Brand & Sports Marketing Consultancy
HELPING MAKE STRATEGY SIMPLE
Bold Stories and Powerful Partnerships :
Elevate your Brand, Create Meaningful Connections and Drive Lasting Impact.
Athlete Services
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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.
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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Kitlocker.com
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Nike Team Sports
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Kappa UK Teamsport
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Miss Kick Foundation
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Zainab Alema (@RoadToRoses)
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Ball Out 3x3 Basketball
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Hytro
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Women's Sports Alliance
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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
"In a busy marketplace,
not standing out is the same as
being invisible”
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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.
Hear from the network…
“Not just a markete. ,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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