When people find out you’re a copywriter or art director, they often assume that coming up with slogans and creative ideas is a solitary process. They imagine us sitting in a room, staring at a bottle of shampoo or a can of dog food until inspiration strikes. But the reality of good quality creative work […]
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Archive for direct mail
In an increasingly online world, direct mail is thriving. That’s because high quality mailings can cut through the clutter of proliferating digital channels. There’s not nearly as much competition in a consumer’s physical letterbox. And mail gets results. Research shows that 31% direct mail drives commercial actions, whether that’s making a purchase, going online or […]
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In times of crisis, marketing still matters. If your brand is quarantined, use this downtime to get ready for the recovery. Start on those marketing projects that have been on the back burner and think of ways you could support your customers through these difficult times too. So our advice is to keep calm and carry […]
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Christmas is approaching fast and here’s a parcel of last-minute, quick marketing ideas to incorporate the festive spirit into your marketing and keep you connected with your audience. 1. Offer a free gift Make it useful, thoughtful and meaningful and it will continue to be appreciated beyond the Christmas season. How about an eBook, one […]
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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 […]
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Sales in the health and wellbeing sectors are rocketing as increasing numbers of consumers desire to ‘live well’. Statista reports that the UK’s wellness market rose to £23.4bn last year, with British consumers forecast to spend £487 per head every year on “wellness”. This growth is leading many businesses to consider how they can reflect […]
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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 […]
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Love to attract more customers to your website? Try these seven quick wins… 1. Know your perfect customer It’s easier to acquire new customers if you can identify the type of person you want to target. Remember being a ‘Jack of all Trades’ makes you a master of nothing. Be focused on the type of […]
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Beware of these common client agency relationship horrors… Feeling lost and not getting anywhere To make progress you need to stick to clear, measurable and realistic goals. Facing nasty surprises Don’t be scared to talk about money. Be upfront with each other about budgets, rates and costs. Being kept in the dark The trick is […]
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