You may have seen this recent meme about tricky feedback for designers? It made us smile. There have been others in the past which are also very funny. While these help designers laugh-rather-than-cry at the more challenging aspects of their role and perhaps show clients how not to approach working with us, they don’t show clients how they should give feedback. And yet the most successful campaigns we have been involved in have been the ones with the best feedback. So, here’s our Marcomedia guide to getting even more from your design, print and web suppliers…

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As the seasons change, we are, once again keeping you up-to-date on the latest trends as you plan your marketing. But, as we always say when we blog about trends, we love trend-followers and trend-setters. So, we thought we’d put together a fun quiz to help you identify which one you are and maybe provide a little inspiration too…

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Winter may be coming to an end but the cost-of-living-crisis continues. People who know us will know that we are supporters and campaigners for the Real Living Wage – from our accreditation to our involvement in the Royal Docks Living Wage Action Group. Our borough of Newham is one of the most exciting and diverse boroughs in the world but it also has one of the highest rates of social deprivation as this latest story from Newham Council starkly shows. These cases aren’t confined to Newham and are happening up and down the UK right now. And that’s why every employer needs to read on so that they can do the right thing and ensure their employees earn enough to live on…

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People who know us know we are committed to campaigning for a real Living Wage for everyone. We are, of course, an accredited living wage employer, but we believe our responsibility extends beyond this to raising awareness of the daily cost-of-living struggles people are facing and supporting other employers in stepping-up and paying a Living Wage. Big changes are happening when it comes to how we, as a nation, treat our workers, so join us at this special event and be part of history in the making…

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