objectives

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December 18, 2023

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Runway East Bloomsbury Over 50% Occupied Within a Month

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December 20, 2023

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Runway East Appoints James Harrap as VP of Sales

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January 2, 2024

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Natasha Guerra Shares Her 2024 Office Predictions

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January 30, 2024

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Runway East Conducts Valentine's Day Survey

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February 14, 2024

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Natasha Guerra tells The Times: 'What I Learnt...'

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March 12, 2024

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Runway East Moves Into Birmingham

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July 17, 2024

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Do we actually live our company values?

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January 4, 2021

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A Day in the Life of a Community Manager

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September 1, 2021

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Why We’re on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 List

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October 16, 2024

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5 Of The Best Coworking Spaces In Bristol Right Now (Updated 2026)

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February 17, 2026

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Top 5 Bars in London Bridge

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January 21, 2026

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The Best Lunch Spots In Soho

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August 24, 2021

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Best pubs near Finsbury Park

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November 16, 2021

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The Best Lunch Spots In Finsbury Park

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September 25, 2021

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Top 5 Bars in Shoreditch

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September 23, 2021

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Best restaurants in East London

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June 6, 2022

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Best Work Lunch Spots in Whitechapel

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June 3, 2022

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Aldgate East: The new tech hub of London

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June 7, 2022

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Best Event Spaces In Borough Market

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June 21, 2022

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Best Coffee in London Bridge

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June 21, 2022

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Best Meeting Rooms in Borough Market

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June 28, 2022

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The Best Lunch Spots in Old Street

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February 3, 2023

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The best coffee shops to work from in Old Street

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February 1, 2023

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Your guide to Bristol's hottest coffee spots

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November 28, 2023

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Best Event Spaces In Bristol

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May 31, 2022

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Top 6 Coworking Spaces In London

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February 17, 2026