Building Positive Change: Insights from Jen Sharpe, Founder of Think HQ
The creative industry is buzzing with change, and Jen Sharpe, founder and managing director of Think HQ, is leading the way! Her agency has a mission that's hard to miss—making a positive social impact with every project they take on.
Interview Series: Georgie Wilson | History Will Be Kind
In today’s blog, we sat down with Georgie Wilson, Senior Account Director at History Will Be Kind, an award winning, top creative communications agency. Georgie moved to Australia from the UK two years ago and has over six years of
Onboarding made easy with Clare Willenberg of The Happy Hive Co
Organisations with a good onboarding employee experience improve new hire retention by 82% and productivity by 70%* *Source: Peterson, 2020 Most companies have an onboarding program, but few employees agree that employers do a good job of onboarding. In fact, only 29%
Interview Series: Laura Sedgwick | Sedgwick Communications
In today’s blog, we sit down with Laura Sedgwick, a seasoned PR professional with over 12 years of experience across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia and founder of Sedgwick Communications. Laura has worked with some of Australia’s largest brands,
Marketing or Operations Manager? The benefits of hiring a hybrid
Not sure if your creative agency needs a Marketing Manager or an Operations Manager? You should consider hiring a hybrid! We've all heard the analogy of the plumber having a leaky tap. This is very comparable to creative agencies not marketing
The Social Tea: Leading an In-House Social Media Team
Ever thought about working in an in-house social media role but want to get an idea of what it’s like before making the leap? We spoke with Nicole Redfern, former Head of Social Media, Global Cross-Brand Strategic Initiatives for Expedia
Improving efficiencies: How Equality moved to a four day work week
The concept of a four day work week has been growing in popularity over the last few years, especially since Covid has led many people and businesses to reassess their priorities, processes and output. There are many stories and reports
Navigating tough conversations with clients
When it comes to client relationships, being able to navigate tough conversations is a common challenge that many account services professionals face and struggle with, but it’s so important that this skill is developed in order to progress in your
Should I stay or should I go (in-house)?
The Clash said it best: "should I stay or should I go?". They may have been talking about a relationship, but the question is just as relevant here too. There often comes a time in a creative's life, when they're working
Everybody makes mistakes, everybody has those days.
Sometimes mistakes happen, but it's how you respond to them and treat your employees that really matters. Here from Steph about an experience she's had on the matter.