We take culture seriously – and that includes our own culture.

Culture and Values

Oban has six core values united by the theme of ‘will to win’. Will to win means two things:

  • We want our clients to win – to be successful and outperform their competitors
  • We want to win – to be a key part of our clients’ success and an outstanding partner to them.

 

Our values are:

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Embrace difference

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Embrace difference

Good ideas can come from anywhere in the business and we know collaboration achieves the best results. We focus on diversity, inclusion and accessibility to make sure everyone is included and everyone contributes.

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Innovate and improve

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Innovate and improve

We anticipate the impact of trends on our clients’ businesses. We consider how we can drive better performance – for our clients and ourselves. We expect our team to embrace continual learning and to be open to new ideas and technologies.

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Zest and ingenuity

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Zest and ingenuity

We’re always looking for ways to get things done better and faster. We resolve problems and look for clever solutions. We work with energy, positive spirit, and pace.

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Will to win

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Will to win

We want our clients to win – to be successful and outperform their competitors. We want to win – to be a key part of our clients’ success and an outstanding partner to them.

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Stay connected

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Stay connected

We expect our team to be proactive and responsive communicators – talking to the right people, at the right time, in the right way. Clients and colleagues need clear communication that gets to the point and is meaningful and useful.

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Worthwhile work

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Worthwhile work

Worthwhile work is work that has purpose and adds value. We expect everyone on the team to identify what creates an advantage for our clients, to understand the impact of what we do and to be proud of our results.

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Step up to the plate

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Step up to the plate

We take responsibility to do the right things and speak up for the right things. We behave sustainably as a business and accountably in the community. We see who needs help amongst our clients and team and always act with kindness.

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Embrace difference

×

Embrace difference

Good ideas can come from anywhere in the business and we know collaboration achieves the best results. We focus on diversity, inclusion and accessibility to make sure everyone is included and everyone contributes.

light being turned on inside speech bubble

Innovate and improve

×

Innovate and improve

We anticipate the impact of trends on our clients’ businesses. We consider how we can drive better performance – for our clients and ourselves. We expect our team to embrace continual learning and to be open to new ideas and technologies.

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Zest and ingenuity

×

Zest and ingenuity

We’re always looking for ways to get things done better and faster. We resolve problems and look for clever solutions. We work with energy, positive spirit, and pace.

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Will to win

×

Will to win

We want our clients to win – to be successful and outperform their competitors. We want to win – to be a key part of our clients’ success and an outstanding partner to them.

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Stay connected

×

Stay connected

We expect our team to be proactive and responsive communicators – talking to the right people, at the right time, in the right way. Clients and colleagues need clear communication that gets to the point and is meaningful and useful.

magnifying glass on a heart inside speech bubble

Worthwhile work

×

Worthwhile work

Worthwhile work is work that has purpose and adds value. We expect everyone on the team to identify what creates an advantage for our clients, to understand the impact of what we do and to be proud of our results.

hands up inside speech bubble

Step up to the plate

×

Step up to the plate

We take responsibility to do the right things and speak up for the right things. We behave sustainably as a business and accountably in the community. We see who needs help amongst our clients and team and always act with kindness.

Senior Digital Manager

The Oban team are quick to find solutions to problems and always implement them in good time. They are also efficient communicators.

Senior Digital Manager
Head of Marketing

The level of audience insight is first class and the rationale for media selection is always very clear.

Head of Marketing
Senior Marketing Manager

Oban provide very well organised campaigns and well thought through detailed media plans. They are great at spotting opportunities for further visibility and reach.

Senior Marketing Manager
Head of Digital

The Oban team continues to be approachable, responsive and collaborative across a variety of briefs and projects.

Head of Digital
Head of Marketing

Very quick to respond. I appreciate how you always look for savings and reinvestments and added value for us.

Head of Marketing
Marketing Director

You’ve been instrumental in the growth of our retail business, you’ve enriched the team and you’ve helped enhance the reputation of marketing within our business.   And you’re extremely good fun to spend time with, too.

Marketing Director
SVP Customer Acquisition

This is an incredibly fast-moving business and Oban International has done a great job in maintaining a long term focus on our strategy while responding promptly to day to day opportunities, resulting in substantial and sustained business growth.

SVP Customer Acquisition
Group SEO Manager

Oban are absolutely fantastic, extremely knowledgeable with a superb team and a commitment to providing excellent service. I would definitely recommend them.

Group SEO Manager

As an Oban client, you can expect your team to be

Trustworthy
We keep our promises and we deliver on time.

Honest
We only recommend what we believe is right for your business.

Generous
We think about how to add value without running the clock.

Thoughtful
We are curious, always looking for what’s working and what’s new.

Energetic and communicative
We work at pace, and we respond promptly and helpfully

Good to do business with
We’re team players, working well with you and your partners.

Smart and commercial 
We look for ways to outwit your competitors and add bottom-line business value.

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