every step
the may way
Time and time again, our considered-yet-impactful approach has achieved marketing and creative success for clients and projects of all shapes and sizes. From the smallest one-off projects to ongoing strategic plans, we start by getting a deep understanding of your brand and maintaining a close relationship so we know what you need as a business, as well as what resonates with your customers.
we may be small, but we think big
Our friendly and talented team blend their range of creative and strategic disciplines to deliver ideas and work that is insightful, impactful, and uniquely you.
we provide incredible value
We’ve had clients move away from big, expensive agencies as we match their experience and talent, at far more competitive rates and with no compromise on quality.
we work flexibly to suit your needs
Whether it’s a one-off project or a fully joined-up marketing campaign, we create retainers that are bespoke to you and your business needs.
something for everyone
This is our pick ‘n’ mix list of some of our services. Choose one or two, or blend together for more impact.
marketing
Strategy development
Marketing plans
Competitor analysis
Category review
Market research
People & process review
Campaign planning
creative
Branding
Packaging
Copywriting
Literature design
Illustration
Photography
Videography & animation
digital
Content creation
Social media management
Influencer activity
Website design & build
Website maintenance
Blog writing
Email campaigns
marketing
Strategy development
Marketing plans
Competitor analysis
Category review
Market research
PR & events
Role & process review
creative
Branding
Packaging
Stationery
Advertising
Printed collateral
Illustration
Photography
digital
Website design & development
Social media
Videography
Animation
Email campaigns
Web reporting & analytics
Blogs
Contact us to chat about our full range of services.
what our clients say
Denny Baxter-Hill - Sales Director, MeAmora
Working with the team at may has not just been a hugely productive experience but an equally enjoyable one. Their innate understanding of the complexities of the Direct Selling industry with its nuances and inclusive messaging has meant that the guidance, styling and creation of our brand has far exceeded expectations. We are thrilled to have created MeAmora alongside their expertise and look forward to developing our brand and relationship into the future.
Kim Mundy - Head of Sales and Events, Althorp
may have built a really strong relationship with both the brand and the team here at Althorp. They’re committed to doing the best possible job for us and their support has been invaluable, demonstrating extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of marketing. This has led to unprecedented results for our high-profile food and literature festivals.
Katie Sahdev - Founder, EKA
may has excelled from day one, creating a brand which set EKA apart from its competitors. They challenged me to think of my business in a more innovative way and were supportive throughout the process, always going above and beyond. Due to the wealth of knowledge and expertise, I have a beautiful brand and website as well as a solid marketing strategy. I look forward to working with may in the future to continue to grow my business.
Gary Lunt - Director, National Buying Consortium
may have been extremely valuable in helping to create and deliver the specific marketing tools for NBC. In addition to the overall look and feel of the brand, the website has delivered a professional image and the bespoke marketing brochures for our members has provided a very cost effective and highly impactful business tool to grow sales. A true business partner.
Jayne Rayner - Marketing Director, Gosh!
The may team have proved an invaluable part of our business with their intelligent and insightful approach. A real mix of talents within the team, with a very personal level of service and a genuine understanding of business as well as brand objectives.
Brent Steed - Arthur Francis, Director
We have been working with may for the best part of a year and we couldn't be more pleased with how the relationship continues to grow. From the beginning, may have taken the time to understand and research every aspect of our business and market sector in order to align a structured marketing plan with our business needs. We are already seeing visible results with the wealth of knowledge and experience they have implemented. The team are professional, friendly and a joy to work with, making them a valuable extension of our business.
marketing
Strategy development
Marketing plans
Competitor analysis
Category review
Market research
PR & events
Role & process review
creative
Branding
Packaging
Stationery
Advertising
Printed Collateral
Illustration
Photography
digital
Website design & development
Social media
Videography
Animation
Email campaigns
Web reporting & analytics
Blogs
marketing
Strategy development
Marketing plans
Competitor analysis
Category review
Market research
PR & events
Role & process review
creative
Branding
Packaging
Stationery
Advertising
Printed collateral
Illustration
Photography
digital
Website design & development
Social media
Videography
Animation
Email campaigns
Web reporting & analytics
Blogs
getting to know you
When we work with a business, we always start by establishing your brand proposition. We call it a blueprint. This is made up of key questions to really get to the bottom of your business. Questions that give clarity on your offering and customer needs to create marketing that is unique and stands out from the crowd. We also help you think ahead to shape your future growth and ensure your marketing supports its success. By understanding the details about your business and where you want to go, we create marketing that delivers stronger results – and saves you time and money in the long run.
invaluable part of our business
with their intelligent and insightful
approach. A real mix of talents within
the team with a very personal level
of service and a genuine understanding
of business as well as brand objectives.”
Jayne Rayner Marketing Director, Gosh!
The may team have proved an invaluable part of our business with their intelligent and insightful approach. A real mix of talents within the team with a very personal level of service and a genuine understanding of business as well as brand objectives.
any other agency I’ve worked with.
They work in a very collaborative way,
showing the same levels of passion and
enthusiasm as internal team members.
We couldn’t have achieved what we’ve
achieved without may.
Clare Evans Product Marketing Manager, Nominet
may have a flexibility that has exceeded any other agency I’ve worked with. They work in a very collaborative way, showing the same levels of passion and enthusiasm as internal team members. We couldn’t have achieved what we’ve achieved without may.
asking for. The combination of time
spent understanding the commercial
realities of our business, along with
fresh and creative thinking is a potent mix.
Kirsty Colbourne Head of UK Fashion and Home, AVON
may understood exactly what we were asking for. The combination of time spent understanding the commercial realities of our business, along with fresh and creative thinking is a potent mix.
understanding and proactive to our
requirement. Their individual talents
dovetail beautifully to provide a highly
collaborative, comprehensive and
distinctive marketing service.
Adam Burdett Director, Intali
The whole team at may were engaging, understanding and proactive to our requirement. Their individual talents dovetail beautifully to provide a highly collaborative, comprehensive and distinctive marketing service.
and challenge us on important aspects of
our brand and business strategy. They
provided us with a clear, focused and
targeted approach – something we didn’t
believe would make a difference, but it has.
David Boulton Chartered Financial Planner, Dynamic Wealth
may consistently add value to our business and challenge us on important aspects of our brand and business strategy. They provided us with a clear, focused and targeted approach – something we didn’t believe would make a difference, but it has.
experience in all areas of marketing,
with a highly collaborative and
strategic approach to their work. They
very quickly got to the heart of our
highly complex business and helped
us to define the needs of our target
audience.
Sandra Lovelock Company Secretary, Elecosoft
The team at may have a wealth of experience in all areas of marketing, with a highly collaborative and strategic approach to their work. They very quickly got to the heart of our highly complex business and helped us to define the needs of our target audience.
project along with relevant research,
backed up with their experience.
The team are friendly and very
personable and I would recommend
this marketing agency to anyone who
is looking for a fresh approach.
Christine James Head of Marketing and Comms, Cambridge Weight Plan
may always bring a fresh eye to the project along with relevant research, backed up with their experience. The team are friendly and very personable and I would recommend this marketing agency to anyone who is looking for a fresh approach.
understanding and, most importantly,
helpful. Regular, scheduled phone calls
throughout the project ensured that we
were always up to date with progress.
The end result has been
well worth the costs.
Nicholas Bridgeman CEO, BestPath
may have been communicative, understanding and, most importantly, helpful. Regular, scheduled phone calls throughout the project ensured that we were always up to date with progress. The end result has been well worth the costs.
may have created tangible results
which are truly consumer driven.
Their collaborative approach and
enthusiasm has allowed us to create
something very unique based
on objective sound insight and
energetic creative flair.
Michelle Hearney-Firth Head of Commercial, Shaws
Bringing a depth of marketing expertise, may have created tangible results which are truly consumer driven. Their collaborative approach and enthusiasm has allowed us to create something very unique based on objective sound insight and energetic creative flair.
invaluable part of our business
with their intelligent and insightful
approach. A real mix of talents within
the team with a very personal level
of service and a genuine understanding
of business as well as brand objectives.”
Rachel Helmn Managing Director, The Hum
may are experts in all aspects of marketing and are a true reflection of their brand and values. may 's professional and creative approach to generating my brand positioning, marketing strategy and raising my profile was first class.
invaluable part of our business
with their intelligent and insightful
approach. A real mix of talents within
the team with a very personal level
of service and a genuine understanding
of business as well as brand objectives.”
Arti Patel Brand Manager, AVON
may's packaging designs for AVON have been creative and feminine, exploring new and exciting directions for our brands. may have worked extremely collaboratively with our in-house team, even when faced with time pressures and subjectivity.
invaluable part of our business
with their intelligent and insightful
approach. A real mix of talents within
the team with a very personal level
of service and a genuine understanding
of business as well as brand objectives.”
Helen Robertson Brand Activation Manager, Butcher's Pet Care
We have been really impressed with may's thoughts and strategic vision for our brand. They have been great at getting under the skin of Butcher’s and really understand the brand's values and tone voice.
invaluable part of our business
with their intelligent and insightful
approach. A real mix of talents within
the team with a very personal level
of service and a genuine understanding
of business as well as brand objectives.”
Andrew Smith, Hayat
We appointed may to carry out a category audit of the personal care market. The deadlines were tight, but the may team were efficient in their methods and delivered on time with strong communication throughout. We would not hesitate to recommend them.
