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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 - Sadie Burgess

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 - Sadie Burgess

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...

Using video in your email marketing campaigns

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Using video in your email marketing campaigns

July 26th, 2022 - Sadie Burgess

Video is engaging and entertaining, and by simply mentioning video in your subject line, you can increase your campaign’s open rate by around...

5 considerations when moving ESP

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5 considerations when moving ESP

February 3rd, 2022 - Sadie Burgess

You may think that changing ESP is a challenging and even un-worthwhile prospect, but the consequences of improved deliverability, more accessible...

The impact of IOS15

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The impact of IOS15

December 14th, 2021 - Sadie Burgess

On 7 June 2021, Apple described some of the new privacy features it would offer in its forthcoming operating systems for the iPhone, iPad, Apple...

Great quality copy is effective and inclusive

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Great quality copy is effective and inclusive

December 2nd, 2021 - Sadie Burgess

As communicators, we want to get out our message successfully. A copywriter’s work is about crafting clear, concise, compelling copy. But writing...

Accessible Communication: A new standard set by Essex County Council

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Accessible Communication: A new standard set by Essex County Council

November 25th, 2021 - Sadie Burgess

This week we were lucky enough to attend the Public Service Communications Academy event.The Public Service Communications Academy (Academy) is a...

Dark mode optimisation checklist

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Dark mode optimisation checklist

November 10th, 2021 - 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...

Marketing is not at your service: What we can learn from the ICO's Amex ruling

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Marketing is not at your service: What we can learn from the ICO's Amex ruling

June 15th, 2021 - Sadie Burgess

In May 2021, the UK ICO fined American Express (“Amex”) for sending “service message” emails that contained marketing.  This case is an interesting...

Escape from Junk

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Escape from Junk

June 15th, 2021 - Dan Hare

How to solve the most common reason that your email marketing is in trouble. Your newsletter is in Junk? Don’t panic. You’re not the first and you...

Back to Basics: Top 5 things to consider when designing a template

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Back to Basics: Top 5 things to consider when designing a template

June 8th, 2021 - Sadie Burgess

It can be quite overwhelming staring at a blank screen knowing that what you create will be the basis for a series of coms or even the backbone of...

How the Public Sector can alert and engage with SMS

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How the Public Sector can alert and engage with SMS

March 2nd, 2021 - Sadie Burgess

The value of SMS as a direct and effective marketing tool is well documented, but a growing number of public sector organisations are beginning to...

Black Friday lessons for B2B marketing

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Black Friday lessons for B2B marketing

November 5th, 2020 - Dan Hare

Is there room for Black Friday promotions in the world of B2B marketing?If so, what lessons can we learn from the retail world?Black Friday has...

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