Press Release

478 Studios Earns Prestigious Clutch Certification

Dedicated to serving under-represented founders

478 Studios is thrilled to announce that it has been officially certified by Clutch, a leading B2B ratings and reviews platform. This certification highlights 478 Studios’ dedication to delivering outstanding services and its commitment to diversity and inclusion within the industry.

The Clutch Certification Programme is designed to recognise and promote businesses that are veteran-owned, minority-owned, women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and disability-owned. 478 Studios’ inclusion in this esteemed programme underscores its ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive business environment.

“We are honoured to receive this certification from Clutch,” said Scott Ohene-Nyako, Director of 478 Studios. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to serving a diverse clientele who are often underrepresented. We believe stories and brands led and told by diverse founders will truly change the world and working towards this will be integral to our success.”

Why this certification is important to us

The Clutch Minority certification is crucial to our business because it enables us to address the significant challenges faced by under-represented and diverse founders. Research shows that black founders, for example, often struggle to access funding, with 56% receiving financial support only after establishing a successful, revenue-generating business, compared to 35% of their white counterparts. Additionally, 47% of under-represented founders lack expertise in crucial areas such as branding, marketing, and advertising.

By obtaining minority certification, our business can effectively partner with organisations dedicated to bridging these gaps. Many of our clients have said they were looking for a minority-owned branding agency that understood their needs. This collaboration allows us to offer tailored services, masterclasses, and workshops, making essential knowledge and insights into branding and design more accessible to diverse founders. Through strategic branding and design support, we empower these founders to build strong, distinctive brands that resonate with their target audiences, attract investment, and drive business success.

Our mission is to level the playing field in the business world, fostering inclusivity and enabling under-represented founders to overcome obstacles and thrive in the global marketplace. Minority certification is a key step in demonstrating our commitment to this mission and enhancing our impact.

With this certification, 478 Studios joins a select group of businesses recognised for their unique contributions and exceptional service offerings. The certification process involves a thorough review of company ownership and a verification interview, ensuring that certified businesses meet Clutch’s high standards.

The benefits of Clutch certification extend beyond recognition. Certified businesses gain access to enhanced marketing opportunities, including a Clutch badge for their website, blog content, and featured placement in Clutch’s directory of top service providers. These tools will help 478 Studios reach new clients and showcase its expertise to a broader audience.

As part of the Clutch community, 478 Studios is excited to leverage this certification to continue driving innovation and delivering high-quality services to its clients. The company looks forward to building on this achievement and expanding its impact in the industry.

For more information about 478 Studios and its services, please visit: www.478studios.com.

**About 478 Studios**

478 Studios is a leading branding and design services firm specialising in innovative solutions for a diverse range of clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on diversity and inclusion, 478 Studios delivers high-impact branding and design strategies that drive success. For more information, visit www.478studios.com.

**Media Contact:**

Juliana Ohene-Nyako
[email protected]


Moments & Work

Dive into our library of conversation pieces, latest news and exclusive snap-shots from past and recent projects curated by members of the 478 team.

“Ahead of our rebrand, we were after a design company who could really get our narrative, without having to explain much, and build a powerful brand around getting our message out. 478 Studios really delivered on this. Building an amazing brand toolkit and assets that will help us build this into the future.”
David McQueen.
Black Founders Hub
"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible work you did in rebranding Bellafricana UK Pop-Up Event to TALES, the African Lifestyle Experience. From the new identity logo to the completely fresh and vibrant feel, your creativity and expertise have significantly elevated our event. The new branding captured the essence of our mission and brought a dynamic and engaging atmosphere that resonated with all attendees. Working with 478 Studios has been an absolute pleasure"
Bukky Asehinde
Founder of Bellafricana
"Interactive nature, and regularly opening the floor for feedback / thoughts."
Start-up Founder
Hatch Enterprise Accelerator Programme
"The team consistently show a real drive and enthusiasm which makes them extremely effective.”
David Hart
Momentum Transport Consultancy
“Thank you 478 Studios for mentoring our young people on how to build a website and to tell stories. We really appreciate it. If anyone wants design and branding 478 Studios are kind, considerate, efficient and just gets the job done.”
Andre Spence
Global Purpose Enterprise
"I’m feeling very thoughtful after the session. We are going to rebrand our website soon. So this was very useful."
Start-up Founder
Hatch Enterprise Accelerator Programme
"Very insightful and participative class! Worth the time to help you clarify your brand identity and communicate more clearly with your future clients. This workshop is full of exercises for small entrepreneurs to take a few steps back and map out their value proposition more clearly."
Christina Belloge
"I was fortunate to a part of an accelerator programme where a personal branding masterclass was delivered by Scott. I found the whole session insightful and debunked every assumption. Most importantly i was challenged to take action in taking my personal brand the next level. Thank you for such an amazing session."
Pius Bozumbil
Tru Talent (AI Startup)
"I joined one of Scott's branding & storytelling masterclasses and it was exactly what we needed. As we went through the workshop, it became clearer to the obvious mistakes we were making and how we can improve them. The actions we have taken from 478 Studios will help us to find our customers and convert them into new clients."
Charlie Cotton
Ecollective
"If you need branding and marketing work I cannot recommend 478 studios highly enough Scott was excellent in helping us define our brand messaging and visual identity for our tech start-up."
Ammar Boukhemkhem
Neuro Voices

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