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Matchstick Creative were wonderful partners for this tricky task. Defining the voice for somewhere as recognised as The Everyman and Playhouse was no small feat and Ruth and her team made the process enjoyable, fun and creative. We were able to get the opinions of many stakeholders in our organisation and create something cohesive and practical. Our Tone of Voice Guidelines are now a tool we use every day.

Sarah Ogle, Marketing Director, Everyman & Playhouse Theatre

Matchstick Creative provided us with a fundamentally different approach to our marketing efforts, helpfully challenging us to make our Marketing and Comms function work better. Their joined-up, strategic approach and creative vision has, and continues to, generate results throughout our organisation.

Mark Ward, CEO, Borough Care

Matchstick Creative understood the challenge we were facing quickly. Their team worked hard to craft a voice unique to us and delivered a series of workshops to help upskill our staff so we could execute it ourselves. They innately understand the pressure points small businesses face and work quickly to solve issues.

Liam Kelly, CEO MAKE CIC

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