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There are currently more than 25,000 marketing agencies in the UK. Finding the right one can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Our Content Manager, Sam Stanhope, explores the key points to look for when appointing a new agency.

‘Recommendation from a peer’ is often ranked as the most common way to appoint an agency – but with more than 30% of marketers considering agency performance to be ‘less than satisfactory, there’s got to be something missing. Here’s what that is.

Most businesses need to outsource some aspects of their operations. Even if you have in-house marketing resource, it’s likely that certain projects will require external help. But what are the benefits of freelancers vs agency marketing support?

We take a look at eight of the most impactful marketing campaigns of October, shedding some light on the production, reception and why these ads ticked our boxes.

Schwa discuss how tone-of-voice can be the missing piece of the puzzle that brings different strands of your brand strategy together.

GO! Network members share their advice on how to avoid common mistakes when it comes to revaluating your brand identity.

A catch-all approach to branding can take the wind out of the sails of any rebrand project. Giles Thomas of Mimo Brands explains why understanding who your brand ISN'T for is just as important as who it IS for.

When embarking on a rebrand, your very first step is developing a vision of the future. Kendra Rogers of psLondon on how to navigate a rebrand without falling overboard.

Should your business utilise a branded house, a house of brands, or endorsed brand hierarchy? Adam Longobardi of Something Big on how to structure a brand hierarchy that makes sense.

Laura Morris, Director and Head of Brand & Advertising at Trinity McQueen, discusses how any change to a brand identity should be considerable enough to notice, but not to the extent that you become unrecognisable from your origins.

It seems there’s little correlation between the size or type of business, and the propensity for the new CMO (or CEO) to demand a rebrand for seemingly subjective reasons. But it doesn’t just come from the new senior hire.

Ice Blue Sky CEO Charlotte Graham-Cumming explains why we shouldn't stop stressing the 'why' of rebrand projects - and how you turn it into real outcomes.

For years, the ‘localisation' of agencies working with clients has been a given – but is this about to change? Sam Stanhope, Content Manager at GO!, explores the changes we’re seeing in location requirements, and the growth of Northern agencies.

Outbound prospecting has always been a fine line to walk. However, in the past year, many agencies have come to rely on outbound prospecting through cold outreach, email and combo sales to find new business opportunities. So how do you do it right?

As we start to close the chapter on the last year and a half, a number of successful agencies face a genuinely pressing issue – revenue management. As agencies grow, headcounts increase, and so do running costs. So how do you broach this sensitively?

Our Brand Partnerships Manager, Matthew Delooze recently caught up with Katie Rosen, Head of Creative at Gousto to discuss the brand’s unique creative approach in a growing FMCG category.

Our Brand Partnerships Manager, Matthew Delooze had the pleasure of speaking to Thom Nowell, Marketing Director at Hunter & Gather on their innovative marketing approach within the FMCG sector.

Our Brand Partnerships Manager, Jordan Brownlie had the pleasure of chatting with Michelle Hughes, Head of Digital Marketing at Higgs LLP, about her recent success in managing a rebranding and website development project.

Our Head of Brand Partnerships, Adam Walker had the pleasure of chatting with Emily Dunlop, Head of Marketing at Multiplier, about her fascinating journey navigating the hyper-growth environment of brand leadership.

Lee Grunnell, CMO at Womble Bond Dickinson discusses the future of the multi-national law firm, the impact AI will have on the legal market, and how agency support can better prepare their clients for the changes coming to the legal industry.

James Bridgman, Head of Global Marketing at Pollinate, discusses the potential of a more collaborative marketing approach to FinTech and Finance partnerships.

Jayne shares the challenges facing the finance industry when it comes to Sustainability, ESG, and the ‘right’ way to communicate progress and achievements to your customers.

Our Brand Partnership Manager Adam Walker caught up with Katya Escala (PR Lead) and Roxy Baciu (Head of Community) at giffgaff to learn more about their ambitions for the business, and what it takes to change the industry from the inside out.

Our Brand Partnership Manager, Darren Harsley caught up with Nick King, Insight and Market Research Director at Auto Trader to find out more about their plans for the future and how they have grown their success over the years.

Sorted are changing the way we use ecommerce with their clever tech eco-system transforming the online delivery experience. In this months Against the Grain, Adam and Dan touch upon the company’s values, attitude and what to expect in 2021.

Adam sat down with Rhodri Evans to talk through everything from the brands history, how Levi’s has tackled a turbulent year and the steps the brand has taken to create a more sustainable way forward.

One of our dedicated Brand Partnership Managers, Adam Walker, caught up with Paul Sinclair, Marketing Director at Zen Internet, to discuss how the pandemic impacted Zen's marketing and strategy, and the journey to being awarded B Corp status.

Multinational automotive supplier; Continental appoints Hatch to be their new PR agency partner, following a thorough search and selection process managed by The GO! Network – who oversaw a final four-way competitive pitch.

The GO! Network is evolving. Under the ownership of FindProcure Ltd, we’re adopting a technology-first approach to enhance efficiency, deliver smarter insights, and improve how brands connect.

Leading kitchen and home appliance brand - Morphy Richards, has appointed Social Trinity to be their TikTok Shop partner, following an introduction through The GO! Network - who then oversaw the competitive pitch process.

Due to a period of significant growth at GO!, we are looking to appoint a Network Retention Manager as part of our driven and collaborative agency account management team.

Manchester-based Democracy PR has been selected by talkSPORT BET to support their new market activation following a competitive search and selection process managed by The GO! Network.

The high-quality spirits and liqueurs brand will be working with GO! Network members TrunkBBI to drive ambitious expansion plans after winning at pitch.

The London/Denver based agency will be working with The Health Lottery after a competitive agency search and selection process managed by The GO! Network.

The premium designer menswear brand will be working with GO! Network members Vega to drive ambitious expansion plans after winning at pitch.

The Cornish clothing and lifestyle brand will be working with GO! Network members Brave Bison to lead on their UK and US paid social strategy in 2024 after a competitive pitch process.

Kooth will be working with GO! Network members Athlon to lead on the consolidation of their digital presence in 2024 after a competitive pitch process.

The independent charity will be working with GO! Network members Story Group to lead on a new brand awareness campaign in 2024 after a competitive pitch process.

We bring you a round-up of the biggest and best Creative, Digital, and OOH marketing and advertising campaigns each month in 2023.