+44 (0) 203 096 9000 info@verbalisation.com
Who we are.

Verbalisation is a strategic communications consultancy that harnesses the power of words to transform brands and businesses.

Why we exist.

We assess, we don’t guess. We apply Radical Logic to deliver planned and measurable behaviour change within key target audience groups in line with each client’s strategic intent.

What we do.

RAID® (Rapid Audience Insights Diagnostic) reveals the deepest psychological insights. Verbal engineering unlocks a brand’s potential. In new ways. In new markets. To new audiences. With unprecedented results.

The results we deliver.

Forget business as usual, this is business unusual. Our work has re-calibrated the notion of success for CMO’s, CEO’s, prime ministers and presidents.

Defence-grade psychological intelligence and behavioural insight.
Behaviour-change strategies, brand positioning and verbal engineering.
Psychologically informed interventions, human media and full-spectrum campaigns.
Who we do it for.

We work in over 120 countries. Our clients include global blue-chip brands and corporations, charities, government and defence interests as well as many of the world’s leading agencies.

Clients.

Dow Jones
The Wall Street Journal
European Parliament
The Democratic Society
Nuon Energy
News UK
The Times & The Sunday Times
Quilliam Foundation
UK Ministry of Defence
Wise Philanthropy Advisors
Berkeley Group
Tommee Tippee
Black & White Club
Nigeria First
The Financial Times
JTI
Ploom
The Genii Group

Marketing Strategy Director

“Verbalisation created a breakthrough for the brand identity of Nuon, the largest energy brand in the Netherlands. Through in-depth research of both the company and into the psychological drivers of energy buyers, the true brand essence and a unique brand language were clearly identified. This has resulted in a clear strategy towards becoming the most promoted energy company in the Netherlands.”

Vattenfall

Ben Hughes

“Verbalisation’s combination of psychology and marketing savvy is unique – and immensely effective. When they say they ‘sell victory,’ they mean it.”

Global Commercial Director and Deputy CEO, The Financial Times

Catherine Newman

“Verbalisation has enabled us to gain a unique insight in the psychology of our audience, understanding the role that we play in their lives and how best to invest in engaging our readers.”

Marketing & Sales Director, The Times & The Sunday Times

Maajid Nawaz

“We hope to inspire others to be creative, think critically, and make counter-narrative content too.”

Chairman, The Quilliam Foundation

Denzil Douglas

“It was through their scientific research and analysis into the psyche of the local populace, that the team was able to guide us to one of our most powerful political slogans ever – ‘It’s Working.’”

Prime Minister, St. Kitts & Nevis

Geoff Wicket

“We used Verbalisation and recorded a 68% sales increase in the first month of the campaign. If that sounds too good to be true – just try working with Sven Hughes and his team. You will quickly recalibrate your definition of success.”

Marketing Director, Standard Brands

Squadron Leader

“This is superb work — ’thanks’ just doesn’t cut it. The work that Verbalisation has done in support of our effort is outstanding.”

15 (UK) Psychological Operations Group

Where we come from.

Our hybrid team comprises psychologists, strategists, creatives, intelligence operatives and political campaigners. We deliver a radical new marketing and behaviour change model.

  • Alex Van Gestel
    verbalisation behaviour change
    CEO
  • Natalie Jackson
    verbalisation behaviour change
    EA
  • Sven Hughes
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Founder
  • Chris Gowar
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Head of Verbal Engineering
  • Mike Jones
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Non-Exec Director
  • Damon Webb
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Executive Creative Director
  • Fernanda Garcia
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Brand Consultant
  • Johan von Gersdorff
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Global Client Services Director
  • Toby Green
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Global Client Services Director
  • Alexey Kuzmin
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Business Director
  • Drew Charsley
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Art Director
  • Elina Hedman
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Head of Digital
  • Gabriele Berti
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Senior Project Executive
  • Kirstin Jenner
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Graphic Designer
  • Oscar Saunders
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Graphic Designer
  • Giselle Diamanti
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Brand Consultant
  • Laurence Russ
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Senior Planner
  • Marc da Motta
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Copywriter
  • Edmund Alcock
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Project Executive 
  • Tara Benham
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Project Executive
  • Oliver Meech
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Copywriter
  • Dr Lee Rowland
    verbalisation behaviour change
    Consultant Psychologist
How to find us.

Verbalisation

Whitehall, London SW1A 2DD

What’s on our mind.

What we’ve done. What we’re doing. What we’re going to do.