Strategy, Storytelling & Design
The Stories We Tell was born from a simple desire: to use our decades of corporate experience to help small businesses thrive. After years in leadership roles at big name companies like eBay and Bruntwood, we felt the pull to return to our roots and take a hands-on approach to brand building.
Our story began almost twenty years ago when we worked together as Marketing Managers. That collaborative spirit has been the foundation of our work ever since.
When you partner with us, you gain access to an experienced senior team equipped with the expertise you need, all without the commitment of a big agency. We’ll help you get more out of your brand and marketing efforts.
SMALL TEAMS BIG DREAMS
We don’t pretend to be a big agency (and that means no big agency fees). We’re a small team with the right expertise to turn your brand challenges into smart, effective solutions. We think that's what really counts.
Our agile setup means we can spend the time really getting to know your business, sector and competition like it’s our own. This is how we can be sure everything we create hits the mark, pushing you toward your goals.
When a project calls for it we tap into our network of skilled creatives who bring experience across all brand and marketing disciplines and industry sectors.
If you’re looking for a partner who’ll listen and roll up their sleeves while making sure your budget goes where it matters most, then let’s get started.
EMMA NEVISON
MEET EMMA
Emma is a brand and marketing consultant with over 20 years of experience across property, travel, technology, retail, hospitality and consulting. As Brand Director at Bruntwood, she worked on iconic brands like Afflecks, Manchester Science Partnerships and Alderley Park, leading initiatives across brand, marketing, customer experience, digital, and retail.
Since 2021, Emma has consulted for small businesses, where she thrives on hands-on involvement that makes a direct impact. Known for her passion and enthusiasm, Emma has a talent for uncovering and telling a brand’s unique story, helping business owners reconnect with what makes their business truly special.
Sally HIll
Meet Sally
Sally is a brand and marketing consultant with extensive experience across tech, e-commerce, property, culture and leisure. With leadership roles at prominent companies like eBay, she has worked across brand strategy, marketing, customer experience and product marketing.
Now consulting for small to mid-sized businesses, Sally combines practical insights with a strategic approach, joining the dots between business goals, brand, and marketing to help companies thrive.
01. build others up
We love helping other creatives and freelancers get noticed. When they do well, we all do better. Supporting others in the creative field is part of who we are and what makes our work rewarding.
02. Be interested
We’re always curious about what’s going on around us. From art and culture to tech and design, we keep tabs on what’s happening so we can bring that insight back to our clients.
03. Get Stuck in
Getting to know your brand, goals, and products is just the start. We’re also here as a supportive ear and mentor and love using our experience to help you shape your broader strategy wherever we can.
Collaborate
Work with us
Want to be part of our network? We’re always on the lookout for talented brand, marketing and creative freelancers to help us build bespoke teams for our client projects. If your skills and passions resonate with The Stories We Tell, we’d love to connect and see how we can work together to make a difference.
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