The Oystercatchers Approach

The guiding principles that we work to, and our direct support of the creative industry and agency community ensure that our clients and agencies are presented with all the information they need to confidently make informed decisions, with the best possible business outcome. 

Our approach

We have six guiding principles for all of our work. These are deliberately designed to always deliver informed decisions and the best possible business outcome for brand and agency alike. 

INTEGRITY & HONESTY

As trusted independent advisors to hundreds of global marketing teams we provide impartial, honest and actionable recommendations, delivered through fair and transparent process. 

BEST IN CLASS BRIEFS

We are experts in writing and delivering outstanding briefings. We are here to help you develop the best-in-class briefs to unlock your strategic needs and accelerate your agency relationship with inspiration, energy and direction. 

COMMERCIAL VALUE

Our extensive knowledge of the agency landscape and commercial models means we are well placed to work with your procurement and financial teams to provide detailed recommendations to ensure commercial success 

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

We understand the critical importance of building and maintaining outstanding stakeholder engagement during transformation projects. We support you in managing expectations and identifying and communicating the right information at the right time to your partners and stakeholders. 

PROCESS

Our Project Management team expertly organise processes across a range of diverse client businesses and strategic projects.    

COLLABORATION

We pride ourselves on building collaborative, high trust, working relationships through immersing ourselves in your business, understanding your nuances, and acting as an extension of your team.   

THE OYSTERCATCHERS CLUB

The Oystercatchers Club provides senior marketers and agency leaders with a unique, relaxed forum where they meet to share powerful insights, innovative thinking and inspire curious minds. Oystercatchers Club members are invited to 4 flagship events a year, to discuss industry issues, hear from leading thinkers and to network alongside the most influential senior leaders from agencies and brand side marketers. 

For more information on joining the Oystercatchers Club, please get in touch. 

THE PITCH POSITIVE PLEDGE

We actively support the IPA and ISBA Pitch Positive Pledge. Our approach to pitches leads the industry as an effective Agency Search & Selection process. 

We are continually evolving and developing our approach to ensure fair, transparent reviews for clients and agencies. 

INVOLVEMENT IN INDUSTRY BODIES

Our team hold leadership positions with some of the most influential industry bodies including the Marketing Society, Creative Equals, NABS, WACL, the Ideas Foundation, BIMA, Superbrands, The Marketing Academy & the European Institute for Education in Commercial Creativity, extending our work and expertise beyond Oystercatchers. 

How can we help?

Our team are on hand to help you accelerate your marketing performance.