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A tale of Sleuth

Sleuth was born out of disillusionment with the advertising industry and a fascination with Sherlock Holmes. Youthful exuberance coupled with innocent naivety turned the concept into reality. And all of a sudden, we were in business.

We uncovered that the problems we were encountering in our clients’ businesses were symptoms of [much bigger] issues - the types of problems that traditional branding, advertising, and marketing could not solve.

It takes restraint to not jump into problem-solving mode and it also takes a huge amount of courage to challenge your client’s assumptions.

The quality of thinking you do before you execute determines the quality of the end result. The devil is [truly] in the detail of the problem definition, and insights rooted in real truth lay the foundations for producing quality outcomes.

We've built a team of designers, engineers, innovators and entrepreneurs that never settle for surface level; we break through boundaries & challenge the status quo. We dive deep & reframe problems to uncover piercing insight & crack open a new reality.

It's the continuous learning that fuels our thirst for insight, and drives consistent evolution in our clients' businesses.

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What we do

We leverage the power of narrative

identity theory and the science of

decision-making to help businesses

tell better stories, shift perceptions,

and influence behaviour to unlock

new opportunities.

Language powers our brain’s operating system—it’s the foundation of thought. It shapes how we reflect on the past, make sense of the present, and plan for the future.

We believe the most crucial

raw material for building a business isn’t just process or strategy—

it’s narrative.

As humans, we have evolved to share information and transfer knowledge through the exchange of stories.

We create

Narrative DNA Profiles*

*Just like genetic code, these profiles are algorithms, patterns, and collections of carefully articulated stories that provide instructions for your business (the body) to function well. They're rules that allow for the formation of meaning.

Let's work together

Discover

Investigate
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First, we investigate; this is a process of discovery and of understanding.

We gather clues from the hearts and minds of those closest to your business to assemble a comprehensive collection of stories and anecdotes that comprise the current perception of your brand.

Deduce

Interrogate
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Then, we interrogate; an in-depth analysis of these stories (aka, our favourite part).

This is where our detective skills are truly put to the test as we look to shape these stories into a coherent and cohesive narrative to help us make sense of it all.

Deploy

Initiate
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Finally, it’s time to assemble the case.

The last step is an intricate balancing act; managing a process of developing the right materials to sell the story, with the most effective distribution mechanisms to carry the message to the audience.

It’s a process rooted in narrative identity theory and the science of decision-making mapped out in Jobs-to-be-done Theory.

This framework allows us to

uncover what truly matters to you

, your customers, your team and your market, to craft a coherent brand that connects with them.

Current Cases

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Klearium

Setting the standard for banking compliance around the world.

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Kuunda

Raising money and creating lasting impact in emerging markets.

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DealersOnline

Getting an entire organisation singing from the same song sheet.

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Johari

Launching a distinctly Tanzanian gin to a country that never sleeps.

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