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Ruth Evans 27.08.2024

6 design developments to watch out for

In the fast-paced world of design, tech breakthroughs are sparking a creative revolution. With accessible 3D software and cutting-edge AI integration, designers now have an unparal…

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Simon Torkington 05.08.2024

Unleashing the full potential of live events

Beyond networking opportunities and obligatory canapés, corporate events hold immense value for brands as seedbeds of content creation.As any marketing or communications leader wi…

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Meg Jones 25.07.2024

Out of the ‘coconut tree’ and into the White House: How soci…

Kamala Harris’s social media presence has skyrocketed in the past week in a way that no one predicted.Having secured enough delegates for the Democratic nomination after Joe Bide…

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Charlotte Edmond 17.07.2024

5 golden rules for communicating your sustainability perform…

This month at Formative we reaffirmed our commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative. Doing this re…

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Gareth Francis 05.07.2024

How a modern digital strategy helped Labour deliver a landsl…

As the dust settles on a historic UK general election, there is plenty to unpick. From campaign blunders to voting reform, analysts will have no shortage of discussion points as we…

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01.07.2024

AI is not creative, you are – key takeaways from Cannes Fest…

Finding inspiration and connecting on a human level were two of the most enjoyable elements for me at last week’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Cannes has be…

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Gay Flashman 26.06.2024

Radical Transparency: The new imperative for Content Creator…

How can we preserve human creativity, trust and transparency in the AI age?We all know the creative industries are being disrupted at an unprecedented pace and scale. And while the…

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Andrea Willige 23.05.2024

Supercharging marketing ideation with the help of AI

It’s a common scenario in marketing: you’ve created a complex new asset that has taken weeks, if not months, to nurture to the point of publication. Now it’s hot off the pres…

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Simon Torkington 08.05.2024

3 key messaging strategies for implementing AI sustainably

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E and Claude are revolutionising how businesses operate across almost every industry. These powerful AI models are …

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Gareth Francis 30.04.2024

The Impact of LinkedIn's Latest Image Update

How will LinkedIn’s latest image update affect innovative social assets?Getting content to stand out on busy LinkedIn feeds has become increasingly challenging.Uploading multiple…

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Andrea Willige 12.04.2024

From SEO to GEO: How generative AI is influencing Google’s s…

Getting digital content just right for Google’s algorithm has kept digital marketers on their toes for decades.The company’s algorithm updates are highly anticipated – and fe…

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Gareth Francis 19.03.2024

The future of creativity in marketing: How generative AI is …

“The creative challenge hasn't changed.” In a LinkedIn Live, our Creative Director explored how generative AI is transforming the way we create visuals for marketing and what t…

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