Category Archives: Thoughts
How pushing for premiumisation in a difficult market paid off for David Lloyd Clubs
Managing Partner Anthony Abou-Zeid explains how David Lloyd Clubs used a ‘brand-response’ strategy to secure sustainable growth in a price-sensitive sector.
Creative versioning in the AI era: Where craft meets code
CDO Ben Foster shares why embracing agile workflows and smart versioning is essential to unlocking AI’s full potential — without losing the creative craft that makes content truly compelling.
The Art of Growing Up: Lessons from My Transition to Head of Operations
Gabby Krite shares the lessons she learned from her transition to Head of Operations, navigating the shift towards operational excellence while preserving what makes the agency unique.
What Advertisers Need to Know Amid Meta’s Policy Shift
Chief Digital Officer Ben Foster responds to Meta’s recent policy shift, highlighting the need for advertisers to adapt as targeting strategies and brand safety measures evolve.
The uncomfortable truths of becoming an agency CEO
Chief Executive Officer James Smith shares the uncomfortable truths of becoming an agency CEO, from loneliness and responsibility to the challenge of letting go.
Where the heart leads: turning connections into lasting loyalty
Head of Insight Charley Day explores how charities can adapt to shifting membership trends to foster meaningful connections and long-term loyalty.
Generational bracketing risks blinding us to nuances of audiences
Senior Strategist Lydia Martin examines the shift in generational marketing, urging brands to move from age-based targeting to intergenerational strategies.
Rebalancing effectiveness culture
Managing Partner, Anthony Abou-Zeid, argues that the industry must rebalance its focus between short-term metrics and long-term effectiveness.
Media doesn’t have to be a breeding ground for hate
In the final instalment of the series on social identity and the media, Data and Insight Director John Clarvis, explores how we can fight identity-threatening content.