About Locals Talk

Data-led by nature.
Creative by intent.

Locals Talk is a data-led marketing consultancy dedicated to helping businesses reach their potential through practical, measurable work.

What we do

One team across the whole journey.

Our team combines technology and data-driven insight with AI-enhanced marketing to drive demand and support growth.

That work spans paid and organic search, paid and organic social, website design and development, content, blogger and public relations outreach, email marketing, automation, APIs and operational tools.

We work from London, Bishop’s Stortford and Colchester, fitting into client teams rather than operating at arm’s length.

Mission

Deliver impactful, data-driven marketing that drives growth and success.

Vision

Be known for an innovative, effective and client-centric approach.

OUR VALUES

Data-informed

We make evidence-led decisions and measure work against the outcome that matters.

Fail faster

We implement quickly, learn honestly and change course when the evidence says we should.

Client-centric

We work collaboratively and approachably, aligned with the team rather than outside it.

Authentic

We are clear and straightforward, without hiding behind jargon or unnecessary complexity.

Team Locals

Meet the movers, the shakers, the marketing mischief makers.

Asad Farooq

Asad Farooq

Senior Performance Marketing Manager

Asad builds and scales multi-channel acquisition programmes, connecting paid search and paid social with business outcomes. His work spans Google, Meta and LinkedIn, with a focus on high-quality customer acquisition, customer acquisition cost and lifetime value. He combines media planning, tracking and reporting with ongoing campaign optimisation, working with senior leadership on paid-media strategy and budget allocation.

Biography & writing →
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Independent recognition

Accreditations & certifications

Independent reviews

What clients say, in their own words.

Verified on Clutch · 5.0 · 3 reviews ↗
They listen and then deliver.

They listen and then deliver. No waffle or silly promises, just informed advice.

Ian Marlow, Managing Director, HFM Tax & Accounts (client since 2019) Verified on Clutch
Approachable and on time

They always delivered projects on time, they were very approachable even on weekends and evenings. I can always approach them with any query, and it is quickly sorted out.

Daniel Campbell, Director, Retro Mystery Shirts Ltd Verified on Clutch
13 Mar 2026
Fantastic working with Locals Talk

Fantastic working with Locals Talk. Very good with communication and the quality of the work is incredibly high. Can't recommend this business enough for those looking for a great marketing business!

Customer Trustpilot
Strategy justified by data

They use data to justify their strategy and achieve the same results for smaller companies that they do for bigger companies.

Managing Director, online rug retailer, Canada Verified on Clutch
3 Mar 2026
Extremely useful service!

The whole service from start to finish was very informative and helpful. My consultation has massively improved my business traction and my website seems to be pulling in more organic traffic. Nabeel couldn't have been any more helpful and I couldn't recommend this service enough!

Scicluna, Leli G Trustpilot
Scaled our brand

Nabeel has successfully scaled our brand & we are branching out to different markets.

Daniel Campbell
2 Jul 2025
Highly Recommend

Nabeel has been great to work with–professional and went above and beyond to support us. Highly recommend Locals Talk.

Vix Trustpilot
29 May 2024
Great marketers, very good with data, they know digital marketing well

Locals Talk impressed us from the start with their professionalism and expertise. They provided invaluable assistance even before our business launched, helping us set expectations, brainstorm brand names, and assist with our website. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and committed to our success.

Sam Trustpilot
5 Mar 2021
Locals Talk has been managing our PPC…

Locals Talk has been managing our PPC campaigns for more than 3 years now to the point that we have recommended them to our suppliers and other partners for their marketing campaigns, if they ask us how we achieve our growth targets. Whether it is opening a new line of products, a new company division or even a new location, we rely on Nabeel’s insight that comes from his strong understanding of the world of search.

Ian Cole Trustpilot
5 Feb 2020
Analytical thinking and performance driven marketing

Whilst Nabeel was working with Aniforte UK, he did his utmost to do his work well. Especially when it comes to analytical thinking and performance driven marketing, Nabeel showed his skill, attention to detail and numerical abilities. He also communicates exceptionally well with customers and knows how to convert a prospective client into a sale.

Mark Gnotke Trustpilot
9 Apr 2020
Great marketing advice

Great marketing advice

Eunice Trustpilot
11 client reviews
Our locations

Three places. One connected team.

London
Registered office
128 City Road
London EC1V 2NX
United Kingdom
Colchester
Operations office
Locals Talk, Studio X, Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road, University of Essex
Colchester CO4 3ZQ
United Kingdom
Bishop’s Stortford
Coworking space
Millers Three, Locals Talk, Work From Here
Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3DH
United Kingdom

+44 (0)20 3886 2333 · info@localstalk.co

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