Monkfish Creative

Monkfish Creative is a strategic communications studio based in Tokyo and London, led by journalists-turned-brand specialists. We partner with organisations looking to sharpen their identity and elevate their global presence through storytelling, positioning, and effective communication.

Our work spans bespoke PR that prioritises relationships over mass mailouts; high-touch events crafted for incentives and brand experiences; and robust B2B tools, from lead magnets to pitch decks and keynote speeches, that give your team what they need to win.

Combined with integrated PR, design, and copywriting expertise, we deliver end-to-end projects that rethink how your audience sees, understands, and connects with you.

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Copywriting

Our professional team have a background in old-school journalism. We are proud to produce rigorously researched, human-written copy that captivates an audience, creates conversion and is SEO-optimised.

We create B2B collateral copy, top tier editorial, thoughtleader ghostwriting, catchy social captions, brand storytelling, website copy, press releases and media kits, email sequences and campaign concepts.

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Design

Contrary to popular opinion, marketing collaterals don’t have to be boring, formulaic, and packed with stock photography.

We’ll whip your marketing materials into shape, creating Powerpoint presentations that align with your branding and holds audience attention.

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Content Strategy

Our comprehensive plans define what content should be created for your brand, why it matters, who it’s for, where it will live, and how it will work together across channels to drive results.

These step-by-step content strategies will guide tone, format, messaging, distribution, and optimisation.

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Influencer Marketing

Engaging influencers is one of the fastest way to spread your brands’ message to the right audience. We have a network of influencers and content creators spanning everything from food, fashion and travel to tech, design, business and ultra-niche interests.

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PR

We know what makes a good story and we know how to tell it. Let us uncover your brand’s story and tell it to an international audience.

We believe a bespoke approach to pitching brands is the je ne sais quoi when it comes to effective PR and meaningful earned media. We have a wide network of media and influencer contacts across the world that we can tap into to get your brand seen by the markets that matter to you.

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Branding

Differentiate your brand with a strong identity. We’ll work closely with you and your team to define and expressing your company’s values, personality, voice, visuals, and promises. We emphasise the importance of consistency throughout all internal and external communications, so that your brand stands out, builds trust, and forms meaningful connections with its audience.

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Communications

Our team have worked in just about every corner of the communications industry. We support your team in shaping, managing, and delivering messaging so that the right audience understand, engage with, and respond.

From PR, media relations, internal communications, crisis messaging, brand voice, storytelling, and all outward-facing content will ensure your messaging lands with impact.

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Event Management

From corporate events, incentives and small soirees, we know the right people and places to make your event run smoothly and be remembered for all the right reasons. Let us handle everything from location to entertainment, catering and transfers.

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