Mental Health Awareness Week Why Marketers Need to Talk About It Mental Health Awareness Week (13–19 May 2025) isn’t just a trending hashtag or another campaign for your social calendar. It’s a vital reminder that behind every brief, brainstorm, and perfectly crafted email subject line, there are actual human beings - and yes, even marketers
Heuristics in Marketing Why Your Brain Loves Shortcuts (and How Brands Use Them) Marketing, at its core, is all about influencing decisions. And when it comes to decision-making, our brains are constantly looking for ways to make the process quicker, easier, and more efficient. Enter heuristics - those mental shortcuts we use to navigate
Adidas vs. Puma A Family Feud That Changed the Sportswear World In a previous article, we explored the high-stakes branding war between Adidas and Nike - the battle for dominance in a market defined by celebrity endorsements, lifestyle marketing, and sneaker-head culture. But before Adidas took on Nike, it had a much more personal rivalry
Freud’s Psychology and Consumer Behaviour The Unconscious Consumer in Marketing Marketing is often seen as the art and science of influencing consumer decisions – and many of those decisions are not as rational as they appear. Over a century ago, Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theories posited that people are largely driven by unconscious desires and
A Short History of Long Weekends The Origins of Bank Holidays and Why We Observe Them Let’s face it - there’s a special kind of joy that hits when a Bank Holiday Monday rolls around. The alarm stays off, the motorway is gridlocked with people regretting a last-minute caravan getaway, and if you're a marketer,
Easy-to-Set-Up Adverts for Marketers with Little Experience Simple, Effective Advertising Without the Headache If you’re just starting out in marketing, or if the idea of setting up an ad campaign gives you a mild panic attack — don’t worry. You’re not alone. Digital advertising can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube in the
St George’s Day The Story Behind England’s Flag, Its Saint, and the Struggle for Modern Identity Every year, on 23rd April, St George’s Day rolls around… and you’d be forgiven for barely noticing. Unlike Ireland’s Guinness-fuelled St Patrick’s Day celebrations or Scotland’s kilted homage to St Andrew, St George’s Day in England often passes with
The History of Easter A Story of Tradition, Marketing, and Reinvention Easter is one of the most significant celebrations in the Christian calendar, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But beyond its religious roots, Easter has evolved into a cultural and commercial phenomenon, blending centuries-old traditions with modern marketing strategies that continue to shape the
The Hidden World of Easter Eggs A Deep Dive into Pop Culture’s Best-Kept Secrets Every Easter, children across the world hunt for brightly coloured eggs, hidden in gardens and parks, filled with sweet surprises. But in the world of gaming and popular culture, ‘Easter Eggs’ take on a different meaning entirely. These digital secrets, concealed
The History and Marketing Evolution of Easter Eggs A Journey from Ancient Traditions to a Modern Marketing Marvel Easter eggs have become an iconic part of the Easter celebration, enjoyed by people of all ages across the world. But how did this tradition start?And how has it evolved into the multi-billion-pound industry we see today?
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