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Paid Media Trends 2025

Uncover the platforms positioned to dominate in 2025, the tools and features reshaping paid social and search, and strategies to future-proof your campaigns.

How Consumers Spend Time Online: Key Insights from Ofcom’s 2024 Report

The way we use the internet is evolving. Ofcom's latest Online Nation 2024 report reveals some fascinating trends in how UK adults spend their time online. Read about the latest insights.

Effective HubSpot lead generation strategies for sales & marketing teams

Generating high-quality leads requires more than just effective marketing or efficient sales—it’s about creating a seamless journey for potential customers, from their first interaction with your brand through to becoming a loyal client.

How to create an effective content marketing strategy

Bill Gates first wrote the famous phrase “content is king” all the way back in 1996, and almost 30 years later, it’s still commonly used by marketers everywhere. In this blog, you will learn what a content strategy is, how to create a winning framework, and the tactics and plan you need to bring it to life.

Black Friday Marketing Guide: Strategies & Tips to Boost Sales

Retailers must prepare effectively for this year's Black Friday to capitalise on consumer demand and drive sales. In this blog, we detail the latest insights and strategies you need to help you prepare for a successful Black Friday.

Act fast! Why your brand needs to prioritise social-first content.

Social media is all about inspiration, connection, and entertainment. So, if you want to be a brand that uses these spaces well, you need to deliver content that actually inspires, connects, and entertains. Without hitting these marks, you won’t cut through the noise.

Neurodiversity in the workplace

Did you know that welcoming neurodiversity in your team makes for stronger marketing? By actively embracing diversity of thought and valuing the unique strengths of neurodiverse individuals - from enhanced creativity to supercharged problem-solving capabilities – your team can create more inclusive and impactful campaigns that resonate with a broader audience.

LinkedIn Lead Generation: the secret to business growth

Over the past year, LinkedIn Lead Generation has been a game-changer for our clients at STM AGENCY. We've run more campaigns than ever before, and the results speak for themselves.

It’s time to embrace the TikTok trend

Did you go from being blissfully unaware of the existence of TikTok to suddenly realising it was everywhere, all the time? You’re not alone – the video-sharing app has rocketed into public consciousness since its founding in 2016 - here we take a closer look at the TikTok trend

The influence of deinfluencers: are we reaching the end of an era?

What is deinfluencing? So, you’ve heard of influencers – those widely followed people on Instagram or TikTok, trying products sent to them for free, giving reviews, or advertising products as part of brand partnerships. But have you heard of deinfluencing?

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