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BRANDS WORKED ON

APPLE

SONY

BMW

ROLLS ROYCE

B&Q

JOHN LEWIS

ASDA

TOYOTA

STAR WARS

THE COMEDY SCHOOL

JOHN LEWIS

THE NATIONAL TRUST

DISNEY

RANGE ROVER

SAINSBURYS

TESCO

NATIONWIDE

BRISTOL RUGBY

WOLVES

SIMON ANNAND

PLAYSTATION

SOMERSET CRICKET CLUB

MINI

ERRICSSON

MARKS & SPENSER

BACARDI

LEXUS

BOOTS

GILLETTE

ORAL B

SNOW & ROCK

COTSWOLD OUTDOOR

HILTON

BATH RUGBY

RYDER

ZURICH

APPLE SONY BMW ROLLS ROYCE B&Q JOHN LEWIS ASDA TOYOTA STAR WARS THE COMEDY SCHOOL JOHN LEWIS THE NATIONAL TRUST DISNEY RANGE ROVER SAINSBURYS TESCO NATIONWIDE BRISTOL RUGBY WOLVES SIMON ANNAND PLAYSTATION SOMERSET CRICKET CLUB MINI ERRICSSON MARKS & SPENSER BACARDI LEXUS BOOTS GILLETTE ORAL B SNOW & ROCK COTSWOLD OUTDOOR HILTON BATH RUGBY RYDER ZURICH

Making it happen.

DISCOVERY
Analyse brand challenges, establish positioning, identify market gaps and your competitive advantages.
PLAN
Create a strategy plan for implementation that aligns with your team and business objectives.
TIME FOR ACTION
We can work with your existing team, augment or build a new one, either way it’s time for action.

Our Blog / Resources

Featured

27 Jan 2025

How to create an amazing AI Video / Animation.

27 Jan 2025

If you're like most business owners we talk to, you've probably experienced this common scenario: You know you need more video content for your business - your customers expect it, your competitors are doing it, and every marketing expert keeps telling you it's essential. But there's a challenge: you need both high-end professional videos for your cornerstone content AND regular, engaging video content for your day-to-day marketing.

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27 Jan 2025

2 Jan 2024

How to Generate images with Generative AI

2 Jan 2024

If you wanted some artwork or photos for your blog, article, or social media post, you had to find a copyright-free image, fork out a lot of money for stock pictures, or commission an artist to bring your vision to life.

Not any more. With the power of AI, you can bring anything in your imagination to life with incredible results! All it takes is a bit of know-how, and you'll be crafting beautiful images in seconds. Step into the vibrant world of AI-powered art with this beginner-friendly guide.

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2 Jan 2024

30 Aug 2023

AI in the entertainment industry: Why brand strategy is more important than ever

30 Aug 2023

PwC estimated that the total economic impact of artificial intelligence will be $15.7 trillion in the period to 2030, making it “the biggest commercial opportunity in today’s fast changing economy”

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30 Aug 2023

Map out and plan your brand development.

Brand Master Map

No idea what a brand strategy is or what’s involved? Don’t worry, I got you covered. This process maps out everything you need to execute a successful brand strategy.

The process includes a tailored BMM report for your business and a live 1 to 1 Zoom call. I will give you actionable insights enabling you to start or continue on your brand-building journey.

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Brand Audit

Discover the true potential of your brand with our Brand Audit Service.
We delve deep into your brand's identity, strategy, and market presence, providing insightful analysis and actionable recommendations. Elevate your brand, enhance your impact, and drive growth. Ready for a brand transformation? Let’s begin.

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Get clarity on your current business challenges.

Brand Builder Partnership

This is me becoming your personal brand builder. I essentially become a partner in your business without the paperwork or share entitlement! This is a personal service so places will be limited. Register your interest now.

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Case Studies

Featured

Struggling to Sell Tickets?

When acclaimed actors Greta Scacchi and Felicity Dean needed a poster for their Frinton Summer Theatre production, they turned to Mark Horton on the recommendation of renowned theatre photographer Simon Annand. The resulting partnership didn't just create eye-catching design -- it followed their show all the way to London's Park Theatre.

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Why outsourcing works: The S-Cool Story

When S-Cool, a Bristol-based IT educational company, needed urgent design support, outsourcing to Mark Horton didn’t just solve an immediate problem – it transformed their approach to creative strategy and delivery.

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Strategic Design Partner Transforms Toy Crisis into Market Success

When a UK toy manufacturer Ecotronic lost their Dan Dare license, they needed urgent design support. What started as outsourced packaging work evolved into a strategic partnership with Mark that delivered a new best-selling toy brand and transformed their digital presence.

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BRANDS WORKED ON

What clients are saying

Helen Spacie

ACTOR
As a newly graduated actor emerging into the industry, working with Mark has been hugely enlightening and it has completely altered the way I think about my ‘acting business’.
Greta Scacchi

AND FELICITY DEAN
If any theatre company needs an eye-catching and exciting poster, we would highly recommend Mark. He has been a joy to work with. And the reaction to his design has been phenomenal!
Simon Annand

PHOTOGRAPHER
“If you are fortunate enough to work with Mark, you will discover a valuable combination of emotional intelligence, creativity and reliability. [...] His flair for design and strategic thinking has been both innovative and efficient.”
Lizzie Crarer

ACTOR & PRODUCER
“Collaborative, sensitive and precise, Mark listens carefully and responds imaginatively to the needs of the client. [...] He turned my vague ideas into something that encapsulated what the project was about and I’m very grateful.”
Ben Bangham

FLY FISHING COMPETITOR & COACH
“Mark’s approach is strategic and not just about making something look pretty. Mark will tell you what you need and is unafraid to challenge your ideas. I recommend partnering with him if you’re looking for openness and honesty.”
Meirion Guyon

DANCE & SPECIAL EFFECTS
“Mark is more than just a talented graphic and web designer. He always has his eye on the bigger picture – our business objectives and goals. He produced a digital marketing strategy that became our bible and we can't thank him enough.”
Marthese Fenech

AUTHOR & SCREENWRITER
“Mark has been instrumental in helping to realise my project, using connections with key people in the business. Now, he's developing a strategy to create a buzz online, amplifying reach and anticipation with meaningful, beautiful content.”