Man Bites Dog

Man Bites Dog

Marketing Services

Brighton, East Sussex 4,719 followers

Global B2B thought leadership and strategic marketing consultancy

About us

Man Bites Dog is an award-winning global B2B thought leadership and strategic marketing consultancy. We build sustainable business brands through stand-out thought leadership that helps our clients shape the next economy – a world that is greener, smarter and more inclusive. We specialise in storytelling to help business brands mobilise change on the world’s most important issues – from accelerating net zero to building a more inclusive world. By combining powerful stories with substantial research and impactful global activation, we help business brands lead the next economy. Our thought leadership platforms engage the C-Suite, helping business brands to build their reputation, deepen their relationships, generate revenue, and achieve real-world change. #B2B #Marketing #B2BMarketing #Consultancy #StrategicMarketing #Global #ThoughtLeadership #CorporatePurpose #ESG #Sustainability #DEI #PublicRelations #CorporateCommunications #BrandPositioning #StrategicPositioning #Research #EconomicModelling #FinancialServices #TechMarketing #ProfessionalServices

Industry
Marketing Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Brighton, East Sussex
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2005
Specialties
B2B marketing, Ideas and Ideation, Thought Leadership, Content Marketing, Legal Marketing, Professional Services Marketing, Management Consultancy, Digital Marketing, Financial Services Marketing, Technology Marketing, Business Strategy, Marketing Consultancy, Marketing, International Trade, Innovation, Strategic Positioning, Brand Strategy, Marketing Research, Product & Service Development, Sustainability, ESG, DEI, Brand Positioning, and PR and Communications

Locations

  • Primary

    13 Black Lion Street

    Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1ND, GB

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  • Henry Wood House

    2 Riding House Street

    London, Greater London W1W 7FA, GB

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    Yesterday, Man Bites Dog's Claire Mason and Alison Sharpe joined forces with Winmark to host a thought-provoking breakfast roundtable on how to create powerful and effective B2B thought leadership in an AI-driven world. Check out Winmark's post below for the key takeaways and highlights 👇

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    Yesterday, the Winmark CMO Community had the pleasure of closing out 2024 with a wonderful and insightful discussion on ‘Thought Makers – Creating Effective Thought Leadership in the Age of AI’. Our members were graciously hosted by the fantastic team at Clyde & Co, and we were privileged to be joined by CEO & Founder, Claire Mason and Alison Sharpe, who expertly presented cutting edge research from B2B Thought Consultancy, Man Bites Dog. The presentation was then accompanied by a thoughtful panel conversation, chaired and moderated by the increasingly transformative Chair of the Winmark CMO Network, James Lloyd, in which we were lucky to be joined by Scott Hamilton, Senior Investment Writer & Content Strategist, State Street Global Advisors, and Catherine Qi, Head of Research, Winmark. An extremely interesting morning and some of the key takeaways from the discussion included:   1. The Power of Forward-Looking Insight Thought leaders set trends, not just report them. Predictive trends hold more value than retrospective insights, helping organizations stand out and avoid the trap of creating “state of the nation” reports. Thought leadership should focus on driving unique perspectives tied to future scenarios, positioning leaders as visionaries rather than followers. 2. The Bold Idea: Balancing Risk and Conviction Boldness paired with evidence drives credibility and impact. Effective thought leadership stems from deep conviction and rigorous research. While bold ideas resonate, their success depends on navigating internal advocacy, presenting evidence to senior stakeholders, and taking calculated risks that align with organizational strengths and client perceptions. 3. AI: Amplification, Not Creation Leverage AI as a tool, not a substitute for originality. Generative AI excels at repackaging quality content and tailoring messages to segmented audiences but lacks the ability to craft truly original ideas. Leaders should use AI to amplify well-researched, diagonal thematic content rather than rely on it for ground-breaking innovation. Thank you to our wonderful attendees for joining us in closing out the year with such a valuable morning – see you all in 2025! Anne Blackman, Roger McDowell, Georgia Loustric, Sandra Ibeto, Rhodri Jones, Richard Edgar, Selina Cowell, David Price, Katherine Howbrook, Nigel Gracie, Yvonne Luu, Robert Pinheiro, Nicole Gibbs, Charndeep Khattar, Catherine Clark, Helen Mitchell, Edel Brittle, Andrew Carrier

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  • Earlier this week, Man Bites Dog's Divisional Director, Duncan Sparke, joined a panel discussion hosted by The Financial Services Forum. The conversation explored the evolving role of content in asset management marketing, highlighting not only the critical importance of original, groundbreaking data but also the art of transforming that data into compelling stories. A big thank you to The Financial Services Forum for hosting such a thought-provoking discussion!

    🌟 What a fantastic morning spent at the beautiful Ruffer offices in Victoria! We had the chance to dive deep into the role of content in asset management marketing. 🗝 Key topics of discussion included: 🟣 Is content still an essential aspect of asset management marketing ❓ 🟢 Is there a formula for making content go viral ❓ 🟠 Are we facing oversaturation of undifferentiated content ❓ We explored how content can drive real value in the asset management space, and what truly resonates with audiences today. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing their insights: ✨ Michel van Oorschot, Head of EMEA Marketing, T. Rowe Price UK ✨ Duncan Sparke, Divisional Director, Man Bites DogHazel Pitchers, Founder, Merakiting Ltd And thank you to all our members for attending and contributing to the discussion. 💌 Join our FREE weekly financial marketing newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eerz2dBR #AssetManagement #Marketing #ContentStrategy #DigitalMarketing #ThoughtLeadership #Networking #MarketingInsights #Ruffer #FinancialServicesMarketing #FinancialServices

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    Are you passionate about creating visually stunning content that stands out in the B2B world? Man Bites Dog is seeking a Lead Designer to join our growing content team: https://lnkd.in/eD4c-_2Y   As a Lead Designer, you will be responsible for providing strategic design for B2B campaign content. You'll be creating corporate visual identities and building engaging reports, infographics and a range of other visual assets for high-profile campaigns that strive to make a positive impact on the world.   If you’re ready to take your design career to the next level, we would love to hear from you! You can read more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eD4c-_2Y

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Do you have a passion for creating visually outstanding content? Man Bites Dog is seeking a Lead Designer to drive the strategic design input vision for B2B campaigns. In this role, you’ll shape corporate visual identities, design engaging reports and infographics, and craft impactful visual assets.
  • Next week, Man Bites Dog will be hosting a breakfast roundtable in partnership with Winmark, the world’s leading network for the C-Suite. This exclusive event will explore how to craft impactful B2B thought leadership: https://lnkd.in/e9eDf5vX Our Founder & CEO, Claire Mason and Divisional Director, Alison Sharpe will explore how to supercharge C-suite business outcomes with B2B thought leadership and what makes the difference between a ‘Thought Follower’ and a ‘Thought Maker’ based on our recent #ThoughtMakers research. You can read more about the event and register in the link below 👇

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    Is your B2B thought leadership strategy delivering tangible business impact? Winmark invites you to join us for a high-level discussion and breakfast roundtable next Thursday morning (December 5th, 9-11 am), graciously hosted by Clyde & Co. Discover how to supercharge your C-Suite engagement and drive significant business growth. Claire Mason, Founder & CEO of Man Bites Dog, leading authority on B2B thought leadership, and Alison Sharpe will unveil exclusive research uncovering C-Suite buying behaviours in major B2B organisations. This in-depth study reveals a compelling truth: C-Suite executives now view content from brands as a primary source of truth. We will also be joined by Scott Hamilton, Senior Investment Writer and Content Strategist, State Street Global Advisors. Scott is a financial content strategist and writer with 18+ years of experience leading editorial teams and crafting thought leadership at companies such as Bloomberg News and Investec. The ensuing panel discussion will be moderated by the dynamic and thoughtful Chair of the Winmark CMO Network, James Lloyd, Founder & CMO, Bowmaker Consulting. Spaces are limited, so register your place now while there is still time! https://lnkd.in/e9eDf5vX

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    Yesterday, we hosted an exclusive breakfast event bringing together senior marketing and sustainability leaders to explore how collaboration can drive growth while advancing their organisations’ sustainable transition. Our Associate Director, Sean Farrance-White led a discussion alongside a panel of sustainability and marketing experts: William Ray from CLS Holdings plc, Tracey Groves from DWF, Simon Badman from World Wide Generation and Stephanie Gomez from Gensler. Together, our panel discussed how a strong partnership between the CMO and CSO is a critical success factor for forward-thinking businesses today. They explored how to break down silos, unlock growth opportunities, and foster mutual support between these roles to build a more sustainable and profitable future. Here are some of the key takeaways from the session: 💡 Have a healthy debate: Marketing leaders have much to learn from sustainability leaders. And vice versa. A vigorous debate about how you talk about your sustainability credentials externally will make them more compelling.  💡 Data is your north star: But it's not everything. Telling a story that weaves it together is where you have the most impact.  💡Sustainability belongs in the C-suite: CSOs must have a seat at the table, and sustainability and ESG goals should be woven into every role in the boardroom. 💡There is no such thing as an ESG or Sustainability strategy – this should be your business strategy. 💡Start with the 'why': Anchor your marketing efforts in purpose. 💡If it feels easy, you're not doing it right: The sustainable transition is challenging—embrace it. Thank you to all our panellists and everyone who attended. Watch this space for the next edition of our Thought Makers event series. You can register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eunVV_NG #B2BMarketing #ThoughtLeadership #ThoughtMakers #sustainability

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  • Two of Man Bites Dog’s standout campaigns have been shortlisted for three B2B Marketing Awards tonight — the international gold standard for creativity and commercial excellence in B2B marketing. ⚡Our SHOCKED campaign on energy transition for GHD engineering is a finalist for both Best Thought Leadership Campaign and Best International Campaign. 🌱 The Sustainable CTO campaign on sustainable transformation for Intel Corporation is also a finalist for the highly coveted Best Thought Leadership Campaign.  Huge congratulations to our clients Intel Corporation and GHD and all the shortlisted companies. Discover more about campaigns here: https://lnkd.in/eushrA9Q

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Best Thought Leadership Campaign
Best International Campaign
  • A unique aspect of the modern workplace is the presence of five distinct generations collaborating and working together. This convergence of age groups brings together unique values, communication styles, and expectations that can enrich the workplace—but also present unique challenges.   In our latest blog, Man Bites Dog’s Associate Director, Lauren Street, explores the dynamics of managing and engaging a multigenerational workforce. How can businesses and communication professionals support effective collaboration and mutual respect across generations to avoid conflict and ensure cohesion? 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eViUHJc6 #DiversityandInclusion #PeopleandWork #MultigenerationalWorkplace

    Conflict or cohesion? Navigating Generational Dynamics in the Workplace 

    Conflict or cohesion? Navigating Generational Dynamics in the Workplace 

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  • 🏗 Tomorrow, the Man Bites Dog team is attending the London Build Expo—the UK’s largest construction event. Don’t miss our workshop at 2pm in the Skills & Marketing Hub. Our Divisional Director, Duncan Sparke and Peter Hogg, UK Cities Director at Arcadis, will lead a session on: 'Using Thought Leadership to Drive Sales – A Case Study: The Sustainable Cities Index.' Sharing insights from our decade-long campaign, Duncan and Peter will explore how thought leadership can drive sales in the built environment sector 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejcabeKT. It is not too late to join us! You can register for free tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g3R-jAta.

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  • AI disruption presents unprecedented growth opportunities for Professional Services firms as their clients race to harness its potential. The AI market opportunity is huge, with enormous potential up for grabs.    In our latest blog post, Man Bites Dog's Divisional Director, Alison Sharpe, shares actionable insights on how you can use thought leadership to promote your firm’s AI-related services and capabilities, driving business growth and winning the battle of intelligent brands.     👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eZVM4GyV #AI #ThoughtLeadership #ProfessionalServices

    How Professional Services Marketing and Business Development Can Deliver Growth in an AI World. 

    How Professional Services Marketing and Business Development Can Deliver Growth in an AI World. 

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  • Proud to share that Man Bites Dog has made The Wow Company's 'Most Admired Agencies' list in the Leadership category. Our purpose-driven approach and commitment to creating a lasting impact on the community were highlighted in the nominations. Congratulations to all the inspiring leaders and agencies in the list. Read more below 👇

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    🌟 The Most Admired Agencies of 2024: Leadership 🌟 These agency leaders give back and support those around them in many different forms. It may be they work with social enterprises, financially give back, or have mentorship schemes, or outreach projects. They put people over profit, and know the positivity that investing in a community brings. Congratulations on making the list: Simon Barbato | Mr B & Friends 'Unwavering commitment to giving back. Actively engaging in mentorship programmes, outreach programmes and initiatives that put people above all. Simon understands the importance of investing in others, positive change, and creating opportunities.' Claire Mason | Man Bites Dog 'A purpose-driven approach with a focus on making a lasting impact on the community. Claire’s vision and leadership truly exemplify the power of investing in others and leading with purpose.'  Tomasz Dyl (Chartered Marketer, MCIM) | GottaBe! Marketing 'Tomasz understands the value of investing in others and the positive impact this can have on both the business and the wider community.' Andrew Dobbie | MadeBrave 'Remarkable dedication to people-centric leadership. Andrew leads with a commitment to giving back through creative initiatives that encourage others to take that leap and be brave.' Domenica Di Lieto FCIM | Emerging Comms 'Domenica’s vision and passion for building close relationships and driving meaningful change exemplify the power of purpose-driven leadership.' 5 categories make up The Most Admired Agencies list: Purpose, Specialist, Creative, Culture, and Leadership 💥 Take a look at the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eUEtMZGZ

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