We provide a range of services relating to marketing operations and associated technologies.

These services include, but are not limited to: business analysis; strategic development; process modelling and optimisation; requirements scoping; programme and project management; data management and remediation; capabilities development and training; procurement advisory.

To ask about further services or whether we would be able to support specific requirements, please just drop us a line to info@hiveconsulting.co.uk.

We frequently work with Marketing Operations, Marketing Technology, Data, Marketing and Packaging functions. We also regularly work with Compliance, Operations and Procurement teams, as well as wider stakeholder functions.

Yes, we can. A key part of the Hive model is to ensure that processes and optimal ways of working are understood before making any recommendations. We will typically recommend 2-3 options, and work with you and the team to select the appropriate solution.

No. We are an independent consultancy, and recognise the importance of matching our clients with the right solution in market.

Yes, absolutely. There is no “one size fits all” in marketing operations, as every business’ operating model is to some degree unique.

We can help you understand where technology can help generate efficiencies within your current processes, and establish what technology - or technology stack - is best placed to serve your specific requirements.

Yes. Assessing the potential ROI from implementing marketing technology and creating a business case to support the funding request is a typical stage in many of the projects we work on.

The benefits seen from implementing the right martech solution are multi-faceted. These range from speed and operational cost efficiencies, to harnessing technology in order to optimise the consumer journey and drive growth. Soft benefits of selecting the right technology should also not be undervalued, including higher employee satisfaction and more time for value-driving activity.

Successfully integrating and onboarding a new marketing technology is a major initiative, and should be supported as such.

Hive regularly work with clients on pure implementation projects to ensure the new solution is properly bedded in and adopted (including change management). We also work with technology vendors to support global implementation for enterprise clients.

Each of the Hive team brings 20+ years of experience working with some of the world’s biggest and most respected brands across marketing and marketing operations.

The Hive team are:

John Saunders - Consultant

James Mercer - Consultant

Jeremy Hill - Consultant

Lauren McBride - Consultant

We have an extensive network at a senior level within the industry, and where appropriate can also bring in consultants and partners with specialist expertise.

On average our engagements last for 3-6 months, but for phased roll-outs this may extend to 24-36 months.

Yes, we are also happy to support on short-term, standalone projects to provide project management services; or to work as part of a wider team but providing select services only, such as strategic, technical or operations consultancy.

Whilst Hive is not a recruitment consultancy, we can help you to scope your team requirements, and manage the recruitment process.

We can also offer interim support whilst you are building the team, with a phased induction and hand—over to new hires, thereby ensuring continuity of the programme.

The projects we work on come in all shapes and sizes!

Given the broad-ranging marketing expertise within the Hive team, we are often work on purely operational (or indeed strategic) engagements as well as those involving martech.