Networking - Response from Glad

I sent Glad, a studio I had a placement at an email recently just to retain contact, see how the studio was getting on, and to comment on their great new website. 

Daves response:

While I was on placement, after looking over my portfolio, Glad realised I was illustration driven and work given to me focused on such skills, but I think he was aware I wadn't too confident with Branding. So knowing this, I've sent him a response asking if he potentially could suggest any studios which would benefit me talking to, in relation to retail. Fingers crosses I can gain some more contacts.