I worked with an Aberdeen-based business over the summer on their digital marketing and social media strategy, it was a four month project and it was pretty darn great. I didn’t even have to say that myself, I asked the business owner for feedback and a testimonial after our project finished and she said the … Read more
Ah the mythical words “productivity” and “focus” as a Freelancer – often spoken of, most sought after and forever feeling unattainable! This blog is inspired by Beth Gladstone’s post on Instagram talking about the five things that have made the biggest difference to her business turnover. If you don’t know of Beth or follow her … Read more
Pretty sure it’s ok to say out loud that one of the key roles in any marketing team is keeping on top (and in the know) of trends? Not to mention this being a hot topic on the [coffee] table for many a Bird & Emmy team meeting … Which is why Super Bowl season … Read more
I work with businesses throughout the UK and currently 50% of my client base is out with my hometown of Aberdeen. Remote working in the digital marketing industry was a thing for me even before COVID times and whilst most elements of the work can be done remotely, there are times when face-to-face is just … Read more
Did you know that the number of Instagram users in 2022 is 1.478 billion? That’s a pretty crazy number right? The answer is yes, BUT social media has become part of our daily lives for work and play. If you are here reading this blog, it is highly likely you have an Instagram account and, … Read more
When it comes to my non-work life I am not one for resolutions, I am way more of a “make the move whenever you like” kinda girl. Ties into those rebellious / creative aspects of my personality! But, business and marketing… totally different story. Spontaneity needs to be planned for and risk needs to be … Read more
We often hear from social media experts on how to do “more social media” but very rarely on how to take an effective social media break. And I’m not talking about the 3-month digital hiatus kind of break – which frankly requires a whole other level of business communications discussion – but the kind of … Read more
What does the word “strategy” mean to you? The usual response is that it’s a top-tier jargon word straight out of business school, i.e. scary as hell. Truth is, a strategy is pretty important and helps give us purpose and achieve our business goals. And guess what? For social media, it’s no different. Diving into … Read more
Ok. I don’t want to freak you out, but it’s that time of year again. And I know that you’re thinking you want to light the bonfire for Bonfire night first, but soon we’ll be donning our cosy festive jumpers and digging into the Quality Streets. Before then, let’s just take some time to talk … Read more
During the last round of my “ask me anything” story session on Instagram, someone asked the question about their Instagram mojo. As in how to get it back when it seems totally AWOL. Even the best laid social media content plans lose their way when your mojo goes missing. I get it, it’s hard to … Read more
