Insights
5 trends ahead of BFCM (Black Friday and Cyber Monday) 2023
With Brits predicted to spend an estimated 3 billion pounds this Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM), our Chief Operating Officer, Tim Samuel, explores 5 key trends for 2023.
How brands can get the marketing mix right
Evidence mounts that using a range of different channels can help cut through the noise, but how do you select the right ones for your brand? Our Business Director, Katie Hodgkinson-Morgan, has 5 tests before you commit to a marketing mix…
Last-minute tips for maximising Black Friday & Christmas sales on Meta
It’s never too late to learn and action something new on Meta to boost your Black Friday sales. Here’s our Senior Digital Manager, Harry Dacres-Dixon, with his 4 top tips which will serve you well as we enter the crucial Christmas trading period.
Is OOH the future of TikTok?
The growth of TikTok has been nothing short of phenomenal. The platform has already surpassed 3.5 billion installs on smartphones, but it isn’t stopping there. Not content with becoming the fastest-growing social platform ever, it’s just announced plans to move into other formats including OOH. Our Business Director, Garett Farrell, explores what’s on offer for advertisers.
7 marketing strategies for engaging younger audiences
Gen Z and millennials now make up over 25% of retail spend. Have you got the right marketing strategies in place to reach them? Our Business Director, Sharyn Minton, reveals how…
9 Reasons why inclusive marketing gets better results
Brands need to reflect the diversity of the world they’re marketing to.
National Inclusion Week
Inclusion and diversity in the workplace are crucially important, and that’s no different here at Smithfield.
From jingles to podcasts: How audio advertising has evolved
The history of audio advertising can be traced back to the early days of radio, but how has the humble radio ad been transformed for the 21st century?
7 ways to craft a compelling mobile campaign
Since the advent of mobile devices, it’s been clear that mobile advertising requires a distinct approach to fully harness its potential and connect with users effectively. Here’s 7 ways to ensure that your mobile campaigns achieve the best possible results…
The rise of chatbots in advertising
In a world where digital interactions have become the norm, brands are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage with their customers. But as technology gathers pace, what does the future hold for chatbots in advertising? Our Business Director, Katie Hodgkinson-Morgan, explores the evolution of the technology.