Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted New Business Growth Partner
Alchemis Ltd has been a pioneering force in agency new business development since 1986. Our approach combines decades of industry experience with proprietary data and strategic insight to deliver targeted growth opportunities for creative, marketing, and communications agencies. We specialise in building meaningful B2B relationships through intelligent outreach, tailored campaigns, and continuous market analysis. Our team of seasoned professionals works as an extension of your business, providing lead generation, consultancy, and training services that align with your specific goals.With a proven track record of securing high-value clients for over 30 years, we maintain transparency in all operations while adapting to evolving industry landscapes. Our methodology prioritises quality over quantity, ensuring every opportunity presented meets rigorous qualification criteria. This commitment to excellence has earned us long-term partnerships with agencies across digital, PR, design, and technology sectors.
Services
New Business Strategy
Lead Generation
Consultancy
Training
Research
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialist experience in marketing agency new business development
- Our proprietary data platform ensures insight-driven targeting of qualified prospects
- We provide transparent KPI reporting with measurable campaign outcomes
- Our team includes former agency professionals with deep industry understanding
- We combine phone-first outreach with digital strategies for maximum effectiveness
What people say
Outstanding job
Real relationships
Persistent and consistent
Knowledgeable about our business
Excellent during pandemic
Services
New Business Strategy
We develop tailored strategies combining market analysis, competitor research, and agency strengths to create targeted growth campaigns. Our approach identifies optimal prospects and crafts compelling propositions that align with your business objectives. This strategic foundation ensures consistent pipeline development and long-term client acquisition success.
Lead Generation
Our multi-channel outreach combines targeted phone calls, personalised emails, and LinkedIn engagement to connect with qualified decision-makers. We prioritise quality interactions over volume, ensuring every lead meets your specific criteria through rigorous qualification processes and intelligent market conversations.
Consultancy
We provide expert guidance on positioning, proposition development, and competitive differentiation. Our consultancy services include market analysis, campaign strategy development, and ongoing advisory support to optimise your new business efforts and adapt to changing industry dynamics.
Training
Our training programmes enhance internal teams' capabilities in lead generation, meeting preparation, and new business management. We share proven methodologies and practical techniques developed through decades of successful agency partnerships to improve conversion rates and client engagement effectiveness.
Research
We conduct comprehensive desk and phone research to identify high-potential prospects and support proposition development. Our research services leverage proprietary databases and external sources to provide actionable insights about target markets, competitor activity, and emerging industry trends.
People
Jim Piper
Co-owner and Joint MD
With 20 years at Alchemis Ltd, Jim brings extensive new business expertise from agency and client-side roles. He specialises in strategic growth planning and oversees campaign delivery across key accounts.
David Newman
Co-owner and Joint MD
David has led account management teams since 2000, focusing on client relationship development and service excellence. He ensures all campaigns maintain Alchemis Ltd' high standards of professionalism and results delivery.
Rob Anning
Associate Director
With 20 years in agency operations, Rob manages day-to-day campaign execution. His expertise includes data analysis, process optimisation, and ensuring seamless client communication throughout the new business cycle.
George Thomas-Corr
Director of Business Development
George leads Alchemis Ltd' own new business initiatives. With 15 years at the company, he specialises in identifying emerging market opportunities and developing strategic partnerships with agency clients.
Jason Hesdon
Associate Director
Jason brings 15 years of media and agency experience to client campaigns. He focuses on strategic outreach for digital, PR, and experiential agencies, leveraging his deep understanding of client needs to deliver successful outcomes.
Questions
What types of agencies do you work with?
We specialise in marketing, creative, communications, digital, and technology agencies. Our experience spans all disciplines including PR, design, media, and research firms.
How do you identify qualified prospects?
We use a proprietary database combined with targeted research and direct market conversations to identify decision-makers matching your specific criteria through rigorous qualification processes.
What makes your approach different?
Our phone-first methodology prioritises meaningful relationships over mass outreach. We combine human insight with data analysis to deliver tailored campaigns that align precisely with your business goals.
How do you measure success?
We track qualified meetings secured, proposal conversions, and client wins while maintaining transparent reporting against agreed KPIs to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Can you support in-house teams?
Yes, we provide complementary support to internal business development teams through lead generation, strategic consultancy, and training services that enhance existing capabilities.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We focus on UK and international marketing decision-makers with particular expertise in London and major business hubs across Europe and North America.
