Mark Bate

Background

About Mark Bate

I am an experienced business owner with a demonstrated history of working in the graphics and web design industries. I'm proud to have spent over 25 years helping business owners begin their brand journey, helping established organisations develop their brand identity, and helping companies small and large to solve problems and help grow their business revenue. For the brave at heart, I believe design can change and enrich the lives of all stakeholders. I founded the Bate Brand agency in specialising in brand development: logo design, brand identity, brand guidelines, brand journals and magazines as well as online branding - all types of websites - small, medium and large, including digital marketing and social media campaigns. I've led and developed a wide range of branding and strategic communications projects for business startups, membership organisations and SMEs, across a wide range of sectors throughout the U.K. My many years of experience has given me an in-depth understanding of clients' strategic requirements and coupled with creative excellence, I have witnessed the power of creativity to help businesses grow and profit. My primary focus is to seek out ambitious individuals and organisations who- wish to invest in my expertise and proven track record - want the highest level of creativity and technical expertise as standard - are looking for an agency experience but prefer a one-point-of-contact relationship - are wanting a greater return on previous investments (ROI) I'm particularly interested in helping business implement sustainable, ethical and profitable branding strategies that create growth while reducing their impact on the planet. Testimony to this, in 2019 I reduced my own footprint. I migrated Bate Brand's business model from the typical agency with high street studios occupied with creatives, to a home studio working remotely with a talented team of Associates all expert in their fields. I no longer need to drive to work, happy days! My core skills include branding and identity, creative direction and strategy, brand development across print and digital, award-winning magazine and web design, maintaining longlasting client relationships, nurturing and inspiring young talent. I work from the Isle of Wight for amazing people and organisations across the UK.