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75% of Creative Leaders See Generative AI as Vital in Their Toolkit

Canva, the all-in-one visual communication platform, has released new insights from more than 4,000 marketing and creative leaders on their attitudes towards generative AI.

Why first impressions matter

It’s said we only get one chance to make a good first impression. There are few areas where that’s more true than in marketing. The first interaction a customer has with your brand sets the stage for their perception of it.

Why building in public could be your best growth strategy

Sebastian Gierlinger, VP of Engineering at enterprise CMS Storyblok, discusses the benefits of constant customer engagement.

The Power of Uniqueness in Business

Standing out from the crowd is never a luxury these days; it is a necessity. Uniqueness is far from a mere buzzword; it is the cornerstone of success. Being unique is supremely important in business and why carving out your distinctive path may be a game-changer.

What is dark social and why does it matter for your brand?

Measuring and tracking are inescapable aspects of marketing, and marketers are used to being able to track the effectiveness of their campaigns through data and analytics.

Tips from an expert

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Shellie’s career spans over 25 years as a marketing expert, having built and scaled lean, effective campaigns with multiple B2B technology organisations. With a passion not just for marketing itself, but how customers and people are treated within a company, we caught up with Shellie to ask about some of her top tips for those looking to kickstart their marketing journey.

How building your personal brand can change your life

So many founders and startups don’t get the recognition they deserve, but it’s not because they aren’t good enough. It’s because the world doesn’t know about them. Yet.

Leveraging account-based marketing to grow your business

In my previous role as Director of EMEA Marketing for a silicon-valley B2B SaaS company, one of my favourite parts of our marketing was involving customers in our thought leadership. The power of having the voice of our customers not only positively impacted our reputation and lead generation, but also the growth of that existing customer base who joined in on our marketing.

Tech driven marketing campaigns are changing the game

Marketers are increasingly experimenting with technology to drive marketing campaigns, and some of the world’s biggest brands are involved. The likes of Samsung, Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co. are standing out in increasingly crowded markets, paving the way for the future of marketing.

9 Ways You Can Scale Your Startup by Creating the Right Connections

I have never been a fan of networking, coming from a background in financial services, I have attended many different events over the years, and to be honest, I didn’t enjoy any! And now I run a networking business! Bonkers hey!

How to work with a comms partner to achieve maximum ROI

The relationship between a startup and its communications agency is a critical one – you have a game-changing product, service or innovation but now you need the best support in place to help define positioning, reach the right audience and ultimately, drive growth. 

How Email Marketing Took This Startup From Good to great

It was a match made in ecommerce Utopia – a promising new brand looking to scale up their marketing efforts, and a boutique email marketing agency looking for their next challenge. Once Neurogan Private Label and CodeCrew joined forces, the results were impactful for both parties.

What intellectual property is involved when starting a business?

Do you think of intellectual property (IP) when starting a business? Well, think again! When a business is starting up there are intellectual property considerations which may not be immediately apparent.

The importance of influencers owning their digital presence

Rachel Sterling, Chief Marketing Officer at Identity Digital, shares her thoughts on the importance of influencers connecting their platforms via linking .bio

Media Mastery: The Startup Guide to Journalist Relations

Why do journalist relationships matter to startups? Well, let me set the scene for you.

How Low-code is Fuelling a New Era of Business

Low-code development, first coined by Forrester in 2014, refers to platforms that take the focus away from code and offer an integrated easy-to-use set of solutions to accelerate app and business delivery.

Five essential skills for the marketer of the future

Thomas Peham, VP of Marketing at enterprise CMS Storyblok looks at the new skills marketers will need to acquire in order to futureproof their careers

 

Small business growth planning hits 3 year high

The proportion of UK small businesses working on specific initiatives to secure business growth has reached its highest level for three years – with 71% of enterprises working on specific strategies to improve their future prospects – according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.

How can AI supercharge B2B Customer Success?

AI is the word on everyone’s lips. Its possibilities are being explored in every industry, from AI improvising along with musicians to new tech allowing restaurant workers to replicate Michelin star meals.

Brand Protection is Not Just for Corporations

When we think about, for example, counterfeit goods or IP infringement, we tend to think about the largest and most well-known brands. Everyone knows that somewhere counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and other apparel brand goods exist. But malicious actors fake not only large brands.