Strong branding for your business
STRONG BRANDING FOR YOUR BUSINESS Having a brand that says the right things to the right people is a vital asset for any business. Your website is an important part of your brand too, and it’s often the first interaction a customer has with your business. Of course, effective branding is more than simply putting […]
Is digital marketing key to boosting your business after lockdown?
IS DIGITAL MARKETING KEY TO BOOSTING YOUR BUSINESS AFTER LOCKDOWN? Many businesses are still unable to operate fully due to the Government Covid-19 restrictions. And it may be tempting to simply “shut up shop” to save on costs and wait until you can sell your services again. However, lockdown is an opportunity to get your […]
Keep your business visible – don’t panic, be proactive
Times are tough and trading is difficult or even non-existent. Even so, it’s vital to do some marketing to keep your business visible, so that people remember you when things eventually improve. As Michelle Spillane, Paddy Power’s Marketing Director, said in a recent Marketing Week webinar: “If you lose people now to other platforms, other […]
Low-cost digital marketing ideas
Do you want to gain maximum reach for minimal investment? Here are some low-cost digital marketing ideas to boost your business. Start with social media. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter offer exposure to your target audience every day. Posting and updating your pages regularly is important otherwise they’ll look stale which will reflect poorly on […]
Beat Brexit and boost your business
Boosting your business despite Brexit The latest IPA Bellwether Report reveals that marketing budgets have stalled as a result of continuing political and economic uncertainty due to Brexit and the new conservative leader and prime minister, Boris Johnson. Over a third (34%) of the 300 UK marketing professionals surveyed reported a pessimistic outlook for their […]
Creativity wins
You don’t need to outspend the competition to stand out, you need to outsmart them by being more creative. Why pay good money to look like everyone else? To get noticed, you need an unusual or unexpected concept that appeals to your target audience and suits your brand or business. The Chip Shop Awards celebrate […]
Successful advertising and marketing in a Brexit world
Here are five ways to improve trust in your brand: Be authentic These days, consumers want to know about the people behind the business as well as their brand ethos. So, tell the story of why you started your business and how it’s grown. Talk about the people who are apart of your business and […]
It’s spring – the perfect time refresh your website
Has it been a while since you reviewed your website? Then it could probably do with a freshen up. Are some of the pages beginning to look tired? Is there too much old content that’s going stale? Well beware, because a dusty website can easily give the impression that your business is unprofessional, disorganised and […]
GDPR: what you need to know on one page
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation This new regulation gives people better control over what organisations can do with their personal information. The GDPR becomes law on 25th May 2018. The GDPR affects any organisation that handles people’s personal information, whether that’s customers, suppliers, staff or the public. If an organisation ignores the law, […]