This week marks the start of my sixth month working with the Fresh Content team.
It would be super cliche to suggest that the time has flown by... but it really has.
Leaving Birmingham City University after finishing my degree was a promising, albeit slightly frightening, time! I set myself the goal of securing a job by Christmas time. I aimed to apply for everything related to my degree and interests until September and if I had no luck by then, it would be time to widen the search and look for any form of employment. There's bills to pay, after all!
After just my second interview, I secured employment with Fresh Content in September 2013. Getting the call that Friday afternoon was a fantastic way to start my last weekend of being unemployed!
Fast forward six months and I've had some of the most fantastic opportunities to put my skills and education to the test, some great challenges to handle and a lot of fun along the way.
From working on the first Digital Marketing Show, to managing content for the Digital Marketing Magazine and writing content and managing social media platforms for clients, I've had the chance to put both aspects of my role (Event and Content Marketing Executive) into action.
It's been stressful, busy and manic at times but I've had a fantastic few months here and I look forward to the next 6 months and the exciting 2014 we have ahead of us with a move, more events and new content.
You can follow us on Twitter and or follow my professional account for more updates throughout the year.
Have you recently started a job? What have been your best bits so far? Share below!
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
Monday, 3 February 2014
3 Free Online Tools to Help your Business in 2014
As business heads increasingly online, we should be looking to the internet as a tool to help business productivity and practices this year. There’s an abundance of platforms, systems and tools out there to help any-size business from small to large.
Here are 3 key tools that we think every business should be using in 2014:
Social Media Management Tools
When you’re busy with your business, the last thing you need to be worrying about is if you’ve sent that tweet or how your Facebook is looking. Social media management tools are great for businesses and organisations as they allow you to collaboratively execute campaigns across multiple social platforms from one secure, web-based dashboard.
Platforms such as Hootsuite offer great free systems (although you can opt for a paid for premium service if you want to) that are streamlined, easy to manage and straightforward. You can integrate your key social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and even Google+. Send updates, start campaigns and forget about social stress.
...if you want to read the rest and find out about two more great, free and online tools that can help your business this year then head over to Midas Touch to read the full article I wrote for their blog.
Midas Touch is a network for UK entrepreneurs and business owners. Running your own business is likely to be the most challenging thing you do, so it is their aim to help make things a little bit easier. What's more, membership is free!
Have you found any fantastic free online tools that have helped your business be more organised and productive? Share them by commenting below!
Here are 3 key tools that we think every business should be using in 2014:
Social Media Management Tools
When you’re busy with your business, the last thing you need to be worrying about is if you’ve sent that tweet or how your Facebook is looking. Social media management tools are great for businesses and organisations as they allow you to collaboratively execute campaigns across multiple social platforms from one secure, web-based dashboard.
Platforms such as Hootsuite offer great free systems (although you can opt for a paid for premium service if you want to) that are streamlined, easy to manage and straightforward. You can integrate your key social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and even Google+. Send updates, start campaigns and forget about social stress.
...if you want to read the rest and find out about two more great, free and online tools that can help your business this year then head over to Midas Touch to read the full article I wrote for their blog.
Midas Touch is a network for UK entrepreneurs and business owners. Running your own business is likely to be the most challenging thing you do, so it is their aim to help make things a little bit easier. What's more, membership is free!
Have you found any fantastic free online tools that have helped your business be more organised and productive? Share them by commenting below!
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Happy New Year!
I hope everyone enjoys a prosperous and fulfilling year!
2013 brought about some fantastic opportunities and experiences for me (including: interning with Bon Jovi's management, achieving a 1st class degree, getting a great job with Fresh Content and running the Digital Marketing Show) and I'd be more than happy for 2014 to be just as good!
What were the highlights of your 2013?
2013 brought about some fantastic opportunities and experiences for me (including: interning with Bon Jovi's management, achieving a 1st class degree, getting a great job with Fresh Content and running the Digital Marketing Show) and I'd be more than happy for 2014 to be just as good!
What were the highlights of your 2013?
Monday, 2 December 2013
Done and Dusted: Digital Marketing Show 2013
The 25th of November 2013 brought around one of the busiest weeks of my life.
After hours spent travelling to London, we finally arrived, unpacked and headed to the hub of it all - ExCel! (Luckily the hotel was right outside the venue, so it wasn't too far to travel every morning...)
After putting the final touches (an email here and a little panic there), we were ready for it all to start at 9am the next day.
By 9am queues were forming - the audience were ready and waiting for the first Digital Marketing Show to begin!
Each day the show was alive and buzzing with attendees, exhibitors, tech team and the show crew.
The theatres were jam-packed...
And the exhibitors were engaging with the audience.
We've had some fantastic feedback and can't wait to do it all again in 2014. If you missed out this year then don't worry, we've got it covered. Check out our 2013 review with presentations, videos and some of the best bits.
Of course, we're not going to leave you to battle in the big wide world of digital marketing alone for the rest of the year. The Digital Marketing Magazine offers advice, tips and great articles all year around. I'm the new Deputy Editor so let me know your thoughts!
Are you planning on coming to the Digital Marketing Show 2014?
After hours spent travelling to London, we finally arrived, unpacked and headed to the hub of it all - ExCel! (Luckily the hotel was right outside the venue, so it wasn't too far to travel every morning...)
After putting the final touches (an email here and a little panic there), we were ready for it all to start at 9am the next day.
By 9am queues were forming - the audience were ready and waiting for the first Digital Marketing Show to begin!
Each day the show was alive and buzzing with attendees, exhibitors, tech team and the show crew.
The theatres were jam-packed...
Speakers were in full flow...
And the exhibitors were engaging with the audience.
We've had some fantastic feedback and can't wait to do it all again in 2014. If you missed out this year then don't worry, we've got it covered. Check out our 2013 review with presentations, videos and some of the best bits.
Of course, we're not going to leave you to battle in the big wide world of digital marketing alone for the rest of the year. The Digital Marketing Magazine offers advice, tips and great articles all year around. I'm the new Deputy Editor so let me know your thoughts!
Are you planning on coming to the Digital Marketing Show 2014?
Friday, 1 November 2013
Mo At The Show
Like our fancy moustache?
The Digital Marketing Show is supporting Movember by donating 50% from every VIP ticket sold this month.
Now you have even more reason to go VIP!
The perks include:
- Fast track entry
- Reserved seating at all DMS presentations
- Round table participation
- Networking breakfast
- Naked Wine Voucher
- Ask the expert executive sessions
- £70 Discover Digital module
- VIP Lounge Entry
If you're taking part with the show or growing a mo', send us a picture of you with your moustache (real or not!) to @DMSLDN.
Here's mine!
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Happy Halloween... Time to get Scary!
Boo!
Hope you're having a wonderful (or horrifying?) day.
Here's 10 scary facts about digital marketing to spook you into digital action!
Don't worry - it's not all that horrible...
The Digital Marketing Show can help you not be part of those terrifying statistics!
Head here for tickets.
Hope you're having a wonderful (or horrifying?) day.
Here's 10 scary facts about digital marketing to spook you into digital action!
Don't worry - it's not all that horrible...
The Digital Marketing Show can help you not be part of those terrifying statistics!
Head here for tickets.
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
50 Shades... of Digital Marketing!
Since joining the Fresh Content and Digital Marketing Show teams, I have been working on two exciting projects - a new e-book and the (fast-approaching!) Digital Marketing Show.
You'll have to wait until the 26th November 2013 to attend the show but I'm happy to announce that the e-book, 50 Shades of Digital Marketing, is now online!
I co-edited the e-book alongside Francesca James and I must admit I am proud of the final result.
The idea behind 50 Shades of Digital Marketing is that although it might be argued that ‘digital’ is turning marketing more into a science than an art form, there are certainly many different opinions as to what businesses should be doing in this brave new world.
Our ebook features commentary from 50 digital leaders and offers a range of opinions from experts and practitioners in the field.
Download your free copy and enjoy! Let us know your thoughts by tweeting @DMSLDN.
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