Blog Archives

09/05/2025

The Online Safety Act: Big Tech’s Reckoning or Another Empty Threat? 

Gabriella Krite Head of Operations, explores the UK’s Online Safety Act and its potential to hold big tech accountable, offering safer, more predictable environments for advertisers.

07/05/2025

It takes a village to raise a child, and that includes the ad industry

Lydia Martin, Strategy Director, explores why brands must connect with Generation Alpha through authenticity, empathy, and meaningful content to build lasting relationships and drive long-term loyalty.

06/05/2025

The Strategy Gap: Why Even Great Brands Miss the Mark — and How to Fix It 

Head of Insight Charley Day explores why brands must bridge the strategy gap in today’s fragmented marketing landscape to drive sustainable growth and long-term success.

06/05/2025

Why Being a TV Buyer in 2025 Is Harder, Smarter—and Better Than Ever  

Head of Broadcast Gregor Chalmers reflects on how tv buying has evolved over the past 15 years, with the rise of streaming, BVOD, and CTV, creating both new opportunities and challenges for media buyers.

02/05/2025

Content that Connects Is the Key to Charity Growth in 2025 – Here’s How to Achieve it

Managing Partner Helen Radia explores why charities must prioritise meaningful connection in 2025 to drive growth and long-term impact.

29/04/2025

The Kite Factory launches Ascend growth consultancy to help brands navigate change and accelerate growth

We’ve excited to announce the launch of Ascend our dedicated growth consultancy.

17/04/2025

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.

11/03/2025

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.

24/02/2025

The Gen Alpha Playbook: Insights and strategies for the new consumer frontier

Our latest consumer report exploring the emotional drivers that define Generation Alpha, uncovering the six key needs of the first fully digital-native, socially conscious generation, redefining brand engagement.

12/02/2025

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.