Who we work with
At we work with people and companies who need ideas to achieve their goals.
They range from TV and broadcasting, to other storytelling industries like digital media and market research; from advertising and communications, to both commercial companies and non-profit organisations.
Our clients include:
Giving an overview of current social trends & insights for an early stage Development workshop
Helping to shape an insight-led approach to creativity for BBC Studios.
Devising and delivering a semiotics &cultural insight training workshop, in partnership with Canopy Insight.
Multiple projects establishing strategies & supporting idea generation for Development in specific genres, sub-genres & for particular broadcasters.
Strategic consultancy for Channel 4 Shorts
Drawing together global insights on behaviours and attitudes for 4 key genres and brands, to make recommendations to international teams.
Multiple projects establishing strategies & supporting idea generation for Development in specific genres, sub-genres & for particular broadcasters.
Supporting three major channels with their strategic objectives for the upcoming financial year.
Worked with this media data specialist on corporate & communications strategy, including a brand bible and new visual identity.
Helped a major YouTube channel to develop distinct personas for their team of talent.
Supported the development team on a format idea in paid development for an international broadcaster.
Helped establish a strategy for quiz show development, and to work up a Saturday night idea ready for pitching.
Helped establish a strategy for quiz show development.
Supported the board of trustees of this children's charity with a 3-5 year leadership strategy
Developed a messaging framework and positioning statement to boost communications at this international development charity.
Delivering a semiotics & cultural insight training workshops, in partnership with Canopy Insight.
Supporting the Development team with refreshed creative techniques & approaches.
Co-creation workshops with young audiences to support the development of a 2020 vision statement.
Developing a brand articulation to a bespoke brand model for this design & communication agency.
Strategic and audience-driven feedback on a pilot format ahead of a broadcaster pitch meeting.
Working with Ally is always a joy. She brings real rigour to her work without sacrificing any of the sparkle needed to inspire creative people.
Lamia Dabboussy, Head of Audience Planning, BBC
Is creative strategy for you?
Ally is the perfect partner on big tricky problems like complex brands or how we should reorganize ourselves to succeed in a world of rapidly increasing complexity. Her broad and deep experience combined with her vision for how things should be and her personal style mean she very quickly cuts through problems and helps immensely. Couldn't do what I do without her help.
David Boyle, Executive Vice President for Insight, BBC Worldwide
Here at Sony Pictures Television we asked Ally to run three bespoke days that focused on quizzes and gameshows. It was a full day that included some fantastic insights into how we play, how we watch play and how successful quizzes are formed. I have done a few of these over the years but this has been the most useful by far.
Sarah Edwards, Head of International Creative Development, Sony Pictures Entertainment
I've worked with Ally for several years at the BBC and recently at Electric Ray. She's passionate about creativity and works really hard to make sure she understands what you're after. Book her!
Karl Warner, MD, Electric Ray
Your session was incredibly helpful and insightful and enabled us to confidently frame the proposition for the series. If the opportunity arose for us to work with you again, I would jump at the chance!
Derren Lawford, Creative Director,Woodcut Media
I can’t speak highly enough of how Ally led us through this project; she managed a large group of stakeholders, with energy, collaboration and creativity. We found the process and the outputs extremely valuable and the outcomes have been impressive too – giving us the tools to speak to the public in a consistent and inspiring manner.
Nick Carrol, UK Country Director, Send A Cow
Working with Ally is transformational for a small company. She brings energy and a common sense approach to the branding process that means it can be actionable and believable for all. The team have felt empowered and encouraged to reflect on our core strengths and business opportunities to build a brand promise that everyone can support and deliver internally and externally for our clients
Claire Grimmond, Managing Director, Digital-i Ltd
A very valuable day of fun and reflection for the team! Lots of points identified to develop further. Thank you.
Confidential client, YouTube channel
The training workshop went really well. It really landed our objectives, as well as being an enjoyable day.
Florence Clarke, Insight & Strategy Consultant, Truth