Work with Them
Our experience is our equity and because we have plenty, it means we’re reluctant to boast of a specialism. Creativity and thought shapes everything we do. And we do a lot. So we refuse to be defined as either a digital or creative brand agency since good brands need both. And that’s exactly what you’ll find with Them. We’re here to share it with you.
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Fiona Lomas
Partner
“As far back as I can remember I wanted to ‘be creative’. Creativity shapes my life, it’s what makes me happy, and it’s what keeps me awake at night. I worked my way up from my first role, aged 16, as ‘Junior Artist’ for my local newspaper in Cumbria, through to my first Creative Director role over 20 years ago (I’m proud to be counted as one of only 11% of women in this role). Whilst graphic design is my trade, conceptual development is what really excites me. I met Laurie nearly 17 years ago and something just clicked between us. We work in partnership and collaborate with a core group of brilliantly creative people.”
Laurie Griffiths
Partner
“We're all adaptable here and it feels like in my time I've enjoyed at least a dozen careers. Whether it's helping shape the output of the creatives, managing the team or working with our clients on a strategic level, my role is certainly varied. Throw in my photographic practice, film making and leading the web output and you have a heady mix. There was a time I'd have worried about being seen as a 'Jack of all Trades' but experience changes that. If I've learnt anything in my time, it's to know my limits and of course my strengths. Armed with that insight, you can build a team that works and I'm lucky enough to work with some exceptional people.”
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Why Them?
The million dollar question and one we help clients to answer for themselves on a weekly basis. We believe the exploration of an organisation’s brand is a process that challenges and rewards in equal measure. Clarity brings with it connection and that’s what underpins all we do. We place our trust in strategy, considered debate and the kind of instinct that is honed from decades of experience. We’re in it for the long haul but we also understand the agency you want is the one you don’t always need. We equip our clients with work that means if they choose to work autonomously, they can.
Working together might even mean working with other agencies — internal and external. Many of our clients have worked with us for over a decade, in some cases over two. In that time we’ve challenged them but our relationships have been both enduring and mutually rewarding. We understand that the outside perspective we bring is welcomed and rejuvenating. But times change. And that’s why we’ve learnt to be adaptable and relevant whilst successfully delivering results for over 25 years.
The intelligent approach
We believe in collaboration. Our team is made up of highly experienced people – many who have worked with us for years. Historically, our agency had these specialisms employed in-house, but ultimately this came at a cost, paid for by the client. With Them, these skills are still on tap, as and when you need them. And that’s good, as only a team can deliver the breadth of what we are able to.
See it as joined-up thinking.
Think
Brand personality
Brand values
Brand purpose
Brand proposition
Employer brand
Look
Brand identity
Brand guidelines
Logo development
Typographic style
Photography
Illustration
Moving image
Tone of voice
Connect
Website UX
Website build
Content and copy
Advertising
Publishing
Printed material
Social media
Photography
Moving image
Packaging
Internal comms
Exhibitions
Radio
At what cost?
We like to be clear on money – a rarity in the agency world. We don’t operate retainers, we price by project so you always know what you’re in for. The best way we secure future work, is to make sure our clients get the value from us that leaves them wanting more.
We’ll even scope a project and spread the cost over a period of months. It keeps the numbers more palatable, delivers a return for clients more immediately and helps our cash flow. What’s not to like?
Let’s talk
Sometimes the hardest step is the first one. Let us make it easy for you. Get in touch and we’ll set up a face-to-face meeting either online or in person and take it from there. No commitment. No charge. Just a chance to talk things through and see where it takes us.
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