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I’ve been working in marketing and comms for OVER 20 YEARS.

I’m passionate about marketing strategy and helping businesses using Instagram to also build an email list that they own.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

A Little bit

An award winning Marketer, I’ve been working in Marketing, Business Development and Comms for over 20 years, first in-house, and since 2020 as an independent consultant.

I’ve an Honors degree in Business with marketing but also have first hand of running my own business.

I’ve been building strategy and campaigns for the entirety of my career and would love to share my expertise to help you grow an asset for your business.

I’d love to help you take control of your marketing, help you to reach your customers and make money in your business.

I know juggling all the things in business (and life!) is a lot.

Let me show you how with a little bit of planning, being super clear on what you want and who you want to help, and repurposing your ideas across your channels can make running a business more fun.

I’m confident that email marketing can be easily added to your existing marketing mix and drive results.

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MY SERVICES
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I host a Podcast

Join me for an insight into wonderful business in Essex, on the Essex Business Stories Podcast.

LISTEN HERE

I’m a certified Email Marketing Pro

Certified with Mailchimp and Mailerlite and Flodesk Partner.

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Award Winning Marketing Consultant

On 8 March 2025 Barbara Gill Marketing received the Highly Commended Award at the Small Business Awards for the East of England Region.

Chosen from a Finalist list of 9, the judges said:


With experience, vision, and a passion for what she does, Barbara is making a lasting difference to her customers.

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Badge for the 2024 East of England Small Business Awards, highly recommended.
How I can Help you
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  • If you want a stress free way to get started with email. Then yes!

  • We’ll booking in a briefing call, discuss your requirements and I’ll build a bespoke proposal for your business.

    If you’re happy to proceed I will book in your project.

    Depending on the scope I aim to turn these projects around within a week.

  • From £595.

    You’ll also need a paid for account with an email platform for the duration of the project.

Done for you Email

Bespoke email marketing set up. I’ll craft a beautifully branded landing page and an easy to use newsletter template for your business.

Option to add a welcome flow sequence to automatically nurture your new subscribers.

EMAIL ME TO BOOK YOUR PROJECT
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Marketing Strategy

I can create an easy to follow, bespoke plan for your business, suited to your objectives.

I also have a DIY download, if you wish to get started with planning right away.

  • You want to put some oompf into your planning, have direction and understand the tools you need to tap into to make sales and reach your dream clients.

  • Bespoke Strategy tailored to the goals you have for your business. I research your business, your sector and industry forecasts and craft an outline plan for you to follow, month by month.

  • Intensive strategy (6 month plan) from £695, full annual plan £2500.

    Or you can download the Marketing Strategy workbook to get started right away for only £49.

CONTACT ME ABOUT BESPOKE STRATEGY
DOWNLOAD THE MARKETING STRATEGY WORKBOOK
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Do it Together sessions

1-1 sessions to support you with a specific area of Marketing.

Including Marketing Strategy, Content Planning, Pinterest, Instagram, Podcasting and Email newsletters.

  • If you’ve been plodding through your marketing and would like clarity, direction and an expert guiding hand.

  • A pre-registration questionnaire or call (or both), to fully understand your needs, two hours in person or on Zoom (zoom recording included) tailored to your business.

  • Starting at £350 for a two hour session, additional hours can be added.

BOOK A BESPOKE SESSION