In this video, we chat with Dora Aston, Director of Think! Associates, Brand Design and Marketing based in Taunton, Somerset. A subject very close to our heart, as designers ourselves.
We discuss the value of design and brand strategy and working in collaboration with others that makes for some stunning results both visually and in clients seeing their business grow and succeed. Dora has worked in the graphic design industry for over 30 years. She started my career pre the digital age when print design was all there was and the tools involved reprographic pens, a scalpel, cow gum, and a very steady hand! Thankfully for Dora, the days of the Apple Macintosh computer were not far off, and, along with the specialist software, they afforded her the time and technology to create some truly ground-breaking design and advance into an era of digital communications. Today, it’s a pleasure for her to work with a younger generation of designers who bring fresh thinking, innovative ideas, new Mac skills and an instinctive ability to exploit the latest media channels, all of which we help nurture and direct towards building powerful strategic branding and communications for their clients. Find out more: www.thinkassociates.co.uk _____________________ In these series of short videos, we chat with Somerset business owners to find out what they do, how they do it, and more importantly, why they do it. Informal chats are recorded via Zoom and offer a chance to share tips, information, and advice. SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL: Meet the Business Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in.
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In these series of short videos, we chat with Somerset business owners to find out what they do, how they do it, and more importantly, why they do it. Informal chats are recorded via Zoom and offer a chance to share tips, information, and advice.
In this video, we chat with Sarah Coward, the Managing Director/Owner at SLC Digital Marketing. Sarah is a Social Media and Digital Marketing professional who has over 20 years of marketing experience gained in both the public and private sectors. She has worked in senior marketing roles for various organisations in the South West including The Bristol Evening Post, Alexandra Plc, the University of the West of England and Bristol Zoo Gardens. She qualified from the University of the West of England with a BA Hons in English Literature and hold a Diploma in Direct Marketing. With experience both in-house and for agencies, she can appreciate and understand the needs of a business and always put excellent customer service at the heart of everything she does. Sarah loves the challenge of making projects come together from concept to fruition. She's an expert in digital marketing strategy, social media management, blog writing, and copywriting and considers herself a marketing 'all-rounder'. Find out more at: www.slcdigitalmarketing.co.uk --------- SEE ALL THE VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL Word Gets Networking has been active in Taunton for over 8 years at local venues, giving people a chance to promote your business at a convenient time, working around the busy lives they lead. In a relaxed environment, they get a chance to build relationships, share ideas, and develop your network, with like-minded people. Our business network group is open to anyone who embraces the idea of support, learning, and a ‘together we’re stronger’ attitude. Now more than ever it is about sharing skills and experiences which help build relationships and in time, trust. Everyone has value and you can take away as much as you put in. If you would like to take part in 'Meet the Business' then please send us a message or email info@wordgetsaround.co.uk #MeetTheBusiness Local firm launches 'Teapot Top Tips' to help businesses develop their online capabilities.3/4/2020 Local firm launches ‘Teapot Top Tips’ to help businesses develop their online capabilities as it reaches its own tenth anniversary. A series of ‘top tips’ guides will be issued by Somerset design and digital marketing company Teapot Creative over the coming weeks to help businesses that are looking to develop their online presence. The ‘Teapot Top Tips’ series will cover a range of topics specially chosen to support businesses during this challenging time. These include guidance on starting an ecommerce business; using SEO and PPC; improving social media presence; and successful remote working. The award-winning creative design company had been about to celebrate its first decade in business, revamping its own branding and website to mark this milestone. It was planning a variety of charity and community activities to celebrate the anniversary, with the full programme due to be unveiled at a Mad Hatter’s Chari-Tea Party in May. With the Teapot team now working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic, celebrations are postponed as they prioritise support for other businesses, many of whom are urgently seeking to refocus their activity online. Founder and director, Lizzie Ginbey, says, “Teapot Creative has grown into a bigger, bolder and more confident agency over the past decade, and we recognise that our success is very much down to the people we work with and our local community. Although we are able to continue supporting our clients remotely, we know that many of the businesses within our community are finding it much harder. “Being able to operate online in some capacity is essential for most businesses, and even more so during this period of shutdown and isolation, with many of our clients shifting their focus onto ecommerce and online marketing. To support as many businesses as possible, we’ll be sharing regular ‘Top Tips’ content on our website and social media profiles to help businesses really make the most of their online platforms." The first in the ‘Teapot Top Tips’ series will be issued on Monday 6 April and can be read at teapotcreative.co.uk/blog or by searching for #TeapotTopTips on social media. Set up in April 2010, Teapot Creative has since gone from strength to strength, supporting over 500 companies during the past ten years. It now works with a range of companies across Somerset and the South West, as well as having national and international clients. Teapot Creative provides a wide range of design and digital marketing services, from branding and web design to SEO, PPC and Mailchimp. It combines big agency design skills and creativity with a personal approach, ensuring that its clients and community are at the very heart of the business. Teapot was founded ten years ago in a garage in Fivehead, Somerset. Lizzie Ginbey and Barry Tottle, both graphic designers, set about creating a design agency with a difference. They wanted Teapot Creative to have the design, flair and creative reputation of a big city agency but without the exorbitant price tags or prickly uber-cool atmosphere. Their aim was to make top level graphic design and websites accessible to SMEs in the South West. Teapot Creative won the Somerset Business of the Year Award just six years later and had already grown to 13 employees, with a much smarter studio in Hambridge. Now, ten years into business, they are a 19-strong team of creatives and have worked with over 500 clients, ranging from one man bands working from home, to large nationals and some international e-commerce clients. They pride themselves on being friendly and ethical, and their purpose is to use design and digital creativity to help transform businesses.
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