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How to communicate with customers in 40+ languages via email without losing your mind

Personalisation is the cardinal rule of email marketing, and localisation is its secret weapon. Speaking to customers in their native tongue – even if they understand English – fosters trust and boosts engagement.

How your brand identity directly impacts sales, growth, and results

Most businesses, no matter their size or sector, face the challenges of standing out from competition and adapting to changing consumer preferences, but many aren’t aware of how central their brand identity is to achieving these goals.

Trade Marks – myths and reality

This article discusses 10 misplaced assumptions of using and registering Trade Marks in the UK.

Why being a small brand isn’t the marketing disadvantage you think it is

Marketing theory often highlights the inherent disadvantages faced by small brands. Firstly, customers’ brains naturally gravitate towards familiar names, equating well-known brands with trustworthiness. Secondly, advertising tends to be more cost effective for brands with wider availability, further reinforcing the dominance of larger players.

Press Coverage in Digital Marketing and PR

When it comes to raising awareness of your brand or product, press coverage stands out as a powerful tool for companies aiming to enhance their visibility and credibility.

What the changing social media landscape means for SMEs

 In today’s digital age, SMEs are the backbone of our economy, driving innovation and providing essential services across various sectors. However, the rapidly evolving social media landscape poses unique challenges, as well as opportunities, for these businesses.

Branding at launch: your unsung hero or just another line?

Everywhere you turn, there’s content from ‘brand experts’ arguing the absolute necessity of having a disruptive and unique brand strategy from day zero. But let’s take a moment to cut through to what this actually looks like.

This article is part 4 of 10 in the series Navigating Critical Change
Amazon Ads Research: UK SMBs look to advertising to fuel future growth at home and internationally

New research from Amazon Ads revealed that UK SMBs are experiencing significant benefits from advertising, aiding their expansion both domestically and internationally.

How you can start making the most of first-party data

Google’s phasing out of third-party cookies has left marketers scrambling to tap into the power of first-party data to continue reaching and connecting with audiences.

Role of content marketing in building brand authority for a new startup

In this competition that grows every day, starting your brand is not enough. You need to strive to build authority in the market to make your brand prominent. Making your business influential helps it stand out from others and shine as a leader among competitors.

Navigating PR in the startup world: myths and realities

Public Relations is a vital aspect of any organisation’s communication strategy, essential for shaping and maintaining a positive image in the eyes of the public.

Do More with Less: 5 Reasons Freelancers Unlock Powerful PR for Startups

The freelance revolution cuts across every industry, shattering the once-impenetrable walls of corporate hierarchy. From software gurus to PR ninjas, even executive leadership, a vast pool of independent contractors – not employees – now fulfil every imaginable role across companies.

Real Stories, Real Customers: Leveraging User Content for Growth

With 90% of customers choosing products based on recommendations, leveraging your existing customer base is a powerful way to attract new clients and grow your business. Encouraging customers to share their stories about your products or services helps to build a genuine image, which, in turn, draws in new leads.

How to develop a marketing strategy for a startup

Developing a marketing strategy for a brand-new business takes time and careful planning but the investment you make now in terms of time out of your day can lead to a strong foundation from which to grow.

New ways for small businesses to boost and avoid Apple service fees

Businesses with limited resources have found tremendous value in advertising through boosted posts to find new customers and have been utilising them for many years. In fact, nearly all boosted post users are small businesses.

Building the bigger picture: data engineering in marketing

Chances are that you’ve heard the phrase ‘data-driven marketing’ – but what does it really mean?

Are you getting the most from your influencer marketing budget?

According to Statista, the influencer marketing industry will reach a value of $24 billion by the end of 2024.

Social allows you to dream big on a small budget

Ever since social media burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, ad spend has increased year on year. Social media is currently driving better cost-effectiveness and reach on target audiences than traditional broadcast TV, and it’s estimated that this will only rise further, with social spend reaching $219.8 billion by the end of 2024.

Why email marketing is still relevant in 2024

Email marketing is probably older than you think. The very first email marketing blast was sent in 1978, by Digital Equipment Corp employee, Gary Thuerk.

Meaningful actions brands can take for LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Streetbees, known for its large-scale qualitative and quantitative audience insights through conversational research, has unveiled new research that delves into consumer sentiments and expectations regarding brand engagement during Pride month.