About

Pepper

About Pepper

Your Social Solution

Founded in 2019 by Forbes 30 under 30 co-founders, we have been celebrated for our work across influencer, organic social, paid social, creative production and proprietary research for clients like The Financial Times, Tripadvisor, McDonald’s, Disney, and Enterprise.

our story
2019

Sowing the seed

After finding one another whilst working in the industry, three friends shared a vision for a more honest and personal touch to the influencer space.

our story
2022

Nurturing an idea

So, in the spring of 2019, Joe Friend, Alice Jones, and Beckii Flint launched Pepper Studio – a breath of fresh air for influencer marketing, with a human approach at its core.

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our story
2025

Watching it grow

Now, Pepper has flourished into a multi-award-winning agency, delivering measurable, impactful campaigns that retain their value through the power of people.

our values

A human approach to influencer marketing

We connect brands, people, and data together, using in-house tools and transparent communication to deliver measurable, impactful campaigns that retain their value, inspire action, and bring about change.

We believe in the talent we partner with and want our brands to believe in them too.

We make content feel editorial not advertorial through shared creative control.

We regard science and creativity equally, using in-house tools to deliver the best results.

We regard science and creativity equally, using in-house tools to deliver the best results.

Our
Leadership

Founded in 2019 by Forbes 30 under 30 co-founders, we have been celebrated for our work across influencer, organic social, paid social, creative production and proprietary research.

Joe Friend

Joe Friend

Joe Friend

Co-founder

With 10 years of experience in commercial radio, Joe has adeptly transitioned his skills from traditional media to influencer marketing. His guiding philosophy emphasises treating influencer marketing as a media space, where brands can buy their target audiences through content creators.

Alice Jones

Alice Jones

Alice Jones

co-founder

Alice co-founded Pepper after 7 years in influencer marketing, working with brands like FT, Tripadvisor, and H&M. A Forbes 30u30 and LDC Ones to Watch honouree, she’s recognised for driving brand impact through long-term creator strategies.

Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins

Chief Operations Officer

With over a decade in strategy and agency leadership, Daniel Collins blends creative instinct with operational rigour. As COO, he drives service innovation and global delivery at Pepper, championing a creator-first model rooted in insight, impact, and integrity.

around the world

Global Campaigns

We are so proud of our growing global team, working with clients across the world.

Our Valued Clients

We proudly collaborate with industry leaders.

Creators spark sustainability conversations
An influencer-led campaign that highlighted Kenco’s sustainability and coffee ranges, building awareness and affinity across Ireland.
Creators put Paddle UK on the map
A niche outdoor activation inspiring new and existing paddlers to discover Paddle UK membership and waterways access.
Immersive ASMR brings Christmas to the big screen
A pioneering ASMR influencer activation that brought Cineworld’s Christmas gifting to life on social, in cinemas, and even on Spotify.
Creators inspire downloads for Xero Go
A female-led influencer campaign that authentically drove awareness, clicks, and app installs for Xero Go.
Creators drive wishlists and sales for SteamWorld Heist II
Influencer and paid media strategy that built awareness, fueled wishlists, and drove game sales for Thunderful Games’ SteamWorld Heist II.
Creators spark excitement for U&Alibi’s Bookish launch
Influencers engaged UK crime drama fans with authentic content across Instagram and TikTok, driving awareness and tune-in for U&Alibi’s new 6-part series Bookish.
Creators drive Goodnotes 6 global launch success
Influencers across six countries showcased Goodnotes 6 features through authentic study, journaling, and lifestyle content, achieving record-breaking engagement and awareness.
Creators bring Ravensburger Party Games to life
Family and party-focused creators showcased Ravensburger’s That’s Not a Hat, Oh My Pigeons, and Bugs in the Kitchen through authentic, fun, and engaging content across Instagram and TikTok.
Creators put Disney Lorcana in the TCG spotlight
Influencers engaged gaming audiences with creative Disney Lorcana content, driving awareness, education, and clicks to position Lorcana as a top UK trading card game.
Creators put Playmobil Advent front-of-mind for families
UK parenting creators showcased Playmobil Advent Calendars in authentic festive content, driving awareness, engagement, and purchase consideration ahead of Christmas.
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