Hi!
I’m Maria
Reading in Berkshire is a wonderful place. Those of us who are lucky enough to live here have so many opportunities at our finger tips.
My aim is to help Reading businesses, entrepreneurs, and community groups make the most of these opportunities so they can find and communicate with their local audiences more effectively.
So much to do and so little time
Despite the fact that there are many resources at our finger tips and a large number of people based in Reading (174,200 based on the 2021 ONS census), it can sometimes feel like an overwhelming challenge to even get noticed.
It’s also at this time when you may start to feel overwhelmed because it feels as if there’s so much to do and so little time to do it.
After all, there are barely enough hours in the day to do the business critical activities, nevermind the luxury of finding extra time and money to think about generating more business.
Sometimes, though, it just needs an outside perspective…
Let's grow your business with a free chat
I don’t have any magic answers and I can’t promise that it won’t take some work before you can relax and settle into a routine. However, as a marketing professional with a passion for networking and local marketing, I will have some valuable knowledge or useful connection that I’d love to share with you.
The process
1. get together
If we agree that I can help you, we’ll arrange a date and time to meet.
2. Your needs
We’ll look at what has and hasn’t worked for you, as well as your goals and available resources.
3. your actions
We’ll agree on actions that will help you achieve your goals.
What’s next? Contact me to set up our chat!
Latest podcast episode
Join me as I speak to Louisa Guise, Reading-based communications and marketing expert. Louisa has just published her first non-fiction book “How to leave a group chat”. In this episode, we discuss Louisa’s book, she shares her tips on how to be an effective communicator, and how you can publish your own book. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Testimonials
Maria has worked with us on a number of marketing challenges over the years, and throughout that time she has repeatedly proven her mastery over the skill of listening. Maria is never too quick to speak, instead taking all available information on board before expresing an opinion or offering guidance. Maria’s approach to consultation is calm, considered and demonstrates a deep level of understanding that she can apply to new circumstances in a way that, above all, makes sense. If you’re looking for a consultant that will overwhelm any and all opposition through abrasion and callousness, Maria is likely not the person for you. If, however, you want a professional that will gain a deeper understanding of you, your business and your customers before providing sound guidance, then look no further.
Maria Lloyd – is not your typical Marketing Manager. She approaches marketing and event management in a different way. Striving to bring together diverse topics and people under important umbrellas…her innovative approach to event management has once again brought together a diverse community, sparking creativity and collaboration in unexpected ways.
Maria Lloyd has a wealth of experience in her specialised industry, personally helping me with several marketing assignments over the last 5 years. Maria is professional, highly personable and positive at all times so when a company’s branding or identity is being considered these traits are key for a successful project. I would have no hesitation to recommend Maria to help with your individual or companies local marketing requirements, rest assured you will be in safe hands.