Innovation and insights

Steer the course of tomorrow. Today.

We craft our insight into strategic foresight. We are the compass to your map, utilising unique data, intelligence, trends and opinion.

From insight to foresight.

In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to quickly adapt to changes is crucial.

We deliver critical, real-time intelligence about the current market landscape, using our unique tools and methodologies.

This insightful data acts as a foundation for Foresight, enabling your business to respond proactively to emerging trends and technological advancements, ensuring your decisions are not just reactive, but also strategically forward-thinking.

Both now and in the future.

  

Insight services.

Unique products at your fingertips.

Insights Data Platform

Discover the power of tailored data intelligence. Our innovative data platform tool offers sector-specific data insights, customisable to meet your unique requirements. It provides real-time access to the performance of your campaigns or consultations, ensuring you stay agile in strategic decisions. Cavendish Insights is your key to deeper understanding and achieving superior outcomes. 

Spinfluencers

Our Spinfluencers platform is designed to revolutionise your digital influence strategy. Harness the power of cutting-edge technology and expert insight to amplify your brand’s digital presence with those who are influencing your brand and stakeholders online. Cavendish can strategically position your content across digital platforms, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement, making your brand not just seen, but truly heard. 

What Matters To You?

Our innovative survey and engagement tool energises campaigns and public consultations. This product automates the process, seamlessly integrating with social media platforms to reach a more diverse demographic. With “What Matters to You”, engaging with your audience becomes more effective and inclusive, ensuring every voice is heard and every opinion is valued. 

Innovation services.

AI communications
advisory

Utilising both our communication and development teams, our AI Advisory Services provide comprehensive support and expertise, enabling businesses and in-house communication teams to be trained effectively and seamlessly integrate AI into their communication strategies for enhanced efficiency and engagement.

Digital reputation
and engagement

Our Digital Engagement and Reputation Services combine to elevate your brand’s online presence. Through innovative strategies, including our flagship product “What Matters to You”, we deepen your connection with audiences across digital channels. Our expert tools and tailored approaches help you maintain a positive and impactful digital footprint. 

Cavendish Insight.

Our team.

James Bird
Managing Director, Innovation & Insight
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James Bird
Managing Director, Innovation & Insight

James is a seasoned integrated communications specialist with over 15 years in corporate and public affairs. He has worked with leading businesses across the UK and internationally winning numerous awards.

James is responsible for leading the Innovation and Insights team, spearheading the delivery of our Group’s cutting-edge products and services.

Oli Folkerd
Director of Development
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Oli Folkerd
Director of Development

Our Director of Development, Oli Folkerd is a digital and development specialist with over 15 years’ experience.

Starting his career by helping SMEs optimise operations with CRM and web solutions, he has evolved into an experiential marketing specialist. Oli’s accomplishments include creating cloud processing architecture and a virtual conferencing platform during the pandemic, showcasing his innovation and adaptability in dynamic industries.

Charli Edwards
Creative Director
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Charli Edwards
Creative Director

Creative Director Charli is a published creative and influential content contributor for The Drum. With extensive experience working in both in-house and agency environments for over 18 years, she is a creative leader who inspires and moves audiences to action. She has also written for a variety of design magazines and featured as a Getty Photographer. A skilled mentor, Charli is passionate about future talent through partnerships with local universities.

As the overseer of strategic creative for Cavendish, Charli delivers insightful strategy and innovative solutions. Her experience working with an international client base across diverse industries including automotive, financial, television, and sports allows her to deliver, campaigns that matter.

Will Balme
Director & Head of Digital Experience
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Will Balme
Director & Head of Digital Experience

With over 15 years of brand and digital experience, Will is passionate about creating digital communications that are rooted in audience insight.

He influences digital excellence and best practice by working closely with clients from initial strategy through to delivery.

David Button
Head of Insight Services
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David Button
Head of Insight Services

As Cavendish’s Head of Insight, David also coordinates our insights and research services, supporting clients to commission their own thought leadership, polling, focus groups and perceptions audits. He also oversees our own original insights and polling reports.

David is a member of the Market Research Society (MRS).

Marcio Juarez
Head of Technology
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Marcio Juarez
Head of Technology

With an in-depth digital, technical knowledge, Marcio has over 10 years’ experience across a broad number of programmes and platforms, allowing him to ensure a smooth planning phase, including user journey mapping, wire-framing and interface prototyping; and high-quality technical development to ensure digital engagement is maximised. Focused on providing a memorable user experience, Marcio keeps the end user front of mind, through the planning, design, and development process. Responsible for overseeing all technology and digital developments, Marcio combines a great mix of commercial and technical experience.

Thinking ahead
for our clients.

Our events.

Make your voice
make a difference.