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In November 2024, Digital Marketing Lead, Hope Holman and Creative Lead, Miriam Gooch, attended Web Summit’s renowned conference in Lisbon, where the tech world meets. In this blog, they highlight some key takeaways, including innovative updates in the landscape of content creation and AI, and the importance of brand authenticity in a crowded market.

The modern-day consumer is more connected and online than ever before. This makes customers more demanding as a result, seeking convenience, personalisation and the right message at the right time from brands that they choose to buy from. Various factors such as the covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and new generations entering adult life have led these changes in consumer behaviour, impacting both ecommerce and B2B companies.

In recent months, concerns have been mounting regarding WordPress, a platform that once reigned supreme in the blogging and website creation space. What was once a robust solution for personal blogs and business websites alike now faces multiple crises that call into question its reliability. As technology advances and consumer expectations evolve, WordPress has struggled to keep pace, resulting in a bloated system characterised by excessive plugins and frequent updates that may hinder its performance. In this blog, we delve into the recent security vulnerabilities plaguing WordPress, the internal struggles of its parent company, and the urgent need for businesses to reassess their website platforms.

As we look back at HubSpot’s annual conference, Inbound 2024, it’s clear that the digital marketing landscape is on the verge of a significant transformation. The buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, with businesses now eager to unlock the power of AI in marketing and in their daily operations. This year has marked a pivotal shift where companies are no longer just dabbling in AI; they’re seeking to integrate it seamlessly into their existing tech stacks. With numerous AI tools released over the past year, the spotlight at Inbound 2024 highlighted how established platforms are embedding AI within their suites rather than releasing separate tools. The introduction of AI Breeze, AI Agents and Co-Pilot exemplifies this trend, showcasing a commitment to enhancing the marketing toolkit available to businesses today.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, personalisation has become a key element of effective marketing strategies. With the increasing influence of AI, businesses are discovering new ways to tailor their marketing efforts to individual consumer needs and behaviours. In the latest episode of Digital Marketing Answered™, our CEO, Tim Butler has an insightful discussion with Yuwon Song, Sales Director and Head of Business Development at Symanto, as she delves into the intriguing connection between AI and personalised customer interactions.

We are proud to announce that we are finalists in not one but two categories this year at the UK Agency Awards: Best Integrated Campaign and Best Agency Culture! The featured campaign was for our long-standing client, Joseph's Wigs. Our approach centred on building a vibrant community, prioritising customer well-being and engagement, and addressing the emotional needs of our audience. This focus not only fostered strong connections but also drove significant growth in both engagement and sales.