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How to elevate your email marketing in 2026

Email might be the oldest kid in the digital playground, but in 2026 it’s stepping back into the spotlight with sharper tools and even bigger expectations. It remains one of the few channels where […]

Is AI lazy and can we trust it?

AI has shifted from a future trend to an everyday fixture. It powers the tools we rely on, shapes the content we see and quietly streamlines the moments between waking up, working, shopping and winding […]

Brandnation Appointed UK Influencer Agency of Record for MERIT Beauty

Brandnation, the integrated creative communications agency, has been appointed by MERIT Beauty as its UK & Ireland Influencer agency of record. The win follows a competitive pitch process and sees […]

The social media updates to know in December 2025

Here’s everything marketers, creators and brands need to know about the biggest social media updates for December 2025. As the festive season takes over timelines, platforms are leaning hard […]

Think global, act local: Lessons from a global marketing agency

Over the years, we've taken brands across borders and learned what makes them stick. We've created experiential campaigns for Swedish beauty brand Oriflame across France, […]

The guide to Gorpcore in 2026 for outdoor brands

From the Alps to the underground, gorpcore’s grip on fashion isn’t loosening. Once considered a passing fashion phase, gorpcore has settled firmly into the cultural landscape. For outdoor brands, […]

Brandnation predicts: 5 sports trends set for 2026

2026 kicks off with action: the Australian Open in Melbourne, the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Super Bowl. While fans and athletes gear up for the spectacle, the smartest brands […]

How to increase domain authority for SEO and GEO in 2026

If you want to top Google and get name-dropped by ChatGPT, there’s something you’ll want to take a look at: domain authority. Domain authority (DA) is your digital credibility score, the […]

The genius of weird

Everyone's obsessed with being smart. Smart tech. Smart AI. Smart strategy. The fixation took hold at the turn of the millennium. LG’s $20,000 internet-enabled fridge flopped […]

The social media updates to know in November 2025

Image: Oriflame Here’s everything marketers, creators and brands need to know about the latest social media updates for November 2025. This month, Instagram is doubling down on Reels, […]

5 TikTok trends to know in November 2025

From meme-fuelled heists to AI-powered pranks, November 2025 is delivering the kind of trends that make TikTok impossible to put down. Here are the TikTok trends topping our FYP and how you can […]

The authenticity paradox: Why does every brand voice sound the same?

The internet’s loudest brand voices used to sound human. They were playful and unpredictable. Duolingo's unhinged owl became the gold standard, firing off viral TikToks that took the brand from 50k […]

The best Christmas marketing campaigns to know

Image credit: Coca-Cola.Every year, brands compete to create the defining Christmas moment. Some become traditions, others go viral, and the best do both. From nostalgic TV ads that defined […]

5 of the best brands on social media right now

From pure entertainment value to cinematic storytelling, our social media team shares the best brands on social media right now. Here’s who’s topping our feed and why. Sult […]

Adoption Focus finds perfect partner in Brandnation

Integrated creative marketing and communications agency Brandnation has been appointed by Adoption Focus, an independent charity and adoption agency, to lead communications ahead of National Adoption […]

How to leverage Reddit for generative engine optimisation

Reddit has graduated from a niche playground for memes and gamers to a critical source of human insight for AI. In August 2025, it was the most cited platform across major LLMs, including ChatGPT, […]

Media training: Evermore essential as media evolves

Media training often suffers from a bit of a PR problem itself. It’s been labelled ‘boring’, and often finds itself associated with […]

Reddit releases 2026 marketing calendar

Reddit has released its 2026 Marketing Moments Calendar, providing brands with a comprehensive guide to key events and cultural moments throughout the year. While the calendar is primarily focused […]

The social media updates to know in October 2025

Here’s everything marketers, creators and brands need to know about the latest social media updates for October 2025. This month, platforms are funnelling efforts into AI content creation and […]

Censuswide’s ‘Voice of a CMO’ report reveals marketing trends to know in 2026

Censuswide has published its annual Voice of a CMO report, providing a deep dive into the state of marketing today. Surveying 500 CMOs and over 2,000 UK consumers, the report reveals how marketing […]

Welcome to the post-reality era

Image credit: The Velvet Sundown on XAn AI journalist recently fooled […]

Brandnation predicts: The biggest beauty trends for 2026

Image: Dries Van Noten by Acielle / StyleDuMonde We might be settling in for colder days, but the runways across New York and London are filling up with models setting the trends for Spring/Summer […]

Pinterest releases 2025 festive marketing guide

Social media platform Pinterest has released its 2025 Festive Season Marketing Guide, packed with insights to help brands capture shoppers’ attention at the most competitive time of the year. With […]

The rise of CEO content: Lessons for today’s business leaders

When PayPal’s ‘Head of CEO Content’ vacancy appeared on LinkedIn this year, commenters debated whether it was a vanity project or a strategic play. Look a little closer and the answer is obvious. Alex […]
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