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How Google’s SEO updates are reshaping paid advertising strategies
The search landscape has undergone significant transformation over the past year, driven by a series of impactful updates to Google’s search engine optimisation (SEO) algorithms. These changes are not only affecting organic visibility but are also reshaping how marketers approach paid advertising.

Philip Powell-Mills
Nov 184 min read


The future is now. Three marketing reports, all in one place. Are you ready?
The landscape is constantly shifting. The latest research from Deloitte, Salesforce, and HubSpot makes it clear that the old playbook is obsolete. It’s time to rethink, retool, and reimagine what marketing can be.

Lou Peck
Sep 245 min read


Communities deserve better: stop being left behind. It's time to step up and meet expectations.
Why are some publishers and service providers still so “2000” in 2025? Get ready to rethink messaging and engagement, and start resonating more.

Lou Peck
Sep 224 min read


Beyond open access: why true accessibility in academic publishing matters: insights from The Scholarly Kitchen
Discover why open access isn’t enough. Explore expert insights from The Scholarly Kitchen on how true accessibility goes beyond open content, addressing usability, discoverability, and equity. Learn how you can lead the way in making scholarly research genuinely accessible to all.

Lou Peck
Aug 262 min read


Ugly Ads: the Secret Weapon for engaging the research community? The rise of Lo-fi marketing and UGC
But before you dismiss this as another passing fad, let's dive into why these intentionally unpolished advertisements might be the key to capturing the attention of researchers, authors, and library professionals.

Lou Peck
Apr 305 min read


Demystify book marketing - following up from the LSE Press event for #OAWeek
As part of celebrating #OAWeek, I was invited to take part in a panel discussion about book marketing for authors. Discover my slides.

Lou Peck
Oct 31, 20244 min read


The death of B2C and B2B. Are you ready for B2AI?
If you’re still focused on B2C and B2B, you need to start thinking about B2AI. It's everywhere and will be the norm in a few years. Ready?

Lou Peck
Oct 1, 20244 min read


The International Bunch launches support for research ecosystem professionals to upskill quickly
The International Bunch launches a new on demand training course programme to deliver research ecosystem training to those in marketing.

Lou Peck
Sep 26, 20243 min read


Davina Bhanabhai joins The International Bunch
Davina joins us to cover maternity leave for Pamela/Emma. Learn more about her career as a Sonographer and why she chose sensitivity reading

Lou Peck
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Upskill and reskill to stay relevant in a dynamic world
How can you stay relevant in a world that's constantly evolving? Hannah explores the essential nature of continually developing skills.

Hannah Baldwin
Jun 25, 20244 min read


What was hot in May 2024? A look back at the latest marketing and scholcomms news
Join me in looking back at what was hot in May 2024 in scholarly communications and marketing.

Emma James
Jun 11, 20243 min read


Embracing Collaboration at University Press Redux 2024
Join Hannah as she explores the highlights (including the ceilidh!) of University Press Redux 2024.

Hannah Baldwin
May 29, 20242 min read


Stay relevant while living in a post-digital world
How does a brand continue to engage and position itself to such a diverse use base in a post-digital world?

Lou Peck
May 14, 20246 min read


What was hot in April 2024? A look back at the latest marketing and scholcomms news
Join me in looking back at what was hot in April 2024 in marketing and scholarly communications.

Emma James
May 10, 20243 min read


Meet Hannah at #Redux2024!
Join Hannah Baldwin at her first event since becoming Director of Marketing Success at The International Bunch.

Hannah Baldwin
May 10, 20241 min read


Hannah Baldwin joins The International Bunch
Yep, you did read that right! We are beyond excited to announce that Hannah Baldwin is joining our team.

Lou Peck
May 1, 20242 min read


What was hot in March 2024? A look back at the latest news
AI fish, the latest influencer marketing stats from India, and much more. Discover the latest in marketing and scholarly communications.

Megan Taylor
Apr 10, 20243 min read


Are you compliant with the European Accessibility Act? The 2025 deadline is fast approaching.
Data and accessibility expert Will Awad talks about the European Accessibility Act and its impact on publishers.

Lou Peck
Mar 26, 20243 min read


Only 25% of publishers use ALT text on social media
Out of the eight publishers we analyzed, only 25% (2) used ALT text on most imagery in social media.

Lou Peck
Mar 20, 20245 min read


A day in the life of a marketer: Christina Emery
Learn from the experts. Discover the people behind marketing in our industry: Christina Emery.

Christina Emery
Mar 18, 20246 min read


Celebrating International Women’s Day from across our industry
Join some of the great women in our industry as they share top tips and advice this International Women's Day.

Emma James
Mar 11, 20246 min read


What was hot in February 2024? A look back at the latest news
What's on the 2024 journal Early Warning List? What are the biggest marketing team skill gaps? Discover the answers in our round up.

Emma James
Mar 7, 20245 min read


The ethics of market segmentation
Is market segmentation ethical? What should marketers consider? Discover insights on the ethics of market segmentation with Tamilore Adeoye.

Emma James
Feb 29, 20246 min read


What was hot in January 2024? A look back at the latest news
Discover January's top news in scholarly communications, marketing and throughout the research community in our first monthly round up.

Megan Taylor
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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