Honest

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19 Years

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Your Trusted Cambridge Advertising & Marketing Agency

Established during a global recession, our agency has dedicated itself to creating value beyond conventional marketing. With 17 years of experience, we have collaborated with diverse institutions and organisations across Cambridge, delivering strategic solutions tailored to evolving business needs. Our team of specialists combines extensive expertise in advertising, branding, and digital marketing to build impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences. We prioritise contemporary relevance, ensuring our clients remain competitive in dynamic markets. Our approach integrates creative excellence with data-driven strategies, fostering sustainable growth for businesses ranging from heritage brands to innovative startups.

We maintain a culture of honesty and collaboration, assembling a trusted network of professionals who share our commitment to excellence. Our work spans sectors including education, healthcare, and local commerce, reflecting our adaptability to varied client requirements. By aligning with our clients' visions, we deliver measurable results that drive long-term success. Our dedication to quality is evident in our portfolio, which showcases transformative projects for both established and emerging brands. We remain focused on innovation, ensuring our clients' communication strategies remain relevant in an ever-changing landscape.

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Advertising Branding Digital Marketing Social Media SEO Campaign Management Video Production Brand Workshops Google Ads PR Strategy

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Year established: 2007

Highlights and features

We have 17 years of experience in Cambridge's dynamic market.
Our team combines creative excellence with data-driven marketing strategies.
We deliver tailored solutions for diverse sectors including education and healthcare.
Our portfolio demonstrates transformative results for heritage brands and startups.
We maintain a culture of honesty and collaboration with industry-leading experts.

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Advertising Campaigns

We create and manage multi-channel advertising campaigns, including outdoor, radio, press, and online platforms. Our approach combines creative storytelling with strategic targeting to maximise brand visibility and engagement. By leveraging data-driven insights, we ensure campaigns deliver measurable ROI for clients across diverse industries.

Branding Strategy

Our branding workshops help organisations define their identity and align it with their business goals. We develop cohesive brand strategies that encompass visual elements, messaging, and market positioning. This ensures consistent communication that resonates with target audiences and differentiates clients in competitive markets.

Digital Marketing

We deliver targeted digital marketing solutions through SEO, PPC, social media, and email campaigns. Our strategies focus on increasing online visibility, driving website traffic, and converting leads. By analysing performance metrics, we continuously optimise campaigns to adapt to changing consumer behaviours and market trends.

Video Production

We produce high-quality video content for corporate, educational, and charitable sectors. Our services include scriptwriting, storyboarding, and production coordination with professional filmmakers. Videos are designed to engage audiences, communicate key messages, and enhance brand storytelling across digital platforms.

Social Media Management

We develop and execute social media strategies tailored to clients' objectives. Our services include content creation, community engagement, and performance analytics. By focusing on platform-specific best practices, we help brands build authentic connections with their audiences while driving measurable business outcomes through targeted campaigns.

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Nick Mellor

Creative Director & Founder

With 35 years in advertising, Nick graduated as an Art Director from Newcastle and honed his skills at Ware Anthony Rust, winning awards for radio, press, and photography. He founded Honest Ideas in 2007, bringing creative leadership and industry expertise to the agency.

Penny Bartram

Account Director

Penny has over two decades of experience in media brands, including roles at The Guardian, VICE, and Bloomberg Media. She specialises in brand strategy, helping clients forge meaningful connections with audiences through innovative marketing approaches and deep market insights.

Hang M. Hoang

Designer

Originally from Vietnam, Hang joined Honest in 2020 after pursuing design education abroad. She brings expertise in social media campaigns, branding, and visual storytelling, combining technical skill with creative passion to deliver impactful design solutions for clients.

Questions

What services does Honest offer?

We provide advertising, branding, digital marketing, social media management, SEO, video production, and PR services tailored to clients' specific needs.

How long has Honest been in business?

We were founded in 2007 and have been serving clients in Cambridge and surrounding areas for over 17 years.

What industries do you work with?

We work across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, local commerce, and non-profit organisations.

How do you develop marketing strategies?

We combine creative workshops with data analysis to create tailored strategies that align with each client's unique goals and market position.

Do you serve clients outside Cambridge?

Yes, we work with clients in Norwich, Peterborough, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Bedford, and other locations across the UK.

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Adam Steele

Mar 26, 2021 Report

By far the best marketing agency we've used in recent memory. They already knew a lot about our audience (teachers) and their needs, which meant we could start quickly and trust came easily. Our project required strategy, planning, paid social and film, and Honest's expertise in all has resulted in a really eye-catching campaign that we couldn't be happier with!

Neil Horsman

Mar 25, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We've been lucky enough to work with Honest this year and only have great things to say about them - they are focused, creative and a really lovely bunch to work with!

Caroline Southard

Feb 27, 2021 Report

The team at Honest know how to transform your objectives into marketing reality. The team are thoughtful, grounded and friendly. Which is why they are able to understand what a business requires and translate that into marketing actions. They produce beautiful and relevant marketing and digital, which is highly effective for education, science and technology businesses and a whole lot more. You will love them!

Joe Tearle

Nov 25, 2020 Report

Positive:Professionalism
A great agency that has always delivered awesome work for us. Always happy to go back to Nick, Susie and the team!