The team behind the agency

  • Simon Davies
  • Paul Turner
  • Gerry Postlethwaite
  • Joanna Papadopoulos
  • Andrew Marsh
  • Mark Collins
  • Charlotte Smith
  • Helen White
  • Lou Every
  • Dawn Butler
  • Claire Sokolowski
  • Kate Hammer
  • Chris Laughton


It’s the people that makes DogStar what it is. We’re a diverse and experienced bunch with complementary skills that span branding, graphic design, advertising, marketing, PR and digital. From this core team we put together project teams that can be supported by our well-established network of specialists across planning, research, public affairs, photography, copywriting and technology. At the end of the day we’re friendly, down-to-earth, hard-working and can be trusted to deliver quality work.


Chris Laughton

Chris Laughton

Senior Creative Artworker

With over 7 years of design and print experience, Chris has worked for a number of high profile global companies including Unilever, the BBC and Universal Music. Chris has extensive knowledge in all the main stream packages.