Blog Archives
ZSL brings underwater penguins to the streets of Central London
We’re so proud to see the launch of ZSL’s brilliant ‘Feel the Wonder’ OOH-led campaign.
Midlife Revolution: Exploring the untapped advertising potential of a misrepresented audience
Our latest whitepaper report exploring how brands can captivate midlife women.
The surge of the eco brand: how did they do it?
Senior Digital Account Manager Naomi Linturn explores how eco-brands leverage sustainability trends to overcome pricing challenges.
The Kite Factory secures IPA CPD Platinum Accreditation for another consecutive year
We’re thrilled to maintain our IPA CPD Platinum status for another year running!
Sledgehammer vs scalpel: TV planning is about power as well as precision
Head of Broadcast Gregor Chalmer’s shares why brands should take a more holistic approach that accounts for TV’s broader, long-term brand-building power.
The Kite Factory names chief digital and commercial officers
We are delighted to promote Ben Foster to Chief Digital Officer and Jonathan Leech to Chief Commercial Officer.
Diversifying away from social ads is essential for SME survival
MP for Planning Christian Taylor offers four key considerations for SMEs looking to expand beyond social media into a diversified advertising strategy.
The cookie fails to crumble…again.
Digital Account Director Mohini Lakhani shares the latest setback in the cookie conundrum.
The plagiarism predicament: Unravelling YouTube’s content crisis
Senior Programmatic Executive Max Penny-Barrow shares an insight into the pervasive issue of plagiarism on YouTube, emphasising its multifaceted impact on both content creators and advertisers.
Ask the Experts: The secrets to a winning Christmas appeal
Senior Digital Account Director Megan Ashdown shares key insights from our recent webinar: The Secrets to a Winning Christmas Appeal.
Decoding Integration: Mastering the Art of Messaging Alignment
Our latest whitepaper report exploring the potential of integration.
Five high-flying years as The Kite Factory
Today marks a remarkable milestone as we celebrate five years as The Kite Factory!
The Kite Factory names James Smith CEO amid senior restructure
We are thrilled to announce the appointment James Smith to CEO and celebrate three new Managing Partner promotions.
The Kite Factory picks up Samaritans Media Brief
We’re thrilled to partner with Samaritans, an organisation close to our hearts, to support their “Believe in tomorrow” campaign.
The Kite Factory picks up London and Whipsnade Zoos
Following a competitive pitch, we’re thrilled to partner with ZSL to oversee their media planning and buying!
The Kite Factory expands strategy team
After 12+ years working with us client-side, we’re delighted to welcome Helen Radia to The Kite Factory team!
The Kite Factory picks up Ricola UK media brief
Following impressive worldwide growth, we’re thrilled to be partnering with Ricola!
The Kite Factory continues to expand client base with exciting new wins
We’re excited to welcome new clients Edinburgh Napier University and Friends of the Earth to The Kite Factory!
What media can learn from music’s art of improvisation
Data and Insight Director John Clarvis shares the direct parallels between the music and media industries and gives four key tips on how media can learn from music’s art of improvisation.
Redrow appoints TKF as its media planning and buying partner
We’re thrilled to welcome new client Redrow!
International Day of Charity – What charities need to know this Emergency Season
Happy International Day of Charity! Strategy Director Charley Day shares her thoughts on what charities need to know this emergency season.
Harnessing the power of digital advertising to foster empathy in charitable giving
Senior Digital Account Executive Iona Bogle shares how to utilise digital advertising to cultivate empathy rather than guilt and drive meaningful engagement.
Game on: Brands’ latest playground for success
Senior Programmatic Executive Max Penny-Barrow shares why in-game advertising is a fertile ground for marketers in 2023 and beyond.
It’s Just Not Cricket: What brands can learn about The Hundred’s OESP Strategy
MP for Digital Ben Foster shares why The Hundred is a great example when looking to integrate an OESP strategy.
Targeting the over 50s in digital
Head of Digital Operations, Gabby Krite shares key information about targeting to the over 50’s in digital.
Mad//Fest 2023: Trailblazing the White Claw Hype for a UK Audience
The Kite Factory joins MAD//Fest 2023 to share how we took White Claw from unknown to unstoppable.
Beyond the hype: Evolving marketing strategies for 2023 and beyond
MP for Digital Ben Foster takes a look at marketing strategies for 2023 and beyond.
YouTube troubles? We’ve got you covered!
Senior Programmatic Account Manager John Downs shares his thoughts on the recent Adalytics report that casts fresh doubt and concern about the video-sharing platform.
Reinforcing ‘Craft Planning’
MP for Strategy Rik Moore makes the case for returning and adding to the foundations of Craft Planning, giving four simple tactics to help.
Event: Exploring Advertising’s Forgotten Generations
Catch up on the highlights and the keynote presentations from our event exploring advertising’s forgotten generations
The Thread that broke the camel’s back?
Client Account Manager Phil Lam share his thoughts on the launch of Meta’s new social media app, Threads.
Why bidding on your brand terms can give you the edge in paid search
Senior Digital Account Executive Camilla Hay shares the importance of bidding on your brand terms in paid search.
Older, wiser, richer and disengaged
Our latest consumer report exploring advertising’s forgotten generations.
TKF’s Gabby Krite crowned NDA’s All-Star Hero
We’re thrilled to see Gabby Krite awarded Agency and All-Star Hero at this years NDA Hero Awards!
Thriving in a transformed working world
In this episode, some of TKF’s digital department sit down to discuss their unique experiences when starting careers in the advertising industry,
IAB’s Engage 2023: Turning AI from Fantasy into Reality
Digital Account Director Mohini Lakhani shares six key takeaways from this years IAB Engage event.
From fragmented to cohesive: Unifying creative, media, content and experience for optimal campaign effectiveness
MP for Digital Ben Foster shares the importance of holistic marketing strategies for optimal effectiveness
Six tips for managing mental well-being in the workplace
Marketing Manager Lucy Prince shares top tips for managing mental well-being at work.
The Kite Factory continues to expand client roster
We’re excited to welcome new clients Hidden Hearing, Barnardo’s and Maggie’s to The Kite Factory!
Factory Settings: Thriving in a transformed working world
How the post-Covid working environment empowered a new generation of digital professionals.
The Kite Factory Appoints Talon as OOH Partner
We’re really excited to announce this new partnership!
The (unintended) impact of purpose-led brands
Senior Account Manager Rebecca Bedding looks at the brilliantly disruptive growth in purpose-led brands in the commercial sectors.
The Kite Factory maintains IPA CPD Platinum Accreditation
We’re proud to maintain our IPA CPD Platinum status!
What can commercial brands learn from charities?
Senior Account Manager Rebecca Bedding shares key insights into what commercial brands can learn from charities.
TKF named as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work
We’re proud to be recognised as one of Campaigns Best Places to Work!
TikTok Search ads: how can brands ready themselves for what may come?
Digital Account Director Mohini shares her thoughts on TikTok Search and what this means for advertisers.
What is greenwashing, and how do you avoid it?
Digital Account Manager Naomi shares what greenwashing is and how brands can avoid it.
What charities can learn from commercial brands
Head of Digital Operations Gabby Krite identifies key points that charities can learn from commercial brands.
Factory Settings: Practising resilience in the workplace
In our latest Factory Settings instalment, Digital Account Manager Ellen Stratham highlights the importance of practising resilience in your career.
Why programmatic buying isn’t the end for traditional advertising methods
MP for Digital Ben Foster looks at programmatic buying and why it could be interesting for the right brief.
NFP vs commercial brands…or not?
Head of Digital Operations Gabby Krite shares why NFPs and commercial brands are more similar than you think.
Can Thoughtful Marketing cut through in a world of personalised marketing?
Senior Digital Account Manager Emily Shaw shares where Thoughtful Marketing fits in a world were personalisation is becoming crucial.
Rebel Internet marks launch with campaign challenging big broadband failings
TKF joins Rebel Internet on their mission to revolutionise home Wi-Fi.
Factory Settings: The most surprising elements that could be your reason to explore a career in digital
In our latest Factory Settings instalment, Digital Account Manager Alice Stapleton shares three surprising elements that she found when starting her career in digital.
Reset, the Podcast: How Comedy Can Help You Perform Better at Work
MP for Strategy Rik Moore joins Reset, The Podcast to share his journey of how he merged the two things he loves, comedy and media, to create his unique space in business.
Factory Settings: How to plan for a career in digital
In our latest Factory Settings instalment, Digital Planner Buyer Maria Tudor shares her tips for planning a career in digital.
Empathy: the force that will power media relationships in 2023
Digital Planner Buyer Maria Tudor shares the importance of empathy to power your media relationships in 2023 and beyond via The Media Leader.
Factory Settings: Quietening imposter syndrome and taking the rein of your digital media career
In our latest Factory Settings instalment, Digital Account Director Simi Gill shares how to take the reins of your digital media career.
The Kite Factory picks up Skin + Me
We’re thrilled to announce our new client, personalised skincare brand Skin + Me.
Factory Settings: Making the technical side of digital less intimidating to women
In our latest Factory Settings instalment, Digital Account Director Jodie Brookton shares an insight into how we can make the technical side of digital less intimidating to women.
Factory Settings: How technical skills can help shape and grow your career
In our first Factory Settings instalment of 2023, Strategist Lydia Martin shares a work achievement she is most proud of and how technical skills can help shape and grow your career.
Media planning for uncertainty (again!)
Digital Planner Buyer Maria Tudor shares how the pandemic learnings can help us prepare for the year ahead.
The Kite Factory wins Rebel Fibre
We’re thrilled to welcome new client, Rebel Fibre to TKF team.
Why it’s the best time to be a media/TV planner
Head of Broadcast Gregor Chalmers on why now is the best time to be a TV planner with New Digital Age.
The Kite Factory Announces New Generation Management Structure
We’re really excited to announce our next generation leadership team at TKF, supported by our newly formed strategy team.
Performance planning for 2022: a new series
In a new monthly series with Mediatel, Director of Search Niki Grant will be guiding brands through performance planning and budget optimisation in 2022.
Might the spectre of inflation hang media as well as house prices this summer
This week Founder Mike Colling takes a look at media inflation over the long run.
2021: What’s ahead for marketing?
Our market overview and recommendations on how best to invest your marketing budget in 2021.
How high street retailers can survive the cold this Christmas
What the shift from high street to e-commerce means for retailer’s media mix and yours this Christmas.
How are different audiences feeling about Christmas and what role do brands have to play?
How to make your Christmas marketing a little less “bumpy” and a little more Bublé.
Indie media agencies join forces to launch Land of Independents
The Kite Factory proudly join forces with fellow independent agencies for campaign championing the indie media sector.
The Kite Factory awarded World Vision UK media brief
International Christian children’s charity World Vision appoints TKF following competitive pitch.
Radio? Ruh Roh…
A look at the changing radio market throughout Q2 and it’s role on media schedules this autmn as a result..
It turns out that we did all read Boris’s letter.
A look at newly released data from JICMail showing just how important mail has been to us the last few months.
How shared media can step change your marketing
How Shared Media can step-change your business and make your budget work significantly harder.
iOS 14: Overcoming the on-going measurement challenge
What Apple’s latest iOS update means for advertisers and three digital innovators to keep an eye on over the coming months.
Is the time-honoured newsstand finally facing extinction?
Why it might be time for press advertisers to diversify their channel planning this autumn.
Preventing poor performance post TV price plunge
Prophylactic planning measures to ensure you protect the effectiveness of your TV investments.
Programmatic display: From villain to local hero?
As lockdown eases, we look at how geo-targeted programmatic display can prove an effective means of local advertising.
How Earned Media can supercharge your marketing strategy
Key considerations to give the best chance of success with Earned media.
COVID-19: Navigating the new normal in media & beyond
Watch our live discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on the media landscape and how brands can navigate the new normal
Testing TV in A Lockdown
How TV can drive short-term business performance and long-term brand growth, even during hardship.
Outsource for success
How out-sourcing can help brands complete the full-service circle AND level out the industry playing field.
TV At The Tipping Point? Not for the over-45s
Targeting older TV audiences can increase investment, even in the age of millennials.
Perfect Match: The LTA appoints The&Partnership and The Kite Factory
Perfect Match: The LTA appoints The&Partnership and The Kite Factory
Leonard Cheshire appoints The Kite Factory to tell Charlie’s story
Leonard Cheshire appoints The Kite Factory to drive awareness of their #ActuallyICan campaign.