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Simon Dobson
Helping businesses grow through practical marketing, honest advice and over 20 years of experience.
My Story
I Never Set Out to Become "The Marketing Bloke"
I set out to solve problems and enjoyed creative challenges.
Throughout my career I've been fascinated by why some businesses seem to attract customers effortlessly while others, often with better products or services, struggle to get noticed.
That curiosity has taken me through more than 20 years in marketing, working with ambitious start-ups, growing SMEs and national technology businesses to create marketing that doesn't just look good—it delivers commercial results.
Along the way I've led marketing teams, launched products, redesigned websites, developed brands, written thousands of pieces of content and helped businesses generate opportunities across sectors including technology, cybersecurity, SaaS, managed IT services, manufacturing, professional services and hospitality.
Today, I work directly with businesses that want practical marketing support without the complexity and overhead of a traditional agency.
20+ Years' Experience
100+ Projects Delivered
Strategy | Websites | Content | Lead Generation | Events
B2B, B2C & Technology Specialist
Worked Across Technology | SaaS | MSP & Professional Services | Ecommerce
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No Account Managers and No Agency Overheads
Marketing Shouldn't Be Complicated
I believe marketing works best when it's practical, measurable and aligned with your business goals.
That's why I don't believe in unnecessary jargon, lengthy reports or complicated processes.
I focus on understanding your business, identifying opportunities and delivering marketing that helps you move forward with confidence.
Whether that's creating a strategy, redesigning your website, launching a campaign or becoming an extension of your team, my approach remains the same:
Simple.
Commercial.
Honest.
Focused on results.
Why Customers Like Working With Me
People often tell me they enjoy working with me because I become part of their business rather than an external supplier.
I ask questions.
I challenge ideas.
I explain things in plain English.
I genuinely care about helping businesses succeed.
You'll always deal directly with me, which means faster decisions, honest conversations and marketing that's built around your business—not someone else's process.
Core Skills
Strategic Campaigns & Brand Development • Marketing Leadership & Team Mentorship • Digital & Content Marketing Excellence • Data-Informed ROI & KPI Tracking • Budget Planning & Optimisation • Agency & Stakeholder Collaboration
Little Work History
FourNet Limited - Head of Marketing
IT Marketing Specialist - Director
IT Marketing Agency - Sales and Marketing Director
Cyance Limited - Senior Account Manager
DTE Limited - Marketing Manager
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