HIGHLIGHTS and FAVOURITES

Craig Thatcher managed the creative process for the design and build of a microsite for Kingfisher Wharf - a new venue for entertainment and education on the river Thames at Fulham. Writing the copy and proposing the navigation, he collaborated with a web designer and Search Engine Optimisation specialist to meet a demanding deadline for Riverstone, the founder and creator.

Rapport wanted to show how they encourage their colleagues to be themselves at work and asked Craig Thatcher to produce a film to demonstrate this. So he worked with an award-winning film director, Nic Cornwall and commissioned a unique piece of music from Dom Jones for the soundtrack. Nic wrote the lyrics and the Rapport choir sang it. Read more.

Craig Thatcher attended the 10th anniversary celebratory dinner for the Edge Hotel School in June. He was invited because Craig led the original creative team that designed, developed the brand identity and first website for the Edge Hotel at Wivenhoe House, which still looks fresh a decade on. Read more. 

We launched NEXTGEN, a new annual competition for entrepreneurs, as well as creating a new name and brand identity for WoodWhite Accountants, the company behind it. Read more about the competition. 

Edge Foundation is an independent educational organisation with charitable status. We designed a new identity and more accessible website to reflect their new strategy and to help bring about the much needed change to the UK’s education system. Read more.

Design of a new value proposition, a new brand identity, followed by the design, build and copywriting for the website of RISC Vision - an ambitious start-up risk intelligence platform that uses artificial intelligence. Read more.

Craig Thatcher led the creative team that designed the brand identity and website and provided social media support for the inaugural launch of the Corporate Receptionist of the Year Award. He was also a member of the judging panel, pictured with winner, Kitjia Lace of Rapport Guest Services. Read more about launching the award.

As a result of improved digital marketing for a new range of air conditioners from Caice Acoustic Air Movement. Up from sixth position to third in one year. The new range was also a finalist in the RAC Cooling Awards. Read how we have helped Caice to achieve it.

Craig Thatcher was a finalist in the IOD Director of the Year Awards (London & South), in the SME category.

For the design and production of a one off publication for Informa plc a FTSE 100 client at the Institute of Internal Communications Awards for Excellence.

As a host on day two, Craig Thatcher introduced 14 expert speakers to delegates, each with a TED-style talk. In the afternoon he led a panel discussion on the topic of ‘Data and ROI’. Over 18,000 people attended during the three full days of this popular and successful digital congress. 

Craig Thatcher was appointed a member of the advisory board of the Edge Hotel School. He has maintained a long association with the hotel school ever since it was established as well as with the charitable foundation behind it.

Craig Thatcher launched a brand of coffee in memory of Stephen Green, the founder of Greenfisher. Called, Mornin’ Squire, because it was his favourite greeting. An award-winning importer and roaster created the special blend and £1 from every pack sold was donated to Action for A-T, his favourite charity.

Craig Thatcher led the creative team that was 'highly commended' for the best strategic development of a new brand for Rapport Guest Services in the Transform Europe Awards. Read more about building Rapport.

Craig Thatcher wrote and published a book called Continuous Branding. Available from Amazon in paperback, ebook and as an audiobook. Read more about the author or buy now.

Craig Thatcher was interviewed by Michael Rosen for Radio 4 Word of Mouth programme - on why instructions manuals are so hard to follow. To listen search 'instructions michael rosen word of mouth'.

Craig Thatcher led the creative team that re-branded Restaurant Associates, a division of Compass Group UK & Ireland. Following this, it was awarded Business & Industry Caterer of the Year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. The judges said that the re-branding made a significant contribution to winning the award.

Craig Thatcher devised a brand engagement and retail sales programme for Zanussi. Masterminding a very successful tie-up with celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo. Thousands attended the branded roadshows around the UK & Ireland, resulting in a significant gain in market share against a declining market.

Craig Thatcher led the creative team that named, positioned and designed the brand identity for this guest services company. Since then he has helped Rapport to become a market-leading, multi-award winning company in six countries around the world. Read more.