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Not just any dental marketing agency

Teamwork makes the dreamwork

Gail Vernon

Director

Our founder and dental marketing anorak Gail is also the current vice president of the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) and Industry council member with the British Society of Dental Research (BSODR). Gail thrives on making a difference by linking people and brands with insight and policy.

Luke Vernon

Director

Wedded to the business and our founder Gail, Luke ensures smooth day to day running of the business including finances so we are always ready to deliver our expertise.

Bridget Francis

Client Services Director

Since joining VSM in 2015 as Client Services Director, Bridget has implemented company-wide process and quality checks to ensure VSM deliver the highest calibre of work. Responsible for developing the team and managing workflow, Bridget also looks after many of VSM’s high profile events and campaigns including product launches, exhibitions and national sampling programmes. When not at work, Bridget divides her time between Millie the cocker spaniel, a local choir and diving into any bit of wild water she can find…

Madalyne Tucker

Account Manager

Maddie gets a buzz from working with clients, bringing ideas to life and optimising brand campaigns. She also brings a wealth of dental expertise having worked in the dental profession in both clinical and academic roles. Passionate about dental health and outreach, Maddie has volunteered with NGOs in the UK, Central America and Africa. Her biggest achievement to date is climbing Kilimanjaro for charity

Ellie Jackson

Marketing Executive

Ellie came to VSM as part of her school work experience and we liked her so much we didn’t let her go! Now our Marketing Executive she is also studying a degree in Digital Marketing at ManMet as part of their degree apprenticeship programme. Ellie’s skills range across digital marketing, social media, data management (including GDPR), delegate and speaker management and wider conference secretariat. Ellie loves a city break – her most recent trips being Barcelona and New York.

Jack Thompson

Graphic Designer

Jack joined VSM six years ago as a junior designer and has since perfected his craft and is responsible for the design on many of our client’s key visuals. He has a thirst for knowledge and has developed his skills to be our key go to for all website build and design, platform hosting and the full range of digital asset creation. Jack has a chippy habit – but just on Fridays…

Steve South

Non-Exec Director

Steve brings significant entrepreneurial experience in working with marketing teams who generate results from well-structured plans. Steve’s role is to continue to develop team VSM to both delight our customers and generate growth for VSM that exceeds market norms.

Raph Torres

IT Manager

Raph has been with VSM for all of its 20+ years providing invaluable support and expertise across our IT and financial systems. He has created a robust infrastructure which means our operations can run smoothly, safely and efficiently.

Teamwork makes the dreamwork

Gail Vernon

Director

Our founder and dental marketing anorak Gail is also the current vice president of the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) and Industry council member with the British Society of Dental Research (BSODR). Gail thrives on making a difference by linking people and brands with insight and policy.

Luke Vernon

Director

Wedded to the business and our founder Gail, Luke ensures smooth day to day running of the business including finances so we are always ready to deliver our expertise.

Bridget Francis

Client Services Director

Since joining VSM in 2015 as Client Services Director, Bridget has implemented company-wide process and quality checks to ensure VSM deliver the highest calibre of work. Responsible for developing the team and managing workflow, Bridget also looks after many of VSM’s high profile events and campaigns including product launches, exhibitions and national sampling programmes. When not at work, Bridget divides her time between Millie the cocker spaniel, a local choir and diving into any bit of wild water she can find…

Madalyne Tucker

Account Manager

Maddie gets a buzz from working with clients, bringing ideas to life and optimising brand campaigns. She also brings a wealth of dental expertise having worked in the dental profession in both clinical and academic roles. Passionate about dental health and outreach, Maddie has volunteered with NGOs in the UK, Central America and Africa. Her biggest achievement to date is climbing Kilimanjaro for charity

Ellie Jackson

Marketing Executive

Ellie came to VSM as part of her school work experience and we liked her so much we didn’t let her go! Now our Marketing Executive she is also studying a degree in Digital Marketing at ManMet as part of their degree apprenticeship programme. Ellie’s skills range across digital marketing, social media, data management (including GDPR), delegate and speaker management and wider conference secretariat. Ellie loves a city break – her most recent trips being Barcelona and New York.

Jack Thompson

Graphic Designer

Jack joined VSM six years ago as a junior designer and has since perfected his craft and is responsible for the design on many of our client’s key visuals. He has a thirst for knowledge and has developed his skills to be our key go to for all website build and design, platform hosting and the full range of digital asset creation. Jack has a chippy habit – but just on Fridays…

Steve South

Non-Exec Director

Steve brings significant entrepreneurial experience in working with marketing teams who generate results from well-structured plans. Steve’s role is to continue to develop team VSM to both delight our customers and generate growth for VSM that exceeds market norms.

Raph Torres

IT Manager

Raph has been with VSM for all of its 20+ years providing invaluable support and expertise across our IT and financial systems. He has created a robust infrastructure which means our operations can run smoothly, safely and efficiently.

Delivering proven results across the industry

Delivering proven results across the industry

Don’t take our word for it, our clients think so too… 

“

VSM are a preferred Creative and Communications agency for Colgate’s Professional Oral Care and Scientific Affairs teams, supporting us across the UK and Northern Europe. Their remit is wide from innovative marketing communications to creative design of integrated marketing campaigns, experiential programmes, events and exhibitions. As a team they are creative, flexible and knowledgeable.

ColgateGroup Brand Manager Professional Marketing, Northern Europe Colgate Palmolive (UK) Ltd
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As Postgraduate Dental Dean in the Northwest I have worked with VSM as an invited speaker / contributor on various projects or with their support on my own team’s initiatives. They are always extremely quick to deliver results, go above and beyond in terms of delivery and offer access to channels and contacts we would not otherwise have.

Health Education England North WestPostgraduate Dental Dean, Health Education England NorthWest
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BASCD have worked with VSM in the organisation of our annual scientific and presidential meetings, for over 10 years. They are creative and innovative across all aspects of organisation whilst being efficient and keeping within budget parameters. As an association we don’t often have the capacity or infrastructure to manage our events and VSM’s expertise and commitment to successful outcomes make them a real success.

British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD)President, BASCD 2020-2022
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I have known and worked with the team at VSM for over 15 years, during my time as CDO for England, as a consultant and more recently as Chair of the British Fluoridation Society. VSM’s expertise in delivering successful projects is second to none – they are well connected and as both a speaker and a stakeholder have always felt comfortable I am in safe hands – a capable and knowledgeable team!

British Fluoridation SocietyChair, British Fluoridation Society

Don’t take our word for it, our clients think so too… 

“

VSM are a preferred Creative and Communications agency for Colgate’s Professional Oral Care and Scientific Affairs teams, supporting us across the UK and Northern Europe. Their remit is wide from innovative marketing communications to creative design of integrated marketing campaigns, experiential programmes, events and exhibitions. As a team they are creative, flexible and knowledgeable.

ColgateGroup Brand Manager Professional Marketing, Northern Europe Colgate Palmolive (UK) Ltd
“

As Postgraduate Dental Dean in the Northwest I have worked with VSM as an invited speaker / contributor on various projects or with their support on my own team’s initiatives. They are always extremely quick to deliver results, go above and beyond in terms of delivery and offer access to channels and contacts we would not otherwise have.

Health Education England North WestPostgraduate Dental Dean, Health Education England NorthWest
“

BASCD have worked with VSM in the organisation of our annual scientific and presidential meetings, for over 10 years. They are creative and innovative across all aspects of organisation whilst being efficient and keeping within budget parameters. As an association we don’t often have the capacity or infrastructure to manage our events and VSM’s expertise and commitment to successful outcomes make them a real success.

British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD)President, BASCD 2020-2022
“

I have known and worked with the team at VSM for over 15 years, during my time as CDO for England, as a consultant and more recently as Chair of the British Fluoridation Society. VSM’s expertise in delivering successful projects is second to none – they are well connected and as both a speaker and a stakeholder have always felt comfortable I am in safe hands – a capable and knowledgeable team!

British Fluoridation SocietyChair, British Fluoridation Society

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