Two in Twenty with Baillie Gifford’s Ian Bruce

Ian Bruce discusses his extensive career at Baillie Gifford and lifts the lid on how the marketing team played an integral role in fending off activist investor Saba.

17 February < 1 min

What 20+ peer reviews told us to expect in 2026

The asset and wealth management firms winning in 2026 likely won’t be those with the most products, the biggest platforms, or the loudest marketing. Four key themes to watch out for next year.

11 December 4 mins

A symphony of skills: our interdisciplinary approach

Every week, Alpha Agency tackles a truly varied collection of client issues and requests. From brand messaging to website builds, creative refreshes to campaign calendars, and more – our clients’ needs are as complex as the industry within which we operate. In response, we’ve built a team that can fit and flex, with interdisciplinary skills that allow us to address multifaceted marketing requests and pivot our approach when needs change.

15 October 3 mins

What marketers can learn from industrial design

Things like texture, colour, the shapes used; these, often subtle, elements all become sources of brand strength because, when done well, they are identifiable.

18 July 2 mins