Marketing Support Without Hiring The Smarter Way to Scale This Autumn

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As the summer holidays wind down and businesses gear up for a productive final quarter, many marketing teams are facing the same challenge: how to scale effectively without the budget or time to recruit additional headcount. That’s where Datum comes in.

We’re not just another agency. Datum is a full-service creative partner to businesses across the UK, offering marketing support that’s flexible, scalable, and fully integrated. Whether you’re a one-person marketing department or a larger team needing specialised expertise, our creative, print, and digital solutions are designed to slot into your business seamlessly — no long onboarding, no fixed contracts, no drama.

Why Choose Marketing Support Over Hiring?

For many SMEs and marketing managers, hiring additional staff post-summer simply isn’t viable. Costs, contracts, training, and time-to-value are real barriers. Choosing a marketing support partner like Datum allows you to:

  • Access a complete marketing team instantly
  • Avoid recruitment and training costs
  • Gain expert input across strategy, design, digital, and print
  • Scale services up or down based on campaign needs
  • Focus your time where it matters most
What Does Full-Service Mean at Datum?

We bring together three powerful disciplines under one roof:

This isn’t just about ticking service boxes — it’s about giving clients an ecosystem that drives real results.

Transparent Pricing That Helps You Plan

We know that budgets are tight and predictability matters. That’s why we offer straightforward pricing on key digital services:

ServiceDescriptionFrom Price (per month)
Instant Traffic AdsPPC campaigns that bring targeted leads fast£565
Be Found on GoogleSEO that boosts your visibility and ranking£595
Grow Your AudienceSocial media content, design, and publishing£420
Your Business OnlineProfessional websites that convert customers£1,295
Who Is This For?

Our retained marketing support is ideal for:

  • Marketing managers who need extra hands
  • SMEs that want to scale without full-time hires
  • Start-ups looking for an experienced team
  • Education institutions needing design and comms
  • National brands that want a trusted local delivery partner
Real Results, Real Partnerships

We work with clients like Swatch, Champagne Bollinger, PayByPhone, Leica Cameras, and leading schools. What they value most? Our ability to work like an extension of their own team.

Your Flexible, Accountable Marketing Partner

Because we operate under ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) standards, you can trust our processes and our results. We offer transparent reporting, strategic input, and all the expertise without the HR headaches.

Quick Answers: What You Might Be Wondering

What is marketing support?
It’s an outsourced solution where we act as your extended team. You get access to creative, digital, and print skills as and when needed.

Is this just for big companies?
No — we support everyone from start-ups to multinationals. Our packages are tailored to your needs.

Can I pick and choose services?
Yes — we can act on one service or integrate across several. You’re never locked in.

How quickly can we start?
Immediately. We onboard new clients fast so you can start seeing value straight away.

Will I have a main point of contact?
Absolutely. You’ll work with a dedicated Account Manager who understands your brand and goals.

What You’ll Gain

By choosing Datum for your marketing support this autumn, you’ll:

  • Save time and budget on recruitment
  • Gain a multi-skilled team from day one
  • Build stronger campaigns with better consistency
  • Increase leads, engagement, and conversions
  • Feel supported, informed, and in control

Ready to talk?

Give us a call on 01707 251222
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Let’s work together on your new project.

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