I create affordable marketing strategies, plans, campaign assets, promotions, digital content and other media activities, and deliever them for a range of clients in the arts, heritage and tourism industries. I have worked for leading household name attractions, destinations, and festivals for over 40 years.

My customers have included artists, best-selling international authors, musicians, tourist boards, award-winning visitor attractions and event organisers. I now work on a freelance or project retainer basis. Check out my LInkedIn page for my full CV and recommendations from others.

I’m comfortable creating a campaign narrative, or collaborating with you to build powerful messages that will work on modern digital platforms.

I have produced work for cinema screen, outdoor media, TV and social media platforms ranging from 20 second stinger adverts through to conference explainer videos, brochures, posters, band promos, press launches, sizzle decks and documentary content.

I’m based in South Yorkshire, but I travel all over the UK and abroad,

I have been a marketing and media specialist in the tourism and events sectors for over 40 years. I’ve held senior marketing positions at household name destinations (including Alton Towers & the UK Peak District), and developed marketing promotions and partnerships with leading brands including Pepsi, British Airways, Madame Tussauds, Universal Pictures, Nestle and many others.

I’ve also worked as a performer, operating my own touring theatre company in the 1980’s.

Last year I completed and launched a partnership with 70’s TV stars “The Wombles” for a well known tourist attraction in Derbyshire. A few years ago I worked with the BBC and 20th Century Fox to go Walking with Dinosaurs on the Isle of Wight by creating one of the first Augmented reality trails in the UK.

Throughout my career I’ve provided impactful strategies, effective marketing plans, eye-catching designs, exhibitions, events, videography and all sorts of creative content. It’s something I love doing. The blend of story-telling, technical knowhow, careful targeting and creative thinking has brought about some very satisfying and enjoyable projects.

If you’re looking for a solution to a challenge, or see an opportunity that needs delivering, we could be a great fit. david@thorntonHQ.com

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