Get to know me

The woman behind the brand

I’ve always wanted to run my own business. With the rise in popularity of social media, I saw my chance and took an advanced diploma in social media management. But it was the ads section of the course that really clicked for me, the way I could combine the creative and strategic elements I already enjoyed from my marketing work with the analytical skills I developed at university. (I have a chemistry degree!)

I see myself as a business growth advocate – I enjoy playing a part in the success of others. I get invested in my clients’ campaigns and will approach your business as if it were my own. I get excited by exceeding people’s expectations!

Clare - With Agency

The meaning behind the name: With Agency

Working with you to give people the opportunity to choose to buy your products or services and develop brand loyalty. Achieving this by using targeted social ads to put your offering in front of them so they can act with agency.

Clare from With Agency

CLARE FERGUSON

I’m a wife and mum of three kids and two beagles. I’m also an ads geek with a full-time gym habit.

Based in Manchester, I set up With Agency at the height of the Covid pandemic, in the summer of 2020. 

I’m really interested in the idea of being the best version of yourself and taking action when things aren’t going right. That applies to my personal life (and definitely feeds into my focus on fitness) as well as work – it’s this drive that led me to launch my business in the first place. 

Wellbeing and mindset work are important to me, and I’d love to work with more clients who are in this space, especially any fitness and wellness brands. 

Why Me?

I take my investment in being a social media ads specialist seriously.

I frequently add to and refresh my training to make sure I stay on top of the latest trends and developments across various platforms. 

Being part of international memberships and mentoring groups for ads professionals means I can draw on others’ experience in real time and keep up to date with what’s working in ads right now, both nationally and internationally. I use sessions with other ads experts to deepen my own knowledge and keep my skills up to date.

I believe in taking a holistic approach to your brand marketing and this involves creating the solution that works for your business. There is no one-size-fits-all approach here. Sometimes this involves bringing in other experts to work alongside to make sure we’re delivering the bespoke support you need. I’ll always put together the best team for your marketing needs. 

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Facebook ADcelerator, Emma Van Heusen (FB and Instagram Ads and Marketing)

  • Profitable Promotion Course, Kaity Griffin (In depth Google Ads training)

  • Profitable Promotion Mastermind (ongoing Google Ads support and mentoring from international experts)

  • Advanced Diploma in Strategic Social Media Marketing, Digital Mums

  • Google Ads for Business Growth, Digital Mums

  • TikTok ads and content creation, Toktrend 

  • Facebook Marketer Certification, Digital Distillery

  • Ads Mastermind, Digital Distillery (former member)

  • Klaviyo Product Certification (email marketing)

  • Words That Sell Anything, Ad Zombies (copywriting course)

Clare - With Agency

Are you in the right place?

 I’ve done a lot of work with SMEs across my career and I’m a business owner myself. I understand how overwhelming it feels when you’re trying to wear too many hats and do everything yourself. Recognising the challenges you face, I will immerse myself in your business as if it were my own, working in partnership with you to achieve your goals. I’m invested in your success – I’m not going to just launch a campaign and be done, I’m with you throughout the process. 

You’ll enjoy working with me if:

  • You want the support of an approachable expert who will get stuck in to your business

  • You see ads as one element of a wider marketing strategy

  • You want to work alongside a trusted partner who will listen to you and value your input 

  • You want easy-to-understand reporting that focuses on the factors you care about in your business

  • You want to learn how to manage your ads yourself; or

  • You want to be able to save yourself time and energy by handing everything over. 

EXPLORE THE WAYS I CAN SUPPORT YOU…

“Clare brings expert specialist knowledge and creativity to the team and goes the extra mile.”

Cheryl Crichton, Director and Marketing Advisor, Solid Sources