Sam Blakley Branding

26/03/2026

New branding and website nearly complete. Very excited for the changes and people I’m working with 🩷

13/02/2025

I did a thing!

An amazing thing with an amazing person!

Yesterday Helen Dobson and I delivered our Get Brandtastic & Social Savvy with Sam & Helen Masterclass.

And it was brilliant! 🤩

We packed it full of as much content as we could to inspire and empower small business owners to feel confident and ready to take more informed and decisive action with their Branding and Social Media visibility.

Here are just a few of the highlights...
💥How to create a uniquely you Brand Strategy
💥THE most important thing to get right in Branding
💥The power of Why!
💥You had me at Hello!
💥 Discovering your superpower 💪🏻
💥 Strike a pose - the importance of Brand photography
💥 Enough Social Media content ideas to set your feed on fire! 🔥
💥 The 1st rule of Social Media...
💥 Great hack to make your Insta profile more discoverable 👀
💥 Ahhh that's how you do that 👈🏻 lots of those moments!
💥 Y-fronts! (You had to be there)
💥 The joy of Joy and her beach combing stories
💥 Thank god for Fizz Sticks
💥 Lots of laughter
💥 Incredible people - who made our day!

Huge thanks to everyone involved for your questions, interactions, success stories, funny stories, and your amazing feedback.

We are so glad that the resounding take away was how much you learned 🩷💚

We will be including your ideas in our next Masterclass, responding to your suggestions (including biscuits!!) and keeping you accountable. Make sure you do your homework challenges!! 😃

New Masterclass dates coming soon!
Brandtastic & Social Savvy
Rethink Branding & Digital Marketing
Core Social Agency
Piero Belmonte Photography

06/02/2025

What a FANTASTIC event we had today at Richards KCC Networking and Business Events at High Legh Golf Club.

So many attendees and new faces.
Our biggest turnout yet!

Helen Dobson and I were there to share all the plans for our Masterclass being held at the very same venue next Wednesday 12th. We can't wait!

We are so lucky to have such an amazing network of supportive members who genuinely care and take the time to cheerlead and recommend each other.

And it all starts with the 'Godmother' of Networking - the one, the only, Sue Richards. Thank you Sue.

Core Social Agency

02/02/2025

Can’t wait to help our attendees Get Brandtastic & Social Savvy 🤩

Branding is the foundation of your business success.

Join us to find out how you can take it to the next level. 🚀

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From start-up to global corporation a business needs a Brand plan.

And the great part is - you get to decide what that looks like.

You created your business for a reason and you want it to grow - right?

So get the foundations right and you are set for greater success.

If someone says they can do your ‘Branding’ for the price of a takeaway - all you're going to get is a logo…

❌ Myth 1. Branding is just a logo

✅ Truth: Many people think that branding is all about the logo, colors, and fonts, but it’s much more than that. Visuals are a key part for sure, but branding is about the overall experience and perception people have about your company. Branding includes your messaging, tone of voice, values, purpose, customer service, and the emotions you evoke.

❌ Myth 2. Branding is only for big businesses

✅ Truth: A lot of small businesses think they don’t need a strong brand, but branding is crucial no matter the size. It’s just as important for small businesses to differentiate themselves and build strong connections with their target audience. It helps create trust and credibility even when you’re starting out.

❌ Myth 3. Branding is a one-time thing

✅ Truth: Branding is an ongoing process, not a one-time project. It’s about consistency and evolution. As markets, consumer preferences, and technology change, your brand may need to adapt too. Regularly evaluating and updating your brand to stay relevant is key.

🤩 Our Masterclass will empower you to create your own Brand Strategy and show you how to create a magnetic Brand Identity. Plus a tonne of ways to make your Brand work even harder for you on Social Media!!

❤️ Create a Brand you’re proud of.
🎯 Get results you'll love.
➡️ Get brandtasticandsocialsavvy.co.uk

08/01/2025

Today I stepped right outside of my comfort zone...

I have always avoided stand up networking 🫣

I'm the kind of speaker who needs a bib to catch the outpouring of jumbled words that get spat out in an embarrassed hurry.

But my 1st goal for 2025 was to do it, and (willingly) do it solo!

8 days into 2025 and I did it 💪🏻🏅
Thanks to the very welcoming room full of ladies at the 20 20 Networking Group

I cleared my throat, took a deep breath and explained how I help business owners get visible, grab attention and grow with my expertise in brand clarity, brand identity, social content creation, websites and printed graphic design.
And managed to share how they could Get Brandtastic & Social Savvy with Sam & Helen

I'll let them be the judge but no one handed me a bib so I think I did ok!! 😊

I can honestly say I've never met so many lovely close-knit women in one place at the same time! And all with interesting stories and businesses to talk about.

Big shout out to the chef at Altrincham Football Club for an amazing lunch, it tasted even better than it looks.

And thank you to Jeanette Watson and Catherine Sandland for encouraging me to visit.

I'm really quite proud I did that.😃

What have you already achieved this year that makes you feel proud?

23/11/2024

Very pleased to be able to shout about this...

A new venture with the amazing Helen Dobson.

I first met Helen, owner of at a event.

2 years later and our instant friendship and connection has grown into a collaboration with a firm purpose - to help small business owners get Brandtastic and Social Savvy.

We have created a one day Masterclass packed full of knowledge, insights, tips, fun and actionable takeaways that you can implement to give your business and consistency, impact and customer focused results.

This value packed day is a pre-paid ticketed event limited to 15 people so grab your ticket soon! All details available on our website.

We can't wait to help you get your business off to a start in 2025! 🚀

20/11/2024

Great networking event at Browns Restaurant with my Social Savvy partner in crime Helen Dobson, Founder of Core Social Agency and the networking God Mother, Sue Richards

Helen and I were chatting to members and guests at Sue Richards KCC Networking and Business Events about our new one day Branding and Social Media Masterclass for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

It was a great opportunity to get feedback and opinions so we can pack the event with even more meaningful content and value. Thanks to everyone who took time to share their thoughts.

'Get Brandtastic and Social Savvy with Sam & Helen' might be just what you need to get your business and your and confidence flying high in 2025! 🚀

Follow Brandtastic & Social Savvy for more info and updates.

18/10/2024

When you hear feedback like this 😊

I'll let David A Jones do the talking...

But a huge thank you to David and Presto for trusting me year in, year out with Presto Music's brand communications. We have achieved so much together and I can't wait to see what comes next! 💛

And a big thank you also to Pixels Creative for the video footage. If you need video, Lloyd is the man to talk to!!

02/10/2024

I love meeting new people and hearing their views on things!

Huge thanks to Gill Fox and Dave Christie for hosting today's insightful 'Wise Up Wednesday' event at

Love how my giraffe got in on the photo too!! 😁

Good discussions had by everyone around putting customers first, the importance of branding, service packages and how to pitch them, where to find your ideal customer and ways to nurture a meaningful strong relationship with them.

It was great to meet some new faces and bump into some familiar - !

Looking forward to some potential collaborations and 1:1's.

01/10/2024

Small business owners...
..would you like to know how to get (and keep) more clients?

That's the topic at tomorrow's informal 'Wise Up Wednesday' at The Nantwich Clinic with Cheshire Business Coaching and guests.

I will be there to empower and inspire you, remind you what makes you amazing, and reassure you that you are not alone!

When I was starting out, I would have loved to have access to trustworthy people I could learn from, so I am delighted if I can help you...

As me anything about:
★ Branding - why it's soooo much more than a template in Canva!
★ Brand Photography - why being visible is important and why it doesn't have to be daunting
★ Your Brand Story - why clarity will make all the difference
★ Your Marketing Strategy - where to start and what you 'actually' need
★ Social Media - how to, how not to, and how to get super-organised with it
★ Websites, email marketing, Google, SEO, graphic design and finally...
★ Showing up! - my tips for keeping all the balls in the air when the floor seems to be disappearing.

I've enjoyed 25 years of working for clients of all sizes in multiple areas of Advertising, Design and Marketing. I've made lots of mistakes, had lots of successes and worked with some amazing people.
I know a whole load about what it takes to run a small business and I'm still learning - so come along because I'll enjoy learning from your experiences too.

Wise Up Wednesday - Get Inspired and Get More Clients!

- Date: 2nd October
- Time: 10am - 12pm
- Location: The Nantwich Clinic

Hit the link to get your free ticket.
See you there! 😃 🚀 bit.ly/4gXFRqa

27/09/2024

My first day back from holiday and I got to spend it with these two amazing ladies!

The day was spent enjoying a shoot for my gorgeous client Sarah Parr, photographed by the talented Aga Mortlock.

I can't wait to see the final shots and add them to the new hashtag I've been working on with Sarah.

Does anyone recognise where we are and the landmark which appears in the new Freemans ad featuring Sophie Ellis Bextor?

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