Every company deserves access to first class marketing. The Marketing Centre provides Marketing Director services to companies on a part time basis - for those companies who recognise they need the skill set of a Marketing Director but don't want, don't need or can't afford one full time.I take away the pain from the business owner who is usually trying to juggle too many balls and therefore neglecting marketing planning, budgeting and implementation, let alone monitoring the ROI. Working with you in-house, as your part-time Marketing Director I will help to grow a profitable business, achieve aspirational goals or even a big exit. Typically I work with businesses who recognise themselves in at least two of the following: - you have ambitious growth plans and want to capitalise on this growth - you have stalled and want a fresh review of the business - the business owner is running out of hours in the day to do everything - you need more leads and better quality leads to achieve your growth plans - you have no on-line strategy - your brand needs a total refresh - you are launching a new product or service - you are building towards an exit and want to maximise your return - your turnover is between £5m up to £50m What should you do now? If you are interested to know more, please contact me on 07930560208 or email me at huw.johns@themarketingcentre.com, and we can talk about your business.

Ever get confused about marketing? It happens to most firms at some stage. It’s not always when they start out either – many of my clients are well-established firms. I’ve worked with hundreds of organisations over the years – as a Marketing Consultant, Mentor, and Communications Advisor. I use my expertise and experience to advise companies how to promote themselves. These days, it’s easy for people to get confused or misled. I’m different. I’m an Independent Marketing Consultant. I don’t sell anything, other than my time. I don’t profit from suggesting any form of promotion, so my advice is genuine and independent. I’m also an experienced advertising copywriter, so I help businesses hone their company messages too.Businesses initially engage me via a Marketing Blitz (121 help) or a Marketing Workshop (a half-day session with key players – usually Business Owners and/or Senior Managers). The aim of these sessions is to get to the root of issues quickly, propose solutions and agree an action plan and timeline. Some clients carry out the plan on their own, others retain me to manage it for them. Activity can be extremely varied, but initially I might help them select a web company, logo designer or perhaps plan video content. I am also experienced in renaming companies and organisations, but those tend to be standalone projects.When we have done the development work, it is time to go to market. There is usually a tactical plan per service. In a law firm – for example – there would be a plan per department and for the firm as a whole. The plan is simple, time-lined and shared with key people. We meet once a month to review progress and plan the next month – including my tasks, which can include managing suppliers and campaigns as well as devising interesting content for media, social & direct mail.The result is marketing that works & is customised to each client.. So, if you want to make your marketing move, you know what to do… (huw@huwjohns.co.uk)

Author of Breaking Britain https://amzn.eu/d/grKPxP0 A humorous, satirical take on everyday life, seen through the eyes of a struggling Welsh advertising agency, in post-Brexit Britain...The UK is about to break up, as Wales & Scotland try to claim independence and join the EU. Unexpectedly, the Coronavirus pandemic sweeps the planet, fake news abounds and voting goes on-line, in a referendum which is plagued with problems.Peter is a sex-obsessed fifty-year-old who is married to Justine, a forty-one-year-old divorce lawyer.His humdrum existence, working for the Welsh Government, comes to an abrupt end when he is made redundant. Snapped up by Creative Juices, a struggling ad agency who believe his senior contacts will be useful, he is propelled into the crazy world of advertising. Drinking is positively encouraged and morals are often questionable, but Peter adapts quickly to his new environment and soon finds himself engulfed by it. His contacts land Creative Juices the job of managing the publicity campaigns for the VOTE YES group on Wales leaving the UK and joining the EU.Although the ad agency’s fortunes are turning around, trouble lies ahead in this comedy of errors, deceit, revenge, relationships and politics.

Along with co-director Clem Wigley, I founded and managed and developed this successful Cardiff advertising agency. The agency helped a wide range of organisations with advertising, PR , design,and marketing requirements and also gave consultancy to many private firms.

Mentor & consultant to all sizes of Welsh businesses - from start ups to large, high growth companies

Managed consumer and business marketing department responsible for a multitude of activities including radio, outdoor, press, PR, branding, corporate hospitality, sponsorships of several sports teams, sales support, telesales, direct mail and events