email: ben@benwillmott.org / phone: 07780758586


Hello, I’m Ben, a freelance arts marketer based in East Anglia.

I’ve been working in arts marketing for over 10 years and I am experienced in digital marketing, particularly around the Spektrix CRM system, social media advertising, website management and email marketing. 

I have worked with many different clients to manage national and local theatre tours and this has included liaising with venues to ensure their marketing campaigns were up and running, and on course to hit target, briefing designers on print and poster production and managing both organic and targeted social media campaigns.

I also have experience of writing press releases and working with different media companies to secure press editorial pieces and running advertising campaigns.

I always love to have chat about any arts project you’re running so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Contact Ben: ben@benwillmott.org / 07780758586


My marketing Services:

  • Full Marketing Campaigns

    From planning through to implementation I can help your creative project become a reality.

  • Social media marketing

    Either organic or targeted adverts, my experience in social media will give your event a boost!

  • Press

    Through my experience and contacts I can write bespoke press releases and send to my database of contacts.

  • Email campaigns

    If you use DotDigital, MailChimp or need some external email advertising I can help you see a return on your investment in email marketing.

What my clients say about me and my work…

“Ben was invaluable to us as freelancer working alongside our Marketing Officer through the pandemic with his work ranging from our National Tour, regional tours to our community activities.”

Jess Baker, General Manager, Eastern Angles Theatre Company

“Due to a range of financial difficulties the marketing budget was cut by over 50%, but Ben was able to conceptualise a strategy to save money and still deliver the same marketing. The events have seen higher attendances than in recent year (pre-pandemic) so the marketing strategies were very successful!”

Lewis Anderson, City Events Manager, Cambridge City Council

"Ben is a wonderful marketing manager; conscientious, committed and efficient. He goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the very best results are achieved. We cannot recommend him highly enough."  

Abi Hood, Artistic Director of Veritas Theatre Company

“Ben became part of our team from day one. As a new venue growing at a rapid pace, we needed someone who could hit the ground running, take ownership, and support us wherever it was needed. We needed someone who could contribute to both the planning and day-to-day delivery of our marketing activity, and Ben did exactly that. He didn’t just plan, he rolled his sleeves up, got stuck in, and made it happen.

Ben led on a number of our show marketing campaigns and supported a B2B marketing campaign for the venue hire side of the business. He quickly adapted to our changing priorities and became a trusted extension of the team.

One of Ben's biggest strengths was building and maintaining relationships with our visiting companies and stakeholders. He genuinely cared about the success of each show and the venue, approaching everything with enthusiasm and professionalism. Although he worked with us as a freelancer, he never felt like an outsider. He felt like one of the team.

His proactive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to go above and beyond (learning and growing alongside us) made a huge difference during such an important stage of our growth. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ben to any organisation looking for a marketer who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.”

Victoria Armstrong, Head of Sales & Audiences, Shakespeare North Playhouse

A few of the wonderful companies I’ve worked with…