About sumner&co.
A full-service marketing consultancy
Sumner & Co. is a full-service marketing consultancy bringing world-class standards and a wealth of corporate experience to real estate, finance, investment and professional services businesses around the world.
We provide small- and medium-sized businesses with affordable outsourced marketing options, from comprehensive monthly retainers across all channels, to one-time projects such as websites, brand creation and new launch campaigns.
Founder & Managing Director
Originally from the UK, Marie Sumner is a seasoned marketing professional with over 15 years’ experience spearheading corporate marketing strategies for leading real estate, financial and professional services companies across the UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Prior to founding Sumner & Co., Marie held several senior marketing leadership roles in Dubai, Singapore and Shanghai, where she managed multi-million GBP budgets and nurtured global marketing teams.
Passionate about helping people who are great at what they do get in front of the right people, Marie has also played a key role in the growth of a number of start-ups and small businesses.
Marie is member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM).
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Our values
Expertise
Small businesses don’t typically have access to sophisticated marketing resources and seasoned talent. Sumner & Co. make that possible. Marie and her team have a wealth of global marketing experience – and now that’s available to you.
Integrity
Everything we do is with our clients’ best interests at heart. We never overcharge. We always start with the basics to make sure we’re a good fit. We don’t work with directly competing clients. We pride ourselves on being genuine, honest people with a true interest in the success of your business.
Value
We’re affordable, not cheap. We offer value for money that's hard to find. We don’t charge typical agency rates and we won’t treat you like a typical agency client. We immerse ourselves in your business and provide the same value that you’d get from your own in-house marketing team. All this for a fraction of the cost - and none of the HR.
Ease
We come from the corporate world, but we don’t have corporate restrictions. We’re readily available, we’re easy to talk to and we always go the extra mile. We want you to treat us like members of your team. You can ask us anything and we’ll always offer you the best advice - as if your business was our own.
Sectors
Who we work with
Unfortunately we can’t work with everybody. We are a small team, so we limit the number of clients we partner with to ensure that each and every business gets the focus it needs for lasting results.
To ensure we deliver only the best experience to our clients, we prefer to work with businesses whose industries align with our team’s experience and expertise.
Real Estate
Developers, surveyors, sales and rental agencies, management firms, contractors, investment companies, consultancies
Finance & Investment
Financial advisers, wealth managers, investment companies, lenders, asset managers, insurance firms, auditors, private equity, M&A
Professional Services
Law firms, accountants, recruitment agencies, management consultants, education providers, healthcare facilities
Independent Consultants
We don’t just work with companies. If you’re an individual working within one of these sectors, we can help you too.
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Ireland
Dubai, UAE
London, UK
Testimonials
"There is only a word to describe Marie’s marketing prowess: exceptional. We have been blown away time and again by her expert marketing insights and advisory services. We highly recommend Marie’s consultancy services to any organization wanting to see an immediate improvement in their marketing metrics."
Dennis ChanGlobal Head of Sales - Chestertons Global New Homes
Dubai, UAE"I have worked with Marie for over 10 years on various projects and businesses. Her corporate marketing experience is largely unmatched in the Middle East region and her knowledge is an asset to anybody who works with her. I would highly recommend Sumner & Co to corporate SMEs looking to improve their marketing strategy and grow their sales numbers.”
Julian Danby
Founder - Top Up Your Funnel
Dubai, UAE"Marie enabled Select Property Group to grow our brand across the GCC and beyond. We gained excellent exposure in the region, with sales numbers increasing year on year. As part of Marie’s progression, she took on marketing responsibilities for our new offices in Asia, which involved designing a marketing strategy to help us grow into Southeast Asia and China. I would recommend Marie to anyone looking for a well-rounded marketing strategy to help them grow their business."
Adam Price
Chief Executive Officer - Select Property Group
Dubai, UAE"Marie helped us to create a first class website and improve our rankings all in a reasonably short space of time. Her costs were very reasonable and she is not only approachable but extremely easy to deal with. We were always consulted in regard to any changes and the whole process was managed professionally and in a timely manner. Our business relies on incoming enquiries and Marie improved this by some considerable degree. I would have no hesitation in using Marie again or recommending her to anyone who needs the type of services she provides."
Gerard Frew
Director - Imperius Wealth
Ireland"I have worked with Marie for many years and can highly recommend her to future clients. She is very knowledgeable across all areas of marketing, with a particular focus on lead generation and CRM. She is pragmatic and a great team leader."
Carl Donaldson
Chief Sales Officer - Select Property Group
Dubai, UAE"Marie's knowledge of all things marketing is excellent and always good to get her advice on current market trends. I have introduced a number of my clients to Marie as she gets the job done and to a very high standard. I would recommend her services to anyone looking to grow a business marketing strategy, big or small."
Jordan Edwards
Director - Edwards & Plumb Property
London, UK