World Social Media Day A Brief, Bizarre, and Occasionally Brilliant History of Social Media On 30th June each year, we celebrate World Social Media Day – a date which, frankly, feels a bit like the internet throwing itself a surprise party. But instead of jelly and balloons, it’s hashtags and hot takes.Social media has gone
From Pick ’n’ Mix to Clicks: The Great British High Street Shake‑Up What's Happened to the UK's High Streets? I'm old enough to remember the sweet smell of Pick ’n’ Mix at Woolworths - a ritual of childhood where a paper bag of cola bottles and jelly beans was about as exciting as it gets.
Why HubSpot Academy is a Brilliant Place to Start Your Marketing Journey If you're starting out in marketing, you might feel like you've just opened a box of IKEA furniture with no instructions, and the Allen key’s missing. Funnels, flywheels, CRMs, CTAs, ROIs – it's a lot. But fear not, because HubSpot Academy might just
Happy Birthday George Orwell Happy 122nd Birthday to the Man, The Myth, The Legend On 25th June 1903, Eric Arthur Blair – better known as George Orwell – was born. Fast-forward to 2025, and I’m writing a marketing article on his birthday. He’d probably hate that. But I’m doing it anyway, because Orwell has been
Brexit Campaigns Through a Marketing Lens Leave vs. Remain Strategy Post‑Mortem The 2016 Brexit referendum marked one of the most significant political campaigns in modern British history. It was not only a political decision but also a fierce marketing battle. Both the Leave and Remain campaigns employed distinct strategies to win over the public, using
Turning 40The Rebrand You Didn’t Ask ForIn marketing, a rebrand is a conscious, deliberate act.New logos, new colours, new mission statements – all beautifully unveiled at an overpriced event in an exposed brick building with Prosecco and nibbles.But turning 40? That’s a rebrand you didn’t approve, didn’t plan for, and certainly didn’t sign off on."I’m
What is HubSpot? A Marketer’s Guide to the Platform That Changed the Game In the world of modern marketing, where the noise is loud and attention spans are short, standing out requires more than just catchy copy and colourful branding. You need a system. Enter HubSpot - a platform that’s become synonymous with inbound marketing,
Dropshipping Demystified A Marketer’s Guide to the Pros, Cons, and Success Stories What is Dropshipping? Dropshipping is a retail fulfilment model where an online store sells products without holding any stock itself. Instead, when a customer buys an item, the store forwards the order to a third-party supplier (often a manufacturer or wholesaler) who ships
What is SEMrush – and What is it Used For? A powerful all-in-one marketing tool for SEO, content strategy, and competitive insight – but is it worth the investment? Whether you're just starting out in marketing or you're already deep into digital strategy, chances are you've come across the name SEMrush. It’s regularly mentioned
The Importance of Choosing the Right Web Domain for Your Business Building Digital Trust Starts With a Solid Domain – Here's How to Get It Right Choosing a web domain is more than just picking a web address – it’s a key decision in branding and marketing a business online. For marketers, a domain name
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