10 Brand Truths

Strong brands are built on truth. Not jargon, not fluff, not whatever everyone else is doing. These 10 principles get to the heart of what makes a brand clear, credible and worth listening to. 1. What a brand really is. A brand is more than just a logo, a colour, or even a funky website. […]
Our stance on AI

Making a stand It was time we took our stance on AI. How to use this responsibly and not to use this to cut corners or to eradicate our own voice. With the new standards for B Corp on the horizon, we decided to be clear about how we use AI. What to use it for […]
Why I Started Writing a Book

An Idea Develops For a long time, I had been thinking about truth. I had read a lot about it and to be honest, it means a great deal to me. When I started Harrison Brands, I had the time to reflect and think about what I wanted it stand for, but more importantly, why […]
Truth: The Only Currency That Matters

A panel event where truth matters In mid May at the Conduit, I moderated a panel on Truth: the only currency that matters. Telling the truth is the most effective way to build more trust. I had done a lot of planning, but it ended up having a life of its own and was far […]
The Win Without Pitching Manifesto

My reflections on Blair Enns’ Manifesto As we wrap up the end of 2025, I’ve found the time to read Blair Enns’ Manifesto for Creative Firms. It is called: The Win Without Pitching Manifesto. Enns’ discusses The Twelve Proclamations which are essentially twelve pledges for creative firms which are breaking out of the majority and doing business […]
You Can’t Handle the Truth…

Is the truth about the climate too hot to handle? The purpose of marketing is directly connected to the growth of consumerism. Its job is to sell more, just like advertising. So, what of the truth behind the climate crisis? Despite the rise of greenwashing and misinformation, marketing has struggled to grasp how to effectively […]
Nature and its Hidden Truths

A workshop help at RSA House, London on Wednesday 12th November 2025 I met Angela Monaghan at various events focused around sustainability in and around London. We both held similar values and got talking. With the opening gambit of ‘how do we closer to nature?’ to my very own quest to reveal the Truths: the Hidden Truths. […]
Why Truth Based Marketing

The only marketing worth believing in is Truth Based Marketing Having worked as a Creative Director for various London agencies over the past fifteen years, I was unaware of the pivotal action I would be taking as a result of the Covid outbreak. It gave me time to refocus and build my own branding and […]
When is the right time for a rebrand?

When is the right time? In the world of business, timing is everything. But when it comes to rebranding, many companies grapple with the question of when the best time is to embark on this transformative journey. Some might argue that there is never a convenient moment, often deferring it until their business strategies and […]
Communicating your Sustainability Impact

Beyond profit: how companies are sharing their impact on people and planet Many more companies are publishing details about their impact on both people and planet. It’s true that this is a trend that has been driven by the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and a more values driven aspect of society. It’s also […]