Intelligent marketing for universities, charities and growing businesses

Think. Create. Deliver.

Marketing that makes a difference

I help organisations turn ambition into reality through intelligent marketing that connects with the right people, making the most of technology and AI to work smarter and drive results.

From brand positioning and storytelling to digital campaigns, websites and technology solutions, I combine strategic thinking, creative ideas and practical delivery with a performance-led approach. I work with universities, heritage organisations and charities, as well as supporting SMEs across a range of sectors.

I solve problems, spot opportunities and help good organisations do great things.

25+

Years in marketing across industries

9

HAVAS HEIST awards for
marketing innovation

CIM

Chartered Institute
of Marketing qualified

services

What I offer

Four ways I can help your organisation grow

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Marketing strategies

Clarify your distinction and competitive edge before developing strategies to provide the direction you need to achieve your goals

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Digital marketing

Turn your strategy into action, reaching the right people with the right channels and technologies to make your marketing investment worthwhile

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Creative content

Tell stories that capture attention and engage your audiences through compelling copywriting, case studies, video, photography and podcasts

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Training and coaching

Strengthen your internal marketing capability through a range of practical training packages, tailored coaching and collaborative support

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What people say

Loved by clients

“Innovative, commercially aware and results-driven. Sophie is always pushing boundaries to achieve more, and makes a real impact.”
Alison Hill-Allen, Said Business School, University of Oxford
Alison Hill-Allen, Marketing Manager
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford logo

Brands I've worked with

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford logo
University of Bristol logo
Gloucester Cathedral logo
UCAS logo
European Leadership Initiative logo
UniQuest logo
Hartpury University logo
National Star logo
Arteh Odjidja logo
Oxford University Press logo
Feva designer womenswear boutique logo
University of Gloucestershire logo
Sophie Chamings, Founder

Global expertise, personal service

Local, national and international marketing best practice, scaled to your team and budget

I’ve spent most of my career with global organisations, delivering marketing at local, national and international level, with advanced systems, rigorous processes and high standards. Because I know what best practice looks like, I can scale it to suit smaller teams and budgets. I’m not a big agency, which is kind of the point. With me, you get me, from first conversation to final result, with specialists I know and trust when a project needs them.

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Marketing technology and AI

Modern platforms and AI, used with good judgement to deliver more

I’m confident across the platforms that power modern marketing, from content management and CRM to social, email and data. I use AI every day too – Claude is my favourite – to develop smart solutions that accelerate projects and enhance outputs, always with people, purpose and good judgement at the heart of what I do.


HAVAS HEIST marketing awards

Award-winning higher education marketing

Nine HAVAS HEIST awards, the UK’s national awards for university marketing

I’ve led and been part of teams that have won nine HAVAS HEIST awards – higher education’s national marketing awards. With hundreds of universities competing, they’re the benchmark for outstanding marketing in the sector. My award-winning work spans strategies, content, campaigns, websites, events and prospectuses, all delivering exceptional results for reputation and student recruitment.

my work

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