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Inspiring the Next CMO

In conversation with Wayne Sime - Episode 1 - Inspiring the Next CMO podcast

Lou Peck

a day ago
26 min

In conversation with Wayne Sime - Episode 1 - Inspiring the Next CMO podcast

Join Lou in a conversation with Wayne Sime, an industry chief executive. It's certainly full of laughs!

33% open an email based on the subject line alone

Lou Peck

Apr 8
2 min

33% open an email based on the subject line alone

Think email is a thing of the past? Think again. According to Hubspot Research, in 2020 there were 3.9 billion daily email users and this...

A no-no in email marketing - just one simple tip to improve your email engagement

Lou Peck

Apr 7
2 min

A no-no in email marketing - just one simple tip to improve your email engagement

By not using preheader/preview text boxes effectively, you are losing engagement with your emails

Sponsored places for UKSG and ALPSP conferences in 2021

Lou Peck

Mar 5
1 min

Combat the negative physical effects of remote working

How can you reduce the likelihood of the physical side effects of working at home? We've commissioned Will and Mike at PostureWorx to help.

Lou Peck

Feb 22
2 min

Nuree joins The International Bunch

We're super excited to welcome Nuree to The International Bunch who joins us for a couple of months as Marketing Assistant. We caught up...

*Position now filled* Marketing Assistant - short term placement - £15-18,000 per annum

Lou Peck

Feb 2
1 min

Position now filled Marketing Assistant - short term placement - £15-18,000 per annum

We're looking for a Marketing Assistant until the end of March 2021 (approximately two months) starting immediately. You need to be UK...

Raise your social media game - best times to post on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram

Lou Peck

Jan 26
3 min

Raise your social media game - best times to post on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram

Learn how to improve your social media impact with these handy tips for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn

Learn How To Develop An Effective Social Media Strategy

Lou Peck

Jan 15
1 min

Learn How To Develop An Effective Social Media Strategy

Continuing our commitment to helping improve efficiencies and marketing impact, we are creating content and guidance for those in...

Looking back on 2020 in marketing - and forward to 2021

team

Jan 13
5 min

Looking back on 2020 in marketing - and forward to 2021

We’ve taken a look at some of the biggest trends we’ve noticed in marketing over the last year, and what this could mean for the future.

A new year, a new Chair role - ALPSP Membership and Marketing Committee

Lou Peck

Jan 11
3 min

A new year, a new Chair role - ALPSP Membership and Marketing Committee

Well, this January 2021, I start my second Chair role with the ALPSP Membership and Marketing Committee.

Lou Peck

Dec 17, 2020
1 min

#XMASJUMPERBUNCH

For a bit of light-hearted fun as we finish off 2020 and as you'll most likely be working remotely, we thought it would be great to share...

Why I have become Chair of CILIP Cymru Wales Committee

Lou Peck

Dec 16, 2020
2 min

Why I have become Chair of CILIP Cymru Wales Committee

Well it's now official - I've been handed the baton to take on the Chair role for CILIP Cymru Wales Committee

Is humaning just a failed buzzword - or does it actually have longevity?

Lou Peck

Nov 19, 2020
3 min

Is humaning just a failed buzzword - or does it actually have longevity?

If you're paying attention to what's going on in marketing over the past week, you may well have heard of 'humaning'.

Top 5 tips to remove barriers for authentic video, and kit recommendations

Lou Peck

Nov 13, 2020
5 min

Top 5 tips to remove barriers for authentic video, and kit recommendations

The COVID-19 pandemic propelled the world into being more virtual. We've become more sympathetic to untidy backdrops, kids running...

4 marketing basics to consider when successfully launching a new journal

Lou Peck

Nov 10, 2020
7 min

4 marketing basics to consider when successfully launching a new journal

In this blog, we share our advice for how you, a publisher/society/academic institution, can maximize the launch of a new journal.

Yasmin Hackett joins The International Bunch

Lou Peck

Nov 10, 2020
3 min

Yasmin Hackett joins The International Bunch

We're super excited to welcome Yasmin to The International Bunch who joined us October 2020 as our new Marketing Executive.

Getting started on social media - A useful guide with 9 top tips

Lauren Atkinson

Oct 12, 2020
3 min

Getting started on social media - A useful guide with 9 top tips

A useful guide to help small businesses start using social media to reach their target audience. Discover our top tips.

Incorporate Inclusion Into Your Communications Strategy

Lou Peck

Oct 7, 2020
1 min

Incorporate Inclusion Into Your Communications Strategy

Authentic communication has the capacity to forge connections and build relationships. Discover inclusive tips to improve communication

We're looking for a Marketing Executive - IMMEDIATE START

Lou Peck

Oct 6, 2020
1 min

We're looking for a Marketing Executive - IMMEDIATE START

We have an awesome opportunity for a Marketing Assistant/Executive to join our busy fast paced consultancy. £20-25,000 FTE

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