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5 Practical steps to build your email newsletter audience

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5 Practical steps to build your email newsletter audience

July 15th, 2025 -

If you're responsible for communications in a local authority or other public sector organisation, you already know that email newsletters are...

How the Data Use and Access laws are changing UK data protection laws

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How the Data Use and Access laws are changing UK data protection laws

July 3rd, 2025 -

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) is a new Act of Parliament that updates some laws about digital information matters. It changes data...

Using COM-B for email campaigns that drive behaviour change

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Using COM-B for email campaigns that drive behaviour change

July 2nd, 2025 -

Public sector communicators are often tasked with achieving big outcomes on tight budgets—whether that’s helping people stop smoking, increasing...

Pop-ups: From Passive Browsing to Purposeful Action

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Pop-ups: From Passive Browsing to Purposeful Action

May 1st, 2025 - Jakub Gacon

Pop-ups have come a long way from their clickbait origins. When used with intention and purpose, they can play a vital role in helping public...

Does Apple think your newsletter is a promotion? Apple Mail iOS 18 changes

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Does Apple think your newsletter is a promotion? Apple Mail iOS 18 changes

February 21st, 2025 - Harry Thomas

In the recent Apple Event, new details came to light about what to expect in iOS 18.  In this blog we will cover some of the key changes and how...

Best use of email for 2025

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Best use of email for 2025

December 10th, 2024 -

It was our second year judging the category of “Best use of email” at the UnAwards this year and we were delighted that along with 2024 being a...

Nudging toward Healthier Choices

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Nudging toward Healthier Choices

October 4th, 2024 -

In the world of public health communications, influencing behaviour is critical for successful campaigns. Whether you're encouraging healthier...

Form & landing page design best practice

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Form & landing page design best practice

August 30th, 2024 - Harry Thomas

In this blog we will cover some best practice tips for when you are creating your forms and landing pages. We will cover some generic best...

A garden waste campaign that was anything but rubbish

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A garden waste campaign that was anything but rubbish

May 9th, 2024 -

Whether your council is launching a paid-for garden waste service for the first time or wants to increase subscriber numbers, a well-planned and...

Understanding your audience: Email clients

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Understanding your audience: Email clients

March 27th, 2024 - Isabella Winter

We all know how crucial it is to make your emails as effective as possible and to ensure they look good on all email clients, mobile and desktop,...

Dark mode optimisation checklist

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Dark mode optimisation checklist

March 10th, 2024 - Sadie Burgess

Optimising your email design to give a great experience in either light or dark mode is not as hard as you might think. Just a few simple changes...

OASIS campaign planning: Start with the end in mind

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OASIS campaign planning: Start with the end in mind

November 28th, 2023 -

In the ever-evolving landscape of local government communications, the need for strategic and effective campaign planning has never been more...

Automating a great first impression

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Automating a great first impression

October 26th, 2023 - Harry Thomas

In the world of digital communication, first impressions matter just as much as they do in face-to-face interactions. When someone signs up to your...

Reducing the environmental impact of email

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Reducing the environmental impact of email

October 25th, 2023 -

The carbon footprint of an email comes from the electricity that is used to power the devices on which it is written and read, the networks that...

Colour, contrast and avoiding confusion

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Colour, contrast and avoiding confusion

September 10th, 2023 - Isabella Winter

Colours are like powerful messengers. They can show when it's time to do something, change how we feel, and even affect our bodies. Some...

Link in Bio Apps: The Missing Piece of Your Email Marketing Strategy

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Link in Bio Apps: The Missing Piece of Your Email Marketing Strategy

May 26th, 2023 - Jakub Gacon

Social Media is a powerful tool to reach an audience of thousands, however it lacks in many areas in which email is key. Obtaining a following is...

Unawards Masterclass: One week on

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Unawards Masterclass: One week on

April 26th, 2023 - Sadie Burgess

“There were too many highlights from the 10 presenting winners to single out people individually but there were noticeable traits which ran through...

Writing effective alt text

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Writing effective alt text

March 7th, 2023 - Sadie Burgess

Inconsistent use of alt text, or misunderstanding of what is required, is one of the most common problems we find when reviewing our customers’...

Social Media Content Size Guide 2023

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Social Media Content Size Guide 2023

March 7th, 2023 - Dee Kessler

Having the right image size for social media is important because it can affect how your content is displayed and perceived by your audience. This...

Google Analytics 4 - Quick start guide

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Google Analytics 4 - Quick start guide

January 16th, 2023 - Harry Thomas

Google Analytics, or GA, is a free analytics tool that gives you an in-depth look at your website and/or app performance. It integrates with...

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