UBC Growth Sprints™ & Projects

When business growth stalls, it’s rarely because one thing is broken.

Urban Brand Creative is a founder-led strategic growth partner. After almost a decade and more than 100 brand, digital and growth projects, one pattern kept repeating: meaningful growth rarely comes from fixing one isolated piece.

UBC Growth Sprints™ were built from that experience — bringing the right combination of strategy, brand, digital, e-commerce, content and commercial execution together around the problem that actually needs solving.

Powered by our Five Moves That Matter™ methodology, our 7, 30, 60 and 90-day Sprints are built around the areas most likely to move the needle — with clear timelines, clear budgets and a defined outcome.

Sometimes the right answer is a focused standalone project. Other times, several connected areas need to work together through a Growth Sprint. Either way, we’ll help you choose the right route.

Over the last 12 months…

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Client Testimonials

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    Collaborating with Keith and his team has been a transformative experience for promoting and developing our international franchise opportunities — and one we plan to repeat.

    Urban Brecko | Director Global Development — Papa Johns Pizza

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    Keith's expertise played a key role in our brand’s journey, from sales tools to social media, delivering results, exposure, resonating with our audience, and propelling us forward.

    Gareth McAllister | Founder & CEO - Uais Irish Whiskey

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    With Keith & Urban Brand Creative, we finally feel like we’re working with true experts across every digital discipline — all aligned and focused on what’s right for our business.

    Joanne O’Grady | Founder - GAIA Baby

  • A man in a dark blazer and pink shirt standing in front of a sign that reads 'O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey' with arms crossed.

    Keith, I really appreciate the honest quality of work you’ve done in respect of telling our story through O’Driscolls. You really got my inspiration! it’s been exactly what I needed.

    Michael Stafford | CEO - O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey

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    We were so lucky to find Keith. We had no clue how to build a brand — he kept us on our toes, pulled us in, and built us up. I’ve gained so much more confidence. Highly recommend!

    Laura & Des Grufferty, Founders - Let Them Talk Beauty

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    Working with Keith and the team was a great experience. They’re detail-focused, research-led, and committed to best practice and I’m really happy with the result.

    Alan Dunnes | Artist - Alan Dunnes, Illustrator

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    Our experience with Keith has been extrordinarly positive. He gave us a final product that pushed us just outside our comfort zone — and the result exceeded expectations.

    Patrick Downes, Managing Partner - Lionheart Consultants

  • A woman smiling at the camera, wearing a black jacket with the logo 'Ahascragh Distillery Galloway Ireland'. She has brown, shoulder-length hair and is standing indoors with large copper brewing vessels in the background.

    Keith & his team built a best-in-class e-commerce store now positioned as a major revenue driver for our brands. Their social media work delivered real growth, reach, and results.

    Karen White | Director of Sales & Marketing – Ahascragh Distillery

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    Partnering with Keith was transformative. His understanding of our brand & commitment to high quality work exceeded expectations, I couldn’t be happier with the results.

    Claire Morgan | Owner - McWilliam Bags

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    Keith and the team helped us launch HYDE from the ground up. Their passion matched ours, and the brand activation was next level — flexible, creative, and completely tuned into our vibe.

    Damon Santruicki | Head Chef – HYDE Dublin

  • A man smiling and looking up, wearing a black shirt with a red, blue, and white logo that reads 'Teddy's Ice-Cream'.

    What can I say? Keith’s a real lover of what we do. He understood our business, our customers — and with his experience in family-run brands, everything just flowed naturally.

    Brian Khan | Proprietor - Teddy’s Ice-Cream

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    Keith was creative, professional, and highly attentive to our requirements. Communication throughout the project was seamless, we are delighted with the results and can highly recommend.

    Diarmuid Cronin |Principal Architect - Cronin Architects

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    I cannot thank Keith enough, he has introduced us to so many helpful applications, and the advice provided proved to be invaluable. He exceeded all expectations and has been a pleasure to work with.

    Niamh Buffini | CEO - Buff Performance

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    I know how to build bikes - but not eCommerce sites. Keith was approachable, confidence-building, and guided me in the right direction. Sales are growing - and we’re looking to double last year’s sales.

    Fearghal Rossa | Founder & Engineer - Rossa Cycles

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    I am just blown away by Keith. His engagement and attention to detail was outstanding. I had a big presentation this week to a corporate, I used the incredible Sales Deck he created. I was very proud!

    Angela Hayes | Founder & CEO - Teac Tom

  • Woman with long blonde hair smiling and holding a glass of amber liquor inside a distillery with copper stills in the background.

    It’s been a pleasure to partner with Keith. His ability to understand and bring to life my vision, injecting vitality into the essence of XIN was great. I recommend to any distillery looking to make a lasting impact.

    Michelle McAllister | Founder & MD - XIN Gin

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    The amazing thing about Keith is that he really works with you to try and understand your business and what you're trying to achieve, helping me generate different sources of income he was incredible in that space.

    Merlene Davies | Founder - Zealous Consultancy

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    Keith patiently teased out our values, clarified our mission, and developed branding. For a small charity like ours, his insight and empathy were invaluable. Trust the experts, they know what they’re doing!

    Cyril White | Board Member - Vasculitis Ireland Awareness

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    Keith patiently held our hand and guided us through a whole rebrand of our business - and how to offer services online. He helped us create a brand we’re confident to use.

    Karen Carberry | Owner - Carberry Gallagher Estate Agents

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    Keith really helped me to think about my creativity, helped me see the structure of my work - the different clients, the different offerings - and he opened up a whole new scope for income streams.

    Catherine McCabe | CEO - The Change Agency

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    The most beneficial thing for me has been the guidance from Keith, I've learnt so much, his ideas and digital strategy helped me grow the business. So much more than I would have realised without him..

    Dr. Sinead O’Brien | Founder - Peachy Skincare

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    Working with Keith has been an absolute pleasure. He helped to give our business a clear marketing strategy moving forward. I highly recommend him, he was dedicated at delivering only the best for our business.

    Cathal Burn | Owner - Burns Farm Meats

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    I was so impressed with how Keith was and how professional, how passionate he was about my business and my story. He really helped me clarify what it is that I'm setting out to do, making my brand stand out.

    Lucy O Hagen | Owner - Wild Awake

  • A woman with red hair, wearing a bright blue top with a floral scarf, playfully lifting her hair against a dark background.

    Thanks to Keith, I really enjoyed the collaborative process which combined his experienced advice with my own vision resulting in something that will serve me and my business well for years to come.

    Irene O’Brien | Owner - Irene O’Brien Style

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    Keith was a great relief. I could just push all of the stuff that I find difficult in terms of websites and media, and marketing to somebody who could really look after that.

    Eileen Convery | Owner - Bear & Repair

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    After the website went live, sales started to go up, there's more revenue and clients coming in, which made my life so much easier, Keith helped me focus on what I love doing - teaching!

    Gail Bovenizer | Owner - Complete Harmony

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    Keith’s passion for helping businesses not only improve but succeed is unmatchable. He’s a rare creative who bridges the gap between technical delivery and human support. He’s now indispensable to my business.

    Terrie Burton | Creative Director - Noir Photique

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    During my 1st meeting with Keith, his drive, vision & ideas were apparent from the get go. He's dynamic, attentive, generous with advice, & always with one eye on future business growth. Highly recommeded!

    Claire Walsh | Author, Speaker, Freediver, Swimmer - Claire Walsh

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    Keith worked with our team on the design of a new website to support a major rebrand for our company, and we are very happy with the result.

    Gemma Smyth | Managing Director - & Smith PR

Scale smarter in 90 days or less

UBC Growth Sprints™ let you outsource your most complex brand, marketing, digital, e-commerce and sales problems to an experienced team that can solve them quickly and get the work into market.

Every Sprint runs through Five Moves That Matter™ — our proprietary methodology for taking a problem from strategy to build, from build to launch, and from launch to growth.

You get a defined scope, fixed timeline and clear investment from the outset. We move fast, keep the process light-touch, and stay focused on one thing: getting the right work live, generating revenue and giving you back the time to focus on running your business.

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    From €5,000

    • Turn your ideas into a focused growth strategy

    • Set clear priorities for what comes next

    • Create a practical route into execution

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    From €15,000

    • Turn the strategy into real brand and marketing assets

    • Build the core tools you need to move forward

    • Start putting the strategy into market

  • From €30,000

    • Bring your strategy, brand and digital assets together

    • Connect the key channels into one unified system

    • Make your marketing and sales work harder together

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    From €45,000

    • Scale your brand across new markets and audiences

    • Connect marketing, sales and digital into one growth engine

    • Create a repeatable system for revenue growth

Not sure where to start?

Find the Discovery route that fits your business, budget and ambition.

Explore Discovery →

Focused standalone projects

Need one clearly defined piece of work instead? We also offer focused standalone projects. Not sure which route fits? Start with Discovery.

Real Clients. Real Results. Real Growth.

Good client relationships are built on clarity, trust and delivery. These short videos share what UBC clients valued most about the process — the thinking, the creative work, the collaboration and the results that helped move their businesses forward.

Our Recent Work

  • Papa Johns Pizza

    Industry: Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR)
    Crafted strategic global franchise handbooks and confidential commercial resources, accelerating Papa John’s growth across APAC, EMEA & LATAM, ensuring seamless international market positioning.

    Global Franchise ➜

  • Groupon Merchant

    Industry: eCommerce & Technology
    Groupon Merchant needed a multi-market refresh for 13 EU markets. Our prototype, persona-based marketing, and reimagined case studies delivered a unified brand experience—fueling subtantial growth.

    See The Results ➜

  • Sage

    Industry: SAAS/Technology
    Learn how our persona-driven microsite and multi-channel buyer persona campaign elevated Sage’s partner enablement—cutting deployment times, boosting ROI, and earning worldwide recognition.

    Case Study ➜

  • O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey

    Industry: Alcohol & Beverage | Spirits & Distilling
    Discover how our full digital growth solutions & brand activation propelled O’Driscoll’s into an award-winning challenger brand—taking on the market leaders —and exporting 100,000+ cases to the US, EU & Africa in just 18 months.

    Distil the Difference ➜

  • The Coombe Hospital

    Industry: Healthcare / Public Sector
    Rebuilt one of Ireland’s busiest hospital websites—delivering 200+ pages of accessible UX, a patient-first mega menu, and a digital handbook. Designed to reduce bounce, and serve 4.5M+ visitors a year.

    Learn More ➜

  • HUAWEI

    Industry: Technology
    We developed a visually engaging, community-focused social media strategy for Huawei Ireland—combining creative direction, campaign architecture, and platform-native storytelling to elevate brand perception and digital potential.

    See the Jounrey ➜

  • McWilliam Bags

    Industry: Retail & eCommerce | Lifestyle Brand
    From niche sailing roots to national demand. Full digital growth including eCommerce, art direction, Franchise model and campaigns — delivering a +100% increase in online sales and rapid market expansion.

    See The Growth →

  • XIN Gin

    Industry: Alcohol & Beverage | Spirits & Distilling
    We did full digital growth solutions including brand activation, visual storytelling, Shopify e-commerce, and social campaigns. Award-winning launch, €6.5m raised, 7x ad ROI, and rapid export expansion.

    See the Results →

  • GAIA Baby

    Industry: Designer Baby Furniture
    We repositioned Gaia Baby into the premium market with a full brand evolution, powerful multi-currency eCommerce solutions, & strategic digital campaigns, driving social reach & partnerships with export partners.

    Experience the Journey ➜
  • Hyde Venue

    Hyde Venue

    Industry: Bar + Restaurant
    A full-scale digital growth transformation from Brand Activation to eCommerce, Our branding, menu design, world-class photography, videography & bold social campaigns positioned Hyde as a premium hospitality destination.

    See the Success ➜

  • Let them Talk Beauty

    Industry: Beauty & Cosmetics | Influencer Branding
    From Gogglebox to Global Gloss. Full digital growth solutions including rebrand, e-commerce, and social activation. Multi-award-winning beauty brand with national reach and unstoppable momentum.

    See the Glow ➜

  • Teddy's Ice Cream

    Industry: Food & Beverage | Franchise | Retail
    Retail franchise upgrade: mobile-first eCommerce + rebrand for Teddy’s—unified digital footprint, multi-location menus, reviews, and sales collateral to scale year-round.

    Taste The Difference ➜

  • Cronin Architects

    Industry: Architects | Professional Services
    Contemporary rebrand & responsive website for an award-winning, sustainable practice—spotlighting work, speeding routes to sector proof, standardising proposals, and primed to win tenders.

    See The Results ➜

  • Clan Colla Irish Whiskey

    Industry: Alcohol & Beverage | Spirits & Distilling
    Full digital growth solutions including brand activation, content, Shopify e-commerce, and social campaigns. Premium whiskey launched with early sales traction and built for retail and export scale.

    View the Project ➜

  • Brusna Falls

    Industry: Hotels & Leisure
    Full rebrand, naming strategy, and brand architecture for a heritage hotel reborn on Ireland’s west coast. Inspired by nature and the Wild Atlantic Way, delivering a calm, premium identity across every guest touchpoint.

    See the Difference ➜

  • Coastal Nutrients

    Industry: Organic Pet Supplements
    From startup to pitching ALDI—bold branding, eCommerce, and digital growth took Coastal Nutrients from launch to sales growth, premium positioning, and a thriving B2B & B2C model, they’re redefining pet wellness retail.

    See the Growth ➜

  • Enchant Beauty

    Industry: Beauty & Fashion
    A luxury eCommerce, high-end photography & sleek web design drove 12x traffic growth, 3.5x sales, and a premium brand identity. Stunning visuals & seamless UX positioned Enchant as a leader in fashion & beauty.

    See the Evolution ➜

  • Java Republic

    Industry: Coffee + Tea
    A bold brand push—competitor insights, high-impact print & digital campaigns, and a social media takeover drove 5x traffic and boosted footfall. Java Republic strengthened its premium position in Ireland’s specialty coffee market.

    Learn more ➜

  • Burns Farm Meats

    Industry: Agri-Butchers
    With 280 years of heritage, Burns Farm Meats leveraged eCommerce, branding & digital strategy, achieving 8x online sales growth, premium market positioning, and expanded B2B/B2C reach, redefining modern organic retail.

    Learn more ➜

  • Fitzers Catering

    Industry: Institutional Catering
    Delivered a full-service brand evolution, with a new website, dynamic videos, engaging photoshoots, corporate magazine, brochures, and strategic campaigns, driving tender wins and market leadership.

    Explore the Evolution ➜

  • Herbstreet

    Industry: Restaurant
    An award-winning Dublin favourite—Herbstreet’s brand refresh, eCommerce, strategy drove 3.5x traffic and 20% sales growth. Bespoke menu design, online reviews, boosted engagement and strengthened customer loyalty.

    Learn more ➜

  • 2 Portland Place

    Industry: Luxury AirBNB Property Rental
    We transformed 2 Portland Place into a premium digital brand—launching luxury eCommerce, enhancing bookings by 5x, integrating gated resources, and redefining their market presence with targeted digital strategy.

    Reveal Their Journey ➜

  • ARETE - UCD

    Industry: Education + Augmented Reality
    Launched a vibrant, engaging new brand identity for UCD / ARETE, blending design simplicity, multi-lingual appeal, and playful visual messaging to connect across borders and clearly resonate with young learners.

    Click Here ➜

  • Joe Greene Menswear

    Industry: Fashion
    Elevated Joe Greene Menswear into the premium sector with multi-currency eCommerce, targeted digital growth, and strategic branding—achieving a 3.5x sales boost, 10x social reach, and redefining market leadership.

    Explore This Growth ➜

  • Esquires Coffee

    Industry: Coffeehouse Chain
    Boosted Esquires Coffee's presence with engaging in-house POS marketing, compelling menu designs, and professional photography—driving higher footfall, customer spend, and enhancing brand visibility.

    Esquires Coffee Story ➜

FAQs

  • The right Sprint depends on the size of the problem, how much needs to be built and how quickly you need to move. A 7-Day Sprint is strategy-led. A 30-Day Sprint gets the strategy into market. A 60-Day Sprint connects multiple workstreams into a growth system. A 90-Day Sprint is designed for more ambitious, integrated growth programmes. If the route isn’t obvious, start with Discovery.

  • No. You do not have to move through 7, 30, 60 and 90 days in sequence. We recommend the Sprint that fits the problem. If the strategy is already clear, we may move directly into a Build, System or Growth Engine Sprint.

  • Depending on the brief, a Sprint can combine brand strategy, branding, websites, Shopify and e-commerce, social media, content, photography, digital campaigns, sales tools and commercial growth work. The mix is determined by what needs to happen to solve the problem and get the work into market.

  • Five Moves That Matter™ is UBC’s proprietary methodology for moving a business problem from thinking to action: Context → Problem → Unlock → Solution → Commitment. It keeps the work focused on solving the right problem, building the right solution and getting it into market.

  • Because no two growth problems are identical. The prices shown are the starting investment for each Sprint.

    Before work begins, we agree the scope, timeline and total investment so you know exactly what is being delivered and what it will cost. No open-ended agency meter.

  • We need your knowledge and key decisions, but we do not need you managing the project. UBC is designed to take complex work off your desk.

    After more than 100 projects, we know how to move quickly, keep meetings purposeful and bring you in when your input genuinely matters.

  • Yes. UBC has delivered more than 100 projects across brand, digital, e-commerce, marketing and commercial growth.

    Our work has helped clients launch new platforms, enter markets, strengthen sales infrastructure, raise investment and grow online revenue.

    Every engagement has different commercial variables, so we don’t promise invented ROI figures — we build around measurable business outcomes from the outset.

  • You leave with the strategy, systems and agreed assets created during the Sprint, along with a clear route forward.

    Some clients continue with UBC into the next stage; others take the work in-house.

    The objective is to leave the business stronger than we found it — not permanently dependent on the agency.