Colour Me Social brings together experienced marketers, strategists, creative specialists and doers to give businesses and leaders the support they
need without unnecessary layers or a one-size-fits-all approach.
Founded in 2015, we are intentionally small, flexible and personal. You work closely with experienced people, with additional specialist expertise
on hand when the work calls for it.
Why we exist
Good marketing has always been about more than keeping channels busy.
It starts with understanding the business, listening properly and knowing what is worth saying before deciding how and where to say it.
That belief has shaped Colour Me Social since the beginning.
The tools and platforms have changed considerably since 2015. The need for clear thinking, strong communication and people who understand the point of the work has not.
Why a collective?
Different challenges need different skills.
Sometimes the work needs strategy and thinking. Sometimes it needs social media expertise, design, video or additional creative support. Often it needs a combination.
Being a collective enables us to bring together the right people for the work rather than fitting every client into the same team or package.
It also means we can work alongside the people you already have, add capacity where it is needed and adapt as your priorities change.
Senior thinking. The right specialists. No unnecessary layers.
You stay close to the people doing the thinking and the work, while gaining access to broader expertise when it genuinely adds value.
We are not interested in making the solution bigger than the problem.
How we think
People before process
Tools, systems and technology can make marketing more efficient. They cannot replace judgement, curiosity or a proper understanding of the people you are trying to reach.
We use technology where it helps, but good thinking comes first.
Inclusion should be reflected in how you work
Being proudly inclusive is not a campaign line for us.
It influences how we listen, the questions we ask, the perspectives we value and the kind of working relationships we want to create.
We believe better ideas emerge when more people are able to contribute to them, and better communication starts with recognising that the people on the receiving end are not all the same.
Good marketing should earn the right attention
We are far more interested in creating something worth paying attention to than filling a channel because a content calendar says we should.
That means being prepared to ask whether something needs creating at all, whether an existing idea could work harder or whether there is a better way to communicate it.
The humans
Pip Hawkins - Founder and co-owner
Pip has been helping businesses and leaders communicate like real people since 2015. She has worked across content and strategy for over 12 years, supporting hundreds of clients across both B2B and B2C sectors. A huge advocate of listening to diverse voices, not just within the LGBTQ+ community, but every voice. Pip helps organisations build stronger visibility and communicate in a way that actually connects.
Michael Gegg - Co-owner
Michael brings more than 25 years’ experience leading global marketing teams, building go-to-market strategies across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. Michael is analytical, commercially minded and refreshingly practical. Michael helps turn complex business thinking into clear, effective marketing. Michael is also the founder of our sister agency, Social C-Suite and PSM Communications.
Work with us
If you are looking for experienced marketing support without unnecessary layers, we would be happy to hear what you are working on.
Whether you need additional thinking, additional capacity or a specialist perspective, we can start with a conversation.
With locations in Brighton, Hereford, Windsor and remote, our dedicated marketing support teams are just a quick messasge away.