
What a Sega Bus Tour Taught Me About Britain — And Marketing
Throwback to one of the most memorable (and, frankly, chaotic) work experiences of my life: the SEGA Bus Tour.

Gratitude, Collaboration, and a Big Shout-Out
Every now and then, something happens that reminds you why you do what you do — and this week, I had one of those moments.

From Call Centres to AI: Lessons in Digital Transformation
I recently caught up with Josh Wilkins — not the easiest task these days, now that he’s in a global strategy and transformation role at CCEP.

Heysexy and the Birth of SMS Marketing
The brand was undeniably cool — but it was the kind of cool that felt just a little out of reach. Exclusive.

The Lost Art of the Test Market
Back in the ’90s — before data dashboards, digital twins, and real-time analytics — marketers had a beautifully simple tool in their kit: the test town.

A Book, A Memory, and the Power of a Good Briefing
In my latest blog, I share why this book hit home for me — and how a 90s Sega client (yes, Sonic-era Sega) taught me everything I know about a great briefing. No “3-step formula,” just a story worth reading.

Is a £4 Pint Night Worth It?
I summoned the local beer group for what we loosely call “self-care,” a quick pint at a local taproom running a £4-a-pint deal.

Four cans for less than one pint in a pub.
If the goal is to get punters back into pubs, we need to back the businesses that actually pour pints.

AI, DJing, and the Fight to Protect Real Creativity
ChatGPT’s new AI design tools are exciting — but are we racing into a world where anyone with a prompt calls themselves a “designer”?