Method / The AFH approach

Agree the work.Then get it moving.

A clear brief, named responsibilities and a review point make it easier to work together.

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The agency process

From first enquiry.To agreed delivery.

The detail varies by assignment. These are the decisions to settle before and during the work.

01 / STAGE

Discover & diagnose

Audit the existing message, channels and buyer journey. Listen to commercial priorities before proposing activity.

Illustrative outputs

Discovery notes · audience map · baseline observations

02 / STAGE

Define the direction

Clarify the audience, offer, success measures and a channel plan the organisation can support.

Illustrative outputs

Positioning framework · proposed scope · practical roadmap

03 / STAGE

Design the delivery

Translate strategy into messages, content pillars, landing pages, campaigns or training. Establish owners and approvals.

Illustrative outputs

Creative and channel briefs · asset plan · delivery responsibilities

04 / STAGE

Activate & connect

Create or coordinate the agreed work so the channels lead towards one consistent proposition and enquiry route.

Illustrative outputs

Approved assets · publishing or campaign plan · handover

05 / STAGE

Measure & refine

Review buyer-quality signals, enquiries, sales feedback and what worked. Adjust the next set of priorities.

Illustrative outputs

Review notes · recommended improvements · next-step priorities

What a client should expect

Clarity beforecommitment.

A written scope defining the work, responsibilities, approvals, relevant measures and external requirements. Advertising budgets, filming, specialist development and event suppliers are agreed as needed—not hidden inside a vague retainer.

One clear lead

An agreed point of strategic responsibility and structured communication.

Defined deliverables

What will be produced, when it is needed and what the client must provide.

Permission and proof

Approval of claims, source materials and relevant rights before publishing.

Measurement with context

Commercial and qualitative signals reviewed in context, with practical next steps.

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