Feeling like your marketing should be better?
You’ve built a great business — but your marketing doesn’t quite capture what makes it special.
Maybe it’s inconsistent, reactive, or feels a little off-track from who you really are.
You want to grow, but not lose the individuality and integrity that built your success in the first place.
That’s where we come in.
We help scaling owner-led manufacturing SMEs bring clarity, structure and creativity to their marketing — so it works commercially and stays true to their roots.
Think of us as your outsourced marketing department with the heart, strategy and creative instinct of an in-house team.
Not just more activity — but a clear plan, a trusted partner and marketing that finally feels like you.
Your own Marketing Department:
without the need to hire one
We're your outsourced marketing department that feels in-house. Providing senior level marketing strategy with the hands on delivery to make it happen.
We bring:
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Clear, practical marketing strategy and planning
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Reliable, hands on marketing support from people who understand manufacturing SMEs
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A long term partner you can rely on
Whether you need a fractional marketing director, campaign support, or full delivery, we plug the gap.
Why choose us?
We don't just advise. We get stuck in, keeping the heart of what you're all about front & centre.
We act as Your Marketing Department, bringing strategic direction, coupled with hands-on marketing delivery, without the headache of managing multiple suppliers. We are flexible, focused and always aligned with your business goals.
Strategy +
Delivery
You get both big picture thinking and day to day delivery - from marketing strategy and planning to lead generation, retention planning and customer comms
Integrated
Support
We get to know your business as if it were our own. Everything we do feels like it's coming from within your team. Keeping the essence of your brand front and centre
Built for
SMEs
We focus on what works. Straightforward, commercially focused support that helps you grow — with practical budgets and measurable results.
Driven, reliable and quick to get to grips with your business.
Our military-spouse team brings clarity and calm efficiency to every project — so your marketing runs like clockwork.
Award Winning
Business Consultancy of the Year 2024
Heropreneur of the Year 2024
Marketing Consultancy of the year 2023
What our clients say
“Marketing was stealing time from me — and I wasn’t doing it well. Now we have structure, clarity, and content aligned to strategy. It’s a relief."
Gary, CN Glass
"We’ve doubled our turnover. Leads from the website have quadrupled. It’s night and day"
Helen, Streamlion
“YMD delivered one of the most strategic, focused marketing strategies I’ve ever seen — and I work in strategy.”
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