Polymath

What is a polymath?

A polymath is a person of great and varied learning. Throughout history, polymaths have played a pivotal role during times of change. Working across disparate disciplines, polymaths have helped us to see connections that were hidden, challenge assumptions that were false and seize opportunities that we may otherwise have missed.

With the emergence of digital communication, we are embarked upon a new era of monumental change. We must avail ourselves of this opportunity; we must all become polymaths.

To fully realise the creative potential of today’s new media, we must cross the traditional boundaries of art and science.

A new agency with a new approach

We are always looking for new methods, meanings and approaches. We’ve worked with microbiologists to analyse our campaign data. We’ve consulted psychologists to fine-tune the tone of voice in our e-mails. We’ve gained insights from cancer patients to finesse customer loyalty programmes...

We believe that it is only by stretching ourselves, our briefs and our clients that we can bring about meaningful change.

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  • Graham Bower

    Chief Excutive Officer

    Graham co-founded Polymath in 2010. Previously, he was Managing Director at Taglab, and Creative Director at JWT direct marketing agency Black Cat.

    Graham is also a business and technology writer. He is a regular contributor to major Apple news website Cult Of Mac, and is currently writing a new business book.

  • Diana Tombs

    Chairman

    Diana co-founded Polymath in 2010. Previously, she was Chairman of Taglab, Managing Director of JWT direct marketing agency Black Cat and Option One.

    Diana is also Chairman of Betlive Ltd, and an independent marketing and business consultant.

Harnessing the power of the social graph.

Social media is a dynamic and very public space, in which news spreads fast. This presents unprecedented opportunities and challenges.

We work closely with our clients to extend their brands into social media, delivering a distinct voice that is consistently on-brand, while engaging customers in new and innovative ways. Our work includes strategy, hands-on management and app development.

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