Slipping the leash off conventional event delivery

Exceptional events without the constraints and costs of the traditional agency model.

Cutting the leash

Concept

An alternative concept in full-service event engineering.

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Exceptional client-centric attitude

We have one aspiration – to work with ‘best in class’ corporate clients and to partner likeminded business and service suppliers.

Genuinely transparent, cost effective and procurement friendly

We act as agent, not principal and we are more than happy for you to sign our supplier contracts should you wish; your money is safe and the terms of trading are well known in advance. We charge realistic fees and NEVER mark costs up.

Unrivalled collective industry experience

We are an alliance of multi-disciplined industry professionals; we are not constrained by the office "gene pool" and we do not have swanky offices to pay for (although we like to think ours are small but perfectly formed).

The net result to you is the provision of highly skilled personnel and honest value for money.

Connected and fun to work with

We know the same hoteliers, DMCs and venues as the "big boy" agencies, in fact, we probably try harder to find the perfect fit for you without "pushing" you towards venues that provide a better return for the agency.

We are offered the same group rates as others and we negotiate hard on your behalf for "value added" benefits. Obtaining value for our clients is in our DNA.

Purple Dog Solutions offers exceptional collective experience – inspired by you

We look in-depth at your brief, your company culture, your objectives and we bring together the most appropriate team of professional associates tailored to your requirements. Essentially, every single touch point you have with Purple Dog Solutions will be personal and unique to your organisation.

Our aim is to emulate the already transparent corporate supply structure that you likely subscribe to. We listen to your concerns, challenges and vision for the future in order to provide a transparent, innovative and cost-effective alternative to the event industry mainstream.

Services

Our aim – to engage, create & enjoy a mutually beneficial working relationship.

Cutting the leash

Logistics excellence

We regard our logistics professionals as every bit the heroes – the devil is in the detail as they say and we dot every ‘i’ and cross every ‘t’, leaving absolutely nothing to chance. We can even dovetail into your existing supplier set up, providing you with the appropriate level of logistical service as required.

Product launches

With experience of automotive, consumer electronic and even company re-brands, we understand that when you launch a product or service to press, dealers, employees, customers or channel partners, you only have one shot at getting it right and we can help you do just that. But don’t just take our word for it, request a case study from us.

Production services

Often thought of as the scientific part of event management supply, we understand that there are different requirements and budgets for different event types. As such, we don’t own our own audio visual ‘kit’ or fully branded 18 wheeler trucks, instead, we work with a number of associate partners and manage the delivery of full and exacting production values to suit your requirements and budget. Case studies are available for some of the work we have undertaken – ask to see them.

Incentive travel

We are incentive travel ‘architects’; nothing we provide is ‘off the shelf’, meaning that we style the programme to your budget and brief. Our programmes are all bespoke and whatever your available budget or preferred destination, we always remember that your delegates have not necessarily chosen the destination themselves, so we want to offer them a ‘wow’ or two! The world really is your oyster, so let’s think big and bold be it for a sailing regatta on the Solent, taking over a private lodge in the Okavango or a European city experience, with a twist.

Our work

We don't bite, honest. Take a closer look at some of our work.

We are not a 'shouty' agency about our work, however, we hope the case studies below provide you with some insight into our capabilities. We keep the identity of our day-to-day clients off any case studies in order to protect their privacy. Please do contact us if you require any more information on our services and experience.

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Global Conference Networking Event, California

Bringing together 300 Senior Leaders from around the world into Orange County for conferencing, ‘best of the best’ local activities and immersive dining experiences.

European Automotive Press Launch, Poland

New vehicle - new segment - new take on a dynamic press launch with guests from over 25 countries.

Consumer Electronics Launch, Germany, France, UK

Press & Influencers for a multi-product launch for this aspirational brand; we had responsibility for production management, immersive branding, entertainment and logistics for hundreds in three countries over one week.

Visual Discovery Tech Giant, Cotswolds UK

This annual PR event for 250 execs & influencers at Soho Farmhouse, mixed client innovation, presentations, summer party and celebrity panellist discussions.

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What people say

Purple Dog Solutions is not just an agency with dedicated Project Managers who know how to run events smoothly, they bring so much more to the table; explanation on all topics which give you proper insight, a calm manner, wit and humour. That mix ensures professionalism with a smile and a good all-round feeling. An additional benefit to add, something so often missed by agencies, but never taken for granted by a client, would be about Purple Dog Solutions’ dedicated team ethos, I came on site to find all the pre-event work finished; no back log, no loose ends. It was amazing to just be able to start running a complex event from the moment I landed.

Toyota Product Communications Executive

Our team

A pedigree breed of professional associates.

Purple Dog Solutions and Leadership West share a fabulous cohort of freelance associates: professional yet fun, hardworking, passionate, and always putting our clients' best interests at the heart of everything they do (exactly as they're empowered to).

Our team includes the following associates — plus a few more who are far too shy to appear here — and, of course, they all look much better in the flesh!

The Purple Dog Solutions team
Chris Clarke

Chris Clarke (owner)

The proud Principal of the agency and bringer-together of this awesome collective of industry friends (hmm, what is the collective noun for a group of the industry’s best talent?… maybe a ‘glitter’); Chris brings his own couple of decades worth of experience and somewhat zany ideas into the mix. Having worked with clients from a myriad of industries, creating events that have gone live all over the world, his passion will shine through.
Robin Dixon

Robin Dixon (freelance)

Robin is a man that really has been there and done that. He won’t admit to being a plane spotter or ever so slightly OCD in the detail department… but he is and these traits make him the astounding all-rounder that he is in this rather random world of events. The original ‘safe pair of hands’ and a mad dog lover too!
Sarah Sheard

Sarah Sheard (freelance)

Sarah owns dogs AND a husband, she also has a pedigree background in live marcoms events. Sarah is also a detail monster and loves nothing better than getting stuck in to the treacle-like world of spreadsheets, lists and working documents. With a long list of successful events under her belt, she brings a level-headed presence to the office. Oh, and she is also training to become a sailor!
Denise Clifford

Denise Clifford (freelance)

Denise is our French speaking, Kent based, ‘cut to the chase’ team member; she has an incredible broad knowledge of the event world, having worked with just about every type of industry sector in dozens of destinations around the world. Denise is equally at home sat behind a hospitality desk as she is in the thick of sorting out a crisis… the consummate professional with a hilarious sense of humour!
Glenda Daniels

Glenda Daniels (freelance)

Another dog crazy events professional; Glenda is another of our linguists, speaking German, French and pretty decent Spanish. Glenda has worked for both agencies and corporates over the years, so she is able to bring a rather unique client / supplier understanding to our little team.
Mr Beaky

Mr Beaky (call centre)

At our previous office, Mr Beaky was located in an adjacent room and could often be heard manning the phones (he would have made a world-class nuisance call perpetrator given the chance), or answering the door to the postman (offering him tea, coffee or a glass of wine). There are some exceptionally funny stories to be told about our bird-brained associate… feel free to ask!

Contact Us

Purple Dog Solutions Ltd

Rosebank
Main Road, Downderry
Torpoint, Cornwall
PL11 3LD

Phone: +44 (0) 7734 174841

Registered in England 08495533 / VAT REG: GB 170536615