Statement Consultants, led by Sam O'Shaughnessy is a digital media, video, social and events partnerships agency - we exist and operate in the space between, global brands and media owners, to deliver full client service, content strategy, sales planning and sponsorships.

Statement consultants works with a variety of leading global events and media owners - to deliver best in class brand integrated partnerships and full delivery service for multiple key clients and global brands.

Recently as the Global Head of Brand Partnerships for SXSW London, Sam played a vital role in launching the festival’s inaugural UK edition in June 2025 and amplifying SXSW’s ongoing global commercial vision. He led the development of strategic brand partnerships across, experiential, bespoke digital, social, video, and audio platforms, positioning the annual event as a major cultural moment on the international stage.

With a deep creative, consultative and collaborative commercial background at leading global publishing houses including Condé Nast, Vice and Hearst, Sam has worked across iconic titles such as, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, i-D, Dazed & Confused, WIRED and GQ, bringing extensive experience in content-led brand storytelling and culturally relevant media partnerships.

Sam has worked across large global content and talent led partnerships with brands such as, Google, Porsche, Hugo Boss, Apple, Burberry, Balenciaga, Gucci, Meta, TikTok, Mercedes-Benz, Ray-Ban, Canva, Polestar and many more.