Picture the scene: It’s 2016. Rihanna just released Work, Finding Dory is smashing the box office. In the middle of this golden age, Emma and Dave Sheppard decide it’s time to do their own thing.
Big Bear is the thing.
A digital marketing agency where veterans with 20+ years of experience work alongside young, disruptive mischief-makers.
Result: A reputation for routinely outpunching the usual lineup of faceless goliath agencies. You know who we’re talking about.
After all these years we’re still a family business with wholesome values. Happy to share knowledge, equally happy to learn. Partner with us and get fresh creative thinking served with proven expertise.
Leading hotel & hospitality brands turn to Big Bear for strategic, data-driven marketing that gets results:
More visibility
Stand-out in a crowded marketplace
More direct bookings
Less reliance on pesky OTAs
Better ROI
More return on your marketing investment
Forget one-size-fits-all solutions. Your property is unique, and it deserves a strategy tailored to its specific goals.
We’ll dig into what makes your hotel special, think like business owners, and invest in your success. Because meaningful partnerships deliver exceptional marketing outcomes, right?
We work with hotels and hospitality brands that share our values.
The typical Big Bear client is:
Guest-focused
Always putting the guest experience first.
Collaborative
Because great marketing stems from honest, open communication.
Ambitious
Ready to embrace bold, creative solutions to grow their business.
Sustainable
We love working with eco-conscious properties that are making a difference.
We believe great marketing can transform the hospitality industry. That’s why we go the extra mile to make a positive impact.
Sustainability first:
We partner with hotels committed to green practices, and we’re proactive in making our own operations greener through the [Green Business Impact Programme].
Investing in people:
We support our team with degree apprenticeships and work experience programs, collaborating with institutions like Anglia Ruskin University and Cambridge City Council to nurture the next generation of marketing talent.