Grow with creative confidence.

East Hive Ltd is a creative business consultancy based in Brighton. We help SMEs and startups unlock growth through brand strategy, digital innovation, and design‑led thinking. Founder‑led and fiercely independent.

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Built for bold ideas

We combine commercial rigour with creative flair — no fluff, just work that moves the needle.

Expertise

What we do

Brand & Strategy

Positioning, messaging, and identity that cuts through the noise.

Innovation Workshops

Design‑sprints and co‑creation sessions that unlock fresh thinking.

Growth Marketing

Data‑driven campaigns that build audiences and revenue.

Product Launch

Go‑to‑market strategies for new products and services.

Culture & Change

Helping teams embrace new ways of working.

Why East Hive

Our edge

Founder‑led

Direct access to Ben Lamb on every engagement.

Creative rigour

Design‑thinking meets commercial reality.

Straight talk

Honest advice, no jargon, no ego.

Brighton based

15 Lincoln Road, BN41 1LL — nationwide reach.

Portfolio

Recent work

Retail Rebrand

Full brand strategy and visual identity for a Brighton‑based lifestyle brand.

Branding

Digital Product

UX design and launch strategy for a B2B SaaS platform in the fintech space.

Digital

Innovation Sprint

Two‑day design‑sprint that generated 12 new product concepts for a healthcare startup.

Workshop
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What clients say

"Ben helped us find our voice — we've doubled our pipeline in six months."

Anna Kowalski

Founder, Kite Studio

"The innovation sprint unlocked ideas we'd been stuck on for years."

James Warner

CTO, MedVault

"East Hive brought clarity and direction to our marketing strategy."

Priya Sharma

CMO, Loop Energy
Insights

Latest thinking

Strategy

Creative Strategy for Startups

Apr 14, 2026

How to build a brand that stands out from day one.

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Brand

Building a Brand That Resonates

Apr 7, 2026

Emotional connection in a crowded digital world.

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Culture

Fostering a Culture of Innovation

Mar 30, 2026

Practical steps to make creativity a daily habit.

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