--- title: Blog - North East Web & Design Agency | Thrive | Sarah Burns (3) description: Our Digital Marketing Manager has been part of our team for seven years and is responsible for the strategy and delivery of our inbound and digital marketing services. Sarah a qualified Google and HubSpot partner employee, as well as being responsible for junior staff. Away from work, Sarah is our resident Friends fan and is loud and proud about her love of 90s boybands. (3) --- [![Thrive Logo](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/thrive-logo-pink-1.svg)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/) - [What We Do](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/what-we-do) - [About](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/about-us) - [Approach](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/approach) - [Work](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/work) - [Blog](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog) - [Contact](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/contact) ## Blog We design websites, create brands and run marketing that delivers results. 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Browse by topic... - [Digital Marketing (508)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/digital-marketing) - [Office Life (122)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/office-life) - [Design (49)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/design) - [Web (48)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/web) - [News (47)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/news) January 18, 2021 ### [The tools you need in your marketing tech stack in 2021](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-tools-you-need-in-your-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) Earlier this month we identified the three areas you need to address for a robust marketing tech stack in 2021, but this week we’re looking at the specific tools you can add to future proof your existing tech stack. 14 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-tools-you-need-in-your-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) January 11, 2021 ### [2021 is the year to embrace stress-free video marketing](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/2021-is-the-year-to-embrace-stress-free-video-marketing) Video marketing has long been on the horizon, daunting many of us for about 2-3 years, but it’s time to embrace the Zoom age, and utilise your newfound comfort for video meetings, by adding video marketing to your strategy. 14 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/2021-is-the-year-to-embrace-stress-free-video-marketing) January 4, 2021 ### [The must-haves for your small business marketing tech stack in 2021](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-must-haves-for-your-small-business-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) If you’re looking to invigorate your business’ marketing tech stack now that we’re faced with a new year full of hope and optimism for renewed business vigour, this might be the post you need to read. 15 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-must-haves-for-your-small-business-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) December 9, 2020 ### [3 Must-See Mental Health TED Talks for Covid Anxiety](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/3-must-see-mental-health-ted-talks-for-covid-anxiety) It’s been a heck of a year, amiright? I’ve even forgotten all proper usage of the English language - but hey, we’ve made it… 2021 is so close we can almost touch it! 15 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/3-must-see-mental-health-ted-talks-for-covid-anxiety) November 16, 2020 ### [North East Funding Support with North East Growth Hub, NBSL and Digital Drive Durham for 2021 Projects](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/north-east-funding-support-with-nbsl-and-digital-drive-durham-for-2021-projects) If you’re preparing to kickstart your business with renewed energy in 2021, you might benefit from one of these funding pots for North East businesses. 14 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/north-east-funding-support-with-nbsl-and-digital-drive-durham-for-2021-projects) November 9, 2020 ### [6 Ideas to Improve Your Work From Home Space](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/6-ideas-to-improve-your-work-from-home-space) As we all settle into WFH life, with who-knows-what government-imposed rules, it might be time to ‘spark joy’ in your home office. 14 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/6-ideas-to-improve-your-work-from-home-space) November 2, 2020 ### [How to Say ‘Thank You’ Better with 3 Simple Steps](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-say-thank-you-better-with-3-simple-steps) At a time when communication with your team may not be straight-forward, thanks to masks, home-working, virtual meetings, poor WiFi, social distancing, etc., it’s important to look at ways to boost opportunities for appreciation. 16 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-say-thank-you-better-with-3-simple-steps) October 19, 2020 ### [How to Adapt Your Mindset now WFH is Here to Stay](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-adapt-your-mindset-now-wfh-is-here-to-stay) With government advice coinciding with a general consensus among the UK’s office-based workforce, it seems WFH life is here to stay for some time... 13 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-adapt-your-mindset-now-wfh-is-here-to-stay) October 12, 2020 ### [Celebrating 10 Years of Instagram](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/celebrating-10-years-of-instagram) If you’re old enough to remember when Instagram first burst onto the scene, but not too old to not care about the ‘gram, you’ll be shocked to hear Instagram has just celebrated its 10th birthday. 10 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/celebrating-10-years-of-instagram) September 28, 2020 ### [Thrive Supports Health & Wellbeing Provider Tackling Covid-19](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/thrive-supports-health-wellbeing-provider-tackling-covid-19) Full-service creative marketing agency Thrive is bringing to life an exciting project with proactive healthcare organisation, Recovery4Life. 11 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/thrive-supports-health-wellbeing-provider-tackling-covid-19) There was an error loading new blogs, please try again later.. **Loading, please wait...** ![hubspot-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/hubspot-logo-white.svg "hubspot-logo-white") ![google-partner-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/google-partner-logo-white.svg "google-partner-logo-white") Copyright © Thrive Marketing Limited 2026 [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivehq?trk=top_nav_home/) [hello@thriveability.co.uk](mailto:hello@thriveability.co.uk) [01325 778 786](tel:01325%20778%20786)