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How-tos, frameworks, Top 10 lists, pricing models, new business playbooks, and operational guidance. - [What Brands Actually Look for on Your Website](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/what-brands-actually-look-for-on-your-website): Most agencies build their websites for other agencies. Brands visit looking for something different, and most often do not find it.From where we sit, briefing brands and watching t - [From Where We Sit: The Brief That Was Edited Twice Before You Saw It](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-brief-that-was-edited-twice-before-you-saw-it): From where we sit, one of the most consistent sources of pitch failure has nothing to do with the agency's response. It has to do with what the brief was before it became the brief - [The Numbers Nobody Talks About: Lock-Up Days](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/lock-up-days): Lock-up days measures how long your agency's cash is tied up in work you've done but haven't yet been paid for. It combines two things: the time between doing the work and raising - [The First 90 Days With a New Client: A Working Playbook](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-first-90-days-with-a-new-client-a-working-playbook): Most account losses are visible inside the first three weeks. Agencies just do not catch them until quarter two.From where we sit, watching new agency-brand relationships start on - [Top 10: Signs Your Agency Is Ready to Sell](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-signs-your-agency-is-ready-to-sell): Recurring revenue, client concentration, and founder dependence are just three factors. See all 10 indicators that signal your agency is primed for a premium exit. - [The Death of the Credentials Deck](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-death-of-the-credentials-deck): Brands ignore your 60-slide deck and ask four questions it never answers. Here's the 6-10 page format replacing credentials decks in new-business conversations. - [Top 10: Red Flags in an RFP That Should Make You Walk Away](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-red-flags-in-an-rfp-that-should-make-you-walk-away): Spot the signals that turn pitches into bandwidth traps. These 10 RFP warning signs help agencies qualify out faster and protect win rates. - [What Brands Are Actually Deciding in a Chemistry Meeting (And Why Most Agencies Don't Know)](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/what-brands-are-actually-deciding-in-a-chemistry-meeting-and-why-most-agencies-dont-know): Capability is table stakes. Brands use chemistry meetings to decide if they trust you when things go wrong. Here's the posture that wins the room. - [Pricing AI-Assisted Work: How to Handle the Conversation Before Clients Raise It](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pricing-ai-assisted-work-how-to-handle-the-conversation-before-clients-raise-it): AI has compressed delivery times, but cutting prices is the wrong response. Here's how to reframe value and protect margins before the conversation turns defensive. - [Top 10: Signals a Brand Is About to Go to Market for a New Agency](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-signals-a-brand-is-about-to-go-to-market-for-a-new-agency): Spot a pitch before the brief drops. New CMO hires, mergers, and incumbent departures all flag an imminent agency review, if you know where to look. - [Why Your Case Studies Aren't Winning You Business (And How to Fix Them)](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/why-your-case-studies-arent-winning-you-business-and-how-to-fix-them): Your case studies show outputs, not thinking. Use this framework to make your strategic logic legible to buyers and answer the question brands actually ask. - [How Agencies Win Back Brands That Tried to Do It Themselves](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-agencies-win-back-brands-that-tried-to-do-it-themselves): Brands that tried in-house marketing are quietly returning. Position your agency around the capability gaps they now openly admit to close the deal. - [The New Business Email That Actually Gets Read](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-new-business-email-that-actually-gets-read): Stop leading with your credentials. This framework shows how editorial thinking and reader-first structure turn cold outreach into emails worth opening. - [What Brands See When They Look Up Your Agency on LinkedIn](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/what-brands-see-when-they-look-up-your-agency-on-linkedin): Your banner, tagline, and post history all signal credibility fast. Here's what brand-side marketers actually scan before they shortlist an agency. - [Why Agencies Lose Pitches (And How Procurement Has Changed)](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/why-agencies-lose-pitches-and-how-procurement-has-changed): Procurement scoring has changed how agencies get appointed. Understand the exact criteria that disqualify agencies before creative is ever reviewed. - [Double Down & You Might Grow Faster](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/double-down-you-might-grow-faster): Specialised agencies grow 2-3x faster and charge 30-50% more per project. Here's what the latest benchmarks reveal about win rates, retention, and margins. - [Building Your Unfair Advantage: Using Proprietary Insights to Win More Pitches](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-your-unfair-advantage-using-proprietary-insights-to-win-more-pitches): Your agency holds data, patterns, and frameworks no competitor can copy. Here's how to identify and weaponize them to stop competing on price. - [Beyond Win/Loss: Turning Pitch Data Into a Growth Engine](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/beyond-winloss-turning-pitch-data-into-a-growth-engine): Win rate alone won't show where new business leaks. Track pursuit costs, sector conversion, and pipeline trends to turn pitch data into strategy. - [Top 10: Social Shifts Agencies Need to Build Around in 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-social-shifts-agencies-need-to-build-around-in-2026): Ten structural platform changes, from social SEO and reach compression to AI creative cycles, that should reshape your agency's retainers and growth strategy now. - [What Actually Changes When You Start Working With Bigger Brands](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/what-actually-changes-when-you-start-working-with-bigger-brands): Larger budgets bring longer sign-offs, wider feedback loops, and shifting success metrics. Here is how to plan for enterprise-scale complexity before you win the logo. - [Top 10: Traits of Agencies Who Retain Staff](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-traits-of-agencies-who-retain-staff): The habits that keep agency talent in place, from smarter onboarding to stronger management. See the 10 traits that separate high-retention agencies from the rest. - [Top 10: Marketing Realities to Prepare For in 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-marketing-realities-to-prepare-for-in-2026): AI integration, ethical data and GEO are reshaping agency work. These ten shifts cover measurement, trust and team structure, with clear actions to take now. - [Top 10: Habits of Commercially-Minded Account Teams](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-habits-of-commercially-minded-account-teams): These 10 habits help agency account teams grow revenue, protect margins, and shift client relationships from supplier to strategic partner. - [Blog: From Influencers to Creators: How Brands Are Re-Defining Partnerships in 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/blog-from-influencers-to-creators-how-brands-are-re-defining-partnerships-in-2025): Brands are shifting budget from mass influencers to niche creator communities. See the four forces reshaping agency partnership strategy and performance accountability. - [Blog: Defining and Measuring Value in Brand–Agency Contracts](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/blog-defining-and-measuring-value-in-brandagency-contracts): Shared OKRs, outcome dashboards, and hybrid incentive models are redefining how agencies prove impact beyond deliverables in 2025. - [Why specialists (not generalists) make brands unforgettable](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/why-specialists--not-generalists--make-brands-unforgettable): 70% of CMOs rank specialist knowledge as the top agency factor. Here's why hiring for depth, not breadth, makes brands unforgettable. - [Top 10: Phrases That Worry Clients (Even If You Don’t Mean Them To)](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-phrases-that-worry-clients-even-if-you-dont-mean-them-to): These 10 everyday expressions quietly damage client trust. Discover what you're really signalling, and the smarter alternatives that show you're prepared. - [Top 10: Reasons Even Great Agencies Still Lose Pitches](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-reasons-even-great-agencies-still-lose-pitches): The mistakes costing agencies new business aren't obvious. From unanswered questions to over-polished decks, these 10 pitch failures reveal what clients actually notice. - [Insurance: The Biggest Risk Is Carry On As Normal](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/insurance--the-biggest-risk-is-carry-on-as-normal): Most insurance brands post about themselves, not their audience. Here is how always-on paid and organic social fixes the trust deficit holding your agency back. - [Blog: The Hidden Power Behind Marketing Budgets: FP&A](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/blog-the-hidden-power-behind-marketing-budgets-fpa): Procurement doesn't set marketing budgets, FP&A does. Agencies negotiating on price alone are in the wrong room. Here's how to reframe your value in finance's language. - [Guide to Pitching and Chemistry Calls and Creds](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/guide-to-pitching-and-chemistry-calls-and-creds): Structure every pitch, chemistry call, and creds deck with frameworks, templates, and real brand-side feedback to convert more live opportunities. - [Top 10: Questions Every Growth-Focused Agency Should Be Able to Answer](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-questions-every-growth-focused-agency-should-be-able-to-answer): Stop losing pitches you should win. These 10 diagnostic questions sharpen your proposition, expose your blind spots, and clarify your real competitive edge. - [How to Research a GO Network Brand Introduction in Under an Hour](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-research-a-go-network-brand-introduction-in-under-an-hour): A four-step process to prep for any GO Network brand intro in under 60 minutes, from brief analysis to competitor context and narrative readiness. - [Pricing for Scale: How to Adjust Your Rates as You Grow](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pricing-for-scale-how-to-adjust-your-rates-as-you-grow): Hourly rates cap your growth. This framework shows how to anchor fees to client outcomes and use tiered pricing to lift agency profit by up to 31%. - [Agency New Business Scoring Matrix](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-new-business-scoring-matrix): Qualify leads faster with 15 weighted criteria. This free matrix helps new business leads and founders focus pitch effort on opportunities worth winning. - [Membership Guide: What is an Agency Showcase](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/membership-guide-what-is-an-agency-showcase): Qualified brand opportunities, not speculation. See how showcases work, what gets you selected, and what happens after a brand shows interest. - [Agency Growth Maturity Matrix](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-growth-maturity-matrix): Benchmark your agency across 7 key areas, identify gaps limiting growth, and build a leadership-aligned roadmap to your next stage. - [Awards Submission Playbook](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/awards-submission-playbook): Most entries lose before judges finish reading. This playbook covers criteria mapping, case-study structure, and the evidence that turns strong work into winning entries. - [Mastering Client Onboarding Guide](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mastering-client-onboarding-guide): Cut churn and build client confidence with a four-stage toolkit covering kick-off sessions, briefing templates, stakeholder mapping, and reporting setup. - [Top 10: Traits That Make Clients Fight Your Corner](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-traits-that-make-clients-fight-your-corner): These 10 agency behaviours build client loyalty, protect budgets under pressure, and turn existing relationships into your strongest new-business channel. - [The ROI of Brand Honesty: Why Radical Transparency Is a Strategic Marketing Asset](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-roi-of-brand-honesty-why-radical-transparency-is-a-strategic-marketing-asset): Brand honesty drives 18% more engagement and 11% higher trust scores. Here's how transparency-led campaigns turn authenticity into measurable ROI for your clients. - [Top 10: Micro-Moments That Build Rapport in a Pitch Without Feeling Forced](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-micro-moments-that-build-rapport-in-a-pitch-without-feeling-forced): These 10 micro-moments, from customising slide one to unscripted questions, show agencies exactly how to build genuine connection without forcing it. - [Our Guiding Principles for Brands: What Agencies Should Know](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/our-guiding-principles-for-brands-what-agencies-should-know): Brands confirm transparency, fair timelines, and IPA Pitch Positive Pledge alignment before any brief reaches your agency, protecting your pitch time and reputation. - [Top 10: Metrics to Track in Your New Business Pipeline](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-metrics-to-track-in-your-new-business-pipeline): Win rate alone won't show you where deals stall. These 10 KPIs help agency new-business leads find funnel drop-offs, sharpen conversion, and forecast with confidence. - [Top 10: Client Questions You Should Know to Ask](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-client-questions-you-should-know-to-ask): Uncover real success metrics, hidden brief drivers, and decision-makers before you pitch. These 10 questions help agencies position as partners, not vendors. - [Scroll-Stoppers: LinkedIn Hooks That Actually Work](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/scroll-stoppers-linkedin-hooks-that-actually-work): Stop losing attention in the feed. Get 50+ plug-and-play LinkedIn hook examples built for agency founders and creatives who want faster, sharper content. - [Imposter Syndrome: Why You’re Probably Way Better Than You Think](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/imposter-syndrome-why-youre-probably-way-better-than-you-think): High achievers in agencies feel it hardest. Self-doubt in client pitches and creative reviews is often a sign of high standards, not inadequacy. - [Automation or Human Touch? What Agencies Should (and Shouldn’t) Streamline as They Scale](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/automation-or-human-touch-what-agencies-should-and-shouldnt-streamline-as-they-scale): A matrix, time tracker, and ROI calculator to identify what to streamline and what to keep human as your agency grows. - [From Doer to CEO: Transitioning Your Role at Scale](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/from-doer-to-ceo-transitioning-your-role-at-scale): You're still the bottleneck, but you don't have to be. Map your agency growth stage, spot the warning signs, and know exactly what to delegate next. - [How to Get More from your Website in 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-get-more-from-your-website-in-2025-5kt17): Speed, UX, and SEO fixes your agency site needs now. Experts share the overlooked optimisations that turn underperforming websites into consistent lead generators. - [5 Signs It’s Time to Change Agencies](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/5-signs-its-time-to-change-agencies): Missed KPIs, creative drift, and vision misalignment are red flags. Spot the 5 indicators that signal it's time to find a better agency partner. - [To appoint, or not to appoint: How to truly assess the capabilities of a potential new marketing agency partner](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/to-appoint-or-not-to-appoint-how-to-truly-assess-the-capabilities-of-a-potential-new-marketing-agency-partner): Agency leaders reveal the capability, culture, and chemistry questions that separate the right agency partner from a costly mismatch. - [Creative vs. Digital Briefs - Where to start with your agency search](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/creative-vs-digital-briefs---where-to-start-with-your-agency-search): A strong brief shapes every agency search outcome. See what separates creative and digital briefs, how to set scope, and where most in-house teams go wrong. - [What You Need To Know About Running A Marketing Agency Pitch](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/what-you-need-to-know-about-running-a-marketing-agency-pitch): Skip the guesswork and run an objective agency pitch. These 5 key stages cover brief development to final appointment, helping you avoid bias and costly hiring mistakes. - [Email Marketing 101 – Tips for Driving a Stronger Email Marketing Strategy in 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/email-marketing-101-tips-for-driving-a-stronger-email-marketing-strategy-in-2023): Privacy law shifts, automation tools, and personalisation are reshaping email marketing. Use these expert tips to drive stronger leads, sales, and revenue growth. - [Web Development 101 - Optimising your Website for a Successful 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/web-development-101-optimising-your-website-for-a-successful-2023): Agency specialists reveal how rising CX expectations are reshaping web strategy, and what your site must do to convert visitors into leads. - [How to Evaluate Your Marketing Agency Partners](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-evaluate-your-marketing-agency-partners): Use a SWOT analysis, step-by-step scoring, and a free checklist to measure agency performance and get more from every brand-agency partnership. - [Tone of Voice 101 – How to Establish the Right Tone of Voice for your Audience](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/tone-of-voice-101-how-to-establish-the-right-tone-of-voice-to-connect-with-your-audience): 61% of marketers say brands fail to engage across channels. Agency specialists break down common tone of voice mistakes and how to fix them. - [SEO 101 – 10 quick fixes to Improve your SEO Strategy with Limited Resource](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/seo-101-practical-tips-to-improve-your-seo-strategy-with-limited-resource): Agency specialists break down 10 tested tactics, from mobile optimisation to internal buy-in, that stretch a lean SEO budget without sacrificing search performance. - [The 5 W's of a Strong Account-Based Marketing Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-5-ws-of-a-strong-account-based-marketing-strategy): Only 17% of marketers run mature ABM programs, yet results can top 200% revenue uplift. Use the 5 W's framework to align teams and target high-value B2B accounts. - [Customer Retention 101 - Key Advice to Boost Your Retention Strategy and Reduce Customer Churn](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/key-advice-to-boost-your-retention-strategy-and-reduce-customer-churn): Subscription brands lose loyalty fast. Get expert tactics from agency specialists on cutting churn rates and building engagement from day one of the customer journey. - [7 Ways You Could Be Harming Your Visual Brand Identity](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/7-ways-you-could-be-harming-your-visual-brand-identity): Your logo, colour palette, and platform choices may be quietly eroding client trust. Discover 7 common visual branding errors and how to correct them. - [What Makes a Great CRO Strategy? Advice From the Experts](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/what-makes-a-great-cro-strategy-advice-from-the-experts): Weak CRO strategies ignore friction and UX. Experts from KOMODO Digital and Daydot reveal what separates high-converting digital experiences from ones that stall. - [How to Build an Unmissable Media Strategy - 5 Key Considerations](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-build-an-unmissable-media-strategy-5-key-considerations): Channel selection, planning, buying, and measurement explained. Discover the frameworks agency leaders need before investing in a media strategy that delivers results. - [How to Improve Your Customer Journeys For Better Conversion](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-improve-your-customer-decision-journey-for-better-conversion): Agency experts break down MQL handoffs, retention strategy, and the frameworks that turn clients into returning advocates. - [Creative 101: Getting your Ads Noticed with Better Static Imagery and Graphic Design](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/creative-101-getting-your-ads-noticed-with-better-static-imagery-and-graphic-design): Agency creatives from The Behaviours Agency and Notepad share how to plan visual assets, nail a single clear message, and make static graphics cut through on social. - [Where to get Started with your Media Spend](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/where-to-get-started-with-your-media-spend): Paid media experts from Anything is Possible and Flaunt Digital break down the right research approach, channel mix, and why paid search is your lowest-hanging fruit. - [Is It Time To Go D2C With Your Business? Here's What You Need To Know](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/saving-time-and-money-by-going-d2c-with-your-business-what-you-need-to-know): Brands cutting out the middleman need the right agency partners. Here's how direct-to-consumer works, its key benefits, and the challenges to prep clients for. - [How to Get the Best from Your Marketing Agency Relationships](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-find-and-work-with-marketing-agencies-for-better-client-agency-relationships): Senior marketing leaders share how to search, appoint, and evaluate agencies, so you avoid the common pitfalls and build partnerships that deliver results. - [Building an E-Commerce Strategy: When and Where to Platform your Products](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-an-e-commerce-strategy-when-and-where-to-platform-your-products): LaBrand's specialists break down custom builds, packaged solutions, and hosted platforms to help you choose the right e-commerce setup for your strategic goals. - [How to Stop Being Held Back By Legacy Systems](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/stop-being-held-back-by-legacy-systems-by-calls9): Outdated tech costs agencies 10-15% more yearly in maintenance alone. Spot five warning signs and follow proven steps to modernise without disruption. - [Digital Transformation for SMEs and Fast-Growth Businesses: The Guide to Getting Started](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/digital-transformation-for-smes-and-fast-growth-businesses-the-guide-to-getting-started): Audit your systems, map the customer journey, and ask "why" before any tech investment. Experts share how fast-growth businesses future-proof their software stack. - [An Introduction to Outbound Lead Generation: Getting it right and where to start](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/an-introduction-to-outbound-lead-generation): Cold outreach fails when it feels spammy. Agency experts share how to personalise prospecting, test the right channels, and build a strategy that wins new business. - [13 Overlooked Marketing Metrics, and When to Use Them](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/commonly-overlooked-marketing-metrics-and-how-they-can-improve-performance): Most teams report on the obvious signals and miss the rest. These paid social, channel, and data metrics reveal the performance gaps hiding in your campaigns. - [Website Rebuild Projects: Planning for Success](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/planning-your-website-rebuild-for-successful-execution): Agency experts share scope, discovery, and performance tips to help you run a website rebuild project smoothly, from brief to launch. - [How to Build a ‘Profit Culture’ In Your Team](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-build-a-profit-culture-in-your-business): Peer accountability, KPI dashboards, and Benchpress data reveal why the most profitable agencies spend 10 extra hours a week on strategy. - [5 Tangible Ways to Build Customer Experience into your Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/5-tangible-ways-to-build-customer-experience-into-your-strategy): Journey mapping, personalisation, and quick wins, all in one framework. Act on these five practical steps to build CX into your agency growth strategy now. - [How to Write a Proper Marketing Brief For Your Project](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-write-a-proper-marketing-brief-for-your-project): Use SMART goals, aligned KPIs, and a proven structure to build briefs that keep internal and external teams focused from day one. - [Investing in SEO: Finding an SEO marketing strategy that works for you](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-seo-finding-an-seo-marketing-strategy-that-works-for-you): Most agencies leave SEO half-finished. Experts map three starting points and debunk the biggest misconceptions about investment level and realistic goals. - [Quick Wins: Marketing And Sales Software To Make Your Strategy Work Smarter](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/quick-wins-marketing-and-sales-software-to-make-your-strategy-work-smarter): Six vetted tools for fast-growth agencies: email automation, B2B website personalisation, and a framework for choosing software that fits your existing stack. - [Managing Your Marketing Capacity For A Streamlined Content Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/managing-your-marketing-capacity-for-a-streamlined-content-strategy): Balance content creation with asset maximisation. Agency experts share how audience insight and data build a streamlined content strategy that converts. - [How To Maximise Profit from Your Existing Client Portfolio](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-maximise-profit-from-your-existing-client-portfolio): Your current clients are your fastest growth lever. Use half your new-business budget on upselling strategies that boost agency revenue without chasing new leads. - [Tendering 101 – Improving your process and winning more business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/tendering-101-an-introduction-to-tendering-for-winning-more-business-how-to-ace-application): Five proven steps to sharpen your bid process, identify the right contracts, and submit stronger tender applications that land bigger business. - [How to Manage your Agency Projects for Profitability](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/managing-projects-for-profitability): Use a pre-quote scorecard to vet every brief, control scope creep, and protect margins before the work even begins. - [Using Research to Build a Brand Identity that Reflects your Audience](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/understanding-your-customer-research-building-a-brand-to-reflect-your-audience): Audience targeting, competitor analysis, and persona building are the 4 research pillars agencies use to craft brand identities clients actually connect with. - [How To Increase Profitability Through Your Pricing Model](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-increase-profitability-through-your-pricing-model-for-agencies): Tiered rates deliver 49% gross margin vs 39% for blended rates. Discover how UK agencies structure fees by skill level to maximise profitability. - [How often should you redesign your website, and what are the benefits?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-often-should-you-redesign-and-rebuild-your-website-and-what-are-the-benefits): Your agency site shapes first impressions and drives revenue. Discover the right refresh frequency, key UX signals, and questions to ask before rebuilding. - [How agencies can increase profitability with planning](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-agencies-can-use-planning-to-identify-targets-for-increasing-profit): Gross profit margins, revenue-per-head benchmarks, and a bottom-up planning framework help agency owners set realistic targets and scale profit in 2022. - [Personal brands for business: 6 steps to success with LinkedIn branding](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/personal-branding-for-business-6-steps-to-success-with-linkedin-brand-building): Cognism's Greig Robertson breaks down how to align employee and company goals on LinkedIn, turning personal brand content into high-intent leads for your agency. - [A Needle In a Haystack - Things to Consider When Hiring an Agency](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/a-needle-in-a-haystack-things-to-consider-when-hiring-an-agency): With 25,000+ UK agencies to choose from, smart selection starts with ethos, clear business goals, and a tight brief to cut 350 hours of searching. - [What's So Hard About Finding the Right Marketing Agency?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/whats-so-hard-about-finding-the-right-marketing-agency): Referrals and cold searches both have hidden pitfalls. Here is why common agency search methods fail, and how to avoid wasting time on the wrong fit. - [What works for you: Freelancer, In-House or Agency?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/freelancer-in-house-or-agency): Compare costs, flexibility, and specialist capabilities across all three resourcing options to decide which model fits your next project. - [Move over manifesto, there's a better way to bring your brand to life](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mover-over-manifesto-theres-a-better-way-to-bring-your-brand-to-life): Brand manifestos rarely change how teams write or act. These three fixes align tone of voice, values, and culture without document overkill. - [Rebranding: Common mistakes – and how to avoid them](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/rebranding-common-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them): Agency owners share the most costly rebranding errors, from rushed execution to vague briefs, and the strategic steps that keep a rebrand on track. - [Updating Your Brand Image Might Be Helpful, But Don’t Make Consumers Work Too Hard](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/rebranding-updating-your-image-might-be-helpful-but-dont-make-consumers-work-too-hard-to-mentally-re-learn-your-brand): Changing distinctive brand assets risks costly memory erasure. Discover why careful visual identity evolution, not reinvention, protects commercial growth. - [3 Winning Digital Marketing Strategies for Luxury Brands](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/why-luxury-brands-need-to-up-the-ante-on-digital-marketing): Agencies helping luxury clients must balance exclusivity with eCommerce growth. Here are 3 frameworks covering influencer programs, CRM, and paid media mix. - [How B2B businesses can create an effective social media strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-b2b-businesses-can-create-an-effective-social-media-strategy): Most B2B brands treat social as a checkbox. This audit-to-execution framework ties every channel and content decision to commercial goals that matter. - [What Successful Client-Agency relationships look like](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/what-successful-client-agency-relationships-look-like-in-the-marketing-world): Over a third of marketers are unsatisfied with their agencies. Discover the transparency, communication, and trust traits that define partnerships built to last. - [How fast-growth agencies can manage an increase in rates - and profits](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-fast-growth-agencies-can-manage-an-increase-in-rates-and-profits): Blended vs tiered rates, agile models, and how to raise prices without losing clients. Key takeaways from The GO Network and The Wow Company workshop. - [How to run an agency evaluation properly](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-run-an-agency-evaluation-properly-marketing-performance): Run structured client-agency reviews with honest dialogue, a focused SWOT, and a scorecard to align goals, values, and performance before problems arise. - [How not to do tone of voice guidelines](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-not-to-do-tone-of-voice-guidelines): Vague adjectives, excessive detail, and built-in get-out clauses kill tone of voice work. Here are the pitfalls to fix before your client notices. - [Brief writing: Common Mistakes](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/brief-writing-common-mistakes): Five brief-writing errors, from vague goals to misplaced preferences, drain budgets fast. Here's how agencies can help clients fix each one before a project starts. - [5 things to include when writing a digital brief](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/5-things-to-include-when-writing-a-digital-brief): Nail your next brief with the five essentials, insights, KPIs, benchmarks, ad activity, and more, so your agency delivers work that hits the mark first time. - [Digital Marketing Transformation: 10 common mistakes](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/digital-marketing-transformation-10-common-mistakes): Avoid the 10 most damaging digital marketing pitfalls. From ignoring community engagement to sacrificing content quality for volume, here's what to correct now. - [Three key questions to guide the marketing brief writing process](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/three-key-questions-to-guide-the-marketing-brief-writing-process): Agencies waste time on off-brief responses. These 3 questions sharpen your brief writing process so partners deliver exciting, on-target ideas every time. ## Intelligence Market intelligence — data, research, sector reports, M&A roundups, investment activity, attribution analysis, and trend reports on the UK agency market. - [Mergers & Acquisitions: Round-Up: April 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mergers-acquisitions-round-up-april-2026): Financial services, FMCG, and beyond: this month's acquisitions signal budget shifts and integration briefs agencies should be tracking now. - [April 2026: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/april-2026-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): IBM's $190m media, Netflix EMEA, and Henkel global creative all changed hands in April 2026. See every confirmed pitch win and RFP in one place. - [Investment: Round-Up: April 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investment-round-up-april-2026): Record-breaking seed rounds and fresh capital across AI, mobility, and robotics signal new commercial opportunities for agency new-business teams this month. - [The New MMM: Why Transformers Are Reshaping Marketing Attribution](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-new-mmm-why-transformers-are-reshaping-marketing-attribution): Agencies at every growth stage can now quantify creative impact. See why transformer models improve attribution accuracy by 30% across mixed media channels. - [March 2026: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/march-2026-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Bupa, Croud, PMG and more confirmed. Every major UK pitch win, appointment, and public sector RFP from March 2026 in one briefing. - [Mergers & Acquisitions: Round-Up: March 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mergers-acquisitions-round-up-march-2026): ABF acquires Hovis, Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman enter merger talks. Track the brand ownership shifts reshaping agency rosters and ATL budgets this month. - [Investment: Round-Up: March 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investment-round-up-march-2026): From Nscale's record £1.5bn Series C to agtech and travel tech raises, these are the UK brands that just secured capital. Spot your agency's next client. - [What Brand Feedback Reveals About Pitch Decisions](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/what-brand-feedback-reveals-about-pitch-decisions): Brand feedback points to 3 confidence signals that decide pitch outcomes. See how strategic clarity, delivery confidence, and relevant expertise shape every selection. - [Investment: Round-Up – Feb 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investment-round-up-feb-2026): AI, mobility and enterprise software secured major funding this month. Here's what each deal means for agency new business and client budget shifts. - [What the Data Shows About Why Agencies Win](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/what-the-data-shows-about-why-agencies-win): GO Network pitch data reveals strategic understanding drives 1 in 3 wins, while operational clarity and pricing framing decide the rest. - [Mergers & Acquisitions: Round-Up: February 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mergers-acquisitions-round-up-february-2026): Three major UK deals in energy, asset management and banking signal new agency opportunities in comms, brand and stakeholder work this month. - [February 2026: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/february-2026-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Confirmed appointments for February 2026, from Xero and Cognism to SkyShowtime and Essity. See every UK pitch win and active public sector RFP in one place. - [Investment: Round-Up – Jan 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investment-round-up-jan-2026): Fintech, legaltech and deeptech funding signals new-business opportunities. See which January 2026 rounds could unlock fresh client budgets or briefs. - [January 2026 - Part 2: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/january-2026-part-2-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Marriott, NatWest, Krispy Kreme and more. The latest confirmed pitch wins, agency appointments, and public sector RFPs from across the UK in January 2026. - [January 2026 - Part 1: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/january-2026-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Confirmed pitch wins and appointments from January 2026, covering Weetabix, Feeld, E.ON Next and more. See which agencies landed briefs and what RFPs are live. - [Mergers & Acquisitions: Round-Up: January 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mergers-acquisitions-round-up-january-2026): Next, DS Smith, Cake Box and Accenture feature in this month's key deals. See the brand and marketing implications agencies need to track right now. - [Investment: Round-Up – Dec 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investment-round-up-dec-2025): Funding rounds your clients are already watching: Universal's UK theme park approval, AI media raises, and what each deal means for agency new business. - [Mergers & Acquisitions: Round-Up: December 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mergers-acquisitions-round-up-december-2025): Mars, Shell, Prada and more: decode December 2025's biggest acquisitions and what each deal means for your agency's clients, pipeline, and budget forecasts. - [December 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/december-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Confirmed wins from Wickes, Stanley 1913, and Riverford sit alongside public sector RFPs. Your monthly briefing on UK agency moves for December 2025. - [Investment: Round-Up – Nov 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investment-round-up-nov-2025): FMCG, FinTech and AI funding signals new briefs and budget shifts. Track which rounds could unlock briefs, partnerships or pitch opportunities for your agency this month. - [Mergers & Acquisitions: Round-Up: November 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mergers-acquisitions-round-up-november-2025): Vodafone-Three, Very Group, Graze and more: track the deals reshaping client budgets, briefs, and brand opportunities this month. - [24th Nov to 30th Nov 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/24th-nov-to-30th-nov-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Confirmed UK pitch wins this week include Stanley 1913, Dreams, PensionBee and Carling, plus public sector RFP activity tracked for agency new-business teams. - [17th Nov to 23rd Nov 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/17th-nov-to-23rd-nov-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Primark, Five Guys, Henkel and Samsung confirmed appointments this week. Get the full pitch wins, RFP activity, and agency news from 17–23 Nov 2025. - [🔍 UK Agency Tenure Report: Which Brands Might Be Ready for a New Agency?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/uk-agency-tenure-report-which-brands-might-be-ready-for-a-new-agency): Sports Recreation churns agencies in 18.4 months. Use Winmo tenure data by sector to time outreach before UK pitches go public. - [10th Nov to 16th Nov 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/10th-nov-to-16th-nov-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Quilter, Eurovision, SharkNinja, and Wagamama pitch wins confirmed alongside active public sector RFPs. Your weekly snapshot of UK agency appointments. - [3rd Nov to 9th Nov 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/3rd-nov-to-9th-nov-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Reckitt, WaterAid, Bodyform and more confirmed this week. See every pitch win, agency appointment, and public sector RFP live 3–9 November 2025. - [27th Oct to 2nd Nov 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/27th-oct-to-2nd-nov-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Fold7, UM, The Gate, and Roast feature in this week's confirmed UK pitch wins, agency appointments, and public sector RFPs from 27 Oct to 2 Nov 2025. - [Investment: Round-Up – Oct 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investment-round-up-oct-2025): Health, AI, and property funding this month signals where client budgets may shift. Spot new business opportunities before they hit the mainstream news cycle. - [Mergers & Acquisitions: Round-Up: October 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mergers-acquisitions-round-up-october-2025): Lloyds, Adtraction, and Marketbridge headline this month's deals. Here is what each acquisition means for agency pipelines, budgets, and new-business opportunities. - [20th Oct to 26th Oct 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/20th-oct-to-26th-oct-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): NatWest, Drambuie, SWR and Sharps confirmed this week. Get every pitch win, appointment and public sector RFP from 20–26 Oct in one place. - [13th Oct to 19th Oct 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/13th-oct-to-19th-oct-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Vinted, Formula E, Wise and VodafoneThree all confirmed new agency partners this week. Plus UK public sector RFPs currently open for pitch. - [6th Oct to 12th Oct 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/6th-oct-to-12th-oct-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Emirates, Ancestry, Beko and more confirmed this week. Plus public sector RFPs and agency appointments across the UK in one round-up. - [29th Sept to 5th Oct 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/29th-sept-to-5th-oct-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Ryder Cup, Bayer, Haleon and Maersk appointments confirmed this week, plus UK public sector RFPs active between 29 Sept and 5 Oct 2025. - [Mergers & Acquisitions: Round-Up: September 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mergers-acquisitions-round-up-september-2025): Key deals in food, mining, fintech, and wealth management this month signal budget shifts and new-business opportunities for agencies tracking client sector moves. - [Investment: Round-Up – Sept 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investment-round-up-sept-2025): Funding rounds in fintech, EV, and healthtech signal fresh client budget shifts. Here is what agency leaders need to know from September 2025. - [22nd Sept to 28th Sept 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/22nd-sept-to-28th-sept-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Honda, Tourism Ireland, British Red Cross and Boost Drinks confirmed, plus UK public sector RFPs live this week. Here are the pitch wins agencies need to know. - [15th Sept to 21st Sept 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/15th-sept-to-21st-sept-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Aldi, Intersnack, Carlsberg Britvic and The Perfume Shop all made moves this week. Get confirmed UK pitch wins, appointments, and live RFPs in one place. - [8th Sept to 14th Sept 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/8th-sept-to-14th-sept-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Entain's £90m shift to PHD, National Grid, IG, loveholidays and public sector RFPs confirmed. All pitch wins and appointments from the week of 8 Sept 2025. - [📉 Agency Market Mapping: The Surprising Truth About Size vs Revenue](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-market-mapping-the-surprising-truth-about-size-vs-revenue): Media agencies hold 2.3% of UK market share but generate 23.4% of turnover. See which subsectors punch above their weight and why delivery model drives it all. - [1st Sept to 7th Sept 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/1st-sept-to-7th-sept-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): William Hill, De'Longhi and National Grid appointments confirmed, plus UK public sector RFPs active this week on The GO Network. - [Inside the Brand Brief: What Marketers Really Want from Their Agencies](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/inside-the-brand-brief-what-marketers-really-want-from-their-agencies): Analysis of 300+ UK brand briefs reveals hidden marketer priorities, the language signals agencies miss, and why strong credentials still get ruled out early. - [The major factors that are making - or breaking - agency pitches](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-major-factors-that-are-making-or-breaking-agency-pitches): Analysis of 250-plus pitches reveals what in-house marketing leaders actually decide on, and the honest feedback agencies rarely hear. - [Mergers & Acquisitions: Round-Up: August 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mergers-acquisitions-round-up-august-2025): Food, fintech, and wealth management saw major acquisitions this month. Here's what each deal means for agency pitches, budget shifts, and client opportunities. - [Investment: Round-Up – August 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investment-round-up-august-2025): AI, fintech, and consumer funding rounds decoded for agency teams. Spot the new-business signals hiding in this month's biggest UK deals. - [25th Aug to 31st Aug 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/25th-aug-to-31st-aug-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Leith wins Tennent's, Joint lands Quilter, VCCP takes Co-op Funeralcare. Your weekly round-up of confirmed UK agency appointments and open RFPs. - [UK Agency Trends to Watch in H2 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/uk-agency-trends-to-watch-in-h2-2025): Five market dynamics, real brand feedback, and tactical advice to sharpen your agency positioning and new business strategy for the second half of 2025. - [18th Aug to 24th Aug 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/18th-aug-to-24th-aug-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): WPP wins Mastercard, Omnicom lands Merlin, Irn-Bru drops Leith after 30 years. This week's UK agency appointments and public sector RFPs in one briefing. - [11th Aug to 17th Aug 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/11th-aug-to-17th-aug-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Sweaty Betty, Ann Summers, ECB and Rathbones confirmed agency appointments this week, plus UK public sector RFPs active between 11 and 17 August 2025. - [4th Aug to 10th Aug 2025: Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/4th-aug-to-10th-aug-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): OpenAI names PHD as global media AOR, Uswitch picks Wilderness for social, and Arla, Mindful Chef, Sauce Shop confirm creative pitch wins this week. - [28th July to 3rd Aug 2025 - Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/28th-july-to-3rd-aug-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): M&S, Morrisons, PayPal, BMW and more: confirmed pitch wins, agency appointments, and UK public sector RFPs for the week of 28 July 2025. - [Mergers & Acquisitions: Round-Up: July 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mergers-acquisitions-round-up-july-2025): Beauty, banking, and foodservice acquisitions this month signal budget shifts and new briefs. Here's what each deal means for your agency pipeline. - [Investment: Round-Up – July 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investment-round-up-july-2025): AI, healthtech, cleantech and logistics funding tracked this month. Use these rounds to spot client budget shifts and new commercial opportunities in Q3. - [21st to 27th July 2025 - Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/21st-to-27th-july-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Confirmed appointments, pitch wins, and live public sector briefs from the week of 21 July. PR, comms, and strategy RFPs agencies need to know about. - [Why Small Creators Are the Next Super Channel: Unlocking the Power of Nano-Influencers Beyond Beauty](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/why-small-creators-are-the-next-super-channel-unlocking-the-power-of-nano-influencers-beyond-beauty): Small creators average 5.2% engagement vs 1.7% for large accounts. Here is how to build a nano strategy across fintech, B2B, and wellness verticals. - [14th to 20th July 2025 - Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/14th-to-20th-july-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): Bang Olufsen, EA, Lego, and Innocent Drinks all made agency appointments this week. Get every confirmed UK pitch win and public sector RFP for 14–20 July. - [2024/25 Industry Pulse Check Report](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/202425-industry-pulse-check-report): UK agency and brand data on budgets, ROI, and channel investment. See what clients are prioritising and where the market is heading into H2 and beyond. - [7th to 13th July 2025 - Agency Moves & Public Sector RFPs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/7th-to-13th-july-2025-agency-moves-public-sector-rfps): TK Maxx, Virgin Atlantic, TfL, and W Hotels all confirmed agency decisions this week. See every pitch win, appointment, and public sector RFP in one place. - [Pulse Check: The Major Marketing Communications Trends for 2024, Revealed](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pulse-check-the-major-marketing-communications-trends-for-2024-revealed): Over 150 agency and in-house leaders share predictions on AI, ROI, attribution, and client-agency relationships shaping marketing strategy this year. - [RESEARCH: The major factors that are making - or breaking - agency pitches](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/research-the-major-factors-that-are-making-or-breaking-agency-pitches): Data from 250+ chemistry calls reveals what in-house marketing leaders actually value, and the missteps costing agencies the brief. - [Winning the Customer: How first-party data is revolutionising the consumer goods sector](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/winning-the-customer-how-first-party-data-is-revolutionising-the-consumer-goods-sector): Post-cookie tactics senior leaders are using to build direct customer relationships and extract actionable insights from first-party data. - [Pulse Check: 23 Major Marketing Communications Statistics for 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pulse-check-23-major-marketing-communications-statistics-for-2023): Survey data from 150+ agency and in-house leaders covers budgets, outsourcing trends, attribution challenges, and brand loyalty shifts shaping agency strategy this year. - [The Major Marketing Communications Trends for 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/authenticity-loyalty-and-reputation-the-major-marketing-communications-trends-for-2023): Over 150 agency and in-house leaders weighed in. See which opportunities topped the list and why brand loyalty, retention, and authenticity dominate 2023 priorities. - [How the Marketing of Wearables, Home Fitness Technology and Equipment is Changing in 2022](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-the-marketing-of-wearables-home-fitness-technology-and-equipment-is-changing-in-2022): Peloton, Fitbit, and rivals overhauled channels, audiences, and messaging post-pandemic. Here's how the home fitness tech market shifted its strategy. - [Marketing Communication Trends: What to expect in 2022-2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/marketing-communication-trends-to-keep-an-eye-on-going-into-2022): Brand communities, mobile-first messaging, and loyalty strategies reshaped by pandemic shifts. Here's what the data signals for agency growth plans heading into 2023. - [Up and away: How location requirements are changing for agency partners](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/up-and-away-how-important-is-location-when-choosing-an-agency-partner): Remote work and Northern agency growth mean brands care less about London postcodes. Here's what shifting location requirements mean for your new-business pitch. - [Google and Apple privacy updates - what the ‘death’ of third-party data means for digital advertising](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/google-and-apple-privacy-updates-what-the-death-of-third-party-data-means-for-digital-advertising): Google and Apple's privacy updates are reshaping digital advertising. Here's how first-party data and cohort-based targeting answer the post-cookie challenge. - [Pulse Check: B2B Marketing Trends for the 'Next Normal'](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pulse-check-b2b-marketing-trends-for-the-next-normal): Fox Agency's ClientSide report reveals how B2B tech brands are tackling culture, comms strategy, and agency partnerships to drive growth post-pandemic. - [The Growth of Electrical Retail](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-growth-of-electrical-retail): Pandemic spending shifts fuelled record sales across electrical retail. See how Richer Sounds, Buy It Direct, and MPB gained ground with the data behind the surge. - [Pulse Check: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the marketing world.](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pulse-check-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-marketing-world): Forty 1's DEI report reveals 4 themes agencies can use to embed lasting diversity, equity and inclusion change, not just box-tick it. - [2021 Marketing Survey - Key findings so far](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/2021-brand-agency-marketing-survey-key-findings-so-far): Brands rank revenue growth and resource management as top challenges. See what 85% consensus on digital means for your agency strategy. - [Pulse Check: What's your brand's Empathy score?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pulse-check-whats-your-brands-empathy-score-tone-of-voice-test): Schwa benchmarked empathetic communications across eight banks using readability as a key metric. See which brands led and what agencies can apply to client messaging. ## Expression Thought leadership, opinion pieces, blogs, event content, and Playback recaps. Editorial commentary from The GO Network and senior brand-side voices. - [How to Protect Your Paid Search Investment When Costs Are Rising and Control Is Shrinking](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-protect-your-paid-search-investment-when-costs-are-rising-and-control-is-shrinking): Join PPC specialists from I-COM, Found, Kinase and JudeLuxe for a practical panel on rising CPCs, Performance Max, broken attribution, and smarter paid media strategy in 2026. - [The Reach Reality: How Brands Are Rebuilding Their Social Strategy When Organic Isn’t Enough](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-reach-reality-rebuilding-social-strategy-2026): A practical session for marketers, communications leads, and digital strategists on how brands are rebuilding their social strategy in a market where organic reach has collapsed. - [Built for Yesterday’s Traffic: How to Redesign Your Website Strategy for the Way Visitors Arrive in 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/built-for-yesterdays-traffic-redesigning-website-strategy-2026): A practical session for marketers and digital leaders on how to redesign a brand website for a world where AI search is reshaping where traffic comes from and how high-intent visit - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 011: “The Wrong Brief in the Right Suit”](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-011-the-wrong-brief-in-the-right-suit): A sitting CMO reveals the mindset gap that trips up agency talent in brand-side interviews, and the one question that exposes the wrong mental model. - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 010: “Three Weeks In”](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-010-three-weeks-in): A CMO's FY27 diary entry exposes how retained and departing agencies signal their true intent, and what those signals mean for modern agency partnerships. - [Playback: Is SEO Dead - The Rise of GEO and AEO in Modern Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-is-seo-dead-the-rise-of-geo-and-aeo-in-modern-marketing): Agency strategists get a practical panel on how GEO and AEO are reshaping visibility, content, and digital acquisition in the age of AI-driven, zero-click search. - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 009: “The Hold-For-Now Decision”](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-009-the-hold-for-now-decision): A real account of the hold-for-now decision: two contracts not renewed, two retained, one internal hire, and the candid conversations that followed each call. - [Workshop - Pitching: If You’re In, Be All In](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitching-if-youre-in-be-all-in): Patterns that separate high-performing pitches from failures, plus a framework for deciding when to pitch and how to sharpen internal readiness. - [Playback: Designing for Diversity Building Brands That Speak to Everyone](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-designing-for-diversity-building-brands-that-speak-to-everyone-5584d): Representation in branding is no longer a social initiative - it’s a strategic advantage.This panel discussion explores how inclusive design and diverse creative processes help bra - [Designing for Diversity: Building Brands That Speak to Everyone](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/designing-for-diversity-building-brands-that-speak-to-everyone): Watch this agency-led panel to see how diverse creative processes help brands connect authentically with wider audiences and build long-term loyalty. - [Playback: Designing for Diversity: Building Brands That Speak to Everyone](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-designing-for-diversity-building-brands-that-speak-to-everyone): Watch this on-demand panel to see how diverse creative processes help agencies build authentic audience connections, stronger work, and long-term brand loyalty. - [Is SEO Dead - The Rise of GEO and AEO in Modern Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/is-seo-dead-the-rise-of-geo-and-aeo-in-modern-marketing): SEO is evolving fast. Get a practical agency view on GEO, AEO and AI-driven search before zero-click answers reshape your clients' visibility. - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 008: “What Amsterdam Became”](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-008-what-amsterdam-became): A diluted campaign lands at 80% of forecast. This CMO entry unpacks what the numbers reveal about political cover, creative compromise, and who claims the win. - [Creative in 2026: Why Community-First Thinking Is Replacing Campaign-First Thinking](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/creative-in-2026-why-community-first-thinking-is-replacing-campaign-first-thinking): Campaigns no longer belong to brands alone. Discover how community control, nostalgia research, and unfiltered social proof are reshaping agency creative in 2026. - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 007: “The Numbers That Don’t Lie”](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-007-the-numbers-that-dont-lie): A senior CMO walks a CFO through underperforming bets, separating bad strategy from bad luck, using the framing that survives a year-end boardroom. - [Social Commerce at Scale](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/social-commerce-at-scale): Agency experts break down how TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping, and YouTube convert engagement into sales. Get practical frameworks for shoppable content ROI. - [When Marketing Starts to Feel Like Survival](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/when-marketing-starts-to-feel-like-survival): Accountability without control is quietly reshaping agency teams. This piece examines the stress gap, the always-on culture, and what both cost long-term performance. - [The Fundamentals of Agency New Business for 2026 - February Session](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-fundamentals-of-agency-new-business-for-2026---february-session): Frameworks from 1,500+ selection processes show what winning agencies do differently. Master prequalification, creds, pitching, and proposals in one virtual workshop. - [The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2026 – Monthly Review](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-best-marketing-campaigns-of-2026---monthly-review-2026): Creative, digital, and OOH work from 2026's standout campaigns, broken down by agency, medium, and the strategic thinking that made each one work. - [The GO Network Podcast - New Episodes Every Friday](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-go-network-podcast-new-episodes-every-friday): Senior agency leaders tackle PPC myths, UX strategy, and more on Marketing Middle. New episodes drop weekly, built for learning between meetings. - [Playback: Community by Design: How Brands Build Loyal Audiences Through Purpose and Connection](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-community-by-design-how-brands-build-loyal-audiences-through-purpose-and-connection): Purpose, shared values, and owned platforms drive real loyalty. Senior leaders share what works, what fails, and how to measure community momentum. - [You Cannot Manufacture Community. You Either Earn It or You Do Not.](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/you-cannot-manufacture-community-you-either-earn-it-or-you-do-not): Brands that fake community get reach. Agencies that understand shared values and consistent delivery build advocacy customers own, not brands. - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 006: January Changes the Questions](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-006-january-changes-the-questions): A senior CMO on how Q4 scrutiny replaces planning mode, and the practical work of protecting agency focus when budgets tighten and questions sharpen. - [Community by Design: How Brands Build Loyal Audiences Through Purpose and Connection](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/community-by-design-how-brands-build-loyal-audiences-through-purpose-and-connection): Senior brand leaders share how purpose, authenticity, and owned platforms drive loyalty, advocacy, and measurable community-led growth in 2026. - [Playback: Community by Design: How Brands Build Loyal Audiences Through Purpose and Connection](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-community-by-design-how-brands-build-loyal-audiences-through-purpose-and-connection-v1): Senior brand leaders reveal how to turn shared values into real advocacy, measure retention, and balance authenticity with commercial goals. - [Calm Is the New Competitive Advantage in Brand Experiences](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/calm-is-the-new-competitive-advantage-in-brand-experiences): CES 2026 showed sensory overload kills engagement. Calm design cuts cognitive load and lifts dwell time, conversation rates, and follow-up conversions. - [Top 10: Creative Realities Worth Holding Onto Right Now](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/top-10-creative-realities-worth-holding-onto-right-now): AI noise, doubt and pressure are real. These 10 reminders on craft, imagination and judgment show where genuine creative value still lives in 2026. - [Why Social Visibility Isn’t the Same as Creative Reputation](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/why-social-visibility-isnt-the-same-as-creative-reputation): Senior decision-makers trust consistency and delivery, not follower counts. Here is what actually builds creative credibility that holds up when it matters. - [The Power of Provocation: Campaigns That Spark Culture](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-power-of-provocation-campaigns-that-spark-culture): Agency leaders reveal how to back brave ideas, balance risk, and turn bold creative into earned media impact and real commercial results. - [Playback: Power of Provocation: Campaigns that spark culture](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-power-of-provocation-campaigns-that-spark-culture): Brave creative vs. empty shock: discover how cultural insight, stakeholder alignment, and bold ideas generate earned media and real commercial results. - [The Fundamentals of Agency New Business for 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-fundamentals-of-agency-new-business-for-2026): Gareth Oakley shares proven frameworks on prequalification, creds, pitching and proposals, helping agency leaders build a consistent, profitable new business pipeline. - [Introduction to Membership – Understanding The GO Network](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/understanding-the-go-network): New and prospective members: see how 1,000+ brand-agency partnerships are built, from profile optimisation to brand introductions, in one 60-min session. - [Playback: Rebuilding Trust in Influencer Marketing: What Modern Brands Need to Know](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-rebuilding-trust-in-influencer-marketing-what-modern-brands-need-to-know-9b24c): Influencer marketing remains one of the most powerful tools for reaching audiences authentically - but it’s also one of the most challenged.As consumer expectations evolve, transpa - [Playback: Rebuilding Trust in Influencer Marketing: What Modern Brands Need to Know](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-rebuilding-trust-in-influencer-marketing-what-modern-brands-need-to-know): Vanity metrics are eroding creator partnerships. This session covers how agencies can shift to long-term influencer strategies that deliver measurable, authentic results. - [Rebuilding Trust in Influencer Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/rebuilding-trust-in-influencer-marketing): Agency experts unpack creator partnerships, disclosure rules, and how to balance data with creativity to rebuild credibility and drive real audience engagement. - [Playback: Rebuilding Trust in Influencer Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-rebuilding-trust-in-influencer-marketing): This recorded session covers the shift since 2020, creator partnership strategy, and how to measure real campaign impact beyond surface engagement. - [AI Powered Personalisation at Scale: What Marketers Need to Know in 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ai-powered-personalisation-at-scale-what-marketers-need-to-know-in-2025): Gartner warns 80% of marketers will abandon personalisation by 2025. Find out which AI tools drive real ROI and how to shift from static rules to dynamic decisions. - [AI Powered Personalisation at Scale: What Marketers Need to Know in 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ai-powered-personalisation-at-scale-2025): Static rules are holding back your ROI. See how dynamic AI decisions unlock real-time personalisation and what senior agency teams should prioritise next. - [AI-Powered Personalisation at Scale](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ai-powered-personalisation-at-scale): Agency experts reveal how to combine data, creativity, and automation to deliver smarter targeting and prove ROI from AI-driven personalisation in 2026. - [Playback: AI Personalisation at Scale](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-ai-personalisation-at-scale): Watch this GO Network session to master AI personalisation tools, metrics, and how to balance automation with creativity across email, media, and web. - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 005: Not Everything Travels](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-005-not-everything-travels): A CMO's candid account of taking strong campaign thinking into a European partner room, and why protecting the core idea means letting the edges flex. - [What's the One Thing? ... with Kelly Broomhead - Senior Client Director](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/whats-the-one-thing-with-kelly-broomhead-senior-client-director): Kelly Broomhead of Born Ugly shares two decades of hard-won insight on mistakes, mindset shifts, and what it really takes to lead client relationships at a global scale. - [Panel Speaker Opportunities Nov 2025 - March 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/panel-speaker-opportunities-nov-2025-march-2026): Five virtual sessions on AI, influencer trust, and social commerce. Register your interest in speaking at The GO Network's 2025/26 panel series now. - [Blog: Marketing Under Pressure: How Regulation Is Reshaping UK Advertising in 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/blog-marketing-under-pressure-how-regulation-is-reshaping-uk-advertising-in-2025): HFSS ad bans, patent lawsuits, and tighter digital rules are reshaping UK marketing. Here's how to keep client campaigns compliant and creative in 2025. - [Share your Expertise: Panel Opportunity 13th November 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/share-your-expertise-panel-opportunity-13th-november-2025): Agency leaders: apply to join a live virtual panel on 13 Nov 2025, sharing real case studies on AI-driven personalisation, automation, and measurable performance. - [Share your Expertise: Panel Opportunity 20th November 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/share-your-expertise-panel-opportunity-20th-november-2025): Senior agency leaders wanted for The GO Network's Nov 2025 virtual panel on rebuilding trust, transparency, and performance in influencer marketing. - [Share your Expertise: Panel Opportunity 11th December 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/share-your-expertise-panel-opportunity-11th-december-2025): Apply to join The GO Network's virtual panel on 11 Dec 2025, sharing your agency's expertise in bold campaigns, cultural insight, and earned media impact. - [Share your Expertise: Panel Opportunity 12th February 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/share-your-expertise-panel-opportunity-12th-february-2026): The GO Network is seeking senior agency leaders for a virtual panel on 12 February 2026. Share real-world social commerce expertise and apply to speak. - [Share your Expertise: Panel Opportunity 19th March 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/share-your-expertise-panel-opportunity-19th-march-2026): Agency leaders and creative directors: apply to join a virtual panel on inclusive branding, diversity in design, and building campaigns that connect authentically. - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 004: Sometimes, it works.](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-004-sometimes-it-works): A rare CMO diary entry on budget alignment, agency workshops, and the moment a challenged brand truth got backed by the whole team. - [Blog: Is the Fast Fashion Bubble about to Burst?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/blog-is-the-fast-fashion-bubble-about-to-burst): ASOS and Topshop signal a wider shift. Four lessons for agencies on sustainability, brand revivals, and strategies built for resilience, not volume. - [What's the One Thing? ... with James Peacock - Strategic Media & Communications Expert](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/whats-the-one-thing-with-james-peacock-strategic-media-communications-expert): BBC veteran James Peacock reveals his Blue Room theory, the mentor who shaped his storytelling instincts, and one habit that cuts through creative noise. - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 003: We Spent Four Months Aligning on a Slide No One Used](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-003-we-spent-four-months-aligning-on-a-slide-no-one-used): A CMO's candid account of four months refining one slide that never shipped. The real cost of over-alignment, and what it means for agency planning roles. - [What's the One Thing? ... with Rhodri Evans - Ex-Gucci, Levi's & Asics](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/whats-the-one-thing-with-rhodri-evans-ex-gucci-levis-asics): Rhodri Evans shares the mindset shift that changed his career: why admitting "I don't know" is a strength, and how leaning on experts drives brand growth. - [Playback: Crisis Comms in 2025: Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-crisis-comms-in-2025-are-you-prepared-for-the-unexpected): Watch agency experts cover risk anticipation, multi-channel crisis management, and turning brand incidents into trust-building wins. Free for GO Network members. - [Playback: Revolutionise Your Brand with UX & Web Development](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-revolutionise-your-brand-with-ux-web-development): Agency UX fundamentals, the latest web design tools, and ROI tracking methods, all covered in this free GO Network member playback. - [Playback: The Rise of Purpose-Driven PR: Communicating Your Brand's Values](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-the-rise-of-purpose-driven-pr-communicating-your-brands-values): Three agency PR leaders share how to build authentic, values-led campaigns, overcome common pitfalls, and measure the real impact of purpose-driven PR. - [Playback: TikTok & Emerging Social Platforms: How Your Brand Can Get Involved](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-tiktok-emerging-social-platforms-how-your-brand-can-get-involved): Agency experts break down how to build audiences and drive conversions on TikTok, BeReal, and beyond. Free playback for GO Network members. - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 002: The Theatre of Influence](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-002-the-theatre-of-influence): A senior CMO unpacks the gap between being in the room and being heard, and how to land a brand investment case when the budget instinct cuts the other way. - [Playback: How to Get Your Video Production Game Up and Running](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-how-to-get-your-video-production-game-up-and-running): Expert advice from TrunkBBI, Hydrogen, and Orchard on building a stronger video offer. Watch the free playback and get practical tactics you can use right away. - [What's the One Thing? ... with Jack Brough - BAFTA nominated Creative Director](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/whats-the-one-thing-with-jack-brough-bafta-nominated-creative-director): BAFTA-nominated CD Jack Brough reveals the William Goldman maxim driving his creative process, plus the career advice he regrets ignoring. - [The Secret Diary of a CMO Entry 001: "Why I said Yes"](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-secret-diary-of-a-cmo-entry-001-why-i-said-yes): An anonymous CMO reveals the real cost of the role, the conditions they set, and what finally made speaking honestly worth the risk. - [What's the One Thing? ... with Russell Oakley - MD & Co-Founder of The GO Network](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/whats-the-one-thing-with-russell-oakley-md-co-founder-of-the-go-network): Agency founder Russell Oakley reveals the career lessons, habits, and commercial instincts driving the platform reshaping how agencies grow and connect. - [Playback: Podcasting for Brands - Hype or Growth Machine?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-podcasting-for-brands-hype-or-growth-machine): Agency experts break down budgets, production realities, and pitch strategies, so you can decide if podcasting belongs in your service offering. - [Against the Grain: The Set](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-the-set-collection): Kasia Rudnik, Senior Director at The Set, shares how a global luxury hotel brand builds agency relationships that feel like an internal team. - [VEO Flow and the Future of Video: What Brands Need to Know Now](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/veo-flow-and-the-future-of-video-what-brands-need-to-know-now): VEO Flow cuts production costs and speeds up creative testing. Agency leaders share the risks, opportunities, and strategic shifts reshaping branded video at scale. - [The Return of Friction in AI Content](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-return-of-friction-in-ai-content): Smooth AI content gets scrolled past and forgotten. These purposeful interruption techniques use cognitive science to turn passive audiences into active, engaged readers. - [Playback: The Psychology of Persuasion - How to Craft Email Campaigns That Convert](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-the-psychology-of-persuasion-how-to-craft-email-campaigns-that-convert): Agency experts break down subject lines, copy, personalisation, and A/B testing tactics that turn crowded inboxes into client wins. - [Playback: The Science of Storytelling - How to Create Emotional Connections with Your Audience](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/playback-the-science-of-storytelling-how-to-create-emotional-connections-with-your-audience): Strategy and CD experts share the psychology of memory, common creative mistakes, and pitch frameworks that build stronger audience connections. - [The Psychology of Persuasion: How to Craft Email Campaigns That Convert](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-psychology-of-persuasion-how-to-craft-email-campaigns-that-convert): Discover the science of persuasion driving high open and click-through rates. This on-demand session covers subject lines, copy, personalisation, and A/B testing. - [The Science of Storytelling: How to Create Emotional Connections with Your Audience](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-science-of-storytelling-how-to-create-emotional-connections-with-your-audience): Neuroscience, narrative frameworks, and multi-channel tactics help agencies craft stories that resonate. Find out what makes audiences trust, feel, and act. - [The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2025 – Monthly Review](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-best-marketing-campaigns-of-2025---monthly-review): Agency creatives ranked month by month: digital, TV, OOH, and charity work. See which June campaigns nailed bold storytelling and craft. - [Podcasting for Brands: Hype or Growth Machine?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/podcasting-for-brands-hype-or-growth-machine): Experts break down the real KPIs beyond downloads, distribution tactics, and case studies of brand podcasts that delivered measurable business results. - [TikTok & Emerging Social Platforms: How Your Brand Can Get Involved](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/tiktok-emerging-social-platforms-how-your-brand-can-get-involved): Experts from Ponderosa and Round cover paid vs. organic reach, trend-driven content, and the pitfalls to avoid when moving clients into new social spaces. - [Planning for New Markets: How to Expand Without Burning Budget](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/planning-for-new-markets-how-to-expand-without-burning-budget): Agency experts share how to assess market readiness, allocate budgets wisely, and execute go-to-market tactics that scale without financial waste. - [Hidden Gems in Paid Advertising](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/hidden-gems-in-paid-advertising): Reddit, TikTok, Spotify, and Microsoft Ads are outperforming crowded channels. Agency leaders share which challenger platforms deliver real ROI right now. - [How to Get Your Video Production Game Up and Running](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-get-your-video-production-game-up-and-running): Experts from TrunkBBI, Hydrogen and Orchard share how to build, scale and maximise ROI from video, covering distribution, common challenges and real success stories. - [Round-up: Video Production for Brands - 5 Things You Need to Know](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-video-production-for-brands---5-things-you-need-to-know): Expert tips on objectives, audience insight, and storytelling to help your agency scale video production and maximise client ROI. - [Traditional Media's Last Stand: How to Make it Work in the Modern World](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/traditional-medias-last-stand-how-to-make-it-work-in-the-modern-world): Print, TV, radio, and outdoor still deliver. This workshop shows agencies how to blend traditional channels with digital for stronger ROI. - [Crisis Comms in 2025: Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/crisis-comms-in-2025-are-you-prepared-for-the-unexpected): Real-time response, stakeholder management, and reputation recovery, covered in one hour by PR professionals with proven crisis strategies. - [AI in Marketing - How your Business Should be Using it to Get Ahead](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ai-in-marketing---how-your-business-should-be-using-it-to-get-ahead): Push Group's Deep Dive covers LLM models, prompt-building, and AI tool selection, so your agency can differentiate and drive performance in 2025. - [The Art of Creative Copywriting](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-art-of-creative-copywriting): Agency leaders share how to define audiences, pick the right formats, and write copy that earns attention, builds trust, and drives real action. - [How Integrated AI Can Accelerate Your Brand's Growth](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-integrated-ai-can-accelerate-your-brands-growth): Access this on-demand session covering AI tools, real-world case studies, and the key metrics agencies need to drive ROI and scale faster. - [Why User-Generated Content Matters to Brands in 2025](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/why-user-generated-content-matters-to-brands-in-2025): Agency leaders break down why user-generated content drives purchase decisions, key acquisition tactics, and how to build a UGC strategy that keeps brands competitive. - [Revolutionise Your Brand with UX & Web Development](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-can-you-revolutionise-your-brand-with-ux-web-development): Watch the recording: agency experts break down UX basics, web innovation, case studies, and how to measure ROI from your digital presence. - [The Truth About PPC: Debunking the Myths & Challenges](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-truth-about-ppc-debunking-the-myths-challenges): Expert panel covers rising CPCs, ad spend optimisation, and ROI strategy. Watch the recording to get real-world case studies and campaign metrics that matter. - [Against the Grain: Gousto](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-gousto): Katie Rosen reveals how Gousto's in-house creative team drives audience growth, brand loyalty, and the thinking behind the Steal the Show campaign launch. - [New Media: How to Win the Campaign for Brand Visibility](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/new-media-new-you-how-to-win-the-campaign-for-brand-visibility): UGC, podcasts, EGC, and influencer tactics unpacked in one hour. Walk away with ROI frameworks, real campaign case studies, and metrics that prove impact. - [Against the Grain: Hunter & Gather](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-hunter-gather): Thom Nowell shares how Hunter & Gather beats legacy brands with cross-category positioning, a health-first mission, and a shift from niche to mainstream. - [The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2024 – Monthly Review](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-best-marketing-campaigns-of-2024---monthly-review): 97 campaigns reviewed across Creative, Digital, and OOH. See which brand work from Heinz, Kellogg's, Lovehoney, and more made the cut this year. - [8 of the Best Christmas Ad Campaigns in 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/8-of-the-best-christmas-ad-campaigns-in-2024): From Kevin the Carrot to John Lewis and Paddy Power, see which agencies and creative ideas defined the 2024 festive season and why they worked. - [Is TikTok right for your brand image?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/is-tiktok-right-for-your-brand-image): Agency leaders weigh TikTok's reach, risks, and content demands to help you decide if the platform fits your clients' social strategy. - [Cracking the Algorithm to Achieve Social Media Success](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/cracking-the-algorithm-to-achieve-social-media-success): Organic reach, paid strategy balance, and platform-specific tips for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook. See how top brands cracked the algorithm. - [From Bland to Bold: How Tone of Voice Drives Brand Recognition](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/from-bland-to-bold-how-tone-of-voice-drives-brand-recognition): Agency experts share frameworks for crafting a distinctive brand voice, keeping it consistent across every channel, and measuring its real impact on loyalty. - [Brand Panel - Use it or Lose it: Making the Most of your Budget](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/brand-panel---use-it-or-lose-it-making-the-most-of-your-budget): Expert panelists cover fast-activation channels, agency partnerships, and how to measure ROI when time is short and budget must be spent. - [PPC Success Blueprint: Strategies for Maximum ROI](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ppc-success-blueprint-strategies-for-maximum-roi): Access this on-demand session covering data-driven bidding, AI targeting, ad copy best practices, and real brand case studies to lift paid search performance. - [Content Marketing: The Risks and Rewards](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/content-marketing-the-risks-and-rewards-elyua): Agency experts reveal how to avoid landfill content, integrate activity through the funnel, and build a content strategy that drives real business growth. - [Turning Clicks into Customers with Proven Strategies to Boost E-Commerce Sales](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/turning-clicks-into-customers-with-proven-strategies-to-boost-e-commerce-sales): A GO Network workshop covering CRO, cart abandonment fixes, and AI-driven data analytics to turn website visitors into loyal, revenue-generating customers. - [Against the Grain: Higgs LLP](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-higgs-llp): Higgs LLP's Head of Digital Marketing reveals how incremental wins, a full rebrand, and agency support secured leadership trust in a slow-burn SEO strategy. - [First-Time TV Advertising: Success Stories and Proven Strategies for Brands](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/first-time-tv-advertising-success-stories-and-proven-strategies-for-brands): Agency experts unpack ROI potential, common pitfalls, and budget tips for launching a brand's first TV campaign with measurable results. - [The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2024 - July to September](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-best-marketing-campaigns-of-2024---july-to-september): 24 standout Creative, Digital, and OOH ads ranked for Q3 2024, from Yutaka's viral sushi PR stunt to Smarty's London special-builds. - [Using biases within your digital marketing to grow conversions up to 89%](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/using-biases-within-your-digital-marketing-to-grow-conversions-up-to-89): Liberty Marketing reveals which biases drive financial brand switching across display, search, social, and YouTube, and how to apply them throughout the path to purchase. - [Mastering the B2B Sales Cycle: Advanced Insights for Brand Marketers](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mastering-the-b2b-sales-cycle-advanced-insights-for-brand-marketers): Sales and marketing alignment, data analytics, and proven frameworks: this session covers every stage of the B2B sales cycle and how to measure what works. - [Duty calls: How to make FCA-friendly language the default in your organisation](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/duty-calls-how-to-make-fca-friendly-language-the-default-in-your-organisation): Consumer Duty deadlines have passed, but clear finance comms must stick. Experts from Monzo, Bupa, and The Economist share how agencies can build lasting clarity. - [Digital Done Proper](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/digital-done-proper): Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate share the challenges, mistakes, and wins that made Yorkshire Tea the UK's top tea brand digitally. - [AI in Marketing - The Dos and Don'ts for Success](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ai-in-marketing---the-dos-and-donts-for-success): Avoid data privacy pitfalls and unchecked automation. Jaywing reveals where AI adds real value in agency marketing and how to balance it with human creativity. - [Integrating Web Development with Digital Marketing Strategies](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/integrating-web-development-with-digital-marketing-strategies): Align your web and marketing strategies to boost traffic, build trust, and generate leads. Practical frameworks, case studies, and budget tips from agency experts. - [AI Takes Flight: Data & AI Cloud Solutions for Personalisation in Travel & Hospitality](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ai-takes-flight-data-ai-cloud-solutions-for-personalisation-in-travel-hospitality): Recorded session from Google London: experts cover data optimisation, generative AI, and ML Ops to scale personalised customer experiences in travel. - [The Rise of Purpose-Driven PR: Communicating your Brand’s Values](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-rise-of-purpose-driven-pr-communicating-your-brands-values): Sceptical consumers demand authenticity. Discover the frameworks, case studies, and measurement tools that make purpose-driven PR campaigns work. - [Is Trust in Influencer Marketing Fading? Strategies for Brands](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/is-trust-in-influencer-marketing-fading-strategies-for-brands): Brand-influencer credibility is shifting. Discover frameworks for transparency, authentic partnerships, and evaluating what your influencer strategy actually delivers. - [Leadership Panel - Mastering The Art of a Rebrand](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/leadership-panel---mastering-the-art-of-a-rebrand): Hear how senior agency leaders tackle identity shifts, messaging alignment, and strategic goals in this recorded panel from The GO Network. - [First-Party Data in GA4: Staying Ahead after Google’s Cookie U-Turn](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/cookie-deprecation-and-data-strategy): Google's third-party cookie reversal doesn't end privacy pressures. See how agencies can build compliant GA4 set-ups and unlock consented data for stronger results. - [Optimising Search Synergy - Integrating Paid and Organic Strategies](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/optimising-search-synergy---integrating-paid-and-organic-strategies): SEO and PPC alignment frameworks from agency experts, covering brand consideration, market visibility, and practical steps for integrated search with limited resource. - [Upping the Investment - How to Get Buy-in for Marketing Agency Support from your C-suite](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/upping-the-investment---how-to-get-buy-in-for-marketing-agency-support-from-your-c-suite-0n9gn): Tie agency proposals to business goals and win C-suite approval faster. Agency leaders share proven tactics to unlock budget for external support. - [Mastering Brand Voice - Aligning Tone with Market Success](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mastering-brand-voice---aligning-tone-with-market-success): Experts break down why TOV matters, how consistent brand voice drives performance, and practical strategies for aligning tone across channels and consumer touchpoints. - [Beyond Compliance: The SEO, Legal and Business Case for eCommerce Accessibility in 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/beyond-compliance-the-seo-legal-and-business-case-for-ecommerce-accessibility-in-2024): UK, EU and US laws are tightening. See how POUR principles drive SEO uplift, close the disability spending gap, and prepare your agency clients for compliance. - [The Complex Customer Journey: Strategies for Financial Marketers](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-complex-customer-journey-strategies-for-financial-marketers): Google research on 300K+ shoppers reveals how cognitive biases and digital touchpoints drive brand switching in financial services. - [Engaging 'Hidden' Audiences with your Media Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/engaging-hidden-audiences-with-your-media-strategy): Hidden demographics don't have to stay hidden. This workshop maps activation steps, measurement frameworks, and media planning approaches to reach precise audiences. - [The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2024 - April to June](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-best-marketing-campaigns-of-2024---april-to-june): 24 standout Creative, Digital, and OOH campaigns ranked, from Alton Towers' 3D spectacle to Euros ads dominating the summer of sport. - [Creating a Brand and Content Strategy that Speaks to Diverse Audiences](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/creating-a-brand-and-content-strategy-that-speaks-to-diverse-audiences): Adapt tone of voice, choose the right channels, and scale reach across multiple audience segments. Experts share a practical framework from The GO Network workshop. - [Unlocking Exponential Growth through Breaking Stereotypes and Optimising Creative and Media](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/unlocking-exponential-growth-through-breaking-stereotypes-and-optimising-creative-and-media): Sarah Fowler reveals the brand transformation, boomer-focused creative, and media planning tactics that drove exponential growth with 25% less spend. - [Leadership Panel - Budget Smart: Sustaining Marketing Momentum Amid Financial Constraints](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/leadership-panel---budget-smart-sustaining-marketing-momentum-amid-financial-constraints): Agency leaders reveal how to optimise resources, build lean teams, and prove ROI when financial constraints threaten your marketing strategy. - [B2B Symposium](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/b2b-symposium): Ice Blue Sky hosts senior Sales and Marketing leaders covering CRO strategy, AI-powered account targeting, and pipeline growth frameworks for B2B marketers. - [Investing in UX to Supercharge your Digital Marketing Performance](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-ux-to-supercharge-your-digital-marketing-performance): Prove UX investment to stakeholders, benchmark your site or app performance, and get practical optimisation steps from agency experts at The GO Network. - [Personalised Pathways: Navigating Pharmaceutical Marketing Challenges](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/personalised-pathways-navigating-pharmaceutical-marketing-challenges): Peer roundtable for pharma marketing leaders tackling personalisation barriers, omnichannel strategy, and brand engagement at Soho House London. - [Aligning Sales and Marketing Strategies for B2B Success](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/aligning-sales-and-marketing-strategies-for-b2b-success): Watch this recorded virtual workshop to break down silos, tackle common roadblocks, and build a B2B marketing-sales strategy that drives measurable results. - [In-housing, outsourcing, and AI - optimising your content production with new tech](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/in-housing-outsourcing-and-ai---optimising-your-content-production-with-new-tech): Agency leaders reveal how to balance AI tools, in-house teams, and outsourcing to scale content without losing quality or creative edge. - [Prime Day: Your Blueprint for Success](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/prime-day-your-blueprint-for-success): A Venture Forge CEO reveals listing optimisation, ad campaign tactics, and inventory strategy to help agencies maximise client results on Prime Day. - [How we helped a global client to grow to over 1 million followers!](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-we-helped-a-global-client-to-grow-to-over-1-million-followers): Optix Solutions share the exact strategy that took a global client past 1 million followers. Find out which organic tactics beat every target. - [Creating Unique Buyer Experiences - Standing out with your Brand Online](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/creating-unique-buyer-experiences---standing-out-with-your-brand-online): Brand loyalty is harder to earn than ever. This workshop covers eCommerce strategy, digital brand-building blocks, and trends agency leaders need to act on now. - [Social as a Search Engine - Finding a Strategy that works for you](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/social-as-a-search-engine---finding-a-strategy-that-works-for-you): Consumers now search on TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram. This workshop recording shows agencies how to build social SEO strategies across platforms, with expert Q&A. - [GO! Fundraising Quiz for Liverpool Women's Hospital Charity](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/go-fundraising-quiz-for-liverpool-womens-hospital-charity): The GO Network hosted a virtual charity quiz for its agency community, raising funds for Liverpool Women's Hospital and the vital care it provides to women and newborns. - [Against the Grain: Multiplier](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-multiplier): Emily Dunlop built positioning, PR, and comms from scratch after Series B. Her framework for rapid brand impact inside a scaling global employer. - [Confident Climate Comms: How to Avoid Green-hushing and Greenwashing in Sustainability Storytelling](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/confident-climate-comms-how-to-avoid-green-hushing-and-greenwashing-in-sustainability-storytelling): Net zero comms don't have to mean risk. Get data, case studies, and expert frameworks to communicate climate commitments with confidence and credibility. - [Unlocking Amazon: Trends Tips and Tactics for Sellers & Vendors](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/unlocking-amazon-trends-tips-and-tactics-for-sellers-vendors): Venture Forge breaks down model optimisation, term negotiations, and new Amazon features in this GO Network Deep Dive for senior marketing leaders. - [PR vs. Brand - Defining your Strategy in 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pr-vs-brand---defining-your-strategy-in-2024): Six agency experts reveal how to frame PR and brand objectives, align tactics across stakeholders, and decide where to invest your communications budget. - [How to overcome e-commerce growing pains on the journey to £5m](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-overcome-e-commerce-growing-pains-on-the-journey-to-ps5m): A peer roundtable for D2C founders tackling media investment, operational growth, and the real hurdles between zero and £5m revenue. - [Driving Business Growth in Finance Services through PPC in 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/driving-business-growth-in-finance-services-through-ppc-in-2024): Balance shares paid media strategies to stretch your FS budget, outpace big-brand rivals, and use AI optimisation in a cookie-less landscape. - [Driving business growth for your beauty brand through paid media - Free Webinar](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/driving-business-growth-for-your-beauty-brand-through-paid-media---free-webinar): Watch Foundation's on-demand webinar and get PPC tactics, AI optimisation tips, and strategies for competing with big beauty brands on any budget. - [Martech Must-haves](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/martech-must-haves): Which measurement tools belong in your agency's martech stack? This session covers the right platforms, the right timing, and how to avoid expensive missteps. - [Amazon Uncovered: Live Q&A with our Panel of Amazon Experts](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/amazon-uncovered-live-q-a-with-our-panel-of-amazon-experts): Agency owners get live answers on Amazon Vendor vs Seller, ad optimisation, and logistics from seasoned experts. Register free for the full recording. - [Improve UX & Boost Conversions By Up To 400% With Design Thinking](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/improve-ux-boost-conversions-by-up-to-400-with-design-thinking): Apply design thinking to lift conversions up to 400%. Practical UX tips, real examples, and zero design experience needed for this free recorded webinar. - [Round-up: In-house, Agency, or Freelance – Getting the best from your marketing budget](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-in-house-agency-or-freelance---getting-the-best-from-your-marketing-budget): Senior brand leaders share when to review your marketing resource mix and how to extract maximum value from agency, freelance, and in-house investment. - [Culinary & Digital Fusion at Jamie Oliver’s Cookery School! Spice up your Brand Game](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/culinary-digital-fusion-at-jamie-olivers-cookery-school-spice-up-your-brand-game): Discover how to cut costs, stand out in a crowded market, and build agency connections at this hands-on retail brand strategy session in London. - [Beyond the Screen: Unlocking the Power of TV & Maximising Performance via Digital Channels](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/beyond-the-screen-unlocking-the-power-of-tv-maximising-performance-via-digital-channels): Specialists from Vega break down 2024 TV trends, data targeting shifts, and how to capture TV-driven demand to cut CPCs and CPL across digital channels. - [An Introduction to Looker Studio](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/an-introduction-to-looker-studio): Connect GA4 to Looker Studio and build performance dashboards your whole team can use. This session covers the reports that drive smarter marketing decisions. - [Driving Conversions with your Social Media Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/driving-conversions-with-your-social-media-strategy): Experts from Hatch, Favoured, and eight four cover social selling on TikTok and Instagram, balancing community engagement with direct conversion tactics. - [The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2024 - January to March](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-best-marketing-campaigns-of-2024---january-to-march): 25 standout Creative, Digital, and OOH ads from January to March, featuring Gymbox, Cadbury, Uber Eats, and the campaigns agencies should know. - [Finding the Right Agency Partners for your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/finding-the-right-agency-partners-for-your-business): This recorded workshop walks through every stage of the agency search, from writing the brief to final contracts, with advice from in-house leaders. - [An Introduction to BigQuery](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/an-introduction-to-bigquery): Stop leaving BigQuery to your analysts. This session covers why it matters for website and app analysis and how to unlock deeper marketing performance data. - [Amazon Seller: Elevate Your Amazon Success 🥇](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/amazon-seller-elevate-your-amazon-success): Free recorded webinar from Venture Forge covers marketplace expansion, sales growth, and expert tactics to help Amazon sellers at every stage dominate the platform. - [Investing in SEO - Finding the Right Strategy for your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-seo---finding-the-right-strategy-for-your-business): Set goals, allocate resource, and know when to scale. Experts from The GO Network cover tactics, common pitfalls, and how to maximise your SEO budget. - [Bringing the outside in - Investing in your employer brand](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/bringing-the-outside-in---investing-in-your-employer-brand): Your employer brand shapes talent and new-business appeal. This panel covers building blocks, common challenges, and practical steps to embed it in your agency. - [Harmonise Brand Loyalty at the Royal Albert Hall](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/harmonise-brand-loyalty-at-the-royal-albert-hall): Matthew Burgess reveals the methodology behind an 85% retention rate, plus churn reduction tactics, lifetime value data tips, and a 360 retention framework. - [How to Get the Best out of Google Analytics 4](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-get-the-best-out-of-google-analytics-4): GA4 replaces Universal Analytics with a new data model. This session covers GA4 reporting, user tracking, and why stronger analysis leads to better ad performance. - [Leadership Panel - Maximising your Marketing Budget with In-house and External Support](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/leadership-panel---maximising-your-marketing-budget-with-in-house-and-external-support): Senior brand leaders share how to frame resources, build the right team structure, and future-proof marketing growth for maximum budget impact. - [Investing in B2B Brand-Building using B2C Brand Strategies](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-b2b-brand-building-using-b2c-brand-strategies): Emotional marketing, storytelling, and seamless buyer experiences: discover which B2C brand tactics translate to B2B and how to overcome the common blockers. - [Next Generation Paid Social - The AI and Data Impact](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/next-generation-paid-social---the-ai-and-data-impact): Experts from Reddit, TikTok, and Tug cover cookie deprecation, 1st-party data, and deep learning to sharpen your cross-platform paid social approach. - [Every Pitch Counts - Driving More Qualified New Business Opportunities for your Agency](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/every-pitch-counts---driving-more-qualified-new-business-opportunities-for-your-agency): From lead scoring to final proposals, The GO Network shares what agencies consistently get wrong across every pitch stage, and how to fix it. - [Amazon Vendor Mastery: Winning Strategies for Marketplace Success 🗝️](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/amazon-vendor-mastery-winning-strategies-for-marketplace-success): Free recording: Andrew Banks, CEO of Venture Forge, shares expert tactics to sharpen your Amazon marketplace approach, whether you're starting out or scaling up. - [B-corps to Brand Values – Finding an Agency that Matches your Business Principles](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/b-corps-to-brand-values---finding-an-agency-that-matches-your-business-principles): B-corp status, DEI credentials, and staff retention rates reveal whether an agency truly shares your principles. Here's how to spot the right signals and avoid red flags. - [Crisps Dips & Tips: From Humble Beginnings to Quality Winning](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/crisps-dips-tips-from-humble-beginnings-to-quality-winning): Agency leaders share how to communicate value, avoid overpromise, and sharpen competitive positioning in uncertain economic times. - [Unlocking Retail Growth in 2024 – Google Shopping PMAX & Beyond](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/unlocking-retail-growth-in-2024---google-shopping-pmax-beyond): Summit and Google share the 2024 playbook: 1st party data, margin optimisation, Local Inventory Ads, and CSS feed management to drive record paid search results. - [Brand and Performance in Balance](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/brand-and-performance-in-balance): Google and Balance co-founder Alex Murphy share case studies, budget strategies, and tactics to align brand spend with performance goals in any economy. - [Dodging the Drift - How Marketers Can Manage Successful Web Build Projects](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/dodging-the-drift-how-marketers-can-manage-successful-web-build-projects): Agency leaders share the blockers, planning priorities, and external support strategies that keep web build projects on time and on budget. - [Investing in PR - Finding your Strategy in 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-pr-finding-your-strategy-in-2024): Agency leaders get expert guidance on PR's evolving definition, key mistakes to avoid, and a practical framework for building a modern PR strategy this year. - [Making Digital PR Work in Beauty](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/making-digital-pr-work-in-beauty): Emma Hull and Resh Vadgama break down backlink strategy, journalist outreach, and press release tactics built specifically for beauty agency growth. - [Building a Great TV Ad for a Fraction of the Budget with Dog Cat & Mouse](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-a-great-tv-ad-on-a-limited-budget): Dog Cat & Mouse reveal 10 research-backed ways to make impactful TV ads on a tight budget, using behavioural science to avoid low-ambition creative mistakes. - [Tone of Voice 101 - Building and Reinforcing a Consistent Voice for your Brand](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/tone-of-voice-101-building-and-reinforcing-a-consistent-voice-for-your-brand): Agency experts cover how to assess your current TOV, avoid common pitfalls, and measure success across channels and internal roll-outs. - [Shaping The Future: The Messy Middle for Insurance in 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/shaping-the-future-the-messy-middle-for-insurance-in-2024): ROAST and Kitty unpack Google's Messy Middle 2.0 for insurance agency teams, covering search ecosystems, website UX impact, and how to make proactive campaign decisions. - [101 Ways to Get More from your PPC Strategy in 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/101-ways-to-get-more-from-your-ppc-strategy-in-2024): Avoid common PPC mistakes and unlock campaign insights that power SEO, brand awareness, and customer intelligence across your full agency offering. - [The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2023 - Monthly Review](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-best-marketing-campaigns-of-2023---monthly-review): 96 Creative, Digital, and OOH campaigns reviewed across every month of 2023. See which brands made The GO Network's definitive year-long ranking. - [Telling Stronger Brand Stories with Emotive and Behavioural Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/telling-stronger-brand-stories-with-emotive-and-behavioural-marketing): With 71% of customers driven by emotional connection, discover how behavioural marketing builds audience bonds and sharpens your creative strategy for 2024. - [Marketing to Midlife Women with The Behaviours Agency](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/marketing-to-midlife-women): The Behaviours Agency reveals new shopping behaviours, semiotics insights, and how agencies can help brands represent midlife women to build competitive advantage. - [Investing in Long-term Audience Engagement with Creative Storytelling](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-long-term-audience-engagement-with-creative-storytelling): Re-engagement beats reach: this session breaks down how to frame your brand story, identify re-engagement opportunities, and scale creative investment for lasting impact. - [Round-up: 4 'Quick Wins' to a Modernised Digital Marketing Strategy for Legacy Businesses](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-4-quick-wins-to-a-modernised-digital-marketing-strategy-for-legacy-businesses): Agency experts share 4 quick wins, from winning stakeholder buy-in to iterative web builds, to help legacy brands close the digital performance gap. - [Modernising Digital Marketing for Legacy Industries](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/modernising-digital-marketing-for-legacy-industries): Agency strategies for B2B, finance and professional services: modernise digital, prove ROI and build a sustainable path to online growth. - [Round-up: 6 ways to drive differentiation through your marketing strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-6-ways-to-drive-differentiation-through-your-marketing-strategy): Six agency leaders share how to identify your USPs, build brand recognition, and turn points of difference into a standout marketing strategy. - [Differentiation in Category - Building Brand Recognition in 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/differentiation-in-category-building-brand-recognition-in-2024): Six agency experts cover defining USPs, standing out in category, and measuring the long-term ROI of brand recognition strategies. - [How to Balance Automation and Strategy with PMAX](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-balance-automation-and-strategy-with-pmax): PMAX automation still needs a human hand. Master Creative, Measurement, Product Feeds, and Holistic Media Strategy to fuel the algorithm and drive better results. - [Brave Ideas Webinar - Fintech Innovators](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/brave-ideas-webinar-fintech-innovators): PTSB's Head of Innovation and 365 Business Finance CMO share fintech strategies. Watch the recorded session and apply fresh thinking to agency new-business pitches. - [Leader’s Perspective: What Marketers need to know right now for a stronger 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/leaders-perspective-what-marketers-need-to-know-right-now-for-a-stronger-2024): Five agency experts share what in-house teams must action today, from GA4 setup to AI, market research, and smarter resource allocation. - [Round-up: 5 Common Mistakes to Building your Brand’s Online Reputation - and How to Tackle them](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-5-common-mistakes-to-building-your-brands-online-reputation---and-how-to-tackle-them): Agency experts pinpoint the costliest Digital PR pitfalls, from wrong influencer picks to internal resource gaps, and share how to fix each one. - [Digital PR - Strengthening your Reputation and Building Trust in 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/digital-pr-strengthening-your-reputation-and-building-trust-in-2024): Five agency experts cover social proof, digital footprint strategy, and how to handle the most common in-house online reputation challenges. - [IONA's UK Launch and New Era of Composable Commerce](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ionas-uk-launch-and-new-era-of-composable-commerce): IONA and Sanity marked their UK debut at the Finnish Ambassador's Residence, mixing Nordic networking with expert talks on the future of composable commerce. - [Round-up: 4 Ways to Maximise Brand Consideration with Organic and Paid Search](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-4-ways-to-maximise-brand-consideration-with-organic-and-paid-search): Agency experts share four tactics to align SEO and PPC, target informational queries, and measure engagement at the consideration stage. - [Sustainability at heart? It’s time for tea.](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/sustainability-at-heart-its-time-for-tea): Fountain Partnership hosted a tea cocktail mixology event at Bird & Blend HQ, proving B Corp agencies can build real connections through shared values. - [Boosting your Brand Consideration with Organic and Paid Search](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/boosting-your-brand-consideration-with-organic-and-paid-search): Experts unpack the messy middle, bust common misconceptions, and share best-practice tactics for integrating paid and organic search to lift brand consideration. - [Round-up: 5 things you need to know before rebuilding your website](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-5-things-you-need-to-know-before-rebuilding-your-website): Agency experts cover goal-setting, platform selection, and data-led decisions, so your re-platforming project delivers results from day one. - [Panel Discussion - Where and How to Build a Better Website in 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/panel-discussion-where-and-how-to-build-a-better-website-in-2024): Experts break down platform selection, CRM integration, analytics, and UX consolidation to help agencies solve low traffic and poor conversions. - [Deep Dive - Streamlining your Multi-Channel Product Marketing and Management with Telescope](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/deep-dive-streamlining-your-multi-channel-product-marketing-and-management-with-telescope): Telescope's Deep Dive covers PIM strategy, digital asset management, and how agencies can speed products to market using lessons from their bespoke Hub build. - [Round-up: Getting the Most from a New Era of Social Media](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-getting-the-most-from-a-new-era-of-social-media): Experts from Ponderosa, Genie Goals, and Leith share how to set objectives, prove organic ROI, and prioritise paid social for next year's activation. - [Making the Most of your Social Strategy - New Opportunities to Engage](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/making-the-most-of-your-social-strategy-new-opportunities-to-engage): Platform updates, common mistakes, and ROI measurement across channels, all covered in this agency-focused workshop. Recording available now on The GO Network. - [Agency growth series - Maximising your multiple](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-growth-series-maximising-your-multiple): Agency valuation starts long before a deal. Discover what acquirers really look for, how to prepare for exit, and how to weigh the best deal against the right deal. - [Round-up: 5 real-life examples of innovative packaging and visual branding](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-5-real-life-examples-of-innovative-packaging-and-visual-branding): Actimel, Carlsberg, and more show how visual branding and packaging refresh can reinforce brand values. Here are the expert takeaways your agency needs. - [Design that Delivers - Reinforcing your brand through Creative Packaging](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/design-that-delivers-leveraging-your-product-and-packaging-for-your-marketing-strategy): Over 70% of buyers are swayed by packaging. Agency experts share trend insights, brand-to-pack strategy, and real best-practice examples from this GO Network session. - [Agency growth series - Negotiating a better deal](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-growth-series-negotiating-a-better-deal): Now Next Why experts reveal how to shift client and procurement pricing perception, negotiate your true agency value, and assess key variables when selling. - [Round-up: Measuring the Impact of your PR activity - How to Start?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-measuring-the-impact-of-your-pr-activity-how-to-start): Experts from PR Agency One, Impression and Whiteoaks share practical steps for setting PR objectives, tracking results, and making the case for continued investment. - [How to De-risk your Next Web Project and Deliver Ultimate Success](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-de-risk-your-next-web-project-and-deliver-ultimate-success): Leaders from HSBC, LNER, and Dechra share proven strategies to spot early trouble signs and deliver web projects on time, on budget, and on brief. - [Investing in PR - Finding a Measurable Strategy for your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-pr-finding-a-measurable-strategy-for-your-business): Experts from Whiteoaks, PR Agency One, and Impression break down how to measure PR ROI, fix common misconceptions, and make the case for smarter investment. - [Paws for Thought, from Fountain Partnership](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/paws-for-thought-from-fountain-partnership): Fountain Partnership and NielsenIQ Brandbank unveil their 2023 pet care report at a dog-friendly agency lunch in Canary Wharf. Here is what to expect. - [Leader’s Perspective: What’s Next for the Legal Sector with Lee Grunnell, Womble Bond Dickinson](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/leaders-perspective-whats-next-for-the-legal-sector-with-lee-grunnell-womble-bond-dickinson): A Womble Bond Dickinson CMO reveals how AI is reshaping legal marketing and what agencies need to understand to better serve professional services clients. - [The Appliance of Behavioural Science](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-appliance-of-behavioural-science): Steve Brunt of The Behaviours Agency shows how behavioural science solves real marketing challenges, from market research and brand positioning to communications design. - [Agency growth series - Punching up your proposition](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-growth-series-punching-up-your-proposition): Now Next Why's experts cover what makes a strong agency proposition, how to build one, and how to avoid the "beige" that kills distinction. - [Deep Dive - Brand Alignment - The Key to Modern Growth with TheCltr](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/deep-dive-brand-alignment-the-key-to-modern-growth-with-thecltr): TheCltr's Mike Bennett breaks down how agencies develop values-driven brand alignment, who gets it right, and the real cost of getting it wrong. - [Round-up: How to Get More from your Creative Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-how-to-get-more-from-your-creative-strategy): Agency experts share how to align creative campaigns with business goals, break down silos, and prove ROI on every activation. - [Putting the Creativity Back into Creative - Investing in your Brand Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/putting-the-creativity-back-into-creative-investing-in-your-brand-strategy): Creative campaigns deliver 11x ROI, yet most agency teams hit self-imposed limits. Discover where creativity fits in brand strategy and how to reinvigorate activation. - [Limitless Ecommerce: Shaping Up for Peak Seasons - with Special Guests from Google and Pinterest](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/limitless-ecommerce-shaping-up-for-peak-seasons-with-special-guests-from-google-and-pinterest): Experts from Google, Pinterest, and Klaviyo share CRO strategies, platform trends, and partner marketing tactics to maximise online sales before the retail rush hits. - [Round-up: The Fundamentals of a Great Cross-Channel Inbound Campaign](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-the-fundamentals-of-a-great-cross-channel-inbound-campaign): Four agency experts share the checklist covering consistent creative, SEO, targeting, and KPIs to build a high-converting cross-channel inbound strategy. - [Impactful Inbound - Building Consistent and Engaging Cross-Channel Campaigns](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/impactful-inbound-building-consistent-and-engaging-cross-channel-campaigns): Agencies share a practical checklist covering creative consistency, SEO, targeting, and continuous improvement to build inbound campaigns that compound results. - [Agency growth series - Building a better agency](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-growth-series-building-a-better-agency): Now Next Why's former founders share diagnostics, end-to-end tools, and proven frameworks to unlock your agency's true business potential. - [Deep Dive - Gen-Z and the Brands that have Captured their Hearts with IMA-HOME](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/deep-dive-gen-z-and-the-brands-that-have-captured-their-hearts-with-ima-home): IMA-HOME experts break down the behaviours, beliefs, and brand moves that captured Gen-Z loyalty, with practical takeaways your agency can act on now. - [Round-up: How to Strengthen Your Brand Voice - And Common Mistakes to Avoid](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-how-to-strengthen-your-brand-voice-and-common-mistakes-to-avoid): TOV consistency frameworks, expert workshop insights, and the brand voice pitfalls that cost agencies clients and creative credibility. - [Tone of Voice 101 - Building and Enforcing a Consistent Voice for your Brand](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/tone-of-voice-101-building-and-enforcing-a-consistent-voice-for-your-brand): 34% of consumers value distinct brand personality. Experts cover how to frame your current TOV, strengthen it across channels, and manage internal roll-outs. - [Round-up: Organic Marketing – Getting the Best out of your Channel Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-organic-marketing-getting-the-best-out-of-your-channel-strategy): Expert advice on SEO, organic social, and content marketing: discover how to frame each channel, overcome common pitfalls, and build a return-generating strategy. - [Investing in Organic - Maximising your Channels in 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-organic-maximising-your-channels-in-2023): With 48% of marketers crediting organic for most leads, this panel tackles SEO, social, and content misconceptions, plus frameworks to build a return-generating strategy. - [Deep Dive - The Role of AI in ABM with Ice Blue Sky](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/deep-dive-the-role-of-ai-in-abm-with-ice-blue-sky): B2B agency leaders get practical guidance on embedding AI into ABM workflows, busting common misconceptions, and spotting the risks before they bite. - [Round-up: ABM – What it Is, Why it Matters and How to Approach](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-abm---what-it-is-why-it-matters-and-how-to-approach): B2B agencies share expert frameworks on the three ABM models, who they suit, and the practical steps to build account-based marketing into your growth strategy. - [ABM 101 - Building Account-Based Marketing into your Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/abm-101-building-account-based-marketing-into-your-strategy): ABM can uplift marketing revenue by 200%-plus. This session covers defining your approach, resourcing your team, and measuring success with external support. - [Round-up: GA4 and more – Getting the Best from your Digital Analytics](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-ga4-and-more-getting-the-best-from-your-digital-analytics): Experts reveal the biggest GA4 challenges, overlooked opportunities, and key decisions around investing in personalisation and analytics performance. - [Google Optimized - Getting the Best from your Digital Analytics](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/google-optimized-getting-the-best-from-your-digital-analytics): Experts cover GA4 migration gaps, personalisation options, and performance strategies to help agency marketers stay ahead after Google's platform changes. - [Round-up: The Building Blocks of a Great Seasonal eCommerce Campaign](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-the-building-blocks-of-a-great-seasonal-ecommerce-campaign): Four agency specialists reveal the creative, delivery, and Black Friday building blocks that make Q4 campaigns convert, not just compete. - [Black Friday and Beyond - Investing in eCommerce Campaigns that Deliver](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/black-friday-and-beyond-investing-in-ecommerce-campaigns-that-deliver): Experts share the full strategy checklist, from creative to conversion, covering common mistakes and best-practice examples for Black Friday and beyond. - [Virtual Panel - Is There an Ethical Way to Market your Ethics?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/virtual-panel-is-there-an-ethical-way-to-market-your-ethics-brand-authenticity-strategy): Agency experts unpack how to integrate values into brand strategy, where the line sits between authentic comms and false flags. - [Round-up: 4 Ways your Marketing & Digital Strategies Might be Disconnected – and How to Solve Them](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-4-ways-your-marketing-digital-strategies-might-be-disconnected-and-how-to-solve-them): Over 35% of marketers are shifting spend to digital, yet misaligned ownership, briefs, and measurement hold agencies back. Here are four fixes that drive results. - [Joining the Dots Between your Marketing and Digital Strategies](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/joining-the-dots-between-your-marketing-and-digital-strategies): Siloed tactics limit growth. Discover the blockers, frameworks, and case studies that help agency teams build a cohesive, high-performing integrated strategy. - [Round-up: Leveraging your Consumer Behaviour Data for Better Business Outcomes](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-leveraging-your-consumer-behaviour-data-for-better-business-outcomes): Retail agency experts break down how buying habits have shifted, covering personalisation, sustainability, and the targeting tools that sharpen conversion. - [Investing in your Customers - Understanding Buying Behaviours in Retail](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-your-customers-understanding-buying-behaviours-in-retail): Agency experts break down the 'Messy Middle', data-driven audience analysis, and how to translate behavioural insights into sharper targeting and conversion strategy. - [Round-up: 101(ish) Ways to Get More from your PPC Strategy in 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-101-ish-ways-to-get-more-from-your-ppc-strategy-in-2023): Eleven expert tactics to cut cost-per-click, lift click-through rates, and use paid search insights to strengthen your full agency marketing mix. - [101 Ways to Get More from your PPC Strategy in 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/101-ways-to-get-more-from-your-ppc-strategy-in-2023): Expert tips on stretching limited PPC budgets further. Discover how paid search supports SEO, audience data, and always-on brand awareness. - [The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2023 - April to June](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-best-marketing-campaigns-of-2023---april-to-june): 24 standout Creative, Digital, and OOH ads from Q2 reviewed, covering campaigns from Rail Delivery Group, Uber Eats, and more. - [Deep Dive - eCommerce Website Optimisation with Daydot](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/deep-dive-ecommerce-website-optimisation-with-daydot): Daydot's roundtable covers paid media symmetry, mobile-first design, and psychological pricing, with real case studies to boost revenue and customer retention. - [Round-up: Organic vs. Paid Social Media - The Case for a Hybrid Approach](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-organic-vs-paid-social-media-the-case-for-a-hybrid-approach): Agency experts break down how to balance organic reach and paid budgets, with a practical framework for integrating both to maximise ROI in 2023. - [Leader’s Perspective: Jayne Shawcross of Blackfinch Group on Authenticity, ESG, and Steady Progress](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/leaders-perspective-jayne-shawcross-of-blackfinch-group-on-authenticity-esg-and-steady-progress): Jayne Shawcross of Blackfinch Group explains how finance marketers can celebrate ESG progress authentically, without overstating achievements or risking greenwashing. - [Investing in Social - Building your Integrated Paid and Organic Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-social-building-your-integrated-paid-and-organic-strategy): Balance awareness with lead generation using a hybrid social approach. Get practical frameworks for channel objectives, resource allocation, and ROI measurement. - [Round-up: The Foundations of a Strong Brand Architecture for your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-the-foundations-of-a-strong-brand-architecture-for-your-business): Six core principles to build a coherent brand hierarchy, avoid dilution across sub-brands, and maintain consistency as your agency scales. - [The Principles of Brand Architecture - Creating and Delivering a Cohesive, Consolidated Brand](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-principles-of-brand-architecture-creating-and-delivering-a-cohesive-consolidated-brand): Build a cohesive brand hierarchy from the ground up. This session covers framing, consolidation project delivery, and keeping brand integrity intact over time. - [Round-up: 4 Things to Know Before Investing in a Creative Campaign](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-4-things-to-know-before-investing-in-a-creative-campaign): Budget, misconceptions, and strategy alignment hold most agencies back. Here's what experts say you need to nail before committing to a creative campaign. - [Investing in and Delivering Creative Campaigns that Work for your Resource](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-and-delivering-creative-campaigns-that-work-for-your-resource): Agency experts bust creative campaign myths, cover OOH channels, and share best practice to help you plan and invest with confidence. - [The Marketers Guide to Web3.0](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-marketers-guide-to-web3-0): Understand how Web3.0 reshapes data collection, personalisation, and customer behaviour, with a clear framework to prioritise your agency's investment. - [Round-up: The Foundations of a Strong Path to Purchase for Higher-Value Products](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-the-foundations-of-a-strong-path-to-purchase-for-higher-value-products): UX, retargeting, audience nurture, and customer communication: agency experts break down the building blocks that convert complex, high-value buyer journeys. - [A Smoother Sale - Creating Seamless Paths to Purchase for Higher-Value Products](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/a-smoother-sale-creating-seamless-paths-to-purchase-for-higher-value-products): Buyer journeys are more complex than ever. This session covers UX, retargeting, audience nurture, and measuring conversion for high-value and non-physical products. - [Round-up: How to Leverage PPC Insights to Support your Wider Marketing Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-how-to-leverage-ppc-insights-to-support-your-wider-marketing-strategy): Agency experts reveal how PPC data can sharpen SEO, deepen customer understanding, and prove measurable business value beyond the click. - [Making PPC Work Harder for your Marketing Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/making-ppc-work-harder-for-your-marketing-strategy): Stop leaving value on the table. This session covers how to turn PPC campaign insights into fuel for SEO, audience data, brand awareness, and broader business goals. - [Round-up: 5 Website Optimisation Pain Points – And How to Manage Them](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-5-website-optimisation-pain-points-and-how-to-manage-them): Experts share 5 common web optimisation challenges, from rising bounce rates to poor conversions, and how to assess your site against real strategic objectives. - [Getting More from your Website in 2023 - The Complete Guide](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/getting-more-from-your-website-in-2023-the-complete-guide): Your agency's website should work harder. Experts cover SEO, UX, measurement, and how to assess your site from the ground up to hit strategic objectives. - [Investing in Media - Mapping a Strategy that Works for your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-media-mapping-a-strategy-that-works-for-your-business): OOH, TV, and radio are more accessible than you think. This session maps a practical media strategy that fits your agency's budget, size, and goals. - [Building a Business Community that's not Boring - In Conversation with Chloë Thomas](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-a-business-community-thats-not-boring-in-conversation-with-chloe-thomas): Chloë Thomas reveals how she grew the eCommerce MasterPlan into an engaged B2B platform, balancing organic content with real, measurable business outcomes. - [Against the Grain: GiffGaff](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-giffgaff): giffgaff's PR Lead and Head of Community share how an agile, inside-out approach shapes brand reputation, community engagement, and what agencies can learn from it. - [The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2023 - January to March](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-best-marketing-campaigns-of-2023---january-to-march): 24 standout Creative, Digital, and OOH ads from January to March 2023, featuring McDonald's, Cadbury, Tesco, and the campaigns agencies need to know. - [Against the Grain: Auto Trader](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-auto-trader): From print magazine to 10M car transactions a year, Nick King explains the consumer psychology and market strategy powering Auto Trader's digital evolution. - [White paper: Against the Grain, Marketing Done Differently](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/white-paper-against-the-grain-marketing-done-differently): Marketing leaders from Levi's, giffgaff and Paddy Power share how authentic community relationships and long-term brand thinking beat short-term acquisition strategies. - [Round-up: 5 Ways to Get More from your Marketing Data](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-5-ways-to-get-more-from-your-marketing-data): Stop drowning in vanity metrics. Agency experts share 5 proven ways to unify siloed data, extract real insights, and prove ROI to your C-suite. - [Driving Stronger Data and Insights from your Marketing Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/smarter-not-harder-driving-stronger-data-and-insights-from-your-marketing-strategy): Agency experts share how to frame, translate, and automate analytics, turning overwhelming data into strategy-shaping insights that prove channel value. - [Against the Grain: Sorted Group](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-sorted-group): Sorted Group's Dan Green shares how he built a remote marketing team, drove pipeline, and shaped strategy after joining mid-pandemic in 2020. - [Round-up: How to Execute a Strong Cross-Channel Inbound Campaign](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-how-to-execute-a-strong-cross-channel-inbound-campaign): Experts from MC Saatchi, Skout PR, and Flaunt Digital share the exact checklist agencies need to align channels, fix funnel gaps, and lift conversion rates. - [Impactful Inbound - Building Consistent and Effective Cross-Channel Campaigns](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/impactful-inbound-building-consistent-effective-cross-channel-campaigns): Agency leaders get a practical campaign checklist covering audience journeys, common execution blockers, and how to maintain consistent multi-channel performance. - [Finding Time for the Future - Techniques to Successfully Build a Roadmap for Tomorrow's Technology](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/finding-time-for-the-future-techniques-to-successfully-build-a-roadmap-for-tomorrows-technology): Applied Futurist Tom Cheesewright shares how agencies can spot emerging tech, future-proof customer experience, and build a clear innovation roadmap. - [Expanding your Audience's Understanding of your Brand with Guinness World Records](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/expanding-your-audiences-understanding-of-your-business-with-guinness-world-records): Guinness World Records' brand director reveals how to expand audience understanding beyond your heritage, without diluting the core identity that makes you recognisable. - [Against the Grain: Levi's](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-levis): Rhodri Evans reveals how Levi's aligns to culture through music, sport, and sustainability, offering agency teams a masterclass in long-term brand storytelling. - [Deep Dive - Don't let a Financial Crisis go to Waste - 3 Brand Principles to Navigate the Recession](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/deep-dive-dont-let-a-financial-crisis-go-to-waste-3-principles-for-brands-navigating-the-recession): Drummond Central's framework shows agencies how to keep investing, speak CFO language, and use creativity (x11 effectiveness multiplier) to outpace rivals in a downturn. - [Round-up: Brand Loyalty - Why It Matters, How to Measure, and Routes to Success](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-brand-loyalty-why-it-matters-how-to-measure-and-routes-to-success): Experts reveal how authenticity, audience connection, and experience reduce churn. A framework for agencies advising brands on loyalty strategy. - [Building and Nurturing Authentic Brand Loyalty with Your Audience](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-and-nurturing-authentic-brand-loyalty-with-your-audience): Brands with strong loyalty grow revenue 2.5x faster. Discover what most agencies get wrong and how to build authentic audience connections that last. - [Against the Grain: BODA SKINS](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-boda-skins): Jack Dyson reveals how BODA SKINS builds celebrity collaborations without paid partnerships, plus its paid social and content plans for the US, Europe, and China. - [Round-up: Investing in Organic Growth - Maximising your Channels in 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-investing-in-organic-growth-maximising-your-channels-in-2023): SEO, social, and content experts share 8 ways to boost organic performance, frame it within wider strategy, and avoid the misconceptions slowing agencies down. - [Investing in Organic Growth - Maximising your Channels in 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-organic-growth-maximising-your-channels-in-2023): 48% of marketers say organic drives most leads. Catch expert guidance on fixing common SEO, social, and content misconceptions to grow your agency pipeline. - [Deep Dive - How To Make LinkedIn Work For You](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/deep-dive-how-to-make-linkedin-work-for-you): Present Works founder Peter Lowes covers the 2023 algorithm, All-Star profile setup, and a 3-pillar content plan to grow reach with the right clients. - [Against The Grain: Zen Internet](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-zen-internet): Zen Internet's Paul Sinclair shares how a people-first philosophy, B Corp status, and Which? recognition help a smaller brand cut through in a crowded market. - [Ones to Watch: The Most Impactful Ad Campaigns of 2022](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-the-most-impactful-ad-campaigns-of-2022): BBC, Oatly, Tesco Mobile and 21 more standout creative, digital, and OOH campaigns ranked by impact across a landmark year for advertising. - [Ones to Watch - Most Impactful Campaigns of December](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-most-impactful-campaigns-of-december): Creative, Digital and OOH highlights from the final month of 2022, including Auto Trader's Matchmaker and the UK ad market's strongest year-end work. - [Against The Grain: Rey-House](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-rey-house): Julia Reynolds on ditching lazy marketing, fixing poor fit, and why diversifying fashion retail demands a smarter agency brief. - [The Key Takeaways of 2022 from The GO Network Team](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-key-takeaways-of-2022-from-the-go-network-team): The GO Network team reflect on their biggest wins, lessons learned, and ambitions heading into 2023, from remote working to resilience. - [Round-up: 4 PR Trends to Shape your 2023 Marketing Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-4-pr-trends-that-will-shape-your-2023-marketing-strategy): Four expert-backed PR trends covering brand purpose risks, influencer growth, and data-driven tactics to build measurable results and ROI in 2023. - [PR in 2023 - What to Expect and Where to Start](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pr-in-2023-what-to-expect-and-where-to-start): Agency PR leaders share what's changing in comms, influencer, and brand partnerships , plus practical steps to build a measurable PR strategy for the New Year. - [Ones to Watch - Most Impactful Campaigns of November](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-most-impactful-campaigns-of-november): Eight non-festive picks from McCann, AMV BBDO and more, ranked by creative impact to fuel your agency's next pitch or new-business conversation. - [Organic Social 2023 - Trends and Opportunities for your Growth Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/organic-social-2023-trends-and-opportunities-for-your-growth-strategy): Agency experts break down platform algorithm shifts, TikTok's explosive rise, and the risks and opportunities shaping organic social strategy in 2023. - [Round-up: Organic Social 2023 - Trends and Opportunities for your Growth Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-organic-social-2023-trends-and-opportunities-for-your-growth-strategy): Agency experts break down platform shifts, video best practices, and audience behaviour changes to sharpen your organic social growth strategy for 2023. - [Creating Effective Attribution Models for App Marketers that Thrive in the Privacy-First era](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/creating-effective-attribution-models-for-app-marketers-that-thrive-in-the-privacy-first-era): M&C Saatchi Performance show agencies how to shift from deterministic to contextual measurement, pick the right mobile partners, and prove digital spend impact. - [Investing in SEO - Building a Strategy that Works for Your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-seo-finding-the-best-strategy-for-you): Experts from The GO Network break down how to frame capacity, prioritise the right tactics, and decide when to scale SEO spend without leaving work half-finished. - [Round-up: Investing in SEO with Dark Horse, Crafted and Krow Group](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/round-up-investing-in-seo-with-dark-horse-crafted-and-krow-group): Dark Horse, Crafted and Krow Group share how to prove organic search ROI, repurpose SEO data across channels, and secure budget with measurable quick wins. - [Round-up: Investing in Inbound with Incisive Edge and Dark Horse](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-inbound-a-consolidated-approach-to-your-lead-generation-strategy): Dark Horse and Incisive Edge break down the 5 building blocks of full-funnel inbound, the metrics worth tracking, and the common mistakes draining your pipeline. - [Investing in Inbound - A Consolidated Approach to your Lead Generation Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-inbound-a-consolidated-approach-to-your-lead-generation-strategy-1390c): Align channels, prioritise the right metrics, and close performance gaps with a full-funnel approach to inbound lead generation that drives real growth. - [An Introduction to Amazon Ads - and How to Drive Growth with your Amazon Ad Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/an-introduction-to-amazon-ads-and-how-to-drive-growth-with-strategic-amazon-ads): Toucan Ecommerce breaks down ad types, targeting, campaign planning, KPIs, and seasonal budgets, so your agency can drive real ecommerce growth on Amazon. - [Campaign Tracker: The Most Popular Christmas Ad Campaigns of 2022](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-most-popular-christmas-ad-campaigns-of-2022): John Lewis, Asda, Aldi, Boots and more, with brand, agency, and creative credits logged as each major UK Christmas campaign dropped. - [More than a One-Hit Wonder - Expanding your Audience's Understanding of your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/more-than-a-one-hit-wonder-expanding-your-audiences-understanding-of-your-business): Senior marketing leaders reveal how to launch new services, break out of a niche, and future-proof your brand identity without losing recognition. - [Ones to Watch - The Most Impactful Campaigns of October](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-the-most-impactful-campaigns-of-october): Gymshark's 3D-printed mannequins, Yorkshire Tea's tiny kettle, and more. The GO Network breaks down October's boldest creative, digital, and OOH work. - [23 “Must Haves” For Your Website in 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/23-must-haves-for-your-website-in-2023): WebBox founder Will Roberts shares the trends, features, and conversion tactics every agency website needs to stay competitive in 2023. - [Brand Strategy A-Z - Updating Your Strategy for a New Landscape](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/a-z-of-updating-your-brand-strategy-for-a-new-landscape): 85% of marketers report surging demand for brand content. Use this three-part framework covering identity, creative, and activation to update your strategy now. - [Updating your Brand Strategy for a New Landscape](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/updating-your-brand-strategy-for-a-new-landscape): Audience behaviour has shifted, and your brand strategy may need to catch up. Get practical frameworks for updating research, creative, and comms in any refresh effort. - [When and How to Invest in Account-Based Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/when-and-how-to-invest-in-account-based-marketing): Only 17% of marketers use ABM. Find out when to invest, how to align it with inbound, and which metrics prove performance for your agency. - [Unleashing Your Product's Potential With A 'Social Media Launch'](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/unleashing-your-products-potential-with-a-social-media-launch): KOMI Group and Swan Products share real launch examples, key learnings, and a proven framework for taking client products into the social space successfully. - [Ones to Watch - 8 of the Most Impactful Ad Campaigns in September](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-8-of-the-most-impactful-ad-campaigns-in-september): From gymtimidation to the cost-of-living crisis, September's standout ad campaigns showed real creative range. See which 8 brands made the biggest impact. - [eCommerce 101 : What Brands Need To Do Right Now For A Stronger 2023](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ecommerce-101-what-brands-need-to-do-right-now-for-a-strong-2023): Three experts outline five moves to lift client eCommerce performance, fix retention gaps, and stay ahead of platform shifts before the new year. - [eCommerce 101 - The Latest Trends, Platforms, and Opportunities for Your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ecommerce-101-the-trends-platforms-and-opportunities-for-your-business): Experts from Cedarwood Digital, Visualsoft, and Toucan share 2022 eCommerce platform updates, competitive shifts, and the strategies agencies should prioritise now. - [The Ultimate Guide to Updating your Video Content Strategy – Advice from our Experts](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-video-and-content-production-advice-from-our-experts): Shrinking attention spans and shifting platforms demand a smarter approach. Get expert-backed tactics on UGC, TikTok, and budget-friendly video production. - [Why Branding Matters, and How to Set up a Strong Brand Identity - A Toucan and Amazon Ads Webinar](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/why-branding-matters-and-how-to-set-up-a-strong-brand-identity): A 30-min webinar plus Q&A covers how to build a strong brand identity on Amazon, with expert guidance from Toucan E-Commerce and Amazon Advertising. - [Video and Content Production Strategies to Invigorate your Brand](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/video-and-content-production-strategies-to-invigorate-your-brand): UGC, livestreaming, and new social platforms are reshaping how audiences engage. Discover which content investments deliver ROI and when to bring in outside support. - [Key Considerations when Implementing an Influencer Marketing Campaign - From our Experts](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/key-considerations-when-implementing-an-influencer-marketing-campaign-from-our-experts): Five influencer tiers, Google's messy middle, and the trust-building factors agencies must define before launching a campaign. - [Influencer Marketing Panel - How to Influence Consumer Decision-Making Through the 'Messy Middle'](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/influencer-marketing-panel-with-influence-network-how-to-influence-consumer-decision-making-through-the-messy-middle): Consumers don't follow a linear path. Discover how agencies deploy creators across channels to boost campaign efficiency, effectiveness, and ROI at every stage. - [Standing Out from the Market with Visual Branding](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/standing-out-from-the-market-with-visual-branding): Assess your identity's impact, build consistency across digital and offline, and avoid common mistakes when running a visual brand update project. - [GO! Partner Showcase - Marketing Growth Partners](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/go-partner-showcase-marketing-growth-partners): Meet Influence Network, Call360, and Focus 5 Recruitment. Discover exclusive member offers and solutions built for marketing agency leaders facing growth challenges. - [Agency Workshop: Building a 'Profit Culture'](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-workshop-building-a-profit-culture): Access this recorded agency workshop on building profit culture: tactics to incentivise staff, drive profit-thinking, and get your whole team on board. - [UX 101 - Optimizing and Updating Your Platforms for Better CRO](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ux-101-optimizing-and-updating-your-platforms-for-better-cro): Your website's UX may be costing you leads. This workshop covers user journey gaps, common CRO mistakes, and how to pinpoint quick wins across your platforms. - [Agency Growth - GO! Partner Showcase](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-growth-go-partner-showcase): Four vetted specialists cover agency finance, talent, project management, and influencer marketing, with exclusive offers for The GO Network community. - [Ones to Watch - 8 of The Most Impactful Ad Campaigns of August 2022](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-8-of-the-most-impactful-ad-campaigns-of-august-2022): Starbucks, TK Maxx, Specsavers and more made waves as UK ad spend rose 20% YoY. See which creative executions cut through and why they worked. - [The New Funnel - Investing in an Effective Organic Content Strategy in 2022](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-new-funnel-investing-in-an-effective-organic-content-strategy-in-2022): Expert panel covers SEO, educational content, and channel investment to help agencies build a smarter organic funnel that delivers real ROI. - [How To Reach Your Audience with Organic Content In 2022: By the Experts](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-reach-your-audience-with-organic-content-in-2022-by-the-experts): Agency experts from RICH, Punch Creative, and Curated break down algorithm shifts, the changing content funnel, and what your organic strategy needs now. - [Agency Workshop: Driving profit from your portfolio](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-workshop-driving-profitability-from-your-portfolio): Stop leaving money on the table. This workshop covers pricing structures, account development, and spotting upsell opportunities within your current client portfolio. - [How To Build A Media Strategy That Can't Be Missed](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/go-marketing-strategy-workshop-how-to-build-a-media-strategy-that-cant-be-missed): Agency media buying experts walk through goal-setting, channel selection, multi-channel activation, and scaling investment to maximise campaign ROI. - [How to Run a Healthy Agency with Streamtime](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-run-a-healthy-agency-with-streamtime): Streamtime shares practical frameworks for agency owners covering staff capacity, profitability tracking, and workplace culture to build a healthier, happier agency. - [Agency Workshop: Managing Projects For Profitability](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-workshop-managing-projects-for-profitability): Winning the work is only half the battle. This session covers scoping, scope creep, amends, and using your team and tech to protect agency margins. - [The Last Mile - Investing in Journeys that Convert Customers](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-last-mile-investing-in-journeys-that-convert-customers): Agency experts tackle MQL-to-opportunity drop-off, re-engagement tactics, and user journey mapping to help you convert more at every key stage. - [Investing in Your SEO Strategy - 6 Things You Need to Know](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-your-seo-strategy-6-things-you-need-to-know): Expert panel advice on setting goals, allocating resource, and picking the right SEO approach so your agency can build a strategy that actually fits. - [Agency Workshop: Pricing for Profit](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-workshop-pricing-for-profit): Wow Company's Benchpress data reveals how top-performing agencies set hourly rates and fees, so you can benchmark your pricing and close more of the right work. - [Ones to Watch - 6 Creative Advertising Campaigns in July 2022](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-6-creative-advertising-campaigns-in-july-2022): Six standout campaigns from July 2022 dissected, from COPA90's Sports Direct work to The Partnership's NatWest platform, and what made each one resonate. - [7 ways to get genuine stakeholder buy-in for your marketing strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/7-ways-to-get-genuine-stakeholder-buy-in-for-your-marketing-strategy): Senior marketers share 7 practical ways to win over finance, leadership, and cross-functional teams, so your strategy gets the resources and support it deserves. - [ROI 101 - Driving Buy-In for your Strategy with Cross-Team Collaboration](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/roi-101-driving-buy-in-for-your-strategy-with-cross-team-collaboration): Senior marketing leaders share tactics for board approval, stakeholder engagement, and proving ROI across your organisation. Get the frameworks that work. - [How to Use Marketing Agency Support in a Fast-Growth Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/finding-your-fit-managing-external-support-in-a-fast-growth-business): Discover the triggers that signal when to bring in external partners, plus how to manage them for stronger ROI and a more focused in-house team. - [Finding Your Fit - Managing External Support in a Fast-Growth Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/finding-your-fit-managing-external-support-in-a-fast-growth-business-fe740): Fast-growth agency leaders share how to assess, build and future-proof outsourced team structures, covering hiring strategy, performance measurement and mutual success. - [How to Create Effective Team Cultures – Including your Agencies](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-create-effective-team-cultures-including-your-agencies): Stop treating agencies as service providers. These 7 strategies help align in-house and external marketing teams around shared values, behaviours, and ways of working. - [Outside-In - Cultivating an Internal Culture with an External Team](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/outside-in-cultivating-an-internal-culture-with-an-external-team): Senior marketing leaders share tools, processes, and frameworks for onboarding agencies and freelancers so they genuinely extend your internal culture. - [How to build better PR strategies in 2022 - Advice from the Experts](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-build-better-pr-strategies-in-2022-advice-from-the-experts): Three PR specialists break down traditional, digital, and integrated approaches, with frameworks for planning, measuring, and knowing when to bring in specialist support. - ['Traditional' or 'Digital' PR - Finding a Strategy that Works for you](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/traditional-or-digital-pr-finding-a-strategy-that-works-for-you): Agency PR experts break down ROI framing, channel selection, and how to integrate traditional and digital PR into a single, measurable campaign strategy. - [Agency Workshop: Planning for Profit](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-workshop-planning-for-profit): Rory Spence of The Wow Company walks agency owners through goal-setting, billing capacity, and a structured plan to increase profit margins. - [How To Start - And Drive - Real, Successful Sustainability Efforts For Your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/planning-for-a-successful-sustainability-effort-that-can-scale-with-your-business): Marketing leaders share what separates credible net zero commitments from box-ticking, and how agencies can guide clients toward substance-first sustainability. - [Against the Grain – Sustainability at Scale](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/against-the-grain-sustainability-at-scale): Cross-industry leaders share how to embed sustainability into agency operations, from ROI and strategy to framing initiatives and driving lasting impact. - [Trend or Turning Point - The Real Impact of Viral, Influencer and Experiential Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/trend-or-turning-point-the-real-impact-of-viral-influencer-and-experiential-marketing): Agency experts break down how to assess fit, execute campaigns, and measure bottom-line impact before you commit budget to emerging marketing channels. - [Upgrading your Digital Systems - Finding a Strategy that Works for You](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/upgrading-your-digital-systems-finding-a-strategy-that-works-for-you): Five experts reveal how to audit your current tech stack, align teams, and build a digital upgrade strategy that avoids the pitfalls most agencies fall into. - [Upgrading your Digital Systems - Finding a Strategy that Works for You](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/digital-transformation-at-scale-making-a-molehill-out-of-a-mountain): Agency digital systems don't upgrade themselves. This session covers buy-in, project mapping, implementation pitfalls, and measuring success for lasting transformation. - [Mutual Success - Getting the Best from your Marketing Agency Relationships](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mutual-success-getting-the-best-from-your-marketing-agency-relationships): Senior marketing leaders share how to outsource smarter, run tighter appointments, and benchmark agency performance for stronger, mutual results. - [How to Hire Great People - Without Paying Recruitment Fees](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-hire-great-people-without-paying-recruitment-fees): Focus 5's practical framework covers recruitment process, job advertising, deselection, and contracts to help agencies hire better and stop the costly cycle. - [Ones to Watch: 8 of the Most Impactful Ad Campaigns of June 2022](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-8-of-the-most-impactful-ad-campaigns-of-june-2022): From Ribena's £7m "Chin Up" TV push to a $75,000 whisky, these 8 standout creative executions show what separated bold agency work from the crowd last summer. - [Boosting your Strategy with Customer Communication, UX, and Research](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/boosting-your-cx-strategy-with-customer-communication-ux-and-research): Cross-business experts break down rising customer expectations and share a proven framework for closing experience gaps and turning clients into brand advocates. - [The A-Z of Customer Excellence](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-a-z-of-customer-excellence): Build a CX strategy that turns clients into advocates. Covers journey mapping, UX, comms and cross-business buy-in to drive agency growth and retention. - [Building a Market Research and Analysis Strategy that Boosts your Brand](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/getting-ahead-how-to-use-market-analysis-to-outdo-your-competitors): Experts from The GO Network reveal when to launch a research project, how to maintain momentum, and how ongoing market analysis builds a lasting competitive edge. - [Turning one-time buyers into returning customers by Daydot](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/turning-one-time-buyers-into-returning-customers-by-daydot): Daydot's panel explores subscription retention, customer lifetime value, personalisation, and omni-channel strategy to unlock revenue from existing buyers. - [Getting Ahead - Using Market Analysis to Outpace the Competition](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/getting-ahead-how-to-use-market-analysis-to-outdo-your-competitors-505d1): Turn raw data into growth: agency experts share how to plan, manage, and leverage market research to build pipeline and beat rivals in your space. - [Decoding Digital LIVE: Revenue Optimisation Blueprint by Door4](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/decoding-digital-live-revenue-optimisation-blueprint-by-door4): Three experts cover the See Think Do Care model, CRO, lower CPAs, and user journey planning in this Door4 session for The GO Network. - [Evolution or Revolution: Defining and Refining your Brand Identity](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/evolution-vs-revolution-defining-and-refining-your-brand-identity): Branding experts share the triggers, timeframes, and critical mistakes to avoid so your agency can guide clients through a refresh or full rebrand with confidence. - [The Best Navigation Structures for Your User Journey, by WebBox](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-best-navigation-structure-for-your-user-journey-by-webbox): WebBox reveals how to audit underperforming websites, fix low conversion rates, and structure navigation correctly for new builds from the ground up. - [Health, Safety and Legal Obligation - What Business Owners Need to Know](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/health-safety-and-legal-obligation-what-business-owners-need-to-know): Citation covers the 5 key pillars of employer compliance, COVID risk assessments, and HSE spot checks in this free 60-minute GO Network webinar. - [Finding the Right Talent Attraction and Engagement Strategy for your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/finding-the-right-talent-attraction-and-engagement-strategy-for-your-business): Agency experts break down employer branding, hiring plans, and internal engagement structures to help you build a talent strategy that fits your business needs. - [Finding the right talent attraction and engagement strategy for your business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-talent-finding-the-right-talent-and-engagement-strategy-for-you): Build a talent strategy that works for your agency. This workshop covers employer branding, recruitment, and retention in one framework. - [Investing in Content: Finding the Right Strategy for You](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-content-finding-the-right-strategy-for-you): Quarterly SWOT analysis, monthly measurement, and smart budget allocation: here's how agency leaders build a content strategy that compounds over time. - [Quality over Quantity – Improving the Value of your Inbound Leads](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/quality-over-quantity-investing-in-the-value-of-your-inbound-leads): Stop chasing low-value prospects. Agency experts share how to define, qualify, and convert better inbound leads with smarter targeting and funnel strategy. - [Brand Guardians: Gareth Turner on Invigorating and Building on a Heritage Brand](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/brand-guardians-gareth-turner-on-invigorating-and-building-on-a-heritage-brand): Gareth Turner shares how to balance innovation with brand identity, drawing on Weetabix, John Smith's, and Bulmers to keep heritage brands relevant for decades. - [Ones to Watch: 8 of the Most Impactful Ad Campaigns of May 2022](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-8-of-the-most-impactful-ad-campaigns-of-may): From BBH's Wild debut to standout TV and social creative, these 8 campaigns shaped the month. Here's what agencies should know about the work that cut through. - [10 Key Elements to Maximise Website Engagement, by WebBox](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/10-key-elements-to-maximise-website-engagement): WebBox's Sean walks agency owners through 10 actionable UX and conversion rate fixes you can apply to your agency site in under 30 minutes. - [Modernising your PR Strategy - Blending A Digital and Traditional Approach](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/modernising-your-pr-strategy-blending-a-digital-and-traditional-approach): Agency experts reveal how top-of-mind awareness, social media, and reputation management combine to build an effective modern PR strategy in 2023. - [Mutual Success: Getting the best from your Agency Relationships](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mutual-success-getting-the-best-from-your-agency-relationships): Senior marketing leaders share frameworks for agency selection, performance benchmarking, and building partnerships that deliver at every stage. - [Ones to Watch: 8 Of the Most Impactful Ad Campaigns of 2022](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-8-of-the-most-impactful-ad-campaigns-of-april-2022): UK ad spend hit a record £31.9bn in 2021, with the market forecast to grow 10.7% further. These 8 standout 2022 campaigns show which agencies are leading the charge. - [Large-scale Digital Transformation, Simplified](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/large-scale-digital-transformation-simplified): Three experts reveal how to scope, execute, and measure enterprise digital transformation projects without ripping up what already works. - [How Influencer Marketing can guide consumer decisions through the "messy middle"](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/influencer-marketing-panel-how-to-influence-consumer-decision-making-through-the-messy-middle): Consumers don't buy in a straight line. See how trust-led influencer strategy bridges the gap between triggered interest and purchase decision. - [Influencer Marketing Panel: How to influence consumer decision making through the "messy middle"](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-an-influencer-marketing-strategy-that-connects-with-your-consumers): McCann, Ketchum and peers share how agencies deploy influencers across complex consumer journeys to boost campaign efficiency, effectiveness, and ROI at every touchpoint. - [Building a Digital Suite that Grows with Your Business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-a-digital-suite-that-grows-with-your-business): Experts share how to assess platforms, manage team processes, and decide when to upgrade from starter to enterprise software. - [Building a Brand with Impact: When and where to invest in Awareness](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-a-brand-with-impact-investing-in-awareness-channels): TV, radio, and OOH don't have to feel like a gamble. Agency experts break down real ATL costs, long-term ROI thinking, and how to build an always-on awareness strategy. - [Building a Brand with Impact - Investing in Awareness Channels](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-a-brand-with-impact-investing-in-awareness-channels-d3d7d): TV, print, radio and OOH don't have to be a gamble. This workshop covers how to frame ROI, allocate resource, and fold traditional channels into an integrated strategy. - [Leaders' Perspective: The Best Advice I Can Give](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/leaders-perspective-the-best-advice-i-can-give): Seasoned agency leaders share the best guidance they received, and now pass on, to help new managers navigate the step up from individual contributor to team lead. - [Ones to Watch - 8 of the Most Impactful Ad Campaigns of March](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-8-of-the-most-impactful-ad-campaigns-of-march): 8 standout OOH, TV, and digital campaigns from March, plus the creative teams behind them. See which brands made the biggest moves as UK ad spend hits record highs. - [Has Advertising Got A New Target On Its Back?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/has-advertising-got-a-new-target-on-its-back-changing-legislation-for-marketing): Agencies face a major shift as Chrome drops cookie tracking. Discover how contextual targeting protects brand safety and keeps creative strategy effective. - [SPACE by Liquid Launch Party](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/space-by-liquid-launch-party): Agency network members got exclusive access to Liquid's 2,500 sq ft studio with infinity cove. See what The GO Network brings to its members beyond business. - [Investing in SEO - finding the right strategy for you](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/investing-in-seo-the-right-way-for-you): Agency experts unpack when to scale SEO spend, frame resources effectively, and choose between in-house support or outsourced specialists. - [Spotlight: Tracking conversions and boosting your spend with Call360](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/identifying-lost-opportunities-in-your-marketing-sales-process-with-call-analysis): Stop leads falling through the cracks. This Call360 session shows agency ops and sales leaders how to maximise media budget, track unconverted leads, and align teams. - [Ones To Watch: 8 Of The Most Impactful Ad Campaigns Of February](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-8-of-the-most-impactful-ad-campaigns-of-february-best-ads-this-month): Tesco Mobile, McDonald's Thailand, and more: see the creative strategies and brand pivots shaping the best agency work of February 2022. - [Tendering - how to win more business and drive efficiency](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/tendering-how-to-win-more-business-and-drive-efficiency): Expert webinar with Citation covers common mistakes, ISO Certifications, and HR planning to boost your win rate on larger, more competitive tenders. - [Building a better customer experience with call analysis](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-a-better-customer-experience-with-call-analysis): Track clicks to calls, categorise intent and sentiment automatically, and fix CX problems fast. See how Call360 helps agencies scale customer experience analysis. - [How Waitrose Are Adapting To The ‘New Normal’](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-waitrose-are-adapting-to-the-new-normal): Waitrose sales rose 8% post-Covid, yet footfall fell to 85% of pre-pandemic levels. See how the retailer is rethinking retention and delivery to stay competitive. - [Ones To Watch: 9 Of The Most Impactful Ad Campaigns Of January](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-9-of-the-biggest-ad-campaigns-of-january): Gucci x North Face, Twitter OOH, BBC Three's relaunch: nine January 2022 campaigns dissected for what worked, who made it, and why each one landed. - [The Key Takeaways of 2021 From The GO Network Team](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-key-takeaways-of-2021-from-the-go-network-team): The GO Network team reflect on a year of rebuilding, sharing key learnings on patience, remote relationships, and why consistent progress matters more than perfection. - [The GO Network Year in Review: 2021 Thoughts From Our Network Members](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-go-network-year-in-review-2021-thoughts-from-our-network-members): Network agency leaders share their standout moments, hard-won lessons, and top campaigns from a year defined by hybrid working and in-person comeback. - [Masterclass: Using Branded Content for you and your business](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/branding-masterclass-building-awareness-for-you-and-your-business-via-branded-content): Employee-generated content is reshaping B2B growth. This session covers personal branding buy-in, LinkedIn SEO, goal-setting, and measuring success for your agency. - [The missing market: Including menopausal audiences for purposeful growth](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-missing-market-including-menopausal-audiences-in-brand-strategy-for-purposeful-growth): 15.5 million UK consumers go unaddressed. See how agencies can build internal and external strategies to reach this underserved, high-value segment. - [Using analytics and tracking to increase client return - and spend](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/using-analytics-and-tracking-to-increase-client-return-and-spend): eSales Hub shows agencies how to track every lead's journey, maximise media budgets, and deliver insights that strengthen client relationships and increase spend. - [Ones to Watch: 8 Of the Most Impactful Ad Campaigns of November](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/ones-to-watch-8-of-the-most-impactful-ad-campaigns-of-november): John Lewis, WWF, Tesco and more: see which November 2021 campaigns cut through, what creative choices drove results, and why Black Friday ads faced a tougher audience. - [Offline to Online Tracking & Attribution - Finding lost conversions](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/offline-to-online-tracking-attribution-finding-lost-conversions-with-esales-hub): Call analytics reveals which leads convert and where spend is wasted, so agencies can align teams and stop leads falling through the cracks. - [Agency Workshop: Making 2022 your most profitable year yet](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/agency-workshop-making-2022-your-most-profitable-year-yet): Wow Company joins The GO Network to share Benchpress survey insights, peer discussion, and practical tips for building a more profitable, sustainable agency in 2022. - [Flexible working – how to manage a hybrid workplace](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/flexible-working-how-to-manage-a-hybrid-workplace): HR experts share how to handle flexible working requests, manage remote performance, and update compliance docs before legislation changes. - [Deep Dive: How the Payments Association rebrand reflects a changing industry](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/deep-dive-how-the-payments-association-rebrand-reflects-a-changing-industry): A trade body drops "Emerging" and claims a seat at the table. See what the new identity signals for agencies serving financial services clients. - [Ones to Watch: 8 Of The Most Impactful Ad Campaigns Of October](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/8-of-the-most-impactful-ad-marketing-campaigns-of-october): Burberry, Wagamama, John Lewis and more made an impact this October. Production credits, creative breakdown, and why each campaign cut through. - [Forty1: Wellbeing ThinkTank](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/wellbeing-thinktank): An anonymous 60-min virtual session tackles real wellbeing challenges agencies face, uncovering tactics and peer insights to drive authentic change in your organisation. - [Mutual Success: Team Eleven & PDI International](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mutual-success-brand-agency-relationships-team-eleven-pdi-international): Team Eleven and PDI International reveal how a sales toolkit project became a long-term relationship, and what both sides looked for in the match. - [How to Hire & Retain Top Tech Talent](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-hire-retain-top-tech-talent): Combat the tech skills shortage with smarter sourcing, salary negotiation tactics, and retention strategies built for candidate-poor markets. - [Using personalisation to enhance digital performance](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/missed-personalisation-opportunities-you-dont-even-know-youre-making): Webeo's findings from the B2B Marketing Personalisation Report become real-world benchmarks. See how your omni-channel strategy compares and boost demand gen ROI. - [Finding the conversions you don't know you're losing with sales attribution](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/finding-the-conversions-you-dont-know-youre-losing-with-sales-attribution): This workshop with E-Sales Hub shows agencies how to track every lead, cut wasted media spend, and find the conversion gaps hiding in your pipeline. - [Why You Need a Single Customer View](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/why-you-need-a-single-customer-view): Fragmented comms channels are hurting client results. This webinar covers operational efficiency, digital transformation, and a cost-effective setup framework. - [How to become an employer brand of choice](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-become-an-employer-brand-of-choice): DHL and Something Big show how strategic internal communications build culture, engagement, and a workplace reputation that wins top talent. - [How fast-growth agencies can increase their rates - and profits](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-fast-growth-agencies-can-increase-their-rates-and-profits): Top-performing agencies raise rates without losing clients. This session covers fee challenges, value-based pricing, and how to charge what your work is worth. - [Deep Dive: Vanarama on the Wrexham Hollywood sign, the National League and taking risks as a brand](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/deep-dive-vanarama-on-the-wrexham-hollywood-sign-campaign-the-national-league-and-taking-risks-as-a-brand): Dark Horses sparked the idea, Vanarama backed it. Here's how brand bravery, smart risk management, and a National League sponsorship hijacked a viral moment. - [Building a scalable Outbound Prospecting plan that works](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-a-scalable-outbound-prospecting-plan-that-works): Stop blasting cold lists. Build audience personas first, combine email, calls, and LinkedIn cadences, and turn outbound into a repeatable new-business engine. - [Building a Scalable Outbound Prospecting Plan](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-a-scalable-prospecting-plan-for-outbound-sales): Agency new-business leads get a hands-on roadmap for digital selling, required materials, and strategy tips built around the competitive agency marketplace. ## Network Content authored by agencies in the GO Network — guest blogs, member essays, and thought leadership from working agency practitioners. - [Member Blog: What Are the Big Digital PR Themes for 2026?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-what-are-the-big-digital-pr-themes-for-2026): In 30 secondsSick of 2026 marketing predictions already? Us too. So here’s our attempt to cut through the noise and talk about what actually matters.If you’ve spent the past year w - [Member Blog: Building Brand Loyalty Through Social Media](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-building-brand-loyalty-through-social-media): Most brands think loyalty is built through big ideas: viral campaigns, polished content, perfectly timed launches. In reality, loyalty is usually built in much smaller, quieter mom - [Member Blog: ‘Creative’ should be an adjective, not a noun](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-creative-should-be-an-adjective-not-a-noun): While most of the advertising industry struggles to avoid completely disappearing up its own trouser leg, one of the loudest arguments is that ‘creativity makes all the difference’ - [Member Blog: How to create a successful B2B new product launch strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-how-to-create-a-successful-b2b-new-product-launch-strategy): Introducing a new product or service can boost sales and market share, and fuel growth. Yet by most any study of product launch success, 60–70% of new product launches fail. - [Member Blog: Your AI Project Is Doomed to Fail](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-your-ai-project-is-doomed-to-fail): Across boardrooms, leaders are asking the wrong question about AI. They ask, ‘How can we implement AI?’ when they should be asking, ‘Is our business even ready for it?’ This fundam - [Member Blog: The GTM Diagnostic: How We Turn Data Into Predictable Growth](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-the-gtm-diagnostic-how-we-turn-data-into-predictable-growth): Most B2B companies aren’t short of activity.They’re generating leads, building pipeline, and closing deals. Yet growth still feels inconsistent, inefficient, or hard to explain. Th - [Member Blog: 7 Marketing Trends for 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-7-marketing-trends-for-2026): From a marketing perspective, the immediate opportunity for marketers to do more with 1PD (first-party data), their marketing technology stack, media partnerships, and operational - [Member Blog: How AI Turned Our Industry Upside Down](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-how-ai-turned-our-industry-upside-down): The rules of search have changed. Discover how AIO frameworks and the right team structure keep your agency competitive in the AI era. - [Member Blog: Why 100 Accounts Will Outperform 500 Every Time](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-why-100-accounts-will-outperform-500-every-time): One ABM manager, one budget: spread across 500 accounts, attention collapses. Use this four-factor scoring matrix to find the 100 accounts worth winning. - [Member Blog: Avoiding greenwashing and getting green messaging right](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-avoiding-greenwashing-and-getting-green-messaging-right): ASA rules, CMA guidance, and substantiation tactics help agencies keep client environmental claims compliant, credible, and defensible. - [Member Blog: Move Over SEO, It’s All About GEO Now](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-move-over-seo-its-all-about-geo-now): Traditional SEO signals are losing ground to AI-driven answers. Discover what Generative Engine Optimization means for agency strategy and how to stay visible. - [Member Blog: Getting media mileage from an in-depth technology report](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-getting-media-mileage-from-an-in-depth-technology-report): Metamorphic PR grew audience reach 90% for Appleyard Lees by extracting targeted storylines from a patent report. Here's the media relations framework behind it. - [Member Blog: Mastering B2B Web Copy - Copy that converts](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-mastering-b2b-web-copy-copy-that-converts): System 1 and System 2 thinking explain why most B2B pages lose buyers early. Structure your copy to catch attention, build trust, then close. - [Member Blog: The perennial qualities of professional public relations](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-the-perennial-qualities-of-professional-public-relations): Seven core public relations fundamentals that stay relevant as new tools emerge, from audience mapping to crisis apology, and why they anchor your strategy. - [Member Blog: Whitepaper: At Home Healthcare](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-whitepaper-at-home-healthcare): UK at-home healthcare is booming. Get audience profiles, purchase barriers, multi-channel strategies, and agency frameworks to grow brands in this fast-evolving market. - [Member Blog: Digital Marketing Trends U.S. Brands Can’t Ignore in 2026](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-digital-marketing-trends-us-brands-cant-ignore-in-2026): AI as foundation, search presence over SEO, shoppable video, and social commerce: the four shifts reshaping U.S. digital strategy your clients can't afford to miss. - [Member Blog: SEO vs. AEO vs. GEO: What’s the Difference?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-seo-vs-aeo-vs-geo-whats-the-difference): AEO targets answer engines and voice search; GEO optimises for AI-driven results. Discover how all three build on each other and which metrics prove they're working. - [Member Blog: Has WordPress finally reached the end of its era?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-has-wordpress-finally-reached-the-end-of-its-era): UK WordPress sites face rising breach costs and hack rates. See the real security data and why headless CMS is the smarter switch for agencies. - [Member Blog: Using Sports Sponsorship to Shape Perception, Not Just Reach](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-using-sports-sponsorship-to-shape-perception-not-just-reach): Fan-first activation turns borrowed attention into real brand equity. This framework shows agencies how to match sponsorship moments to the emotions fans already feel. - [Member Blog: Closing the Creative Ambition Gap in B2B Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-closing-the-creative-ambition-gap-in-b2b-marketing): Field, Binet, and WARC prove ambitious creativity drives 5x better results. Here's one VC framework agencies can use to rewrite every B2B brief. - [Member Blog: The Power of Reviews: Why Social Proof Drives Tech Purchases](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-the-power-of-reviews-why-social-proof-drives-tech-purchases): Reviews, unboxings, and Reddit threads shape tech purchases before ads even launch. Here is the social proof framework to build into every client strategy. - [Member Blog: Is Your Website Costing You Clients?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-is-your-website-costing-you-clients): Your homepage has 7 seconds to convert visitors. Discover the three questions every prospect asks and how load speed alone can drain over £21,000 in annual revenue. - [Member Blog: How Trends Have Shaped the Organic Social Landscape](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-how-trends-have-shaped-the-organic-social-landscape): UGC, micro-influencers, and TikTok's algorithm now define what converts. See how rapid trend cycles are forcing agencies to rethink organic social from the ground up. - [Member Blog: Changing the game together: brands, fans, and women’s sport](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-changing-the-game-together-brands-fans-and-womens-sport): Greene King and TeamViewer show how authentic campaigns around women's sport drive fanbases, spending, and measurable results. - [Member News: Reech becomes a Certified B Corporation](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-news-reech-becomes-a-certified-b-corporation): GO Network member Reech joins the B Corp community following a rigorous programme covering governance, employee benefits, sustainability, and supply chain standards. - [Member Blog: The Hollywood method: crafting brand stories that sell](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-the-hollywood-method-crafting-brand-stories-that-sell): Agencies already use setup, conflict, and resolution. This framework shows how to apply Hollywood story structure to pitches, campaigns, and launches that actually land. - [Member Blog: The In-House vs External Agency Debate: Are You In Or Out?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-the-in-house-vs-external-agency-debate-are-you-in-or-out): 95% of clients still use both models. Here's why objectivity, specialist talent, and strategic speed consistently give external agencies the edge. - [Member Blog: Traditional media isn’t dead](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-traditional-media-isnt-dead): Print, OOH, and TV still convert when digital ROI plateaus. Discover how to plan audience, market, and creative execution for a successful traditional campaign. - [Member Blog: Turning Spooks Into Stats: Halloween Marketing in Gaming](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-turning-spooks-into-stats-halloween-marketing-in-gaming): Gaming's FOMO drops, horror collabs, and creator-led scares deliver measurable results. Here's the seasonal playbook agencies should adapt for any brand campaign. - [Member Blog: Why specialists (not generalists) make brands unforgettable](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-why-specialists-not-generalists-make-brands-unforgettable): 70% of CMOs rate deep sector knowledge as the top factor in agency effectiveness. See the four principles that turn specialist focus into unforgettable brand work. - [Member Blog: The Future of Digital Wellness](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-the-future-of-digital-wellness): AI coaching, wearables, and mental health tech are rewriting client expectations. Five shifts agency teams need to brief against now. - [Member Blog: From Hiring Humans to Building AI Agents](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-from-hiring-humans-to-building-ai-agents): After 20 years in hiring, one agency leader built an AI app in four hours. Here's what that reveals about which human skills automation can't replace. - [Member Blog: The Rise of Influencers in Regulated Industries](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-the-rise-of-influencers-in-regulated-industries): Niche expertise beats follower count in FinTech and insurance campaigns. Here's a 3-step process to streamline compliance sign-off for B2B influencer work. - [Member Blog: Live Streaming: Is going Live still the IT girl?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-live-streaming-is-going-live-still-the-it-girl): TikTok Live and Instagram Live serve different audience needs. Here's how agencies can use both platforms to build trust and drive real-time engagement for clients. - [Member Blog: Why Online Reviews Are More Vital Than Ever in the AI Search](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-why-online-reviews-are-more-vital-than-ever-in-the-ai-search): Review volume, consistency and diversity now shape AI-generated results. Here's how the Local Pack, LLMs and brand recall combine to convert searchers into clients. - [Member Blog: Brand Distinctiveness – Andy Murray Gets It. Do You?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-brand-distinctiveness-andy-murray-gets-it-do-you): Murray's post-retirement brand boom proves consistency beats trend-chasing. Here's the distinctiveness framework too many agency strategists overlook. - [Member Blog: Google AI mode arrives. Is your brand ready for it?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-google-ai-mode-arrives-is-your-brand-ready-for-it): Zero-click answers and blended ads are reshaping search. Here's what Google AI Mode means for your clients' SEO, paid strategy, and brand visibility now. - [Member Blog: Google's Think Retail 2025: how AI is Rewriting the Rules](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-googles-think-retail-2025-how-ai-is-rewriting-the-rules): AI Max drives 27% more conversions than keyword-only setups. Here's what Google's 2025 retail insights mean for your agency's holiday campaign strategy. - [Member Opinin: Purpose-Driven Marketing - The Fundamentals for Success](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/purpose-driven-marketing---the-fundamentals-for-success): Agency leaders reveal the pitfalls, alignment gaps, and five key questions to answer before launching any purpose-driven campaign. - [Member Blog: News is shifting to talk to a new generation. Is your brand?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/member-blog-news-is-shifting-to-talk-to-a-new-generation-is-your-brand): Podcasts, influencers, and citizen journalists are reshaping how news travels. Here's where agencies should be repositioning their clients' media presence. - [The Power of Emotion in Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-power-of-emotion-in-marketing): Agency leaders reveal how soundtracks, storytelling, and CRO tactics build emotionally driven campaigns that convert audiences and outperform competitors. - [Starting at the End | YourFilm](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/starting-at-the-end-yourfilm): A TV spot won't survive on TikTok. YourFilm's "start at the end" framework shows agencies how to plan video assets by platform before a single frame is shot. - [The Benefits of Hiring a Full Service Agency | YourFilm](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-benefits-of-hiring-a-full-service-agency-yourfilm): Stop juggling multiple vendors. One agency handles scripting, filming, post-production, and distribution, delivering video content that drives a buying response. - [The Future is Now: Optimizely's Role in Headless](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-future-is-now-optimizelys-role-in-headless): Optimizely has locked in Gartner and Forrester Leader status. Adam Davey of Candyspace unpacks the five SaaS Core components your agency needs to know. - [Our Top 5 B2B Marketing Trends of 2024 - including: The Return of the Brand](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/our-top-5-b2b-marketing-trends-of-2024---including-the-return-of-the-brand): Brand-before-demand, Qualified Buying Groups, and generative AI risks top the list. Here are five shifts reshaping B2B agency strategy this year. - [Does Your Business Need a Purpose? Exploring Purpose-led vs. Mission-led Approaches](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/does-your-business-need-a-purpose-exploring-purpose-led-vs-mission-led-approaches): Discover the real difference between purpose-led and mission-led agencies, and which approach sharpens your strategy, culture, and long-term growth. - [4 Ways to Ensure your eCommerce Website is Ready for an Increase in Traffic](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/4-ways-to-ensure-your-ecommerce-website-is-ready-for-an-increase-in-traffic): Reckless outlines four performance upgrades, starting with Cloudflare caching, to keep your clients' stores live and converting when traffic surges hit. - [Four Benefits of Headless for B2B Organisations](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/four-benefits-of-headless-for-b2b-organisations): B2B digital transformation demands more than a basic portal. Discover why headless beats enterprise DXPs on flexibility, scalability, speed, and omnichannel consistency. - [Make Future-Ready not Future-Proofed Decisions with Rosie Stano – Senior Product Consultant at Candyspace](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/make-future-ready-not-future-proofed-decisions-with-rosie-stano---senior-product-consultant-at-candyspace): Rosie Stano of Candyspace shares 5 priorities top-performing businesses use to build adaptive, flexible tech stacks instead of chasing future-proof certainty. - [Leader's Perspective: James Bridgman on Turning Clients into Partners with your Marketing Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/leaders-perspective-james-bridgman-on-turning-clients-into-partners-with-your-marketing-strategy): James Bridgman of Pollinate on how collaborative marketing strategy builds added value and strengthens long-term FinTech client partnerships. - [How to Run an Agency with Rick Tobin – Founder and Managing Director of Circus PPC Agency](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-to-run-an-agency-with-rick-tobin---founder-and-managing-director-of-circus-ppc-agency): Circus PPC founder Rick Tobin on the realities of agency leadership: putting people first, escaping the comparison trap, and building a sustainable business. - [Livin' The Agency Life: Tips On How To Start Out In The Digital Marketing World By Flaunt Digital](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/livin-the-agency-life-tips-on-how-to-start-out-in-the-digital-marketing-world-by-flaunt-digital): Flaunt Digital's Laura shares her real agency journey, the accounts to follow, roles to seek out, and the tips that fast-track your first digital marketing job. - [HFSS Regulations Will Affect the Marketing of Certain Food Products - Here's How](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/hfss-regulations-will-affect-the-marketing-of-certain-food-products---heres-how): Paid online ads for high fat, sugar, and salt products face a total ban. Here's which categories are affected and how PR can replace lost paid media reach. - [Leaders’ Perspective: Starting from Scratch as a Business Owner](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/leaders-perspective-starting-from-scratch-as-a-business-owner): Real agency founders reveal the driving forces, early-stage challenges, and hard-won advice that shaped their decision to go independent and build from zero. - [Baby Got Backlinks: Creating Digital PR Campaigns For High-Quality Link Generation By Flaunt Digital](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/baby-got-backlinks-creating-digital-pr-campaigns-for-high-quality-link-generation-by-flaunt-digital): Flaunt Digital's Head of PR reveals how to craft newsworthy content that earns high-authority links naturally and strengthens domain authority for agencies. - [Stop The Scroll: How To Get Your Ads Noticed On Social Feeds By Flaunt Digital](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/stop-the-scroll-how-to-get-your-ads-noticed-on-social-feeds-by-flaunt-digital): Flaunt Digital's Head of Paid Media shares the paid social tactics that cut through crowded feeds and convert scrollers into landing page visitors. - [How Brands Can Empower People to Care About Nature: Six Key Takeaways from Creature & Co.](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-brands-can-empower-people-to-care-about-nature-six-key-takeaways-from-creature-co): Creature & Co. reveal how agencies can help brands lead on the Nature Crisis, from narrowing your focus to choosing the right channels and collaborations. - [How In-house Marketing Teams can Avoid Bottlenecking with Overflow Support and Planning](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/how-in-house-marketing-teams-can-avoid-bottlenecking-with-overflow-support-and-planning): Stretched thin on capacity or skills? Find out when to bring in agency overflow support and how to brief partners properly to avoid creative bottlenecks. - [Building an Integrated Digital Marketing Campaign Across Your Performance Channels](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/building-an-integrated-digital-marketing-campaign-across-your-digital-performance-channels): Agency experts share how to unify email, display, and social into one consistent campaign message, avoiding the siloed thinking that kills performance. - [Access All Areas: How To Ensure Your Site Is Fully Accessible by Flaunt Digital](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/access-all-areas-how-to-ensure-your-site-is-fully-accessible-by-flaunt-digital): Flaunt Digital's Sam and Polly cover the full checklist, from screen readers to copy size, so your agency site works for every single user. - [Where To Get Started With A Branding And Design Project By Relative Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/where-to-get-started-with-a-branding-and-design-project): Relative Marketing breaks down the key elements of brand identity, from colour palette to tone of voice, and how to stay consistent across every touchpoint. - [Caring For Your Content Unicorns by Flaunt Digital](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/caring-for-your-content-unicorns-by-flaunt-digital): Flaunt Digital's tried-and-tested care plan shows agency teams how to identify top-performing blog posts and keep them ranking and converting for the long haul. - [IWD: What Diversity Looks Like For Your Business In 2022](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/iwd-what-diversity-looks-like-for-your-business-in-2022): Beyond hiring targets, diverse agency teams drive 19% more revenue. The GO Network outlines what true inclusion looks like and how to make it stick. - [Leaders Perspective: What Real Sustainability Looks Like And Where To Start](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/sustainability-where-to-start-and-what-it-looks-like-from-business-leaders): Most executives back sustainability but few act on it. Agency leaders share what real commitment looks like and how small changes build a lasting strategy. - [How proper cross-business financial planning can support your marketing strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/under-the-hood-how-proper-cross-business-financial-planning-can-support-your-marketing-strategy): AI adoption, consumer expectations, and data growth are reshaping marketing strategy. Here are the key focus areas agencies need to address before the new financial year. - [Mutual Success: RecOps + Pixel8](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mutual-success-best-of-client-agency-relationships-recops-pixel8): Pixel8 won a competitive B2B pitch with honest briefing and LinkedIn strategy. See what made this client-agency relationship work from day one. - [Negative SEO - What Is It, And How Do You Fix It?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/negative-seo-what-is-it-and-how-to-fix-it): Toxic backlinks, scraped content, and fake reviews can destroy search rankings. Here is how agencies detect, disavow, and defend against every major attack type. - [Feeding PR With Social Media and Making Your Audience Hungry For More](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/feeding-pr-strategy-with-social-media-and-making-your-audience-hungry-for-more): Combine social listening and real-time audience data to sharpen your PR strategy. Here's how agencies use social media insights to drive stronger comms results. - [Who is your brand for? And who isn't it for?](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/who-is-your-brand-for): Define your audience before touching the logo. Giles Thomas outlines four steps to sharper targeting that cut budget waste and drive 80% of your profits. - [Navigating a rebrand without falling overboard!](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/navigating-a-rebrand-without-falling-overboard): psLondon's Kendra Rogers breaks down a proven rebrand framework, covering FutureThinking exercises and the Brand Oyster to keep your agency aligned for years ahead. - [Branding hierarchy: getting it right from the top down and bottom up](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/branding-hierarchy-getting-it-right-from-the-top-down-and-bottom-up): Branded house, house of brands, or endorsed model? Five questions to ask before structuring your brand hierarchy, from parent company to product level. - [Your back-end systems aren’t a ‘tech’ issue. They’re a marketing issue.](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/your-back-end-systems-arent-a-tech-issue-theyre-a-marketing-issue): Legacy platforms create lead black holes and key-person risk. Netsells breaks down who owns the fix, where to start, and what it costs agencies to wait. - [Build a brand for the market, not the marketing team.](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/build-a-brand-for-the-market-not-the-marketing-team): Internal opinions kill great brands. Discover why market research and customer insight, not leadership ego, should drive every rebrand decision your agency makes. - [Sick of hearing about “The Why”? Here’s why you shouldn’t be.](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/sick-of-hearing-about-the-why-heres-why-you-shouldnt-be): Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" isn't dead, it's past the hype. See how unlocking brand purpose gives agencies a measurable, objective foundation for every rebrand. - [Mutual Success: Lesniak Swann & Nuaire on creativity in B2B](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mutual-success-lesniak-swann-nuaire-on-b2b-marketing-and-unleashing-creativity): Lesniak Swann and Nuaire share how trust, bold briefs, and creative freedom built an award-winning B2B partnership spanning more than 10 years. - [Mutual Success: Tangent & UK Power Networks on their Brand-Agency Relationship](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mutual-success-tangent-uk-power-networks-on-trust-technology-and-the-brand-agency-relationship): Tangent and UK Power Networks share how permission to challenge, shared accountability, and trust turned a supplier contract into a long-term agency partnership. - [Mutual Success: Velstar & Meglio on shopify and hitting key KPIs](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/velstar-meglio-shopify-hitting-key-kpis-and-the-brand-agency-relationship): Velstar used PPC to double Meglio's web sales in a year, then expanded into a full Shopify Plus build, SEO, and paid social to drive conversions and revenue. - [Mutual Success: Impression and Abigail Ahern](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/mutual-success-impression-and-abigail-ahern): How Impression combined SEO, PPC, and paid social to grow Abigail Ahern's ecommerce revenue and deliver a standout Black Friday campaign. - [Behavioural Science: The Big Picture](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/behavioural-science-the-big-picture): The Creative Engagement Group's head of behavioural science explains how a structured framework shapes insights, intervention design, and measurable client impact. - [If you want your brand to be heard, start listening](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/if-you-want-your-brand-to-be-heard-start-listening): Agencies that master two-way communication win attention. Discover why social listening is the foundation for brand messages that actually resonate with audiences. - [Money Matters for British Muslims](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/money-matters-for-british-muslims): 92% of British Muslims let religion guide purchases. Here's the market gap brands keep missing, and why agencies should be pitching solutions now. - [The Evolution of Influencer Marketing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-evolution-of-influencer-marketing): From Gymshark to global brands, see how influencer marketing evolved, and what agencies need to know to scale campaigns and demonstrate clear client ROI. ## News The GO Network's own announcements, pitch wins, showcase wins, agency appointments, and platform updates. - [Pitch Win: Vimto Appoints Multiply to Deliver Shopper Marketing Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-vimto-multiply-shopper-marketing-strategy): Challenger brand Vimto found its FMCG specialist through The GO Network. See the brief criteria, retail activation focus, and how Multiply secured the win. - [Pitch Win: Tide Appoints Silverflow to Lead European Offline Media Strategy Across Germany and France](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-tide-silverflow-european-offline-media-germany-france): Tide tapped The GO Network to run a competitive search across Germany and France, appointing Silverflow to lead OOH and offline media strategy in both markets. - [Pitch Win: FMC Appoints Secret Source Marketing to Deliver HubSpot Integration and Marketing Transformation](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-fmc-appoints-secret-source-marketing-to-deliver-hubspot-integration-and-marketing-transformation): Secret Source Marketing beats competitive field to implement HubSpot Marketing Hub, Content Hub, and full CRM integration for UK dental media business FMC. - [Pitch Win: Ripe Thinking Appoints Cogent to Deliver AI-Led Brand Video](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-ripe-thinking-appoints-cogent-to-deliver-ai-led-brand-video): The GO Network managed the agency search that landed Cogent the AI-generated video brief. See how "protecting your passion" shaped the selection. - [Pitch Win: Dukes Education Appoints Definition to Lead PR and Content Strategy for Kneller Hall Launch](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-dukes-education-appoints-definition-to-lead-pr-and-content-strategy-for-kneller-hall-launch): Agency search specialists matched Definition to lead PR and content strategy for Kneller Hall School, a new London day school launching in 2027. - [Pitch Win: Princes Group Appoints Simply Social as Lead Social Agency](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-princes-group-appoints-simply-social-as-lead-social-agency): Simply Social wins Princes Group's social media pitch, managed by The GO Network, to lead strategy, content, and community growth across six UK FMCG brands. - [Pitch Win: Cardiff Sixth Form College Appoints GOLD79 for International Content and Communications Brief](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-cardiff-sixth-form-college-appoints-gold79-for-international-content-and-communications-brief): Agency secures international content, communications, and agent support mandate across Cardiff and Cambridge campuses for the 2026 and 2027 recruitment cycles. - [Pitch Win: RAM Infotechnology Appoints WADM to Lead Group Brand Identity Project](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-ram-infotechnology-appoints-wadm-to-lead-group-brand-identity-project): WADM is appointed to lead group brand architecture and identity for RAM-IT, a Netherlands healthcare IT firm. See how The GO Network supported the agency search. - [Pitch Win: Symeres Appoints Kitty to Lead Global Website](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-symeres-appoints-kitty-to-lead-global-website): Agency search run by The GO Network leads to Kitty consolidating six sites into one HubSpot-integrated WordPress platform for Symeres. - [Pitch Win: The Ivy Appoints Hatch to Lead PR and Social for West Street Flagship](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-the-ivy-appoints-hatch-to-lead-pr-and-social-for-west-street-flagship): The GO Network matched The Ivy Collection with Hatch Group for premium hospitality PR and social, reinforcing West Street's status in London's luxury dining scene. - [Pitch Win: Connectd Appoints Tank to Lead SEO Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-connectd-appoints-tank-to-lead-seo-strategy): Startup platform Connectd appointed Tank to lead its B2B SEO strategy after a competitive search. See which credentials sealed the pitch. - [Pitch Win: Symeres Appoints Tribera to Lead Social Media Strategy Following Agency Search](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-symeres-appoints-tribera-to-lead-social-media-strategy-following-agency-search): B2B life sciences CDMO Symeres appointed Tribera to lead its LinkedIn strategy after a specialist agency search managed end-to-end by The GO Network. - [Showcase Win: Mi Hub selects Social Trinity](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/showcase-win-mi-hub-selects-social-trinity): Mi Hub chose Social Trinity for social media strategy after The GO Network matched and introduced both parties through its agency showcase process. - [Pitch Win: GBST Appoints The Digital Maze to Deliver Global Website Redevelopment](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-gbst-appoints-the-digital-maze-to-deliver-global-website-redevelopment): The GO Network matched WealthTech firm GBST with The Digital Maze after a managed agency search to deliver a full global website redevelopment. - [Pitch Win: Crown Paints Appoints Dinosaur as Lead Creative Agency](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-crown-paints-appoints-dinosaur-as-lead-creative-agency): Manchester agency Dinosaur wins Crown Paints' integrated creative account after a GO Network-managed pitch spanning retail, trade, digital, social, and ATL. - [Pitch Win: The Health Lottery Appoints 26PMX as Lead Media and Performance Partner](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-the-health-lottery-appoints-26pmx-as-lead-media-and-performance-partner): 26PMX wins The Health Lottery's digital media and performance brief. See the agency search criteria, selection process, and what secured the appointment. - [Pitch Win: Mitchells & Butlers Appoints Tug as Lead SEO Agency Across National Brand Portfolio](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-mitchells-butlers-appoints-tug-as-lead-seo-agency-across-national-brand-portfolio): Performance agency Tug takes lead SEO across 1,700+ UK pubs and restaurants, covering organic search, social search, AI search, and zero-click content strategy. - [Pitch Win: Future Group Appointed by Represent to Deliver Scalable App Platform for 247 Community](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-future-group-appointed-by-represent-to-deliver-scalable-app-platform-for-247-community): Future Group was appointed via The GO Network to build a scalable iOS and Android app for Represent's 247 community, covering content, commerce, and loyalty. - [Showcase Win: Consilium Academies Selects Kenyons for Brand Guidelines Refresh](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/showcase-win-consilium-academies-selects-kenyons-for-brand-guidelines-refresh): A multi-academy trust used The GO Network's Showcase process to find the right brand agency. See how education-sector expertise and creative fit sealed the match. - [The GO Network Announces Strategic Partnership with Winmo as Exclusive Intelligence Partner](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-go-network-announces-strategic-partnership-with-winmo-as-exclusive-intelligence-partner): Winmo joins as exclusive intelligence partner, giving agency new business teams verified decision-maker data, brand signals, and predictive insights to win faster. - [Pitch Win: Citizens Advice Appoints SHC Digital for Young Person Energy Savers Campaign](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-citizens-advice-appoints-shc-digital-for-young-person-energy-savers-campaign): Media agency SHC Digital was appointed via The GO Network to reach 18-24 year olds with energy advice content, launching Autumn 2025. - [Pitch Win: Citizens Advice Appoints Banc to Lead Paid Media Strategy for Energy Savers Campaign](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-citizens-advice-appoints-banc-to-lead-paid-media-strategy-for-energy-savers-campaign): Manchester agency Banc lands the Energy Savers campaign brief, delivering cross-channel paid media to reach audiences at risk of fuel poverty this autumn. - [Pitch Win: The Ivy Appoints Tank to Lead Local PR for Nottingham Launch Campaign](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-the-ivy-appoints-tank-to-lead-local-pr-for-nottingham-launch-campaign): Award-winning agency Tank lands hospitality launch campaign, covering press, influencer outreach, and four key opening milestones across Nottingham. - [Pitch Win: AmberWolf Appoints Future Group to Redesign and Relaunch Cybersecurity Website](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-amberwolf-appoints-future-group-to-redesign-and-relaunch-cybersecurity-website): FutureGroup lands a competitive cybersecurity web redesign brief via The GO Network, beating rivals on design, CMS build, and technical copywriting capability. - [Pitch Win: Open Study College Appoints MIMO Brands for Strategic Brand Positioning Project](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-open-study-college-appoints-mimo-brands-for-strategic-brand-positioning-project): Open Study College tapped The GO Network to find a specialist agency. See how MIMO Brands won on education expertise, proposition development, and emotional storytelling. - [Pitch Win: LG Electronics Appoints The Chameleon Agency as Lead Events Partner Across UK](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-lg-electronics-appoints-the-chameleon-agency-as-lead-events-partner-across-uk): The GO Network matched LG's complex multi-format brief, connecting them with a single events partner to handle B2B training, B2C activations, and full-service delivery. - [Pitch Win: AO Appoints The Behaviours Agency to Lead Strategic Brand Positioning Post-Acquisition](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-ao-appoints-the-behaviours-agency-to-lead-strategic-brand-positioning-post-acquisition): AO appointed The Behaviours Agency to lead brand positioning after acquiring musicMagpie, covering naming, hierarchy, tone of voice, and long-term audience strategy. - [Pitch Win: Smile White Appoints Arch to Deliver High-Performance Lead-Gen Website](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-smile-white-appoints-arch-to-deliver-high-performance-lead-gen-website): D2C health brand Smile White appointed Arch via The GO Network to rebuild its website with HubSpot integration, UX optimisation, and high-traffic lead-gen performance. - [Pitch Win: Ecotricity Appoints Mostly Media to Lead Brand Awareness Campaign in UK Growth Push](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-ecotricity-appoints-mostly-media-to-lead-brand-awareness-campaign-in-uk-growth-push): A £500k test-and-learn campaign across digital, broadcast, and OOH aims to lift Ecotricity's brand awareness from 18% and drive revenue toward £200M. - [Pitch Win: TalkTalk Business Appoints Athlon to Lead Website UX Overhaul](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-talktalk-business-appoints-athlon-to-lead-website-ux-overhaul): The GO Network managed the agency search that landed Athlon a UX overhaul brief from TalkTalk Business after a competitive pitch process. - [Pitch Win: UK’s Leading Independent Drinks Business Global Brands Appoints Hatch to Deliver on Multi Brand and PR Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-uks-leading-independent-drinks-business-global-brands-appoints-hatch-to-deliver-on-multi-brand-and-pr-strategy): The GO Network matched UK drinks giant Global Brands with Hatch for a six-figure multi-brand PR and creative campaigns account. - [Pitch Win: UK Property Investment Agency CityRise partners with Red Cow Media on SEO Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-uk-property-investment-agency-cityrise-partners-with-red-cow-media-on-seo-strategy): Four agencies pitched for this UK property investment SEO brief. See how The GO Network shortlisted and managed the selection process end to end. - [Pitch Win: Turning Point Selects Arch for New App Development Project](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-turning-point-selects-arch-for-new-app-development-project): Arch secured a harm reduction app brief for Turning Point after a three-way pitch managed by The GO Network matched culture and technical fit. - [Pitch Win: Acuity Knowledge Partners Appoints Nucco as Global Brand Strategy Partner](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-acuity-knowledge-partners-appoints-nucco-as-global-brand-strategy-partner): The GO Network ran the structured agency search. Nucco will lead positioning, EVP, visual identity, and a full website refresh for the PE-backed consultancy. - [Pitch Win: Potter + Moore Appoints seventy7 to Lead Social Strategy Across Beauty Brand Portfolio](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-potter-moore-appoints-seventy7-to-lead-social-strategy-across-beauty-brand-portfolio): The GO Network matched Potter + Moore with seventy7 to lead TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook across four beauty brands, including Emma Hardie and Feather & Down. - [Pitch Win: BPP Appoints Live & Breathe as Creative Partner for Undergraduate Launch and Brand Campaigns](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-bpp-appoints-live-breathe-as-creative-partner-for-undergraduate-launch-and-brand-campaigns): The GO Network matched BPP with Live & Breathe for Gen-Z undergraduate campaigns, covering brand strategy, multi-unit creative, and digital asset delivery. - [Pitch Win: OnBuy Appoints Techne to Support European Expansion Through UX and Translation Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-onbuy-appoints-techne-to-support-european-expansion-through-ux-and-translation-strategy): OnBuy appoints Techne to lead multilingual copy and UX strategy across 5 European markets. The GO Network managed the agency search for this e-commerce expansion brief. - [Pitch Win: Mood Media Appoints Realtime Agency to Lead Paid Search Strategy Across Europe and U.S.](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-mood-media-appoints-realtime-agency-to-lead-paid-search-strategy-across-europe-and-us): Performance agency Realtime takes on multi-market paid search across Europe and the U.S., covering five territories, Google and Bing, and Salesforce CRM integration. - [Pitch Win: VELCRO® Brand Appoints CreativeRace to Drive Shopper Marketing Growth for HANGables](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-velcro-brand-appoints-creativerace-to-drive-shopper-marketing-growth-for-hangables): Leeds shopper marketing agency CreativeRace appointed by VELCRO Brand after a GO Network search to lead UK retail campaigns across Amazon, The Range, and paid social. - [Pitch Win: SD Worx Appoints BearJam to Deliver Global AI-Generated Brand Film](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-sd-worx-appoints-bearjam-to-deliver-global-ai-generated-brand-film): The GO Network shortlisted production studios in five days for SD Worx's 80th-anniversary AI-generated global brand film. See how fast-track creative search works. - [Pitch Win: Morphy Richards Appoints I-COM to Drive Growth Through Email Marketing Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-morphy-richards-appoints-i-com-to-drive-growth-through-email-marketing-strategy): A targeted CRM agency search via The GO Network matched Morphy Richards with Klaviyo partner I-COM to boost customer engagement and owned-channel performance. - [Continental Appoints Hatch as New UK Consumer PR and Influencer Agency Partner](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/continental-appoints-hatch-as-new-uk-consumer-pr-and-influencer-agency-partner): A four-way pitch managed by The GO Network led to Hatch winning Continental's UK influencer programme and consumer PR brief, with a data-led strategy at its core. - [Pitch Win: Stark Appoints Lesniak Swann to Lead Strategic PR on Energy Regulation and Net Zero](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-stark-appoints-lesniak-swann-to-lead-strategic-pr-on-energy-regulation-and-net-zero): B2B PR agency Lesniak Swann appointed by Stark to lead strategic comms on energy regulation, net zero, and MHHS. Matched by The GO Network. - [Pitch Win: Red Coat Appoints Future Group as Creative Partner for Stealth Brand Keisson](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-red-coat-appoints-future-group-as-creative-partner-for-stealth-brand-keisson): Red Coat chose Future Group to build Keisson's identity, messaging, and website ahead of its UK stealth launch, targeting CTOs, engineers, and commercial stakeholders. - [Pitch Win: Continental Appoints Hatch as New UK Consumer PR and Influencer Agency Partner](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-continental-appoints-hatch-as-new-uk-consumer-pr-and-influencer-agency-partner): Hatch beat a four-way field to land the Continental Tyres consumer PR brief. See how The GO Network ran the search and what clinched the win. - [Pitch Win: Moneypenny Appoints Brandwidth to Scale US SEO for VoiceNation](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-moneypenny-appoints-brandwidth-to-scale-us-seo-for-voicenation): Moneypenny appointed Brandwidth to lead organic search for VoiceNation after a competitive pitch, with a remit spanning technical SEO, content, and East Coast growth. - [Pitch Win: Citizens Advice Appoints Daughter Studio to Lead Energy Campaign Strategy and Brand Activation](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-citizens-advice-appoints-daughter-studio-to-lead-energy-campaign-strategy-and-brand-activation): Daughter Studio lands a 3-year energy campaign brief, covering proposition development, segmentation strategy, and brand activation roadmap for Citizens Advice. - [Pitch Win: Bupa Dental Care Appoints Inkling to Lead 2025 Events Activation Programme](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-bupa-dental-care-appoints-inkling-to-lead-2025-events-activation-programme): Inkling wins Bupa Dental Care's 2025 events brief after a GO Network search targeting employer brand and healthcare event specialists. - [Pitch Win: UK Property Investment Agency CityRise partners with Red Cow Media on](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-uk-property-investment-agency-cityrise-partners-with-red-cow-media-on): Red Cow Media won a four-way SEO pitch for UK property investment brand CityRise. See how The GO Network matched the right agency fast. - [The GO Network’s Next Chapter: A Tech-First Future](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-go-networks-next-chapter-a-tech-first-future): Powered by FindProcure Ltd, the platform is scaling fast, with AI matchmaking, smarter agency insights, and international expansion now firmly in focus. - [Pitch Win: FläktGroup Appoints BDB and Finally to Scale Global Digital Presence](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-flktgroup-appoints-bdb-and-finally-to-scale-global-digital-presence): Two specialist agencies land a pan-European brief covering SEO, content, and digital strategy across Germany, France, Sweden, and the UK. - [Pitch Win: Vetoquinol Appoints Vega as Integrated Digital Partner Across UK Brand Portfolio](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-vetoquinol-appoints-vega-as-integrated-digital-partner-across-uk-brand-portfolio): The GO Network structured the agency search that matched Vetoquinol with Vega to lead paid media, SEO, influencer, and UX across its UK pet health portfolio. - [Pitch Win: Seasalt Appoints Hello Earth to Deliver Paid Social Creative for International Growth](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-seasalt-appoints-hello-earth-to-deliver-paid-social-creative-for-international-growth): Hello Earth will run Meta and Pinterest creative for Seasalt's UK and U.S. growth, following a multi-stage agency search managed by The GO Network. - [Pitch Win: The Science Council Appoints Optix Solutions for Technical Pathways Awareness Campaign](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-the-science-council-appoints-optix-solutions-for-technical-pathways-awareness-campaign): A structured agency search delivered a digital partner for a national apprenticeships and T Levels campaign targeting students, parents, and science professionals. - [Pitch Win: Hip Pop Appoints Zeal to Consolidate Digital Growth Strategy Across Marketing Channels](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-hip-pop-appoints-zeal-to-consolidate-digital-growth-strategy-across-marketing-channels): Gut health brand Hip Pop consolidates paid social, SEO, PR, and email under one agency, appointing Zeal to scale a £100k cross-channel growth strategy. - [Pitch Win: Warner Bros. Appoints Spinnaker for Kids’ PR Campaigns Across Barney and Totally Spies!](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-warner-bros-appoints-spinnaker-for-kids-pr-campaigns-across-barney-and-totally-spies): Spinnaker will lead UK PR for Barney and Totally Spies! after a fast-tracked agency search, showing how tight-deadline briefs get matched to the right agency. - [Morphy Richards Selects Social Trinity for TikTok Shop Partner](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/morphy-richards-selects-social-trinity-for-tiktok-shop-partner): Social Trinity secured Morphy Richards' TikTok Shop brief via The GO Network, marking their fourth successive win through the marketplace's competitive pitch process. - [talkSPORT BET Selects Democracy PR for Brand Awareness and New Market Launch](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/talksport-bet-selects-democracy-pr-for-brand-awareness-and-new-market-launch): A sports betting brand needed a PR agency fast. See how the GO Network matched talkSPORT BET with Democracy PR for its Lucky Dip launch. - [Pitch Win: O’Donnell Moonshine appoint TrunkBBI for Brand & Strategy Project](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-odonnell-moonshine-appoint-trunkbbi-for-brand-strategy-project): A competitive agency search managed by The GO Network lands TrunkBBI a brand, strategy, and multi-channel marketing brief with the Manchester spirits brand. - [Pitch Win: The Health Lottery Select Realtime Agency for New Lead Media and Creative Partnership](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-the-health-lottery-select-realtime-agency-for-new-lead-media-and-creative-partnership): Realtime Agency wins lead media and creative partner role for Health Lottery, securing paid media and creative AOR status after a three-way competitive pitch. - [Pitch Win: Blake Mill appoint Vega for Paid Search and Growth Marketing support](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-blake-mill-appoint-vega-for-paid-search-and-growth-marketing-support): Manchester menswear brand Blake Mill appointed Vega after a competitive pitch to lead paid search, shopping, and brand awareness, targeting triple sales in 12 months. - [Pitch Win: Seasalt Cornwall appoint Network Members Brave Bison in new Lead Social partnership](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-seasalt-cornwall-appoint-network-members-brave-bison-in-new-lead-social-partnership): Brave Bison secured Seasalt Cornwall's lead social role via The GO Network, covering Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and US expansion strategy. - [Pitch Win: Leading Digital Mental Health Provider Kooth Invest in Online Presence with Appointment of Athlon](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-leading-digital-mental-health-provider-kooth-invest-in-online-presence-with-appointment-of-athlon): Digital mental health provider Kooth found its agency match through a competitive pitch, selecting Athlon to lead its UK and USA website strategy. - [Pitch win: Citizens Advice invest in brand awareness with Lead Creative appointment of Story Group](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-citizens-advice-invest-in-brand-awareness-with-lead-creative-appointment-of-story-group): Story Group appointed Lead Creative by Citizens Advice via The GO Network, leading brand awareness, media planning and buying for 2024. - [Pitch win: JML partner with eight&four to lead ‘full-funnel’ social media strategy into 2024](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-jml-partner-with-eight-four-to-lead-full-funnel-social-media-strategy-into-2024): eight&four secured JML's social media brief through The GO Network, leading full-funnel strategy and content creation across 30-plus products into 2024. - [Pitch Win: Royal British Legion Industries invest in Awareness with Story Group Lead Media and Creative Appointment](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/pitch-win-royal-british-legion-industries-invest-in-awareness-with-story-group-lead-media-and-creative-appointment): Veterans' charity RBLI appointed Story Group for media buying and creative after two competitive pitches, both run and matched through The GO Network. - [UK Bathroom Store appoint The Digital Maze to lead on new satellite website launch](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/uk-bathroom-store-appoint-the-digital-maze-to-lead-on-new-satellite-website-launch): A six-agency pitch via The GO Network led to this win. See how agency-client compatibility drove the appointment over credentials alone. - [Strides Global Consumer Healthcare Limited appoint Puzzle for Social Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/strides-global-consumer-healthcare-limited-appoint-puzzle-for-social-strategy): A 4-agency pitch managed by The GO Network led to Puzzle's appointment for paid social, content, and influencer marketing across Strides Consumer's health brands. - [Tech startup Trustd appoints Present Works to build on successful launch](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/tech-startup-trustd-appoints-present-works-to-build-on-successful-launch): Leeds agency Present Works won a two-way competitive pitch to lead positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategy for fast-growing B2B identity startup Trustd. - [Sofology Appoint eight&four to Take Lead on Social Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/sofology-appoint-eight-four-to-take-lead-on-social-strategy): A five-agency pitch managed by The GO Network ends with eight&four appointed as Sofology's lead social partner. See what secured the win. - [WorkLife by OpenMoney Appoint Better Agency to Deliver Comprehensive Paid Media Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/worklife-by-openmoney-appoint-better-agency-to-deliver-comprehensive-paid-media-strategy): Better Agency wins PPC, paid social and web brief from WorkLife by OpenMoney after a competitive pitch process managed by The GO Network. - [Westbridge Furniture Appoint Audience Collective for New Sub-Brand and System Launch](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/westbridge-furniture-appoint-audience-collective-for-new-sub-brand-and-system-launch): Agency Audience Collective was matched to Westbridge via The GO Network, winning a competitive pitch to launch the Full Circle sustainable upholstery sub-brand. - [Loop Cashmere Appoint Cedarwood Digital for Online Media Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/loop-cashmere-appoint-cedarwood-digital-for-online-media-strategy): Agency pitch win secured through The GO Network as Loop Cashmere finds its digital partner fast using a vetted, competitive process. - [Education Provider BPP Invest in Digital Media Strategy with appointment of Anything Is Possible](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/education-provider-bpp-invest-in-digital-media-strategy-with-appointment-of-anything-is-possible): Data-led insight secured this competitive digital display pitch. See how Anything Is Possible won BPP Education Group through The GO Network's agency matching process. - [WMCA Partners with The Behaviours Agency for Insights-Based Marketing Strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/wmca-partners-with-the-behaviours-agency-for-insights-based-marketing-strategy): Behavioural insight expertise won the pitch. See how a competitive agency search process matched WMCA with the right strategic marketing partner. - [Northern Law Firm Aaron & Partners Continue Strategic Growth with Delineo Appointment](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/northern-law-firm-aaron-partners-continue-strategic-growth-with-delineo-appointment): Law firm Aaron & Partners matched with brand agency Delineo through The GO Network after a competitive pitch aligned to brief, budget, and growth goals. - [Brother UK make double agency appointment of Delineo and Ice Blue Sky through The GO Network](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/brother-uk-make-double-agency-appointment-of-delineo-and-ice-blue-sky-through-the-go-network): Delineo won demand generation and Ice Blue Sky secured ABM strategy after both agencies impressed in a single, streamlined pitch process. - [OpenMoney Appoint Jaywing as Lead Agency Partner Across Creative and Media Activation](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/openmoney-appoint-jaywing-as-lead-agency-partner-across-creative-and-media-activation): Jaywing won a competitive pitch through The GO Network to lead creative and media for OpenMoney, driving audience insight and fast growth in 2022. - [Gofor Finance engage TrunkBBI as lead agency partner via The GO Network](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/gofor-finance-engage-trunkbbi-as-lead-agency-partner-via-the-go-network): Manchester agency TrunkBBI wins lead partner brief for Gofor Finance, covering brand strategy, digital collateral, and journey building expertise. - [Velcro Companies appoint Principles Agency for UK Creative Brand Support via The GO Network](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/velcro-companies-appoint-principles-agency-for-uk-creative-brand-support-via-the-go-network): UK brand activation brief won by Principles Agency through a competitive GO Network search focused on speed, fit, and creative alignment. - [Continental appoint Citypress for Integrated support via The GO Network](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/continental-appoint-citypress-for-integrated-support-via-the-go-network): Manchester agency Citypress beat a competitive pitch for Continental's PR, Digital and Social Media account, selected through The GO Network's agency search process. - [Crossfader appoint Social Buff for cross-channel Digital Strategy Support](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/crossfader-appoint-social-buff-for-cross-channel-digital-strategy-support): Performance marketing specialists Social Buff will drive cross-channel digital strategy for online DJ school Crossfader, targeting UK and international revenue growth. - [TShirt & Sons appoint Notepad Studio for Brand Identity support](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/tshirt-sons-appoint-notepad-studio-for-brand-identity-support): A competitive pitch via The GO Network lands Notepad Studio a D2C rebrand project for B2B screen printer TShirt & Sons. - [BOOM appoint Network Members Curated for Performance Marketing support](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/boom-appoint-network-members-curated-for-performance-marketing-support): BOOM chose Curated Digital to drive lead generation and sales growth after a competitive pitch managed by The GO Network. See how the match was made. - [Sorted Group appoint Network Members Ice Blue Sky for ABM strategy](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/sorted-group-appoint-network-members-ice-blue-sky-for-abm-strategy): Sorted Group selected Ice Blue Sky after a competitive pitch for UK account-based marketing, covering creative, channel activation and strategy. - [Now Live: The Best of the Network 2021](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/now-live-the-best-of-the-network-2021-celebrating-marketing-brand-agency-relationships): Over 100 brand-agency matches, chosen for relationship strength and results. See which partnerships made the 2021 showcase and what made them stand out. - [Luxury household brand Bobbi Beck launches with support from Finn Communications](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/luxury-household-brand-bobbi-beck-launches-with-support-from-finn-communications): Finn Communications won a competitive pitch through The GO Network to launch Bobbi Beck, driving PR and press office growth for the luxury wallpaper brand. - [The GO Network join GenM as founding members](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/the-go-network-join-genm-as-founding-members): Alongside Boots and M&S, The GO Network backs GenM's mission to destigmatise menopause and help agencies better reach the 15 million affected in the UK. - [Internet Archive launch ‘Wayforward Machine’ with support from Network Members BGN](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/internet-archive-launch-wayforward-machine-with-support-from-network-members-bgn): GO Network member BGN won a competitive brief to create Internet Archive's 25th anniversary campaign, warning of future threats to online freedom. - [Wakefield Grammar School Foundation appoint House for media & creative direction](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/wakefield-grammar-school-foundation-appoint-house-for-media-creative-direction): The GO Network managed the competitive pitch process, matching the foundation with a Macclesfield agency for PR, media, and integrated creative direction. - [Loal app launches with support of The GO Network members BGN and Jaywing](https://www.thegonetwork.com/articles/loal-app-launches-with-support-of-go-network-members-bgn-and-jaywing): Fin-tech Loal found its agency partners through competitive pitch on The GO Network, tackling financial exclusion with BGN's branding and Jaywing's data performance.