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We’re fast approaching one of the busiest retail periods of the year: Black Friday (28 November) and Cyber Monday (1 December). Here are our Black Friday marketing tips to inform your Black […]
At Brandnation, we know creative campaigns. We’ve sent E1 Racebirds flying along the […]
Here’s everything marketers, creators and brands need to know about the latest social media updates for September 2025. Missed last month’s roundup? Catch up on the August […]
Brandnation, the integrated creative marketing and communications agency, has launched Sphere™; a global influencer marketing studio that builds authentic […]
The new rules of personal branding in 2026 Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos famously said, ‘Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room’. Love him or hate him, […]
Swiss watchmaker Swatch is the latest global brand to be swept up in a wave of controversy this week. An ad showing a model pulling the corners of his eyes – condemned as echoing the racist ‘slanted […]
The 2010s marked the rise of the influencer, and with it, influencer marketing. Swiping through a social feed in 2016 felt like flicking through the pages of a glossy magazine: curated feeds, cohesive […]
Image: A photorealistic portrait created by AI tool Midjourney. Generative AI has matured into a business essential. As of 2025, 71% […]
Here’s everything marketers, creators and brands need to know about the latest social media updates for August 2025. Missed last month’s roundup? Catch up on the July […]
Change is inevitable in business – restructures, rebrands, new leadership – and often better for it. But whether it succeeds or stalls hinges on a crucial factor: the change communication strategy. According […]
Brandnation, the integrated creative agency based in London, has launched a dedicated corporate communications practice dubbed 'corporate not corporate', creative corporate counsel built for today's […]
Gen Z has been front and centre on brand strategy decks for years, informing campaign briefs, influencer rosters and media plans across the board. Everyone wants to crack the so-called digital […]
Escapism is a fundamental human behaviour as old as time. Storytelling, theatre, cinema, fashion – all have served as portals to somewhere, anywhere, other than here. Lately, it's gained prominence […]
Image credit: Instagram / @momentsabloomWith Cannes Lions’ introduction of a dedicated Creator Economy track last year and five new award subcategories for 2025, the industry is signalling […]
Once a humble moment for pencil cases, plimsolls and packed lunches, back to school marketing has graduated into one of the most lucrative seasons in the retail calendar. According to […]
As millions of users shift from traditional search engines like Google to AI-powered platforms including ChatGPT, brands are realising the importance of affecting the content that informs AI answers. Brandnation’s […]
Brandnation, the integrated creative marketing and communications agency, has been appointed by Norwegian technology company Xplora as its UK agency partner. Xplora delivers technology solutions including […]
Could your mum and dad be the next biggest influencers? For years, social media platforms have been synonymous with youth culture, driven by fast edits and even faster trends. Gen Zs and millennials […]
From Meta and TikTok’s new AI video tools to Pinterest’s summer trend report, social media never stands still. Here’s everything marketers, creators and brands need to know about the latest […]
Image credit: Pascal Le Segretain/GettyAttention is a hot commodity. Algorithms prioritise content that people stay to watch, but audiences are scrolling at lightning speed. You […]
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Image credit: Advertising Week EuropeInfluencer marketing is facing a credibility reckoning, according to a new report by Typeform. […]
Image: Modern Age / 3form / Dezeen New-age health centres known as ‘longevity clinics’ are combining the latest medical technological advancements with artificial […]
From livestream DMs on TikTok to Reddit’s dynamic product ads, social media updates continue to shape the way we create, connect and convert. Here’s everything marketers, creators and brands […]