Marc Dimitrov is an insight development expert with a particular interest in semiotics, cultural theory and social anthropology. He honed his cross-cultural skills through extensive experience in international research for brands of note. Having lead multiple global projects, primarily in consumer healthcare, Marc’s experience combines category understanding, brand positioning and comms development. Originally from the land of roses (Bulgaria), Marc now lives in Manchester, UK and works for award-winning consumer insight agency Join the Dots.
Manchester, UK
A cultural anthropologist ,with an MA(Distinction) in Visual Culture , John joins Truth from the semiotic specialist agency Space Doctors. He has trawled amongst others the world of pet food, home DIY and fabric conditioners with a semiotic lens. Formerly a sound engineer to the irreproachable Van Morrison and co-designer of ‘Treepee’ , a multi-functional children's toy. John is a member of the newly formed global network of semioticians, Semiotic Thinking Group.
London, UK
A qualitative researcher and semiotician, Marina is interested in contemporary Russian culture’s myths and metaphors, She is completing a PhD on the ethical dimension of the language & semiotics of otherness. Inspired by Plato's dialogues and Beckett's plays, Marina dreams of transforming the focus group into a new genre of sociological theatre. By getting rid of the one-way mirror she aims to kill three birds with one stone, achieving the goals of aesthetic pleasure, consumer knowledge and transparency.
Moscow, Russia