We transform brands, accelerate commercial momentum, and enhance multiples. Standing shoulder to shoulder with ambitious business owners, management teams, and investors, we give our clients the courage to act.

We help our clients to

Break through a glass ceiling and accelerate growth.

Align business to structural changes, like acquisitions or mergers.

Adjust to shifting market dynamics, like new legislation or technology.

Articulate a complex business proposition.

Respond to threats, like showing growth or evolving competition.

Secure the highest possible multiple at exit.

About us

We are the only brand consultancy to be accepted as a member of the Management Consultancies Association.

We’re also one of the Financial Times’ Leading Management Consultancies in the UK.

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Our Work

BSW Group

Shining a light on the UK’s largest forestry and timber group.

GenM

Bringing visibility, choice and trust to menopause.

Powersheds

A powerfully simple rebrand.

J&J

Giving total visibility to an eCommerce leading logistics firm.

Suit Direct

Revitalising the suit for today’s retail world.

Absolute Collagen

Launching collagen skincare that’s more than skin deep.

Endless

Showcasing a refreshingly different approach to private equity.

Ann Summers

Re-energising an iconic 80’s brand.

Results

£2 billion+

Generated in flotations and exit deals for brands we’ve worked with.

200+

Brand DiscoveryTM programmes completed.

Global expansion

A track record of transforming small British brands into global players.

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CoolBrands established.

Multiple shareholdings

In many of the brands we work with.

Own brand creation

We used our expertise to build our own brand, exiting in 2017 for £23m.

Our approach

Our principle is knowledge before assumption.

We author robust brand strategies and work with our clients to deliver and refine them over the long term.

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Propaganda people

We’re a tight-knit team of strategists, analysts, planners, creatives, designers, and digital brand specialists who thrive when creating ambitious work that ignites sectors and expectations.

News

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Propaganda Founder Julian Kynaston releases debut book

Julian Kynaston, Founder of the award-winning Propaganda Brand Consultancy, has released his debut book, telling his story from his misspent youth as a Leeds football casual to the decades he’s spent leading Propaganda, the North’s preeminent brand consultancy firm. Having…

01/04/2025

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Propaganda delivers rebrand and repositioning for Ventrolla heritage window specialists

Propaganda Brand Consultancy has delivered a brand repositioning for Ventrolla – the UK market leader in heritage restoration and renovation of timber sash windows. Positioning Ventrolla for its next phase of growth, this rebrand brings focus and momentum to achieve…

01/04/2025

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Propaganda recognised for 6th time by Financial Times among UK’s leading management consultancies 

Propaganda has once again been listed in the prestigious Financial Times’ Leading Management Consultancies 2025. This year marks the 8th annual listing from Financial Times and the 6th time Propaganda has been included in the list.   The index is based…

06/03/2025

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Propaganda creates BDSM-themed Valentine’s Day campaign for CLOUD NINE

Raising the heat this Valentines’ Day, Propaganda Brand Consultancy has delivered a provocative campaign for CLOUD NINE hair tools. With Shibari-inspired visuals more reminiscent of 50 Shade of Grey than hair styling, the campaign draws attention to the award-winning brand’s…

25/02/2025

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Julian Kynaston Appointed Brand Director for CLOUD NINE Hairstyling Tools

Julian Kynaston, Founder and CEO of Propaganda Brand Consultancy, has been announced as the new Brand Director for CLOUD NINE, the award-winning hair styling tools company. Kynaston will take on this exciting role alongside his existing responsibilities at Propaganda and…

27/01/2025

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CLOUD NINE account returns to Propaganda after 13 Years

Leeds-based Brand Consultancy Propaganda has been appointed by hair styling brand CLOUD NINE as their lead marketing and creative agency. The appointment marks a significant return to working with the brand that Propaganda initially helped to create in 2009.  The…

24/12/2024

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Propaganda delivers bold rebrand for Nexus Rental

Appointed in March 2024, Propaganda has delivered a new brand positioning to support Nexus’ growth ambition as the leading B2B provider of vehicle and plant hire solutions.  Propaganda’s renowned Brand DiscoveryTM programme revealed that Nexus’ brand awareness vastly undersold their…

08/11/2024

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Propaganda delivers empowering OOH Menopause Awareness Month Campaign for GenM, inspiring women to “Live Your Best Menopause” 

Propaganda Brand Consultancy has delivered a powerful Above-the-Line (ATL) campaign for GenM, Home of the MTick and Menopause Partner for Brands. Running throughout World Menopause Awareness Month (October), the campaign inspires and empowers women to thrive through their menopause journey…

18/10/2024

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Propaganda’s Paddy Cavanagh wins Highly Commended Rising Star at MCA Awards

Propaganda is proud to announce that Paddy Cavanagh (Senior Consultant, Brand Strategy & Planning) has received a Highly Commended Rising Star award at the prestigious Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards. As a senior consultant, he is tasked with authoring brand…

18/10/2024

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