Howard diamond
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Howard diamond
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# Howard Diamond Consulting
Howard Diamond Consulting is a London-based procurement consultancy specialising in helping retailers and brands optimise their marketing spend. Founded in 2013, the firm identified a genuine market gap: the disconnect between marketing departments and procurement teams when it comes to managing print and below-the-line production costs.
The consultancy works as an intermediary between clients and suppliers, reviewing feasibility, scrutinising production processes, and identifying cost avoidance opportunities at every stage. Rather than simply managing projects, they educate clients on production processes to ensure work is delivered creatively, cost-effectively and efficiently. Their expertise spans substrates, printing techniques, supplier evaluation and logistics—areas where most in-house teams lack specialist knowledge.
They serve global brands and retailers of all sizes, from one-off projects to large-scale international production programmes. Notable clients include Monsoon Accessorize and Sports Direct. For Monsoon, they achieved a 48% reduction in campaign costs whilst saving over 200 hours of labour. For Sports Direct, they streamlined lightbox fabric banner production and installation.
What sets Howard Diamond apart is their specialised focus on retail and brand procurement combined with straight-talking, no-nonsense advice. They're proactive problem-solvers who don't wait to be asked, share knowledge openly, and genuinely understand the complexities of below-the-line buying. Their values emphasise transparency, continuous improvement and long-term partnerships rather than quick wins.
Howard Diamond Consulting is a London-based procurement consultancy specialising in helping retailers and brands optimise their marketing spend. Founded in 2013, the firm identified a genuine market gap: the disconnect between marketing departments and procurement teams when it comes to managing print and below-the-line production costs.
The consultancy works as an intermediary between clients and suppliers, reviewing feasibility, scrutinising production processes, and identifying cost avoidance opportunities at every stage. Rather than simply managing projects, they educate clients on production processes to ensure work is delivered creatively, cost-effectively and efficiently. Their expertise spans substrates, printing techniques, supplier evaluation and logistics—areas where most in-house teams lack specialist knowledge.
They serve global brands and retailers of all sizes, from one-off projects to large-scale international production programmes. Notable clients include Monsoon Accessorize and Sports Direct. For Monsoon, they achieved a 48% reduction in campaign costs whilst saving over 200 hours of labour. For Sports Direct, they streamlined lightbox fabric banner production and installation.
What sets Howard Diamond apart is their specialised focus on retail and brand procurement combined with straight-talking, no-nonsense advice. They're proactive problem-solvers who don't wait to be asked, share knowledge openly, and genuinely understand the complexities of below-the-line buying. Their values emphasise transparency, continuous improvement and long-term partnerships rather than quick wins.
Services offered
Print production managementSupplier evaluation and tenderingCost reduction analysisProduction process optimisationSubstrate and printing process reviewSupply chain logisticsPoint of sale design and distributionIn-store installation coordination