BUSINESS
BRAND BUILDING EXPERTISE to Elevate your Business
‘ HAVING A CREATIVE PARTNER THAT UNDERSTANDS US , UNDERSTANDS HOW WE ARE PERCEIVED AND UNDERSTANDS WHAT WE STAND FOR HAS BEEN ESSENTIAL . OAK CREATIVE WORKS WITH US TO HELP HANDLE OUR BRAND REPUTATION WITH CARE .’ ANT , ASSOCIATE BRAND DIRECTOR , HOLIDAY EXTRAS
It ’ s something Oak Creative has been doing for a very long time ( 30 years in fact ) serving businesses across Kent , but this creative brand agency now has a new lease of life .
LAURA BEVAN AND JESSICA BANKS
In January 2020 , Oak Creative became part of the Holiday Extras Group . Holiday Extras is a pioneering travel extras company based in Newingreen . Using innovative technology and the smartest , fastest and most personal service in travel they offer customers great value products such as airport hotels , parking , insurance and UK breaks .
Oak Creative has long been affiliated with the Holiday Extras brand and are closely aligned to their business strategy . Operating as their creative partner the team of branding professionals deliver compelling advertising , graphic design , digital design and visual communications . ‘ We collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver creative outputs which enhance and improve the customer and trip experience .’ says Jessica Banks , marketing manager .
Laura Bevan was appointed studio director in 2020 to drive the agency forward as part of the new business ownership . She says ‘ For me , there ’ s a real buzz in knowing we are helping businesses to grow and we invest a lot of time getting to know businesses so we can build collaborative partnerships . I lead my team to deliver outstanding work for business owners that recognise us as their partner in profit , growth and innovation . We love to get involved in helping to develop products and building website systems that aid admin processes .’
Throughout the pandemic , Oak Creative has found the Kent business community to be an invaluable support network . The agency are members of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce , Locate in Kent and
Produced in Kent , actively participating in events and networking . In January 2022 , the Folkestone & Hythe Business Advisory Board Group welcomed Oak Creative to their economic working group . Laura says ‘ Oak are proud to partner with many brands and organisations in Kent and the support between peers is outstanding . Together we ’ re driving the Kent economy and building better futures which is so exciting to be part of .’
Oak Creative boasts an impressive client roster of prestigious businesses in Kent and beyond . Most recently they have been appointed a branding and communications contract for Dover District Council . The Maison Dieu , is a lottery heritage project to restore the Dover town hall building dating back to 1206 . The agency also has a strong reputation in the Kent food and drink industry . They have been a creative partner to Biddenden Vineyard for over 25 years , and had the pleasure of launching their new website ahead of the 2021 festive peak season .
‘ A creative partnership with Oak Creative means you gain a team with a multitude of skills , experience and added strategic value . Our brand building expertise is ideally suited for business owners or marketing managers who need to push their brand to the next level ’, concludes Jessica .
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