The rules of brand communication are changing


Maritime is on a pathway to decarbonise shipping by 2050. There is a focus on energy efficiency and improved logistics across the board. But your brand needs some attention too, to stay relevant and be able to adapt accordingly in a changing seascape.

Visibility businesses working in traditional B2B sectors is rising as the end customer gains more understanding of the global supply chain and demands a higher level of trust and ESG expectations (and this sense of transparency and accountability will only grow).

Clarity of communication is key… to your customer, your customer’s customer, consumers and legislative bodies around the globe. 

This is a long-term strategic commitment and one in which Oakwood are proud to play an ongoing and proactive role. Our clients in the Maritime and Energy Offshore sectors bear witness to our ability to provide invaluable support in an industry constantly adapting to legislative changes, emerging technologies, and evolving operational parameters.

Partnerships for the long term​
Oakwood specialise in long-term partnerships. Our average tenure with client partners is 3x the industry average. We combine our strengths to create industry-changing ideas in an open and collaborative culture, enabling us to develop supportive relationships that last.

See how we worked with leading marine propulsion developerWinGD to build their messaging platform and global presence.

Creative and Commercial mindedness​
Our experience, service-first ethic and industry insights deliver impactful design – with purpose – to connect your brand with the world in a meaningful way.

Read how we worked with ‘The navigation experts’ SperryMarine to create a refreshed 360 vision for their established brand that reflected their industry leading position.

Building Brand Trust: People to people in a B2B world​
We understand complex buying behaviours, helping define customer journeys​ and a better user experience to unlock future value and build trust in your brand.

See how we supported ABB Turbocharging, launching technology with maximum effect, enabling them to communicate new product launches and upgrades to a broad number of diverse stakeholders.

We create branding and messaging platforms for products, services and solutions that can really differentiate your offer, connect with your customers, from Ship Owners and Management Companies to Crew, and produce impactful results, or ‘Creative Brand Impact’ as we like to call it.

We're here to facilitate discussions, provide creative insights, and offer strategic guidance to help you stand out in a competitive sector and ultimately stay on course to meet your marketing goals.

Click here to continue the conversation or contact @Suzannah Meddeman (McGavin)