The Last Hurdle

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Video Keeping It Real

Video Keeping It Real The most engaging video content—the type most likely to go viral—often isn’t the polished, slick presentations. It’s real videos, featuring real people, showcasing real life (or, occasionally, cats chasing string!). When a presentation is overly polished, it feels like a commercial, something that talks at you. Why would you want to[…]

10 Free and Low Cost Online Tools for Small Business

10 Free and Low Cost Online Tools for Small Business One of the great things about running a small business nowadays is that there are plenty of tools out there that are either free or come at a low cost. Here’s our list of some of the best currently on the market that could provide[…]

Marketing A Science and an Art

Marketing A Science and an Art When I first started in marketing, I believed it was a highly creative role—more about art than science, even though I was marketing science-related products. I wondered whether I’d be able to transition into marketing after spending years working in laboratories. However, as I gained more experience, I realised[…]

New Facebook Create Call To Action Button

New Facebook Create Call To Action Button What a difference a small button can make! The new Facebook ‘Create Call To Action’ button on Business Pages is a tiny feature with huge benefits. On your business page, just above the cover image, you’re used to seeing options like Like, Message, and More. This week, Facebook[…]

Facebook Success Story

Facebook Success Story A Milestone for The Last Hurdle Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK – 5 February 2015 – A small yet ambitious business from Towcester, a charming market town in the heart of England, has found itself in the global limelight, thanks to the recognition it received from none other than Facebook. The Last Hurdle, a[…]

The Power of Positivity

The Power of Positivity What does positivity actually mean? According to Merriam-Webster, positivity is defined as: The quality or state of being positive. Something that is positive. It’s a state of mind—something we can all adopt or be affected by. The Power of Positivity Positivity doesn’t mean ignoring what’s going on around you. It’s about[…]

The Demographics of UK Social Media Users 2015

The Demographics of UK Social Media Users 2015 Is Pinterest now more popular than Twitter? Are Facebook users getting older? Which social platforms engage 18-24-year-olds the most? Do certain genders prefer particular platforms? For businesses hoping to leverage social media as a marketing tool, understanding the demographics behind each platform can offer valuable insights. Here’s[…]

Customer Service on Social Media

Customer Service on Social Media With greater connectivity and more people engaging on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram. LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter, many businesses are using their presence to provide better customer experiences. However, some companies are lagging behind, ignoring customer queries, failing to engage and damaging their online reputation in the process.[…]

Make Your Email Subject Area Count

Make Your Email Subject Area Count Many SMEs put a great deal of effort into crafting the perfect promotional email, carefully honing the content, only to overlook one of the most critical elements: the subject line. This one-liner is what recipients see first when your email appears in their inbox, and it’s often the deciding[…]

Email Marketing Checklist

Email Marketing Checklist Email marketing remains one of the most powerful tools available for spreading brand awareness and promoting your latest products or services. If you’ve built up a solid contact list, you want to ensure that the emails you send are read, acted upon and drive the results you’re aiming for. Here are The[…]

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