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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.

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.

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

 

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.

The risks of overlooking a robust PR strategy while scaling your business

PR is not always top of your list when founding a business but at some point, you’re going to need it if you want the world to know about you, and particularly to drive inbound traffic to your new website.

Maximising Your Digital Marketing Budget

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one thing remains constant: the sheer power of digital marketing.

Free press release initiative reopens for UK charities and startups

An initiative that offered free press releases and PR to UK-based charities and startups has reopened for applications. One charity and one startup will be selected each month to benefit from the free marketing, along with advice on how to continue building momentum. 

Top 5 WordPress Website Designs for Beginners

WordPress is a versatile and user-friendly website platform that has become one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) in the world. With over 43.2% of all websites running on WordPress, it is easy to see why it is the preferred choice of many businesses and individuals.

Paid Social strategies that will build your B2B audience

A successful B2B marketing strategy hinges on two things – building awareness and generating qualified leads that can be easily converted into paying customers.

Social media is top sales generator for UK small businesses

A quarter (28%) of small businesses in the UK are now generating more sales from social media than from any other channel, including e-commerce and bricks-and-mortar stores, according to research from BT.

5 tips to level up your social media during summer

With the summer holidays in full swing, it is time to fill your Instagram feed with eye-catching photos to engage your followers and bring them along on your holidays. As design and visual communication play an increasingly significant role in our daily lives, it has never been easier to create captivating on-trend content for social media to keep everyone up to date on where you are and what you are up to.

What Startups Need to Know About Hiring PR and Marketing Agencies

Marketing and PR are vital elements to startup growth, but they refer to an expansive, all-encompassing discipline that can as easily lead to loss as it can to growth, without the right strategy and partner. Knowing where to start, and with whom, is key.

The biggest dos and don’ts when naming your business

Monzo has analysed the businesses registered at GOV.UK Companies House to find out the most popular words and terms used in business names. Following this research, Monzo has teamed up with business experts to reveal the top dos and don’ts when naming a business.

8 social media mistakes to avoid if you want to grow

With an estimated 4.9 billion social media users across the world, it’s easy to understand why social media marketing is an essential for businesses.

PR For Startups: Top Tips for Brilliant PR

Just recently I led a PR workshop for tech startups focused on tackling air pollution. These startups and scaleups are on the Breathable Cities accelerator – a programme designed by Growth Studio and partnered by Impact on Urban Health to support UK air quality innovators.

The Impact of AI on Marketing, and How You Can Benefit

Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene late last year, AI has been dominating headlines around the world. 

5 things that won’t add value to your B2B marketing strategy

The B2B landscape is incredibly competitive. Add to this the fact that many B2B companies operate on a tight marketing budget, with little margin for error, and it quickly becomes clear how important an effective strategy is for creating awareness and generating qualified leads.

Why Building Author Authority Helps in SEO

Have you ever wondered about the secret sauce behind successful SEO strategies? Well, I did. After spending more than a decade in the trenches of digital marketing, I stumbled upon the crucial ingredient: author authority. Let me explain why it’s worth more than its weight in gold.

7 common PR mistakes startup founders make as they scale

The Scale-Up Institute estimates that the UK’s 34,000 scaleups contribute £1.2 million in turnover and employ 3 million+ people, making these businesses incredibly important for our economy. But as a startup transitions to a scaleup, its brand and business become increasingly visible, so knowing how to behave and communicate is integral to keeping the business operating and thriving.