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Blackwood. Action Marketing

We help businesses and public organisations do more than adapt to change. We help them drive it. And we've been doing it for 40 years.

Blackwood

10 Shots of Inspiration

Challenging times. The world is changing fast, and not always for the better. Decisions need to be made quickly, but it’s not always easy to know where to start.

So, what now?

Blackwood has put together 10 doses of fresh thinking, available without a prescription. A little reminder that simplicity and common sense still matter. Something to make you think. And maybe even smile.

Just what the doctor ordered.

1. CUT COSTS. NOT CORNERS

You don't always realise the value of something until it's gone. Sometimes, you realise it too late. Marketing communications is a case in point.

2. CAN'T GET THROUGH? GO AROUND

Sometimes, pushing harder gets you nowhere. The smartest way forward might be a different route altogether. That's where lateral thinking comes in.

3. TAKE ADVICE FROM THOSE WHO'VE BEEN THERE

Some situations can only be fully understood by those who've experienced them firsthand. That's why, when choosing a consultant, experience comes first. Results are the ultimate test.

4. DON'T FEAR GROWTH. EMBRACE IT

Going from a family business to a corporate structure, from craftsmanship to industrial production, or from local to global isn't always easy. But these are the kinds of challenges worth embracing.

5. WHO SAYS BIGGER IS BETTER?

Sometimes, the smartest opportunities are the smallest ones. Find a niche others have missed instead of fighting for a place in a crowded market. Call it positioning, if you like.

6. GREAT IDEAS. SIMPLE INGREDIENTS

Success often comes down to combining simple things in clever ways. In advertising, that's still a winning recipe.

7. SEE OLD THINGS IN A NEW LIGHT

Maybe your resources aren't outdated. Maybe they just need a fresh approach to bring out their full potential. That's part of what change management is all about.

8. THE EARLY BIRD DOESN'T ALWAYS WIN

It's not about being early. It's about being right on time. In production, they call it just-in-time.

9. KNOW WHEN TO SHIFT GEARS

The digital world doesn't wait around. Good ideas need quick decisions and even quicker action. Otherwise, opportunities may be gone before you know it. Still here?

10. THINK IT THROUGH. FEEL IT OUT

Good decisions take both instinct and reason. Choosing a consultant is no different. Meet them, weigh your options, trust your gut. Then decide.

ACTION MARKETING

WHAT WE DO

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Strategic Planning Organisational Design & Processes Human Resources Change Management Risk Management

MARKETING STRATEGY & PLANNING

MARKETING STRATEGY & PLANNING

Positioning Customer Satisfaction Trade Show Planning

RESEARCH

RESEARCH

Market Research Opinion Polling

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

Brand Strategy Corporate identity CRM Event Planning & Management

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS

Multichannel Advertising Campaigns Media Planning Promotions Public relations

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How we work

Action marketing

Marketing in action. Marketing on the move. Marketing on the offensive.

Call it what you like. For us, it's about getting things done.

We set goals, build strategies, tackle problems and seize opportunities. We work alongside our clients, keep track of what works and change course when needed.

No endless theories. No one-size-fits-all solutions. Just clear thinking, sharp decisions and the right people to make things happen.

Action Marketing. It is how we have always worked.