
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
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
Short #57: AI and SEO
AI has become a prevalent tool used within the world of marketing, but do you know how to use it? In this week’s short, Matt explains why AI should not be used to write content for you but how it can be used to assist you with your content and SEO efforts. On this blab:…
Blab #25: The 3 Pillars of SEO
In this episode, we sit down with special guest Ryan Jones to discuss the three main pillars of SEO: technical SEO, content and link building. Ryan reflects on his time working in an agency before moving to work in-house at SEO Testing, as well as providing us with some insight as to why it is…
Short #56: Colour Psychology
In this short, we are joined by Creative Director Tom to talk about all things colour psychology! Colour is one of the most important parts of your branding. It is often the first element that is recognisable for consumers, so it is important that you choose the colours that convey the message you are trying…
Short #55: Targeting Audiences In Paid Social
In this short, we are joined by Tom to unpack the world of paid social, more specifically, targeting the right audiences. He covers the importance of retargeting and how different assets can be used to refine this process. On this Blab: Tilly Hayes (Host) and Tom Haslam
Blab #24: Creativity vs Functionality
In this episode, we discuss a frequently covered topic in the Marketing Labs office – which is more important, creativity or functionality? When building a website, our team can sometimes find themselves at odds. While our designer wants to craft a visually stunning experience, our developer wants to prioritise making the site fast, secure and…
Short #54: Shared Budgets In Google Ads
In this short, we sit down with Rich to discuss why you should use shared budgets in Google Ads. He explains the advantages and disadvantages of shared budgets, as well as explaining why he often chooses not to use them. On this Blab: Tom Haslam (Host) and Rich Bloomfield
Short #53: Pop-Ups Love or Hate
In this short, we delve into the world of pop-ups; how and when they should be used and best practices for implementing them effectively. We talk about the pros and cons and how using them incorrectly can put people off. On this Blab: Tilly Hayes (Host) and Tom Haslam
Unlocking the power of custom audiences and customer lists in Meta Ads
by Tom Haslam | 16 September 2024
Discover how to get your ads in front of the right people by using Meta’s custom audiences feature for Facebook and Instagram ads.
Blab #23: The Art of Repurposing Content
In this episode, we sit down with the ML team to discuss content repurposing and the best ways to get the most out of your content. We talk about using your written content to create videos for social media and the ways that different tools, such as AI, can help. You don't want to miss…
Short #52: Why FAQs Are Important For Your Website
In this short, we delve into FAQs and their importance within your website. Tilly talks about the different ways it can be used and how they can improve a user's experience. We also explain the best ways to format FAQs to ensure they don’t take up too much real estate on your website. On this…
Short #51: Phone Calls Within Google Ads
In this short, we explore the mystery of phone calls within Google Ads, and why they may be harder to track than other conversion events. We talk about the ways to tell if Phone call conversions are being generated from your ads and how phone call tracking is not always easily monitored. On this Blab:…
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