Recent projects
Here's a selection of interesting projects we've been working on...
We provide independent social media advice, founded in hands-on experience...
– Social Operating Model –
In large enterprises social media governance can become complex. We’ll help your organisation review, simplify and optimise the internal capabilities that underpin the approach to social.
– Social Media Roadmap –
Social media presents so many opportunities for small & medium sized businesses. We’ll swiftly evaluate your current use of social against a best-practice framework and provide a roadmap of practical activities to help super-charge your approach.
– Training Workshops –
Fun, fast-paced and packed with real examples. We’ll tailor interactive workshops to help set up social media managers, wider teams or senior stakeholders for success.
Blog
How often should I post on social media? (and what’s the RIGHT question to ask)
This remains one of the most ‘frequently asked questions’ I receive, and my (probably frustrating) response remains the same… it depends. However, in light of some recent tweaks and changes by the major social networks it’s a topic that definitely deserves another visit on this blog.
More digital ad budget to social networks?
So Google are giving us more control to ‘mute’ those online ads that follow us around the web. Does this mean the role of social networks for retargeting ratchets up a notch or two? Is this going to see a meaningful shift of spend moving to social… or are people so ‘blind’ to online advertising […]
One stop shop vs Best of breed
Lots of chat about social media management tools recently, and the ongoing question of whether you should go for a ‘one stop shop’ or ‘best of breed’ option. In true consulting style, the answer really is “it depends”. It’s 🐎 for courses. I’d approach this from a different angle. Across the whole organisation, which departments would benefit […]
Our services:
We provide our clients with a wide range of services such as running global audits, developing playbooks, advising on social media management tools and delivering training.
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Why do I need slp consulting?:
Drawing on 13 years of management consulting, agency and client-side experience, we combine strong process, creativity and real experience of what works and what doesn’t. Plus we’ve been lucky enough to support some of the biggest UK brands across a range of sectors.
About us:
slp consulting was founded by Simon Preece in 2014, former management consultant and head of social at Sainsbury’s. The objective? To help organisations better manage the impact of social media on their consumers, prospects and employees.
Client testimonials
Andy Waller, COO, Hall & PartnersSimon’s work is transforming how we use social reading to enhance the strategic advice we provide our clients.
Tom Denford, Chief Strategy Officer, ID CommsThe level of social media expertise Simon was able to apply to the diagnostic was invaluable.
Neil Douthwaite, Insight Manager, Syren StrategyI don’t think we will ever see a better use of this type of [social data] analysis.
Nina Ghita, Marketing Manager, ROX JewelleryYour research and presentation was insightful and educational. We found it very useful that you provided us with clear, easy to implement short term actions as well as great long term improvements and strategy.
Robyn Glen, Head of Digital, Slimming WorldThe team thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and found the guidance really useful. It’s set us on the right path for developing our approach.
Katie Lee, Managing Director, Gravity RoadThe quality of the work is fantastic and Simon has the ability to work both as a consultant who dips in and out but he can also take control of projects and keep the momentum going end to end.
Chris Hall, Customer Response Manager, The FAThe workshop was superb, and from the flow of ideas I’ve had from the team since, it’s clearly made a big impact and excited them as well. The session was exactly what we wanted.
Pauline Kent, Director, Satellite PRSimon’s knowledge is both broad & deep & one can have confidence knowing here is someone who has devised & implemented successful social media campaigns for one of the country’s best known retail brands.
Camilla Woodhouse, Programme Director, Marketing AcademySimon’s recommendations have been instrumental in helping us focus our social media strategy. It’s been great working with someone so knowledgeable, creative and fun and who has helped demystify the dark art of ‘social’ for us.
