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Istoria Group is a highly successful, independently-owned collective of five creative and innovation companies. The group comprises 3 creative sister agencies with distinct but complementary skill sets, including exhibition, events and experiences company Ignition; interiors and branding agency Phoenix Wharf; and strategic communications agency Caroline.

Istoria Group is dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship and the local economy. As part of this ethos, we support promising small businesses in their growth and direction. Our Incubator Hub companies include children’s book publishers I am a Bookworm and pioneering innovation management platform Solverboard.

We have a fantastic collaborative spirit and the shared ambition to make our clients’ brands more visible, more relevant and more compelling to their customers.

As a group, we can offer clients access to a raft of specialist talent, based in a single, collaborative office in Bristol. Our point of difference is that we have shared processes and systems throughout the group, so that clients can decide if they want to work with a single specialist agency – on a shop, restaurant, re-brand, event or exhibition, for example - or else liaise across the group via a single point of contact for all of their creative and design needs. We let our clients decide.

Individually, each agency in Istoria Group is a specialist in its respective field. Collectively, we can look after all our clients’ design needs. Welcome to the Home of Collective Creativity.

 

HISTORY

Our company was founded in 2007, with offices in Bristol UK, and Indianapolis, US.

From our offices and warehouses in the UK and USA, and global partners in Asia and South America, we deliver live projects around the world.

Our diverse portfolio spans industries from pharmaceutical and biotech, to aerospace and defence, as well as apparel, retail, hospitality, media and cultural institutions.

 

SECTORS

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Eli Lilly and Company Samumed British Society of Rheumatology Roche C8 Medisensors Perfect Ward

​Education & Third Sector University of Gloucestershire University of Bristol The Macular Society Science Museum Bristol Cultural Development Partnership Cadw

 

TESTIMONIALS

“It was such a pleasure working with Ignition, a dedicated, creative and proactive team, and lovely people too. We’re really pleased with the two interactive exhibits you created for the ‘Who Am I? gallery at the Science Museum. Thank you for all your hard work.”

Director, Who Am I? Gallery – Science Museum

“The Phoenix Wharf team adopts a very collaborative approach, working with our in-house creative and property teams to create thoughtful, fresh ideas which enhance our store design. As a result, we feel listened to and cared for as clients.”

Managing Director, Space NK

“The Caroline team are an absolute pleasure to work with, combining exceptional creativity with adept strategic thinking, technical expertise and energy.”

Marketing and Communications Manager, The Macular Society.

 

THE GROUP

Ignition Ignition designs and produces exceptional live events, exhibitions and experiences around the world. Founded in 2007 with offices in Bristol and Indianapolis, Ignition works across 8 main industry sectors, including aerospace, technology, pharmaceutical, health and education. www.Ignitiondg.com

Services:

• Concept Design, Development & Delivery
• Production & Installation
• Warehousing & Logistics
• Speaker & Delegate Management
• Venue Sourcing
• Project Management
• Data Capture, ROI & Post-Event Analysis
• Live & Virtual Events
• Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality
• Interactive Displays

 

Phoenix Wharf Phoenix Wharf specialises in strategy, graphics, spatial and digital design for ambitious retail and hospitality brands. www.phoenix-wharf.com

Services:

• Discovery Workshops
• Brand Positioning
• Naming
• Identity Design
• Brand Communications
• Packaging
• Brand, Store & Digital Guidelines
• Illustration
• Spatial Planning & Analysis
• Interior Design
• Kiosk & Shop-In-Shop
• Mobile /Pop-Up Retail

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Caroline Strategic communications agency Caroline delivers results-driven, breakthrough creative thinking for organisations that are ready to do something different. www.hellocaroline.co.uk

Services:

• Strategic Marketing Communications
• Campaign Management
• Strategy & Planning
• Advertising
• Content Marketing
• Design & Copywriting
• Media Relations

 

Awards are a small indication of the effectiveness of our creativity, how we think and how we conduct business. We are proud to be one of the UK’s Best Places to Work and of our recognition for both creativity and sustainability.

BRISTOL LIFE AWARDS Best Creative Agency Winner	EN ELITE AWARDS Best Eco Supplier Winner	EN ELITE AWARDS Best Employer Winner	GREAT PLACE TO WORK AWARDS UK’s Best Workplaces Top 20 Winner	PORTABLE MODULAR AWARDS Best International Design Shortlisted
WORLD EXHIBITION STAND AWARDS Best Stand at a Healthcare Event - Roche Shortlisted	AEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS Sustainability Award Finalist	BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS Green Business of the Year Finalist	BUSINESS LEADER AWARDS Employer of the Year Finalist	LLOYDS BANK NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS Employer of the Year Finalist
	LLOYDS BANK NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS Exporter of the Year Finalist	EXHIBITOR MAGAZINE’S PORTABLE MODULAR AWARDS Best International Design Finalist	EN ELITE AWARDS Best Design & Build Company (> £5m turnover) Finalist

CERTIFICATIONS

• ISO 20121 – Sustainable Events Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management.
• Certified Women Owned

 

MEMBERSHIPS

• RSA - Royal Society of Arts
• Stylus - Trends & Insights
• Bristol Media - Creative Networking Hub
• SBBW - Society of Bristol Business Women
• HCEA - Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association
• ESSA - Event Supplier & Services Association
• EON - Event Organisers Network
• WEAF - West of England Aerospace Forum
• Indy Chamber - Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce