BRANDING AND MARKETING NEWS, INSIGHTS AND ADVICE
As consultants, we talk with business owners on a daily basis, helping solve a plethora of communication challenges that growing a business presents. We approach every client with the mindset of finding a solution that is best for their business and unique challenges. Function, then form. Not all solutions need re-inventing; sometimes tried and tested applications just need tweaking to match a specific project or brand.
What's next? Brand and marketing post-pandemic
The storm will pass… but the world will be a different place. How can brands make sure they thrive in a post-pandemic world?
Brand and marketing in the time of Coronavirus
Inaction helps no one. This is part one of our two-part article on brand and marketing in the time of Coronavirus and post-pandemic.
What is digital PR and how can it work for startups?
Digital PR is a marketing strategy start-ups can use to reach specific audiences who may find their products or services of interest whilst also improving SEO and gaining brand awareness.
What you need to know about Google's new link attributes
Google has recently announced two new link attributes, ‘sponsored’ and ‘ugc’. These new attributes are to join ‘nofollow’ in providing additional ways to identify to Google Search the nature of particular links.
Stop writing bad content just for SEO
Attention spans are short and average content is rife, yet we often see brands putting out mediocre content that has clearly been written for SEO purposes only; there is no thought around what their audience might actually want to read.
How experiential marketing can strengthen your brand and grow your business
Time is short. Attention spans are shorter still. So how do brands make sure they capture the attention of their customers in this fast-scrolling, screen-addicted landscape?
The power of print in a digital world
The latest research shows that people are 70 per cent more likely to remember a brand they see in print compared to online.
5 Steps to marketing your start-up
Around 80 new businesses are set up every hour in the UK. That’s a lot of competition, so making sure yours stands out is crucial.
What these 4 classic children's books teach us about storytelling
The best designers and marketers are also storytellers and the most successful businesses create a narrative for their brand that their customers find impossible to turn away from.
5 Photography tips to improve your visual marketing
While we strongly advise that you do use a professional when possible, here are a few tips on improving your own photography first.
The do's and don'ts of Christmas marketing
Here are the biggest do’s and don’ts to make sure your festive campaign succeeds
How to identify and connect with your target audience
Knowing who you are talking to is one of the most basic necessities for any successful business. Once you know exactly who your audience is and what they like, you can start reaching out to them in a way that truly resonates.
Why you should hire a professional copywriter
Whether you’re having your first ever website built or you’re updating your existing site, you need a professional copywriter.
Five projects you should outsource to a creative agency as a growing business
While a topic of concern for some, outsourcing projects is the only way forward for those businesses that simply don’t have the time or the know-how to nail the creative side of development and can’t afford to take on full-time staff with the level of expertise needed.
The power of video in marketing
Marketers using video as part of their advertising and content strategies grow revenue 49% faster than those who don’t, according to market research firm, Aberdeen Group.
Should my business have a blog?
Writing a blog can be an incredibly important part of any business marketing strategy, especially if you want to stand out as a thought-leader in your market.
3 New Year's Resolutions for fast-growing businesses
No matter the size of your organisation the new year is a great time to implement changes to your business. It’s the ideal time to take a look back over the past 12 months and assess what’s working, what’s not and what can be improved.