Aquaculture & marine technology marketing consultancy

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like-minded
innovators

The Big Blue Bridge helps aquaculture and marine technology businesses grow through strategic marketing, powerful networks and hands-on startup support. I connect the people and ideas shaping the future of the oceans.

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What I Do

Services built for aquaculture & marine tech

My services are tailored specifically to your own requirements and priorities. No generic marketing templates. No one-size-fits-all approaches. Scalable, dedicated marketing support the way you need it.

Marketing growth sprints

Want to stand out from the shoal?

When you're busy running and developing your own business, it can be hard to find the time to focus on your marketing strategy. The Big Blue Bridge will help you get known - fast. From brand positioning to digital campaigns, I build strategies that resonate with aquaculture and marine technology audiences.

Business development

Don't let opportunities slip through the net.

My business development services introduce you to the people you need to know in aquaculture and marine technologies. Finding the right connections in these specialist sectors is a challenge - I'll open the right doors, facilitate the right conversations and help you build relationships that drive growth.

Startup support

Just starting out? You're in good hands.

Aquaculture and marine tech are big, complex worlds - when you're just starting out it's easy to feel lost. With my startup support services, I help you sell your vision, validate your market, build your network and navigate these industries' unique challenges with confidence.

Market entry blueprint

Not sure where to start? Let the data lead the way.

Before you invest in growth, you need to understand the waters you're swimming in. I can work with you to get clear, actionable market analysis - helping you size the opportunity, identify the barriers and pinpoint the territories where your business can make the biggest impact.

Who I am

Your aquaculture & marine technology marketing consultant

Chris Wallard – Founder, The Big Blue Bridge

25+

Years of marketing experience

My name is Chris Wallard – aquaculture and marine technology marketing consultant, and founder of The Big Blue Bridge. A friend once described me as a 'Swiss-Army penknife of marketing' and it's always stuck with me. I have over 25 years experience working in a wide range of marketing disciplines, including:

–Head of Brand for a FTSE100 company
–Running a large in-house advertising and creative agency
–Rebranding a well known Fintech brand and bringing their marketing activity in-house
–Chief Marketing Officer and eventually MD of one of the most successful aquaculture challenger brands, Xelect Genetics

Since founding The Big Blue Bridge, I've worked with a wide range of aquaculture and marine technology clients, including innovators in advanced diagnostics, subsea robotics, genetics programmes and AI. If you'd like to discuss how specialist aquaculture marketing or marine technology business development can help your business grow, get in touch.

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The Industry

Aquaculture & marine tech: shaping the future

Aquaculture and marine technologies are among the most dynamic and important sectors on the planet - driving sustainable food production, ocean monitoring, clean energy and environmental stewardship. Yet they remain underserved when it comes to professional marketing and business development support.

The Big Blue Bridge exists to close that gap - bringing world-class commercial expertise to the aquaculture and marine technology sectors that deserve it.

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