So this
is me...
I think I might be a freak - some kind of a mongrel or half-blood at best.
Let me explain.
Science suggests that we, (humans) are either left or right brain bias. That means that we are either about creativity, imagination, visualisation, holistisity, intuition and insight or we are driven by logic, reasoning, objectivity, and data.
I find myself firmly in the middle. Part interrogator, interpreter, translator, visualizer and visionary. See, told you I was a freak.
How the hell did that happen?
30 years within agencies working with other freaks that are emotional, passionate, creative types, working for businesses that aren’t. Demanding commercial, pragmatic and effective answers. I think it is fair to say it has given me a unique perspective and insight.
I am direct, challenging, provocative, passionate, driven, pragmatic, hands-on and in pursuit of perfection. In fairness I am a bit “marmite’
I like shirts...
...And this
is what
I see
Brands facing continual disruption on all fronts including real-world challenges around skills, infrastructure, bandwidth and budget. But the need for agility and expertise on all fronts has never been greater.
A marketing landscape with an eco-system that is changing beyond recognition and will continue to do so in ways we are yet to imagine, at a pace few can keep up with.
The traditional role, responsibilities and relationship between agency and client evolving, with no one model prevailing. What works for one doesn’t for another.
...No, I mean,
REALLY like shirts
What am I
going to do about this?
Offer a hybrid model of senior level, high-value expertise, perspective and insight on an independent basis.
Helping brands, large and small, address specific strategic and tactical marketing, creative and communications challenges on a short-term, part-time or project basis.
112 & Counting. My bad?
Strategic AND creative - now that's cool
Insight, innovation, integration, optimisation, digitisation and lots of other buzz words marketeers love to throw around - I simply replace words with action.
(Is it still OK to use "cool"?)
Marketing transformation
- Marketing optimisation
- Digital media & channel innovation
- Marketing personalization
- Marketing data & insight
- Marketing organisation structure
- Sales & marketing integration
- Marketing technology & automation
- Virtual Marketing Director
Branding
- Positioning & differentiation
- Proposition & platform
- Creative strategy & direction
- Identity audits & analysis
- Brand architecture review & planning
- Competitor & market analysis
- Internal branding & employee communications
- Customer experience & brand alignment
Content & engagement
- Audience targeting, segmentation & personas
- Strategy & planning
- Content audits & audience matrix
- Content journey planning
- Channel & media analysis
- Website reviews & planning
- Cross channel alignment
- Marketing as a service
Of course there are downsides
Some things people said while I wasn’t looking
"Graeme has enabled the almost impossible working with Dell. He understands from the briefest of briefs strategically what is being attempted and always responds with a proposal that covers all the bases and more besides.
This is done while working realistically with the budget limitations and the unrealistic time expectation we have placed upon them. I would highly commend and recommend Graeme to anyone looking for a practical and innovative partner."
Marketing Director - Dell
"Consistently producing high standards of output based on creative and sound ideas, Graeme has relaxed and calm aura ensuring that projects progress with a good balance of focus and fun."
Marketing Manager - Robert Bosch
"Graeme is a very engaging marketing leader, with gravitas that comes with vast experience across sectors, coupled with having finger on the pulse to be able to advise brand strategy in this fast moving and increasingly digital age."
Director - My Work Spot
"Working on a diverse range of marketing activities from strategic/creative branding to tactical communications, I have always found Graeme to be insightful, creative and passionate in his work.
Responsive and considered, and always looking to add value every step of the way."
Marketing Director - Schneider Electric
"Graeme is a creative and passionate marketer who actively encourages his clients to push the boundaries whilst maintaining their brand integrity. His openness is greatly appreciated and makes work with him fun and rewarding.
I look forward to working with Graeme again on future projects."
Marketing Manager - Travelport
...but there is always
room for just one
more
I don't mean to name drop but....
From global market leader to local start-up just begining their journey, I've worked with them all darling...
Nice to finally
meet you
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