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Digital / Print

Eight Christmas gifts for the designer in your life

Posted by Sarah Weigold 3 December, 2018

Designers are a tricky bunch to buy for, but never fear - discover creative inspiration for a Christmas gift they'll love.

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Brand / Content

How to fix the six most common blogging mistakes

Posted by Nixon 21 November, 2018

We look at the six common mistakes you can avoid to maintain a focused and relevant blog.

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Brand / Content / Digital / Print

The benefits of working with a full-service agency

Posted by Laura Ward 2 November, 2018

Why having marketers, designers, developers and writers under one (open-trussed) roof pays dividends.

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Content / Digital

Five great Instagram campaigns

Posted by Tamsyn Strike 8 October, 2018

The brands running inspired Instagram campaigns – and what you can learn from their example.

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Content

How to use poetic techniques to write better copy

Posted by Nixon 4 October, 2018

To celebrate National Poetry Day, we’re looking to poetic techniques to see what they can teach us about copywriting.

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Brand / Content / Digital / Print

Quarterly Thoughts 7

Posted by Alex Hawker 26 September, 2018

From art installations to comedy Twitter accounts, we look at what’s caught our eyes over the past three months.

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Content / Print

Print is back, with a vengeance

Posted by Nixon 10 September, 2018

Print is having a resurgence - but not in the industries you might expect. Here’s why print offers something that digital can’t.

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Brand / Content / Digital / Print

Is your marketing authentic?

Posted by Megan Oldcorn 3 September, 2018

With younger audiences turning away from sales messaging, authentic marketing is your chance to start a conversation.

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Content

Why context is important in copywriting

Posted by Samuel Birnie 16 August, 2018

It’s vital to know where, when and why people are reading your copy. Here’s how to tailor your writing to the right context.

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Digital

Eight best practices for running a brand Instagram

Posted by Tamsyn Strike 2 August, 2018

Master these eight elements of Instagram marketing and you’ll see your followers, engagements and actions grow.

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