We carry out research to help identify current and missed audiences. This research helps to highlight the needs of these groups and barriers which prevent them from using specific services and products. This research is used to produce audience development plans.
We also carry out market assessments, feasibility studies, option appraisals and prepare business plans for a range of clients including the Forestry Commission, Tourism South East, Wildlife Trusts and local authorities.
We bring together an experienced team of professionals.
Kevin Brown BSc PG Dip – Managing Director
Kevin leads the consultancy in strategic planning and financial management. Kevin has a sound knowledge of research based appraisal work in tourism, leisure and community development projects.
Prior to joining Planning Solutions Consulting, Kevin worked for Fleury Manico, Chartered Surveyors, a specialist leisure company where he was Head of Research. Previously Kevin worked for four years at South East England Tourist Board managing the grant scheme for tourism development projects.
Richard Linington MA - Director
Richard heads up our offering in primary and secondary research working on feasibility studies, market assessments, audience development plans and socially and culturally sustainable forms of tourism and leisure developments.
Richard also manages the marketing strategy and website for Conkers, a £16 million visitor attraction in the Heart of the National Forest.
Richard has a very strong background in both primary and secondary research. Prior to joining Planning Solutions, he worked as a User Researcher and Usability Analyst at Razorfish, one of the leading digital consultancies he ensured that digital (web, interactive TV and mobile) and BMP DDB Needham the multi-national advertising agency. He has also worked as a freelance user research manager for the Design Council where he was responsible for managing the research on two of their major initiatives.