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Social Media Guide: YouTube

YouTube is essentially a video search engine. Founded nine years ago, it is now a Google subsidiary, having been sold by founders (and former PayPal employees), for $1.65bn (wowsers!).

Nov
14

13 minute read

Social Media: Business Benchmark and Preparing for the Year Ahead

A survey conducted by Harris Poll, on behalf of Hootsuite, finds that the benefits of social media are also the source of many challenges for organisations.

Nov
12

11 minute read

#NEtwitterati - Vote For Your Favourite Twitter Users In The North East, with The Journal Newspaper [News]

The North East tweeters are getting excited! This year is the second of the social media awards for Twitter users in the region who actively engage conversation and "big up" the North East.

Nov
7

16 minute read

5 Company Blogs Worth Following To Improve Your Marketing & Design

We're firm believers in sharing what we know with the people who matter - you!! Try improving your marketing, content, social media and design skills with these reputable company blogs!

Nov
5

9 minute read

Event: Imagine If... Lead Generation & Sales Process

On Tuesday 14, October, we held the first of two events alongside New Results Training and GrowthAccelerator, at Alliance House, HUB Workspace, Aycliffe Business Park.

Nov
3

16 minute read

The Ultimate Collection of Design Infographics

Of course, there are no "blanket" rules for any design - as each design, purpose, audience is different. However, there are some fairly generic rules and advice to be given for those looking to rebrand, redesign or approach an agency.

Oct
29

11 minute read

Event: 'Marketing On A Zero Budget' with Teesside University

On Friday 10, October, we were invited to hold a six hour workshop for businesses of all levels and from varying sectors.

Oct
27

17 minute read

Content Marketing Is Something to Be Very Afraid Of

Boo! It’s that time of the year again, when stories of ghouls and ghosts come to life! Those stories might be scary, but ones about content marketing and your 2015 strategy shouldn’t be…!

Oct
24

19 minute read

Seasonal Marketing: Scare Your Customers Silly for Halloween

It's that time of year again in the UK! No, not Christmas (not just yet) but it's the start of a strong campaign for Halloween marketing and shameless self-promotion.

Oct
22

5 minute read

Event Review: Marketing & Social Media Classes with South Durham Enterprise Agency

Thrive has been lucky enough to be holding some great classes on social media and content creation since September, with South Durham Enterprise Agency.

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