MCS Creative

Business Details

43 Years

experience

Your Trusted Creative Partner in Hertfordshire

Established in 1983, MCS Creative is a Hertfordshire-based full-service creative design and digital marketing agency with over four decades of experience. Our team combines strategic thinking and creative excellence to deliver impactful branding, digital campaigns, and marketing solutions for clients ranging from startups and charities to internationally recognised brands like Argos, Sainsbury's, and the NHS. We specialise in crafting visually compelling campaigns, developing robust brand identities, and implementing data-driven digital strategies that drive engagement and measurable results.

Our approach prioritises deep market insights, collaborative partnerships, and tailored solutions that align with each client's unique objectives. With 85% of our clients retained on long-term agreements, we pride ourselves on building enduring relationships through consistent delivery of high-impact creative work and marketing innovation.

Services

Creative Branding Digital Marketing SEO Services PPC Marketing Social Media Management Video Production Website Design Copywriting Rebranding Outdoor Advertising

Details

Year established: 1983

Highlights and features

We have over 40 years of experience in creative design and digital marketing.
Our team works with startups, SMEs, and internationally recognised brands.
We offer full-service design and marketing support under one roof.
85% of our clients retain us on long-term agreements for ongoing support.
We combine strategic thinking with creative excellence for measurable results.

What people say

Award-winning campaigns 40+ years experience Full-service support Client retention Creative excellence

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Services

Creative Branding

We create distinctive brand identities that capture your business values and resonate with target audiences. Our process combines strategic research with visual storytelling to develop logos, colour palettes, and messaging frameworks that ensure consistent brand representation across all touchpoints. With over four decades of experience, we've helped household names like Argos and Sainsbury's maintain strong market presence through cohesive branding strategies.

Digital Marketing

Our data-driven digital marketing strategies enhance online visibility and drive customer engagement. Services include SEO optimisation, PPC campaigns, and social media management tailored to your business objectives. We leverage analytics tools to track performance metrics and refine strategies, ensuring measurable ROI for clients ranging from SMEs to national supermarket chains through targeted, budget-friendly campaigns.

Video Production

We produce high-impact video content that communicates brand messages effectively across platforms. Our services include concept development, filming, and post-production editing for social media clips and full-length brand films. Using professional equipment and creative direction, we ensure visually compelling content that aligns with brand identity while engaging target audiences through dynamic storytelling techniques.

Website Design

We create responsive, SEO-optimised websites that reflect brand identity while providing seamless user experiences. Our process includes strategic planning, UI/UX design, and technical implementation to ensure functional, visually appealing sites. We also offer ongoing maintenance and hosting services using carbon-neutral servers, supporting both new websites and redesign projects for businesses of all sizes.

Social Media Management

Our comprehensive social media services maintain consistent brand presence across platforms through scheduled content, audience engagement, and performance analysis. We develop platform-specific strategies that align with brand voice while monitoring analytics to optimise posting schedules and content types. This approach helps clients build online communities and drive engagement through targeted, platform-appropriate messaging.

People

Colin

Managing Director

With over 40 years in the creative industry, Colin leads strategic direction at MCS Creative, leveraging extensive experience to guide clients through brand development and marketing challenges.

Tom

Director & Head of Creative

Tom oversees creative operations, ensuring all projects maintain high artistic standards while aligning with client objectives through innovative design and strategic thinking.

Chris

Digital Marketing Manager

Chris specialises in data-driven digital strategies, managing SEO, PPC, and online campaigns that deliver measurable results for clients across various industries.

Ian

Senior Creative

Ian leads visual design projects, combining creative expertise with brand strategy to produce compelling campaigns and brand identities for both new and established businesses.

Jen

Senior Copywriter

Jen develops brand messaging and campaign copy that resonates with target audiences, ensuring consistent tone of voice across all communications materials for clients.

Questions

What services does MCS Creative offer?

We provide creative branding, digital marketing, SEO, PPC, social media management, video production, and website design services tailored to client needs.

How long has MCS Creative been in business?

We've been delivering creative solutions since 1983, combining over four decades of industry experience with modern marketing strategies.

What industries do you work with?

We serve retail, healthcare, education, finance, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors across the UK and Europe.

Do you work with international clients?

Yes, while based in Hertfordshire, we support clients across Europe and globally through our digital marketing and design services.

How do you ensure brand consistency?

We develop comprehensive brand guidelines covering visual identity, tone of voice, and messaging to maintain consistency across all channels.

Reviews (6)

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Peter Dudley

May 31, 2021 Report

Words cannot describe how much we owe to Tom, Nisha and the team! They have held our hand through every step. From our first telephone conversation through to 3 months in and numerous projects. They (MCS) are considered family to me and my team and we cannot thank the MCS team enough for all their amazing work they have done for us. We are possibly their most difficult client as we are off the wall and the MCS team have been superb with focussing us and our ideas to ensure we get the most out of our budget. Could not recommend the MCS team enough. Thank you guys for revolutionising our business

Harriet Paterson

Jan 23, 2021 Report

MCS have been great support for our marketing team over the years. We have worked with them on a number of projects including photo shoots, creative toolkits and brand guidelines and they always go the extra mile on every task. Their knowledge and creativity is first class and I cannot recommend them enough. The team are really lovely and friendly too. We have built a great relationship that they feel just like an extension of our own team.

Vicky Kasimi

Jan 17, 2021 Report

I've worked with MCS for years and honestly, can't fault them. The team are lovely, turn work around incredibly quickly and accurately, are pro-active and always go above and beyond. On several occasions, I've been stuck on a brief and the insight and ideas they've provided have been invaluable. We've built a great relationship and I'd highly recommend them.

Peter Lane

Jan 03, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
My business had some work done recently by Tom and I was thoroughly impressed with his clear design and attention to detail. Couldnt recommend highly enough. We have some great looking new marketing material and turned around really quickly!! Definite 5 stars!

Pharmaceutical & General Provident Society Ltd

Oct 21, 2020 Report

We worked with MCS Creative on two large projects in 2020: an animated narrated video, and our 2021 campaign. From the initial conversations all the way through to completion, the MCS team were professional, knowledgeable, organised, and timely. We enjoyed how closely MCS worked with us as well as giving us their professional advise to ensure each project achieved what we were after. All was delivered as needed, on time, and to a very high standard. We thrilled with the end results. We will certainly continue to work with MCS on projects in the future.

Aaron Vowles

Sep 05, 2020 Report

Weve found Tom and the MCS team really helpful and insightful in creating our marketing strategy. When reviewing a number of other marketing agencies we found that MCS set themselves apart, because they listened to our brief and understood what we wanted to achieve and in doing so, MCS created a unique and professional proposal, focusing on strategies that we hadnt before considered. We hope to continue our relationship with MCS going forward.
Regards,
The team at Olson Electronics