Meet Carolyn Hair - your go-to digital marketing consultant
Marketing strategy, social, SEO, content, training, and everything in between
Hi, I'm Carolyn, a freelance digital marketing consultant based in Bristol, with 20+ years of experience helping businesses cut through the noise and AI slop and actually connect with their audiences.
I'm PhD and CIM qualified, which means I bring both rigorous strategic thinking and real-world marketing craft to every project.
Being freelance means you get senior expertise without the agency overheads, and the flexibility to work in the way that suits you best - whether that's a one-off project, an ongoing retainer, or ad-hoc campaign support. I slot into your team as strategist, thinker, doer, and all-round champion.
Based in Bristol, I work with organisations across the UK, Europe and beyond. If you're local, I'm always happy to come to you.
David Standingford, Zenotech
“We've been working with Carolyn for 9 years to meet our PR, content and social needs effectively. We would recommend to other businesses looking for digital marketing.”
3 things you may not know about me.
My PhD is in the linguistic analysis of talk shows. Yes, really… It turns out pulling apart how language constructs meaning and identity is pretty useful for a marketer.
I can’t get enough of… tap dancing.
I once trekked through Nicaragua. Unexpectedly while volunteering as a communications manager with Raleigh International - an unforgettable experience.
Why work with me?
Delivering quality to deadlines I deliver at pace without losing quality, staying calm under pressure when deadlines are tight and stakes are high. Whether it's a major rebrand, a campaign launch, or your strategy, I'll help you get it done properly.
Communicating your brand story With over 20 years of experience, I'm good at making the complex feel simple. If you have a complicated story to tell - a technical product, a nuanced service, a brand going through change - I'll find the clearest, most compelling way to say it.
Results-focused Everything I do is focused on results. Not vanity metrics, or busy activities - but marketing that moves the needle, generates enquiries, and supports real business growth.
Ahead of the trends I stay current so you don't have to, keeping up with the latest developments in AI search, GEO, social media, and paid media - so your marketing is always ahead of the curve.
Easy to work with Clients tend to stay. Some for two years, some for many more, some for over a decade. That kind of longevity only happens when the work delivers and the relationship feels right. I'm genuinely invested in the businesses I work with, and I'd like to think that shows.
Rhys Evans, Inside Out Living
“Carolyn is a pleasure to work with and consistently exceeded targets and expectations. I would highly recommend.”
“When I take on a project, I’m all in.”
I'm drawn to businesses who do good in the world and people who are genuinely passionate about what they do.
Whether you're a charity making a difference in your community, a startup building something more sustainable, or a business with a real story to tell - that energy is contagious.
You get my full attention, my honest thinking, and a level of care that goes well beyond the brief.
And the reviews are in…
“Carolyn has been a joy to work with. Responsive, flexible and calm under pressure.”
- Rob Booth, Relationship Works (formerly Relate Avon)“Always friendly, approachable, supportive, and incredibly helpful. A real pleasure to work with.”
- Hannah Tomaszewski, Cigna Healthcare International Health“Carolyn is always suggesting new marketing ideas. She's a great support and always reliable and so approachable.”
- Tara Clist, Tara's Tables