Taking the sting out of marketing

Dock Leaf are an independent consultancy offering affordable, flexible marketing solutions with a focus on the architecture, design and property sectors.

Founded by Nancy Hargreaves, an experienced marketing professional with a wealth of knowledge of working across the whole marketing sphere, from the bespoke needs of the small start-ups to demands of the large international businesses

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"Thanks as always for your help and advice, we just could not push forward without your input"

MashIt
“I have absolutely no hesitation in commending Nancy to an organisation”

FabuFit
“Thank you. None of this would have been possible without your ideas & input in everything.'”

YesSuits

Some key areas we can help you with include:

Website Management

First impressions are important. It is essential to keep a business website well maintained and updated on a regular basis with new content, this also improves organic website search ranking.

We offer an array of website services, from a full build, a refresh of an existing site or we can tailor an on-going maintenance package to suit your particular needs.

Social
Media

With such a multitude of social media platforms available it is often overwhelming when deciding the best strategy to engage these to get the best return.

We offer a custom program to manage all your online platforms on your behalf, alternatively we can collaborate with you to produce a framework which gives you the confidence and tools to move forward independently online in line with your business goals.

Press
Relations

We can write and distribute compelling press releases to industry publications, printed press and online outlets, ensuring your project receive the recognition they deserve.

Recent articles have been published in major industry publications such as Grand Designs, Enki Magazine and House Beautiful.

Award Submissions

Industry Awards are a clear way to elevate your brand reputation, but it is often a time consuming task that you have little time for - let us take the strain.

Having successfully written and compiled entries for prestigious awards such as World Architecture Festival, RIBA Awards, Civic Trust Awards, Architects Journal Award, BluePrint Awards and MIPIM Asia we are well placed to assist.

Print
Management

Never underestimate the value of receiving physical marketing literature, especially in an age so focused online, a good quality printed document can easily set your business apart.

With years of experience working with independent, local printers we can offer a variety of print options to suit your marketing needs. From brochures and high impact books, to the simple (yet important) business cards.

Events

With experience in planning and delivering successful corporate events we can help you with all aspects of any event you might have in mind.

Recent events we have delivered include an architectural design exhibition, an intimate drinks reception at Consulate Generals home and a sales conferences overseas for over 300 guests.

Nancy Hargreaves MCIM

Founder

Nancy has a wealth of experience working within the architecture and property sector, she has previously worked at PAD studio Ltd (a prestigious RIBA Award winning practice), headed up the Asian marketing for Benoy Ltd (a multi-award winning global practice) when living in Hong Kong and managed the marketing for the UK and the Middle East for one of the largest global recruitment companies when at Randstad Construction, Property and Engineering.

As an experienced marketeer she has successfully completed numerous marketing campaigns, won prestigious industry awards, managed delicate internal communications, increased online website traffic by up 20%, planned and delivered corporate rebranding, increased social media engagement by over 300% - always with an eye on the return of all marketing investment.

She keenly understands the universal importance of making marketing work for every size business, to continually strengthen the business reputation and continue to drive it forward.

Nancy is proudly a mother of two and married to Alex (the Manc). Having enjoyed a slightly transient lifestyle working and travelling across Asia, Lymington is now home to the family. As a keen runner the New Forest offers a never ending variety of routes to enjoy, Nancy is also a music lover, constant reader, sea swimmer, gardener and sailor.

"Nancy has been a wonderful ...lightening the load of marketing and PR: She is friendly and easy to work with, balanced by focus, motivation and dedication. Nancy is highly experienced in the field of marketing in the creative sectors and brings professional and thoughtful insight to whatever she tackles.”

Wendy Perring

Design Director

PAD studio

“We like how efficient it is working with Dock Leaf, and how on point your input is! Thanks as always for your help and advice, we just could not push forward without your work”

Darren Bray

Director

Studio BAD

“I have always found Nancy to be creative, pro-active, collaborative and a consummate professional. She has the ability to act supportively as a 'critical friend' an essential attribute in the realm of marketing and public facing communication.”