Coda - Marketing for Industry

As CEO at Coda, my focus is on creating a thriving agency, full of experts who support the most future-facing and sustainable industrial companies on the planet. We're B2B Marketing Experts for a world made better.

Chief Executive Officer

Coda is the marketing & communication engine for industry. We supply expert content, communications and campaigns to the global organisations who are responding to the mega-trends of the future.

Our strength and depth in knowledge across the sectors and international markets we have worked in for the last 15 years means that we are expertly placed to provide you with strategy, branding and messaging that delivers results across borders.

And once that strategy is in place, our expertly executed content-driven lead generation campaigns generate an average reported uplift of 10% for our clients, because we’re able to deliver a fully-integrated and multi-channel approach that attracts your ideal customers.  

Because we’re able to quickly and skilfully get under the hood of your business, we can provide that much-needed resource and creativity when you need it most. Whether it’s a quick launch of a complex product or a trade show that requires multi-channel content to get your offer is seen at the right time, by the right people, Coda will deliver.  

Our best work is based in relationships. We understand what you do, and we understand your challenges. So when we can operate in a partnership capacity, you get access to all corners of our agency expertise.

Head of Growth

Daughter - Consulting & Coaching

Daughter offers business consulting & coaching to support growth companies, and businesses that want to harness the power of human difference to improve how they operate. I have experience delivering transformation projects and plans to scale operations across multiple sectors, including in digital and creative agencies, recruitment, charities and public sector.

Owner

Beatfreeks

Managing Director

3 SIDED CUBE

As Operations Director at 3 Sided Cube, my passion is making 3 Sided Cube an inspiring place to work so that our people are always at their best. I'm proud to look after our incredible team, who are all digital superstars helping to solve some of the world's biggest challenges using tech for good.

I specialise in operational leadership which covers processes, people and finance management. My aim is to keep our team happy, supported and motivated in what is a super-fast-changing technical, business and environmental landscape.

If you are looking to use technology to make a positive social impact, then you're in the right place! Hurray! Get in touch, and let's use tech for good together, holla@3sidedcube.com.

Operations Director

3 Sided Cube is a multi-award winning digital agency helping businesses and organisations around the globe save the world one app at a time.

We’ve made tech solutions that have helped charities, international businesses and exciting startups including The Red Cross, RNLI, Lush, Scope and Nordstrom to change lives for the better.

We work with you to make technology that creates a safer, fairer, healthier and greener world. Striving to make an impact, we don’t do it for the awards, but equally, we don’t mind them either, having picked up Agency of the Year, Most Innovative Agency and a Webby for Best Mobile App. 

We’re a disruptive squad of technologists, strategists, designers, marketers and developers. Working with each other, with your business and with you to exceed expectations to make things that people love.

Head Of Operations

RLA Group

Heading up the Digital Project Management team, I'm responsible for the delivery of large-scale technical website and software builds.

Senior Digital Project Manager

Redweb

Senior Project Manager

Digital Project Manager

I gained a promotion into this role on the basis of my previous project management experience and my work at RLA for The Trade Parts Specialists (part of Volkswagen Group UK). Particularly for my part in the successful delivery of two secure bespoke online applications. One being a data management and analyis tool which is has improved efficiency for their business and saved hundreds of hours of manual spreadsheet work and the other being a re-launch of an existing incentive platform which has improved user engagement through the design of a more intuitive user experience.

Although currently working on exciting projects in partnership with Volvo and on existing work with The Trade Parts Specialists and other local clients, I'm also looking forward to working on a number of other upcoming projects we'll be delivering at RLA this year.

Digital Account Manager

My Senior Account Manager role at RLA was dedicated to the day to day management and delivery of a highly successful below the line national trade marketing programme for the B2B automotive parts operation of Volkswagen Group UK.

Beginning life at RLA as a Marketing Co-ordintor for the same client, I demonstrated ability to add value and a hunger to deliver and, in recognition of this, was promoted to both Account Manager and then Senior Account Manager in my time on the account.

Senior Account Manager

Borough of Poole

This role saw me hone and develop my formal project management skills, using PRINCE II, particularly through the introduction of a translation service and training programme across the Borough. I also managed implementation of the communication plan for a complex customer service change programme, using experience of marketing techniques to enhance internal communications

Programme Support Officer

Bournemouth University

Education Liaison Co-ordinator

Marketing Assistant

Education Liaison Assistant (University Placement Year)

I'm an accomplished business leader with over 15 years of expertise in the agency space spanning creative, marketing, and software industries. Currently the CEO of Coda | Marketing for Industry, I'm dedicated to building a progressive Marketing Communcations agency that supports sustainable and future-focused industrial companies through expert B2B marketing strategies and delivery. 

I've held leadership roles in global tech and creative agencies, specialising in operations, growth, and transformation. And my experience as a coach and consultant highlights my passion for helping people and businesses harness human difference to drive success.

Previously, I led operations at the award-winning tech-for-good agency 3 Sided Cube, where I had a pivotal role in driving growth and operational excellence. My leadership has consistently transformed organisations, from streamlining operations to building effective, people-focused teams. Throughout my career, I've been committed to using creativity and technology to create positive social impact, and my ambitions for the future involve using my position to amplify positive stories across the industrial sector, and shape the future of marketing and business strategy across industrial technology and manufacturing.

At Coda | Marketing for Industry, we develop market-leading content strategies and campaigns that generate up to 10 times more high-quality leads for our clients. We do that through our Marketing for Industry model, which encompasses the 9 vital principles you need in industrial marketing to win.

We are proud to work internationally across the following sectors:
- Process manufacturing and analysis
- Renewables and Electrification
- Decarbonisation
- Automation, robotics and technology
- Life Sciences

Jen Swain

bluesoup

Founder & CEO

I’ve worked in the advertising industry for 25+yrs, spending my early career in large London media agencies; Lowe Howard-Spink, The Media Business, MindShare & MediaCom.  I worked on brands such as Tesco, Wickes, Ford, RAC, Audi, Ruddles Brewery, HMRC/COI, etc etc.
 
I relocated to Devon and launched Bluesoup in 2008, I wanted to bring my big agency experience and offer something truly special for brands both big and small. Since then the agency has grown from strength to strength with our team of 12 talented, strategic, creative and insightful individuals. 
 
I continue to head the agency and get involved in the creative and solutions process, keeping our fabulous clients and team happy.
 
What makes us different?
 
-Response focused
-Experience & Expertise 
-Accountability
-Creative
-Transparency
-Relationship
 
Bluesoup’s Directors maintain a direct and hands on approach with the clients of the agency. On a RAR survey, Bluesoup averaged in excess of 90% for client satisfaction, we don’t roll in the big guns to win business then walk away and leave you with junior staff. 
 
When it is safe to do so our kettle is always on, you’re always welcome to nip in to meet the team and see examples of our work.  And if you give us some notice you can even experience a locally baked scone along with lashings of Devon clotted cream.  Life doesn’t get any better. 
 
Alternatively we’re happy to jump on a Zoom call or come to meet you at your offices.

Founder & Managing Director

Edukid

Edukid is a UK charity that helps children living in acute poverty abroad. Support is given through educational scholarships, therapy and long term sustainable, self sufficient initiatives.

Edukid currently support around 3,500 children in Asia, Africa, The Middle East and South America.

Edukid also run a UK Schools Global Citizenship Programme for UK schools. This links students in the UK with their counterparts in Edukid projects, providing a two way learning platform. The programme links heavily into the UN Sustainable Development Goals and seeks to educate and empower a new generation to explore their own identity and role in the world.

Chair Of The Board Of Trustees

Artavia Advertising Ltd

I was brought into strengthen the operational Board and develop the media offering outside of the core classified press competency.  I worked closely with the 10 offices on their key clients, on pitches and on developing their media strategy and media planning skills.  I also worked hard to establish stronger relationships with key media suppliers as well as introducing creativity to planning, together with an awareness and understanding of accountability. The highlights of my time at Artavia were using 10,000 daffodils to prove a point for Cornwall Tourist Board in London and sending pots of clotted cream through the post for a cottage agency...(email me if you'd like to hear more!)

Media & Planning Director

Interactive Digital Sales

Working across a portfolio of digital TV channels such as UK Gold, Bravo, UK Style etc, I worked directly with clients and stations trying to develop innovative sponsorship packages as well as working on the launch of new stations.

Commercial Development Manager

ids - Virgin Media

Client Sales Manager

Mediacom

Brought back (having been at Media Business previously) to work on the newly won VW/Audi account as a result of previous motors experience.  I headed up the media strategy & planning for the Audi account on a day to day basis.  Whilst at MediaCom I was on the successful pitch teams for the Greene King, RBS/NatWest, Met Police & HMRC accounts and went onto manage the media strategies for these.  Also helped develop the annual staff training programme run by Associate Directors.

Associate Director

Mindshare

Part of the media planning team working on the Ford Account.  Whilst at MindShare I worked across the complete car range, commercial vehicles and Motability as well as helping execute and maximise the sponsorships of the Millennium Dome and Rugby World Cup.  I worked on the launch of the Ford Focus and Ford Cougar and for both developed innovative solutions involving readers of Top Gear Magazine whereby we took readers to Le Mans or held a track day with Tiff Needell.

Media Manager

Media Business

I worked across a broad portfolio of clients including; Mazda, Babyliss, Arniston Bay and was part of the "virtual agency" created to rebrand & relaunch the RAC.  I planned and bought all media from press to radio, cinema to outdoor.  I left as I was headhunted to work on the Ford account due to my motors experience.

Senior Media Planner/Buyer

Lowe Howard-Spink

I worked primarily on the Tesco account.  I began by managing the regional activity for new store launches as well as the ongoing local store support before being promoted to assist with national advertising.  I also managed the Wickes account given my knowledge & understanding of regional media and assisted with the planning & buying for Reebok.

Media Planner/Buyer

Carlsberg-Tetley

Media Executive

Experienced Travel & Tourism Media & Advertising Expert | Helping companies sell holidays and amazing days out. Eden Project, Exodus Travels, Journey Latin America etc

I’m Ben Duhig, the Managing Director of Bluesoup, a leading full service advertising agency for travel and tourism brands with a soft spot for ethical, responsible and sustainable businesses. 
 
The agency has an enviable wealth of experience; we’ve worked with Ford, Tesco, Wrigley’s, Natwest, Audi and BP Castrol. Career highlights include launching the Ford Focus, developing pan-European TV campaigns for Wrigley’s, being part of the team that rebranded the RAC and winning a New York advertising award for Audi’s media strategy.
 
Based close to the glorious Atlantic coast in North Devon, we have clients from Scotland, to West Wales, Cornwall and London and we work across multiple sectors including FMCG, Property, Travel and Education. 
 
What we do:
 
- Advertising strategy development
- Design and branding
- Offline media planning & buying
- Online media planning & buying; PPC/Digital Display/Paid Social/Retargeting/Programmatic
- Organic Search
- Online content creation
 
Results mean everything to us, our clients success is always a key driver in what we recommend, by delivering the greatest return possible. 
 
Some examples of our work:
 
1. We helped Farm & Cottage Holidays (now The Travel Chapter) increase sales by 71% on the back of a regional TV test
2.     The Eden Project enjoyed its best summer ever thanks in part to a 96ft aerial banner which registered the highest ever recognition for a paid medium
3.     We increased clicks by 18% whilst also driving down CPCs by 17% within 4 months of taking on the PPC account for Imagine Ireland, an Irish holiday cottage company (from a specialist PPC agency!)
4.     Our regional focused campaign for Journey Latin America contributed to a 47% surge in new website visitors, resulting in a 56% uplift in goal conversions
5.     We were behind a new TV campaign for TGA (mobility scooters) which resulted in their first ever £1m month of sales
6.     We increased the CTR for Marjon University’s PPC by 145% - which resulted in a jump of 144% for people registering for clearing
7.     We secured 1st page SEO rankings for KWs such as “Mobility Scooter” for Monarch Mobility
8.     We’ve won international packaging design awards for our work with Lyme Bay Winery
 
We’re experts at what we do, if you are looking for an advertising agency that’s a breath of fresh air, puts clients first, has plenty of ideas, solutions and a track record of success I’d love to have a chat, please feel free to drop me a message.

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