"The scale of this bebo partnership was a first for Samsung. Octagon's innovative strategy was best in class and helped deliver the perfect platform to drive brand advocacy, engagement and reach. The results so far have exceeded expectation."
Penny Welch, Former Head of Sponsorship, Samsung UK
"Octagon has helped us deliver a hugely successful and integrated Bounce campaign. Now, from senior management to the factory floor, we are also extremely excited by teeh opportunities our FA England partnership will bring and Octagon will be key to making this a success."
Steve Jones, Mars Brand Manager
“The activation plan Octagon developed for the Senior Open Championship illustrated how MasterCard could not only deliver programmes for its traditional customers and merchants but is able to focus sponsorship assets directly towards the consumer. Engaging and rewarding the consumer is now at the heart of MasterCard sponsorship programmes and the template generated by Octagon did this creatively and effectively. In addition Octagon approached customers and merchants in a different way by developing activities for those known to have golf receptive audiences. This model will now be built on and enhanced for the 2010 Ryder Cup activation.”
Alison Giordano, Business Leader – Vice President, MasterCard Global Sponsorships
"The One Million Memories FA Tesco Skills Celebration demonstrated Octagon's creativity, flexibility to work on a cost effective budget and outstanding delivery against our objectives...It again shows Octagon is willing to go the extra mile for our business and customers."
Mark Anderson, Corporate Responsibility Project Manager, FA Tesco Skills
"Octagon used their extensive knowledge of and insights into sports franchises around the world to develop a commercial framework for the Delhi Daredevils. This framework is helping to contribute to the ongoing success of India's premier IPL club. A big thank you to the Octagon team!"
Vidur Naik, Marketing Head, Delhi Daredevils
"...creative thinking, and insight - understanding the market and understanding the brand."
Daragh Persse - Former Head of Sponsorship and Engagement Marketing, Vodafone UK (talking about Octagon's contribution to the award-winning Vodafone Live Music Strategy)
"Over the years, NatWest and Octagon have succeeded in shifting NatWest's sponsorship from simply a partner of cricket to one that is clearly visible and active at every level of the game."
David Gower, Sky Sports
"Big thanks too to Sian, Clifford, Abi, Laura and all at Octagon, whose professionalism, encouragement and advice, have enabled me to fulfil my potential away from the playing field.
Jason Robinson - Sale, England and British & Irish Lions
"The thing that we respect most about Octagon is that you genuinely understand our business and our brand."
Clare Jones-Leake - Former Sponsorship Manager, Vodafone UK
"Octagon has served MasterCard well and I would whole heartedly recommend them in the future."
John Stuart - Former European Head of Sponsorship, MasterCard
"We trust each other, create an image and do what’s right for my image. Octagon must have done a decent job because I’m still with them and its nearly fourteen years now!"
Darren Gough - Cricketer, Dancer, TV and Radio Personality
"I’ve been working with Octagon since 2001. They’re great at getting to know you as a client, understanding your needs and where you want to go... then getting out there and finding what works for you and what fits with your personality."
Paula Radcliffe - World Champion and Women's Marathon World Record Holder
"Octagon has consistently demonstrated a thorough understanding of what it takes to activate investments in golf successfully, coupled with a rare appreciation of the media’s needs. They have a proven track record of managing relationships to the benefit of all golf’s stakeholders. I have no doubt they have played a significant part in transforming golf sponsorship into an extremely viable marketing platform."
Jane Carter – Ex Editor Golf Monthly & Hon. Secretary Association of Golf Writers
"Octagon was tremendously helpful to us when we first set out to develop our Olympic strategy and has since been a great resource as we've put their recommended plans into action throughout Asia. They’ve provided very creative ideas ranging from PR-generating community programs to Olympic-themed employee and agent training programs to reach all of our target audiences. In addition, they support us with flawless execution across all ten of the countries and territories in Asia in which we operate. Whether they’re managing our athlete relationships or developing unique Olympic premiums, they go above and beyond the call of duty.
Kim Griffiths - Assistant Vice President, Regional Communications Asia, Manulife
"In all my dealings with Octagon, I have found them to be both knowledgeable and professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them."
John Feehan - British and Irish Lions
"I wanted to thank you for all your efforts in putting together Cadbury’s first Get Active event. The day has been received by the business as a resounding success. The day ran smoothly, providing a great mix of activities for children to try. The run with Paula was a great highlight."
Brian Cohen – Cadbury Schweppes
"In 15 plus years as BMW’s event marketing agency, Octagon has always delivered. Their blend of strategic thinking, creativity and understanding of the BMW brand make them a truly valued partner."
Tom Salkowsky - Manager, Consumer Events, BMW
"Time and time again you exceed my expectations. I have serious doubts whether our rugby programme would deliver the same benefits to our business without Octagon."
James Hill – Former Corporate Marketing Director, Zurich Financial Services