My marketing thoughts, my marketing projects and anything in between. Since that £150 logo project to now, my journey in marketing, always learning. 20 years and counting in marketing working with small, medium and large businesses. Get in touch today - info@nutsaboutmarketing.com

Think of Paris and there is a good chance you picture the Eiffel Tower. Think of London and Big Ben might appear in your mind, while Sydney can immediately bring up the distinctive sails of the Sydney Opera House. You do not need to see the name of the city alongside them because the image itself is enough to trigger the association. These landmarks are not distinctive brand assets in the traditional marketing sense, but they behave remarkably like them. They have become powe

There is a particular type of social media graphic that I am starting to recognise before I have even read it. It has too much text, an odd mixture of fonts, a slightly over-designed background, colours that do not quite belong to the business and a layout that somehow feels familiar even though I have never seen the advert before. Then I look a little closer and realise why. It is another AI-generated social media poster. The strange thing is that the businesses using these

Marketing people naturally enjoy new things. A new campaign gives us something different to create, a new visual identity is exciting to design and a new strapline gives everyone something fresh to discuss. There are absolutely times when brands need to evolve, but I think the industry can sometimes underestimate how valuable consistency is precisely because marketers become bored with their own work much faster than customers do. Someone working inside an organisation might

I have spent a huge part of my career working in digital marketing. Websites, social media, email, online advertising and digital content have been central to what I have done for years, so I am hardly going to argue that organisations should turn their backs on screens. But some of the marketing ideas that excite me most at the moment are physical. There is something interesting about a real object in a world where so much communication disappears with a swipe. A sticker, sh

Marketers love rebrands. There is something enormously satisfying about unveiling a new logo, typography, colour palette, photography style and strapline, particularly when everything is presented beautifully in a launch deck explaining how each design element represents confidence, optimism, humanity and forward momentum. The organisation sees a dramatic transformation, employees receive new templates and the LinkedIn announcement collects congratulations from other people w

One of the things that frustrates me most about marketing (i think it pisses me off more because it's my job) is how often it gets reduced to social media. (oh aks Damian he's into marketing and soicla media stuff, rolls eyes) A business says it needs to do more marketing, and within minutes the conversation becomes about posting more regularly on Instagram, making a Reel, designing a graphic or finding something to put on Facebook. Those things can all be useful, but none of

I've spent years moving rapidly from one marketing project to another. This fast-paced environment has often left little room for reflection or in-depth analysis of the outcomes of my efforts. Each project seemed to demand immediate attention, requiring me to finish the website, launch the campaign, send the email, design the next thing, fix the problem, and then move on to the next task without taking a moment to pause and consider the overall impact of my work. However, Nov

October brings a significant chapter of my marketing career to a close. As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, I find myself reflecting on the past year and the experiences that have shaped my professional journey. This month marks the end of my 12-month role with Aberystwyth Town Football Club, a position that has been both challenging and rewarding. Looking back, it's difficult to choose one project that defines the year, as each experience has contributed t

A strong brand identity is crucial for any club that wants to stand out. At Aberystwyth Town, I spearheaded a comprehensive branding overhaul. This began with creating the club’s first-ever brand guidelines, a unified set of standards for logos, colours, fonts, and tone of voice. With a consistent brand in place across digital, print, and matchday materials, ATFC started to present a professional and cohesive image to fans and partners alike. One of the most visible expressio

Ever since I was a kid, I have loved football, watching it, playing it, and since mid 2024 I was part of it with my work as Commercial Manger at Aberystwyth Town Football Club. Below is a case study on my work with the club and a pinch me moment when I was tasked with designing the entire new kit range, marketing the kit and launching it to fans. Enjoy the read. A Design Rooted in Local Identity In 2025, Aberystwyth Town Football Club (ATFC) embarked on a bold redesign of its

Think of Paris and there is a good chance the Eiffel Tower appears somewhere in your mind. Think of London and you might picture Big Ben. Think of Sydney and the sails of the Sydney Opera House are probably not far behind. None of these were created as distinctive brand assets in the traditional marketing sense, but they behave remarkably like them. They have become visual shortcuts in our memory. We often do not need to see the word Paris, London or Sydney because the image

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