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
$$$ Why do brands think Facebook ads must cost the earth? $$$
Over the last 18 months or so, the most prominent topic of conversation I’ve had with brands, both big and small, is paid social. And while there’s generally an understanding of the opportunity, the actual allocation of the budget still seems to lack clarity.
Snapchat self-serve ads. Plain sailing or choppy waters?
In the coming days Snapchat will launch their self serve ads-manager in the UK, enabling anyone to start advertising on the platform. What will this mean for advertisers and their agencies? And how will it compare to Instagram, which did the same last year?
Picture this 🤳 Is social media listening getting sexy?
The ability to monitor what people are saying on social media is nothing new. But the ability to monitor what people are “seeing” will completely change this discipline over the next 24 months.
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
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.
Tamsin Boardman, Head of Digital Brand, Sainsbury’s SupermarketsSimon is one of the few marketers with real expertise and a proven track record in making social media work for brands. With a great business brain, a profound understanding of social media, brand and customers – and a creative streak!
