About us
All your communication problems solved with style
Our story
It’s time for a confession.
Creative Warehouse came about because, working as individuals, we feared we were failing our customers.
On our own, we might be sharp at writing but couldn’t build a website. We may be sparkly at design, but couldn’t produce a video. We might shine at PR, but weren’t so special at media training.
And because we like our customers, that made us sad.
So we got together, and together we can help with all the communications challenges anyone and any business might face.
That’s why we call ourselves Creative Warehouse.
Whatever you need we can do it, and always with the watchword of excellence.
Or as we like to say, All your communication problems solved with style.
We’re based in Cambridge, but are happy to work anywhere, either online or in person.
(But we prefer in person. We’re warm and fluffy like that. Plus it’s far better for good communication.)
Our people
Simon Hall
Director
Simon Hall is a Course Leader at the University of Cambridge, and is a journalist, author, and business coach.
He teaches communication, media, business, writing, presentation, storytelling, and public relations skills at Cambridge, along with universities across England, for government departments, and companies.
He’s helped to guide businesses from the start up stage to multi-million pound success, through fundraising rounds from Seed to Series D, and taken up Director of Communication roles at:
- ConformanceX, the new science of drug launch success
- Cambridge Sensoriis, radar for the drone revolution
- electronRx, healthcare transformation through digital innovation
Simon has a series of books and talks on business communication published, including – public speaking and presentations – writing blogs – how to secure media coverage – the art of being interviewed by journalists – the secrets of storytelling – and leadership communication – along with eight novels, all in the thriller genre.
Previously, he was a broadcaster for 20 years, mostly as a BBC Television, Radio and Online News Correspondent, specialising in business and economics and home affairs.
He also works for the Speakers for Schools charity, giving talks across the country to encourage aspiration amongst schoolchildren.
John Cary
Co-director
John brings four decades of experience in journalism and communications to the team.
As deputy editor of the flagship Today programme on BBC Radio 4, he steered coverage of momentous global events and turbulent political times. During 20 years at the BBC, he also won awards as editor of Simon Mayo’s programme on 5 Live, and established Simon and Mark Kermode as Britain’s leading film review show.
John has worked widely across print, broadcast and online journalism. He continues to work in national newspapers as well as passing on his knowledge to the next generation through teaching journalism at the University of Essex.
His skills and enthusiasms include writing, editing, media relations and strategy, and an inexhaustible appetite for puns. John always strives to find clear and direct language to bring complex stories alive for the widest possible audience.
Vicky Anning
Writer & Editor
Vicky has been a writer and editor for more than 20 years.
She worked as a journalist in America and the UK, before a desire to get to the heart of stories that make a difference drove a move into the charitable sector. She became a writer and editor for the overseas development charity CAFOD, travelling to Brazil, Bangladesh and South Africa.
She works for a range of clients including Unicef, Cambridge University Press, the European Cultural Foundation and Anglian Water. She is comfortable writing across a range of platforms, from blogs and web content to newsletters, feature articles and annual reports.
Vicky also manages social media and press campaigns for the charity WAY, Widowed & Young, regularly securing national media coverage.
She has a degree in Modern Languages (French and German) from the University of Bristol and an MA in Communications from the University of Stanford, California.
Becky Allen
Journalist
Her latest book, for the TUC, is Your Health at Work: An Indispensable Guide to Physical and Mental Wellbeing.
She has a degree in environmental science from Newcastle University and a masters in science communication from Imperial College, London.
Matt Gooding
Journalist, Marketing and Events
Matt has worked in communications for over a decade, predominantly as a journalist in news, sport and latterly business. He was business correspondent at Cambridge News for four years, covering developments in the world-leading Cambridge science and technology cluster, and commissioning and writing content for the multi-award winning Cambridge Business magazine.
His communications and marketing roles include a stint with the Football Association, forging and delivering the association’s messages to the football community across the country, and developing and implementing an individual marketing and communications strategy for the Hertfordshire branch, as well as organising a wide range of events.
Mark Mniszko
Designer
Mark offers more than 35 years of experience and expertise in creative design solutions.
From 1996 to 2006, he was Head of Design and Publications at the University of Cambridge, before leaving to found his own studio.
His experience includes producing graphic design, photography direction and print management for prospectuses, fundraising brochures, annual reports, press campaigns, media launches, and displays.
He has a degree in Design from the Camberwell College of Arts.
Tim Hill
Marketing, Business Development and Public Relations
Tim is a creative senior marketer with a proven sales and business development track record who brings his energy, determination, and experience to support businesses to grow.
Until recently, the Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations at the Møller Institute, part of Churchill College, University of Cambridge, he has over 30 years’ practical experience across a range of sectors including fast moving consumer goods, education, charity and legal.
Tim is experienced at establishing successful relationships with new markets, including overseas, and has led trade delegations across Europe and the Far East.
A loyal team-player, Tim adds value through his practical experience and understanding of marketing; communications; PR; strategy development and implementation; sales and business development; employee engagement; branding; stakeholder management; key account management and event management.
He has a degree in Business Studies, and two postgraduate diplomas from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Richard Marsham
Photographer
Richard has 20 years’ experience covering hundreds of photography assignments for newspapers and magazines, as well as local, national and international businesses.
He was born and raised in the Cambridge area, but following a few years based in Manchester, studying documentary photography, found himself drawn back to working in the heart of beautiful Cambridgeshire.
In his spare time, Richard enjoys wandering the streets of wherever he might be, camera in hand, photographing anything that trips his imagination.
Chris Mitchell
Web Developer
Chris has produced websites for companies including The Financial Times group, and big four accountant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
He’s a Web Designer and Developer with over 20 years’ experience, including in the UK, the USA and New Zealand.
Chris has worked extensively with WordPress websites and PHP/CSS/HTML coding.
Clare Casson
Writer and Broadcaster
Alison Midgley
Company Secretary
She started out at a small family business, which grew in size to become one of the largest suppliers to the road surfacing industry.
She then moved to running her own family landscaping business while starting a family, alongside looking after Creative Warehouse.