Blog Archives
Navigating the Cookie Chaos: What does Google’s update mean for advertisers?
Head of Operations Gabby Krite shares thoughts on Google’s latest update on third-party cookies.
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.
How to act on ad inaction during an election period
What does the upcoming election period mean for us as advertisers?
Is hate speech being addressed at the same rate as privacy concerns on social media platforms?
Digital Business Director Simi Gill raises concerns over social media platforms prioritising user privacy over tackling hate speech and online abuse.
How to measure the ‘messy middle’
Data and Insight Director John Clarvis, identifies five key measurable stages in the mid-funnel.
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!
White Claw launches ‘Refreshment Like No Other’ summer OOH campaign
We’re thrilled to see the launch of White Claw’s summer OOH campaign!
Debunking five myths of programmatic buying
Chief Digital Officer Ben Foster presents five counterarguments to preconceptions surrounding programmatic buying.
The Kite Factory named among The Sunday Times Best Places to Work
We’re thrilled to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work!
Navigating the MFA minefield: Avoiding clickbait sites in programmatic advertising
Programmatic Executive Revanth Rajendran shares key insights on identifying and filtering out MFA sites in the digital advertising landscape.
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.
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.
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.
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 Kite Factory maintains IPA CPD Platinum Accreditation
We’re proud to maintain our IPA CPD Platinum status!
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!
Will personalisation feel the greatest impact from AI in the digital marketing world?
In this episode TKF’s digital gurus unpack by personalisation will feel the greatest impact from AI in the digital marketing world.,
The Kite Factory appoints new business and marketing lead
We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of long-term consultant Emily Underhill to the role of Head of Marketing & New Business.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is Google Analytics 4 privacy compliant?
Digital Account Director Simi Gill takes a look at Google Analytics 4 and the key features ensuring data privacy.
The great Purpose debate
In this episode, Niki, Charley and Christian sit down to discuss whether every organisation needs a brand purpose and their advice when it comes to communicating an authentic ‘why’.
Why Elon Musk’s recent acquisition is continuing to raise eyebrows
This week, Digital Account Executive Jordan Naghten shares some further insight into the story and why it is still continuing to raise eyebrows amongst the public.
TKF awarded Best Independent Media Strategy and Planning Agency
We are thrilled to be awarded Best Independent Media Strategy and Planning Agency at the Business Elite Awards 2022.
A no-nonsense guide to your first job in digital marketing
This week, Senior Digital Account Executive Maria Tudor shares a no-nonsense guide for those looking to start out in the digital marketing world.
TKF continues winning streak with host of new clients
Following a remarkable year of growth in 2021, TKF is celebrating its continued new business success.
Unpacking the IPA’s Making Sense Report
In this pilot episode, Rik, Niki and Christian sit down to unpack the IPA’s aptly-named Making Sense report and what this means for marketers in today’s climate.
Harnessing technology to create a positive hybrid working culture
Our resident IT guru James Mooney shares how technology has supported the new hybrid life at TKF.
The Kite Factory hires WaterAid’s Charley Day
A big TKF welcome to Charley Day who joins us as our new Strategy Director.
The Kite Factory launches Female Flyers
To celebrate #IWD22 , we’re proud to announce the launch of our all-agency women’s network, Female Flyers.
Performance planning: avoiding ‘analysis paralysis’
In her monthly series with Mediatel, Director of Search Niki Grant shares part two of her guide for performance planning in 2022.
Don’t click on this article
Today, on National Anti-Click-Through Rate Day, Senior Digital Account Executive Maria Tudor shares why CTR isn’t a measure for campaign effectiveness, as featured in IAB UK.
Crisis UK appoints The Kite Factory as UK media agency
We’re thrilled to partner with Crisis as their UK media agency and join them on their mission to drive growth to help end homelessness for good.
Last call for Christmas 2021
This week, we take a look at consumer spending and what to expect as we begin the countdown to Christmas Day.
Could consumer travel budgets be a pot of gold for marketeers next year?
As travel rules continue to return to a new normal, we take a look at what this could mean for marketeers in 2022.
COP26: Client campaign round-up
This week, as the COP26 global climate conference continues, we take a look at some recent client campaigns helping to raise awareness of the urgent issue of the climate crisis.
Fireside: Principles & Practices of Fundraising
Founder Mike Colling joins Jayne George and Adrian Sargeant to discuss fundraising in 2021 in the lead up to their new book release.
Unlocking the high-value heartland of legacy givers
A whitepaper on how to tap into the heart land of high-value legacy givers.
Is anyone paying attention to a word you’re saying?
Actionable insights from Lumen Research’s latest report on measuring consumer attention.
Majestic partners with TKF and Red Brick Road to launch “Discover New Tastes” campaign
The Kite Factory and Red Brick Road partners with Majestic for the launch of their new campaign.
Radio? Ruh Roh…
A look at the changing radio market throughout Q2 and it’s role on media schedules this autmn as a result..
TCF 2.0: Just another privacy update or are wider implications pending?
What the latest iteration of the IAB’s transparency and consent framework means for advertisers.
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.
Conscious Ad Month: Together we CAN make a difference
Conscious Ad Month: What we are doing to tackle the ethical challenges in advertising.
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.
The & Partnership and TKF launches first campaign with the LTA ‘Play Your Way’
The LTA launch ‘Play Your Way’ campaign; a commitment to opening tennis up to the nation.
Effectiveness lessons from BoJo’s boo-boos
Effectiveness lessons from BoJo’s boo-boos: How the multiple-media effect helped cut through the PM’s ‘Stay Alert’ confusion.
The Kite Factory Names New UK Managing Director in James Smith
TKF promotes Client Service Director James Smith to UK Managing Director.
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.
Challenges Bring Opportunities For Those Willing To Be Bold
Blending art and science to empower digital marketing in a post GDPR world.
Help your customers live their best lives or be left behind
A deep dive into the well-being sector and best in class brands adopting to help consumers live their best lives.
#PMA20: The Kite Factory on Winning Best Brand Engagement
PerformanceIn talks to Head of Insight, Planning & Strategy, Rik Moore on the award-winning WaterAid Untapped campaign.