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Lyn Spindley is a British-American author, marketing strategist, and community leader based in Torbay, Devon. She is the founder of Treat Marketing, a consultancy known for its innovative approach to digital marketing, property branding, and construction industry promotion. Spindley is also a prominent advocate for water sports tourism in South Devon, particularly through her leadership role in SUPHub English Riviera.

She is the author of The Digital Trust Playbook: Protecting Your Brand in the Age of Misinformation, a business strategy book exploring brand credibility in the era of misinformation, scheduled for release on Kindle and Paperback on 15 July 2025.

Spindley founded Treat Marketing, a UK-based agency that provides marketing and digital services to property developers, the construction industry, and hospitality businesses. The company is known for combining data-driven performance marketing with strong creative branding, with a focus on regional economic growth in the South West of England.

Her campaigns often focus on community engagement, hyper-targeted advertising, and tourism growth. Treat Marketing has supported estate agencies, park home developers, and destination marketing organisations.

Spindley leads SUPHub English Riviera, a regional initiative promoting Torbay and the wider South Devon coastline as a paddleboarding destination. The campaign aspires to position the English Riviera as the "Capital of Paddleboarding in the UK." She is actively involved in initiatives to boost Torbay's economy and tourism, particularly through water sports and digital marketing.^[1] Spindley supports Brendon Prince in the plans to host the 2026 ICF SUP World Cup in Torbay.^[2]

Spindley is the founder and director of **Torbay Hospitality CIC**, a community interest company dedicated to supporting and championing the hospitality industry in South Devon. The organisation plays a key role in promoting local venues, fostering industry collaboration, and elevating the profile of the English Riviera’s food, drink, and tourism sectors.

Through her work with Torbay Hospitality, Spindley regularly features local food and drink businesses, supporting regional promotion efforts through media coverage and editorial content in both online platforms and the local press.^[3]

Torbay Hospitality CIC also supports industry networking and knowledge sharing through events, podcast production, and collaborative campaigns. It works in partnership with tourism boards, local media, and hospitality leaders to drive positive change and visibility for the region’s culinary economy.

Spindley frequently hosts public workshops and professional training events through platforms such as Eventbrite, focusing on digital marketing, social media strategy, and regional business development. She is an active figure in Devon's business community and a regular contributor to networking events and tourism strategy discussions.

In 2025, Treat Marketing was awarded the **Best Marketing Initiative** at the Torbay Business Awards, recognising the agency’s innovation and impact in marketing for SUPHub.^[4]

Lyn Spindley is actively engaged in podcasting, contributing to discussions on business, tourism and other topics.

Now in it's 5th season, Spindley co-hosts the *Torbay Hospitality Podcast*, a programme spotlighting hospitality news and business insights in Torbay.^[5], Devon. The podcast features discussions with local business leaders and covers topics such as tourism strategies and community events.^[6]

She also hosts the Riviera Connect Podcast, a series of interviews with business leaders from the English Riviera. The podcast explores stories, insights, and ambitions shaping business, tourism, and hospitality in the region. It is presented in collaboration with the English Riviera BID Company and the Torbay Business Forum, and is sponsored by Konsileo Insurance and Treat Marketing.^[7]

In addition to her regional focus, Spindley co-hosts the Nobody Knows Mystery Club podcast along with her granddaughter, Daisy. The show delves into various mysteries and intriguing topics and features a short quiz in every episode. The podcast is available exclusively on Spotify.^[8]

Spindley maintains an influential presence on LinkedIn, where she shares insights on marketing strategy, tourism trends, digital trust, and regional economic development. Her posts frequently engage local business owners, policymakers, and marketing professionals. She also appears on podcasts and webinars discussing regional marketing, brand resilience, and business adaptation in the digital age.

• The Digital Trust Playbook: Protecting Your Brand in the Age of Misinformation (2025) ISBN: 9798285433293. Scheduled for release on 10 September 2025 (Kindle and Paperback). The book explores the impact of misinformation on brand credibility and offers frameworks for building digital trust through transparency, content moderation, and community engagement.

Spindley is based in Torbay, Devon, where she has lived for several decades. She is a long-standing advocate for local tourism, heritage, and the outdoor economy, and frequently collaborates with councils and tourism boards to strengthen the regional brand identity of the English Riviera.

• Treat Marketing
• SUPHub English Riviera
• Lyn Spindley on LinkedIn

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