Tom Haslam
Creative Director
Tom is your everyday joker, he was the typical class clown at school, and he’s never really grown out of it. If there’s a practical joke to be had in the office – he’s there. The only thing Tom loves more than winding up the team is playing the guitar and good design.
A true creative at heart, Tom loves using his expertise in design to connect brands with people – and he’s well-placed to do it. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a degree in Product Design, and in 2015 he started his own agency, OLO Design.
In 2021, OLO merged with Marketing Labs to create a full-service digital marketing agency. The chemistry was right, and the merger proved to be a huge success that was well-received by the clients of both agencies.
When he’s not at work you’ll find Tom on the cricket field which has been his passion since a young lad. He also enjoys gaming, watching Netflix, or walking his dogs.
Team Blab #9: Tom Haslam
On this Team Blab episode, we sit down with Marketing Blabs host, Tom Haslam. From his beginnings as a pinny-wearing waiter to merging his creative design company, Olo, into Marketing Labs, we uncover it all. We also discover Toms wide range of passions including cricket, music, fishing and even DIY. On this Blab: Josie Quigley-Jay…
Some interesting facts about Tom Haslam
🎬 Favourite film
The Dark Knight
💬 Favourite quote
“Serves you right for Muscat!” – Neil Warnock
📖 Last book read
12 Rules for Life – Jordan B. Peterson
🎹 Musical guilty pleasure
Motley Crue
Content by Tom Haslam
Blab #30: Marketing Predictions for 2025
2024 has been a great year for us, but it’s drawing to a close, and we’re wrapping things up with our season finale. Rather than looking back, we’re choosing to look forward, so let’s delve into our predictions for next year! On this Blab: Mel Healy (Host), Tom Haslam, Tilly Hayes, Matt Janaway and Kyle…
Blab #29: Slow Running Websites
Did you know that there is a 20% drop in conversion rates with every 1 second delay in page load time? In this episode, we discuss the common of slow website load speeds and how to optimise your website for lightening fast performance. On this Blab: Tilly Hayes (Host), Matt Janaway, Tom Haslam and Josh…
Short #63: Video Trends
With the rise of video over previous years, following along and participating in video trends can transform your brands reputation, and even push you towards new audience. In this short, Tom discusses the importance of user generated content within ads, and how this can build trust within your viewers. On this short: Tilly Hayes (Host)…
The Jaguar rebrand: Uncovered
by Tom Haslam | 27 November 2024
As a designer, I was pretty put about by the rebrand that Jaguar launched not long ago. For me, the iconic British brand was destroyed in one fell swoop! Yes, this sounds rather drastic, but the rebrand is so far from what we expected, it really does feel that way. I’m all for brands freshening…
Blab #28: Utilising Video for Brand
In this episode, we discuss the importance of utilising video for you brand. We cover the different way in which you can implement video into marketing efforts. You don’t want to miss this one! On this Blab: Tilly Hayes (Host), Tom Haslam, Nick Janaway and Matt Janaway
Short #62: Ahrefs
In this weeks short, we sit down with SEO Exec Tilly to discuss all things Ahrefs. She breaks down each feature, explaining how they work, what they do and exactly what the information gained can be used for. On this short: Tom Haslam (Host) and Tilly Hayes
Short #61: Responsive Web Design
In this short, we discuss the importance of having a responsive website. No matter who your audience is, your website has to be compatible with both desktop and mobile devices. If not, you could be missing an audience that you may not even know exist! On this short: Tilly Hayes (Host) and Tom Haslam
Blab #27: Paid Social Uncovered
Paid social media has become an essential component of any digital marketing strategy, but have you really considered your approach? In this episode, we uncover the world of paid socials, discussing the benefits, best practices and so much more! You don’t want to miss this one! On this Blab: Tilly Hayes (Host), Matt Janaway, Charlotte…
Short #60: Optimising Image Sizes
In this short, we sit down with CEO Matt Janaway to discuss how you should be optimising your images for faster page load speeds. We cover best practices, as well as explaining how the speed of your website can be affected by image size. On this short: Tom Haslam (Host) and Matt Janaway
Short #59: UI Design
In this short, we discuss the importance of a clean and simple user interface design and the different principles that you should follow when designing your UI. On this short: Tilly Hayes (Host) and Tom Haslam
Blab #26: Optimising Your Website for Success
In this Blab, we discuss the importance of optimising your website. A slow or clunky website can be a major turnoff for potential customers, but with the right techniques, you can turn your site into a conversion machine. Join us in discussing strategies and techniques that will get your website firing on all cylinders. On…
Short #58: eCommerce Web Design
In this week’s short, we sit down with Tom to discuss the importance of simplicity in eCommerce web design. We cover the significance of a seamless process and how high-quality imagery is essential for selling your product. You don’t want to miss this one! On this short: Tilly Hayes (Host) and Tom Haslam
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We also aim to become a fully accredited carbon-neutral agency by the end of 2023.