About us
Higher Ground Creative is a creative consulting firm based in Suffolk, founded in 2004. Led by Greg Newman following twenty years of activity in London, the agency offers bespoke marketing and design partnerships for ambitious brands. It works with a limited number of clients, combining senior creative direction, strategic marketing support and consultancy. The approach prioritises flexibility, personal contact and alignment between strategic clarity and creativity.
Services and expertise
Creative direction and design
The agency provides senior-level creative direction alongside strategic design services. These interventions fit into long-term partnerships or one-off projects, depending on client needs.
Marketing support and fractional CMO
Higher Ground offers comprehensive marketing support, including fractional CMO services. This model allows clients to access senior expertise without full-time commitment, tailored to growing team structures.
Strategic consultancy
The agency provides consultancy to align creative objectives with business strategy. These missions cover the full spectrum of advice, from brand positioning to optimising internal creative processes.
Collaboration models
The majority of the client portfolio operates on a renewable quarterly retainer basis. The agency remains open to alternative arrangements including equity stakes or partial payments, for large-scale partnerships justifying long-term alignment.
Client references
The portfolio includes clients from the financial, technology, luxury and professional services sectors: Deutsche Bank, UBS, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered, Sony, Getty Images, Land Rover, Linklaters, KWM, Baker McKenzie, Quantitative Brokers, Trimley and The Lanman Group.
For more information, visit https://highergroundcreative.co.uk