15/10/2026
In this edition of S1 People we caught up with Claire Crehan from Blackline Creative, an agency built on understanding people, culture and original thinking.
Claire, tell me a bit about yourself and Blackline Creative?
I'm Claire, Managing Director of Blackline Originals, part of Blackline Creative. I've been with the agency for around 11 years, but I've always had a particular passion for working with founders and growing businesses. At Originals, we're a thinking, creative and performance partner, helping businesses find what makes them different, build on it and grow. It's about bringing senior-level expertise to ambitious businesses without all the usual agency layers.
You've just launched a podcast called The Original Series. What was the inspiration?
It came from the conversations we have with business owners every day. We wanted to explore what originality really means in business, where great ideas come from, what gets in their way and how you hold on to what makes you different as you grow. We've brought in some brilliant founders to share their own experiences along the way.
Who do you think would benefit most from listening to the series?
Anyone building or growing a business, really! Particularly founders who are trying to carve out their own space rather than follow the crowd. Hopefully, it'll get people thinking differently about their own businesses and give them the confidence to back what makes them original.
Thank you Claire for sharing your new project with us. You can find The Original Series on the Black Line Creative website or search ’The Blackline Podcast’ on Spotify. Go check it out, I have already listened and it’s fab!
