TBG Operations, The Anti-Agency

Digital marketing for Norwegian energy, maritime, seafood and public-sector suppliers

We help companies in Norway reach international and English-speaking buyers, in sectors where Norway is strong: energy, maritime, seafood, technology and public-sector supply. Norway is outside the EU but inside the EEA, so GDPR applies, and costs are high enough that wasted spend hurts.

[ The market ]

What to know about marketing in Norway.

  • Which industries shape Norwegian B2B buying?

    Energy and offshore supply are anchored around Stavanger and Oslo, maritime and shipping around Oslo, Bergen and the west coast, and seafood and aquaculture along the coast.

  • How do public-sector buyers find suppliers?

    Norwegian public bodies buy through procedures, and tenders are published in the national notification database, Doffin.

  • Is Google the only search engine that matters in Norway?

    Almost, yes.

  • Which social platforms reach Norwegians?

    Norway's mix differs from many plans.

[ How we work with you ]

Working with companies in Norway.

  • Remote and in English

    TBG is a distributed team across Europe and Asia.

  • Calls and time zone

    Norway shares Central European time, so calls fit the Norwegian working day, with written updates between.

  • Written first

    You get a written diagnosis before committing to anything, then written updates.

  • Access and approvals

    An NDA comes first, access is view-only where possible, and we agree who signs off copy and spend.

[ Where to start ]

What matters first in Norway.

[ Questions ]

Good to know.

Is Norway's market too small for digital marketing to pay back?

It depends on how concentrated your buyers are. A small audience can be reached efficiently if targeting is narrow and reporting ties spend to enquiries. We would start with a short, costed diagnosis so you see the realistic ceiling before you commit.

Can you help us win Norwegian public tenders?

No. Tenders are formal procedures, usually in Norwegian, and we do not write bids. Marketing can make your company known before a notice appears and keep your references and capability material clear, but the bid itself needs a specialist.

Does the energy and maritime audience respond to digital marketing?

Many engineers and buyers research suppliers online, and LinkedIn and search both matter. Trade events and personal networks often carry equal weight. We would pair digital work with your existing relationships, not replace them.

[ Get in touch ]

Brief us something.

Tell us what is stuck. You get a written plan before you commit to anything.