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You don’t need to spend long in the world of digital marketing to encounter two of the most commonly used strategies: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click advertising (PPC).

SEO or PPC: Which is Better?

4 February 2025 Marketing Business Matters 0 Comments

You don’t need to spend long in the world of digital marketing to encounter two of the most commonly used strategies: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click advertising (PPC).

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has sought to calm key advertisers following its decision to scrap third-party fact-checking in the United States.

Meta soothes ad giants with ‘community notes’ after US fact-checking overhaul

22 January 2025 Marketing, News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Meta’s abrupt decision to end third-party fact-checking in the US has sparked advertiser concerns, but global business head Nicola Mendelsohn insists it’s “business as usual” amid the shift to user-driven “community notes.”

Piers Morgan has parted ways with Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in a move set to expand his popular Uncensored show on YouTube, ending months of speculation about his future at News UK.

Piers Morgan quits Murdoch empire to build Uncensored brand independently on YouTube

8 January 2025 In Business, Social Media, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

Piers Morgan quits Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, taking full ownership of his Uncensored brand on YouTube. Discover why the outspoken broadcaster chose greater independence and global reach over a traditional TalkTV slot.

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Kevin O’leary joins billionaire’s bid to buy TikTok as US ban deadline nears

8 January 2025 News, Social Media, Technology Paul Jones 0 Comments

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary joins billionaire Frank McCourt in a bid to buy TikTok as a looming US ban deadline puts pressure on ByteDance to sell.

In a sharp escalation of tensions between Brussels and Elon Musk, one of the European Union’s top officials, Věra Jourová, has branded the billionaire tech entrepreneur a "promoter of evil" over his handling of X, formerly known as Twitter.

Millions of Britons abandon X amid backlash against Elon Musk’s leadership

28 November 2024 Social Media Business Matters 0 Comments

Elon Musk’s controversial leadership of X (formerly Twitter) has driven millions of Britons away, as UK users flock to competitors like Threads and Bluesky. Discover how political stances and rebranding have affected X’s reach.

UK considers social media ban for under-16s as Technology Secretary Peter Kyle orders new research, signalling possible alignment with Australia's proposed restrictions.

UK considers social media ban for under-16s as Minister orders new research

20 November 202420 November 2024 In Business, Social Media, Technology Jamie Young 0 Comments

UK considers social media ban for under-16s as Technology Secretary Peter Kyle orders new research, signalling possible alignment with Australia’s proposed restrictions.

Trust is an invaluable asset in business. It is the foundation upon which relationships are built, and it significantly influences customers' decisions about whether or not to engage with your company.

Build trust signals for your brand to unlock next-level trust and loyalty 

19 November 202419 November 2024 Columns, Marketing Sarah Woodhouse 0 Comments

Trust is an invaluable asset in business. It is the foundation upon which relationships are built, and it significantly influences customers’ decisions about whether or not to engage with your company.

Successful digital marketing involves constant review of your SEO, PPC campaigns and website UX, which can result in a sense akin to FOMO for marketers concerned about getting the best possible ROMI (Return on Marketing Investment).

FOMO about ROMI? How do you know when your marketing is working?

11 September 2024 Advice, Marketing Business Matters 0 Comments

Successful digital marketing involves constant review of your SEO, PPC campaigns and website UX, which can result in a sense akin to FOMO for marketers concerned about getting the best possible ROMI (Return on Marketing Investment).

Marketers often assume that consumers will watch all of their 10 second ad on YouTube or stick around for the entirety of their Instagram carousel. The reality, however, is that you’re likely to be getting far less of your audience’s attention than you might like.

The impact of the attention economy on marketers

17 July 202417 July 2024 Columns, Marketing, Opinion Roger Jackson 0 Comments

Marketers often assume that consumers will watch all of their 10 second ad on YouTube or stick around for the entirety of their Instagram carousel. The reality, however, is that you’re likely to be getting far less of your audience’s attention than you might like.

In the fast-paced world of public relations, timing is everything. As someone who has spent years navigating the intricacies of media relations and crisis management, I cannot stress enough how critical speed is when it comes to getting your name featured in news stories.

The Importance of Speed in PR: A Wake-Up Call for UK SMEs

8 July 20248 July 2024 Advice, Columns, Marketing, Opinion Richard Alvin 0 Comments

In the fast-paced world of public relations, timing is everything. As someone who has spent years navigating the intricacies of media relations and crisis management, I cannot stress enough how critical speed is when it comes to getting your name featured in news stories.

As humans, we excel in fooling ourselves into thinking that we are rational choice engines. We like to believe that the things we do and the decisions we make are fundamentally based on logic and reason – but this just isn’t the case.

Marketing: It’s the emotion, stupid

12 June 2024 Marketing Roger Jackson 0 Comments

As humans, we excel in fooling ourselves into thinking that we are rational choice engines. We like to believe that the things we do and the decisions we make are fundamentally based on logic and reason – but this just isn’t the case.

Whether you're an individual setting out to be an industry thought leader or a brand seeking leads, LinkedIn is a valuable tool for business success.

How to supercharge your corporate LinkedIn profile in eight steps

29 May 2024 Advice, Marketing Sarah Woodhouse 0 Comments

Whether you’re an individual setting out to be an industry thought leader or a brand seeking leads, LinkedIn is a valuable tool for business success.

Developing brand awareness in the market is one of the most challenging barriers that small businesses face.

When is it the Right Time to Ask for Help with your marketing?

30 April 202417 June 2024 Advice, Columns, Marketing Louis Hill 0 Comments

Developing brand awareness in the market is one of the most challenging barriers that small businesses face. SMEs can easily miss out on potential sales opportunities if they don’t market themselves effectively as customers, buyers and suppliers won’t know where to find them or what’s on offer.

By 2023, TikTok boasted an astonishing 1.7 billion users worldwide, comprising nearly a quarter of the global population. In the United States alone, the app had 150 million active users, while the UK counted over 23 million.

Strategies and tips on using TikTok for business

22 April 2024 Columns, Opinion, Social Media Sarah Woodhouse 0 Comments

By 2023, TikTok boasted an astonishing 1.7 billion users worldwide, comprising nearly a quarter of the global population. In the United States alone, the app had 150 million active users, while the UK counted over 23 million.

Business process outsourcing has skyrocketed since covid, with 48% of companies now outsourcing their work.

Top Tips for Selecting a Marketing Agency

3 April 2024 Advice, Columns, Marketing Louis Hill 0 Comments

Business process outsourcing has skyrocketed since covid, with 48% of companies now outsourcing their work.

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UK businesses importing steel, aluminium, cement, fertiliser or hydrogen products face a new compliance burden from 1 January 2027, when record-keeping requirements for the UK's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) take effect. And in a detail that will catch many smaller firms off guard, using a customs broker or freight forwarder does not pass the responsibility on.

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