OUR STORY
NICK AND MARK UNITED UNDER A SHARED CONVICTION
THE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS LANDSCAPE CHANGED BEYOND RECOGNITION AND THE PR/MARKETING AGENCY MODEL NO LONGER SERVES THE NEEDS OF CLIENTS
Through our pioneering efforts with thought leadership, we uncovered a truth: while valuable, exceptional content and thought leadership alone aren't enough to deliver better business outcomes.
We faced the stark realization that though the world has evolved, the approaches to marketing, communications, and public relations remained stagnant. Information seems boundless in today's world and the sheer volume has become overwhelming, leading many of us to retreat into familiar circles and erect barriers against the overload. This retreat into information silos marks a regression to a communication style more reminiscent of the 19th century than the Internet Age, even if most forums are delivered via digital platforms.
Determined to find a solution, we looked to the enduring principles of communication—untethered from the whims of mass media and contemporary fads. From this we crafted a program that truly delivers ... and we want to share it with you.
The world has undergone a transformation; it's time our methods of communication do the same.
We're excited at the possibilities for unlocking your marketing and communications potential. So, let's chat to explore how our model can transform your business. Let's make your marketing and communications work.
NICK O'HARA
LONDON & BARCELONA
Nick O’Hara is a communications strategist and avid walker who splits his time between southern England and northeastern Spain. He has more than 20 years’ experience leading public affairs and PR in senior roles for a number of highly respected organisations, advising senior executives on political, policy and communications issues. He is a former UK civil servant who has delivered high impact strategic communication campaigns across a range of sectors, in both agency and in-house settings. Nick’s passion is writing; he has been published in Salon, The Irish Post and Breakwater Review. He recently wrote and produced the docuseries podcast Gridlocked: Why the 21st Century is broken and how to fix it.
MARK HAVENNER
SANTA MONICA
Mark Havenner is a marketing and corporate communications strategist who lives in Santa Monica. He has a marketing career spanning 20 years both in agency and in-house environments for a variety of industries. His roots are in digital marketing but throughout his tenure has focused on omnichannel marketing, strategic content marketing, corporate messaging and positioning, and executive thought leadership. Mark is an author and tabletop game designer and spends his free time at nerd conventions or paddleboarding in Santa Monica Bay.