Brand & Sports Marketing Consultancy
SIMPLIFY YOUR STRATEGY
& CREATE MORE IMPACT
Empowering Brands and Athletes to Succeed:
Expert Strategies for Breaking Through the Noise and Achieving Your Full Potential.
At First Five Marketing, I’m on a mission to simplify Brand & Sports Marketing Strategy.
Let me help you navigate the competitive landscape with creative solutions
and a deep understanding of the Sports Industry.
Trusted Clients & Partners...
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Women's Sports Alliance
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Nike Team Sports
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Miss Kick Foundation
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Kappa UK Teamsport
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Zainab Alema (@RoadToRoses)
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Ball Out 3x3 Basketball
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Hytro
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Big Kid Foundation
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Black Prince Trust
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Love Basketball Academy
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Hoopsfix
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Middlesex CCC
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Kitlocker.com
Athlete Services
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"In a busy marketplace,
not standing out
is the same as
being invisible”
What is a Brand Consultant?
Brand Consultants are senior marketeers that help with defining marketing strategy, developing your positioning and ensuring brand distinction.
When is the right time to hire a Consultant?
Are you a Company or Creator trying to grow in the world of Sports Marketing? Do you need help with branding or marketing strategy?
Do you need a sounding board or maybe a longer term project partner?
Think of me as your extra team mate, the bench support, someone with outside perspective and knowledge who can help bring out your best and empower you to meet your goals.
Services Offered
Consulting
I directly serve Athletes to develop & activate personal brands, Clubs to connect brand campaigns and Brand Teams to develop strategic thinking.
Conversation
I am frequently invited to share insights from inside Global Brands, thoughts on the future of Athlete Marketing or discuss changing trends in the Sports Industry.
Coaching
Once our project is up & running, many clients retain my services by way of brand coaching or mentorship, acting as a support role for future brand growth.
Who is First Five?…
…My name is Rich, I’m a former Nike brand senior leader, and now Founder of First Five Marketing.
Half the time I work with teams in fractional leadership roles to create corporate brand and marketing strategies , the other half I focus on brand building and activation in the sports marketing industry.
If you are an Athlete, Rights Holder or Brand Team looking to cut through with a distinctive brand strategy, you’re in the right place.
Check out the latest free resource: Athlete Monetisation Strategies
Free Athlete Resources
Hear from the network…
“Not just a marketer.,Rich crafts elite marketing strategies and truly cares about making a positive impact, he consistently enhances brand value for the long term”
— Matt McKie, CMO, Manchester United
“Rich’s depth of knowledge, insight and wealth of experience is invaluable for sports organisations; and has helped Hoopsfix reach levels we did not know were previously possible.”
— Sam Neter, Founder, Hoopsfix
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