Boost your business
with Balanced Marketing

Do you need a fresh brand identity, a stellar website, or reliable marketing support? Balanced Marketing by Marc Bates can provide hassle-free, effective solutions to boost your business.

Relieve the marketing burden

With 20+ years of experience in creative marketing, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project. From conception to completion, I ensure your marketing projects are executed flawlessly.

On budget and on time — every time.

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How I work

Short-term projects:
Expertly managed & delivered

At Balanced Marketing, I offer high-quality, short-term and fixed-term projects tailored to your needs. Whether you need expert brand design, a professional website build, or comprehensive asset evaluation, I provide efficient, targeted solutions.

Case Studies

Fractional Marketing:
Flexible, on-demand expertise

Do you need expert marketing without a full-time hire? I offer flexible, on-demand marketing support tailored to your needs. Get top-tier marketing expertise without the overhead.

Services

Marc Bates Marketing Consultant & Founder Balanced Marketing

Meet Marc

Services to take the pain out of marketing and achieve your vision

Standing out amidst the noise requires more than a catchy slogan or flashy graphics. It demands a strategic approach that harmonises analysis and strategy, brand design, website design and SEO optimisation, and print and digital content. Together, they create a cohesive narrative that resonates with your audience.

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1. Strategy

I will review your current assets and craft a clear, bespoke growth plan.

Focusing on your goals,

I turn ideas into action.

Strategy

2. Branding

I design strong brands that resonate with audiences. Designed to work in print and digital, at every scale.

Branding

3. Websites

Get a stunning, SEO-friendly site without the headache. I'll deliver a site on time, that looks great, and boosts engagement.

Websites

4. Content

No time for content creation? From blogs and social posts to digital and print collateral,

I’ve got you covered.

Content

Creative expertise

Expertise, creativity, and communication drive the solutions I develop. From concept to execution, I infuse campaigns with fresh, practical ideas for maximum impact. Always on time and always on budget.

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Location

Transparent collaboration

Open dialogue, proactive engagement, and a collaborative mindset mean you are outsourcing your marketing but still fully involved. I will empower you to participate in the creative process and make informed decisions.

Branding

London-based,
not London-bound

Nestled in central London, I'm not confined by boundaries. My clients span the UK and beyond, encompassing diverse sectors like Technology, Pharmaceuticals & Biotech, Facilities Management, Leisure, and Engineering. You hold the industry insight, and I’ll infuse it with marketing savvy.

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Results-focused

I focus on achieving tangible results that positively impact your business objectives. Every marketing initiative delivers outcomes, from increased sales and brand awareness to improved customer engagement.

Case Studies

Focus

Case Studies

"Marc identified key stakeholders, gathered information, and presented progress iteratively. His experience, patience, and realistic attitude were greatly appreciated."

Tim Rogers, Director, Origami

"Marc developed a great logo that I feel proud to show when I meet with clients and that we internally identify with."

Mark Kornfeld, CEO, Melius Pharma

"We have generated more visitors and leads, and the visual elements Marc created for our website have now filtered through to all areas of our branding and client comms."

Nicola Robb, Director, RJW&partners