Attract & Engage - THE Growth Marketing Agency

Our aim is to provide useful insights to help you grow brand & increase sales, and spotlight how we’re helping other ambitious firms do just that. Hopefully we’ve been delivering – please do let us know ideas for other topics you’d value in 2025 via the comments below. In the meantime, here are five from this year that we think capture the spirit of Attract & Engage. 1️⃣ With Brexit often criticised, let’s start with a positive. We arranged for Andy Thorne, Founder & CEO of Kestrel Liner Agencies, to speak with Hannah Prevett in The Sunday Times, discussing the thriving markets in Commonwealth countries and the projects that are going to mean £500million of business for British businesses.  💷 https://bit.ly/4fqhxLE 2️⃣ As construction sector challenges continue to rumble on, we took on the mantle of BITA Marketing Agony Aunt. Answering sub-contractors FAQs in a regular NetWorks magazine column and hosting a series of free webinars. In this episode, we shared why built environment firms should ditch bland and showed how case studies can shine bright. 🌟 https://bit.ly/49JPTI6 3️⃣ With the skills gap widening, Jill Willis took up the role of Enterprise Advisor to THE BILLERICAY SCHOOL School. It’s difficult to single out just one highlight from this year, but Basildon Business Leaders quarterly summit – where we shone a spotlight on skills and the myriad ways local firms can support schools – was a blinder. http://bit.ly/3PaHPqd 🤹♀️ 4️⃣ Essex is at the heart of the tech revolution. In fact, it’s home to more than 4,500 telecom and digitech businesses which employ over 20,000 people. This year Jill chatted with incredible Essex County Council Tech Top 50 firms. Nicola Thorn of AND Technology Research Ltd., Ryan Bell of Tech Balance, John Gladman AVRT Adaptive Virtual Reality Training, Marc Jones ANTOBOT and Miles Adcock ceo Concurrent Technologies Corporation all took time to share their experiences of fund raising, innovation and growth.  Listen again here https://bit.ly/4gGfgNl 🎙️ 5️⃣ And finally, smart partnerships for smarter results 🚀 We can proudly report that people love working with us because we THINK BIG, we OWN IT, and we WOW. 2024 has been an incredible year and we’re so thankful to have been invited to help Essex’s most ambitious firms to amplify marketing efforts. Our ambition is to help even more in 2025, kicking things off as key partner to Essex Construction Alliance and the Essex Build Expo (13th March, Hylands House). So, on that note, here’s to impactful partnerships that connect stakeholders and drive real action. Cheers to all and Merry Christmas! 🍻

Office hours update💡 We’re taking a festive break, but here’s when we’ll be around: Dec 24th – Half-day Dec 25th & 26th – Closed Dec 27th, 30th & 31st – Open Jan 1st – Closed Jan 2nd – Back to normal! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎁🎉 #communications #growth #b2b #business #contentstrategy #essexbusiness #marketingagency #marketing #content #contentmarketing

Taskmaster LIVE 👀 Anyone who knows us well, appreciates we love a silly game with a bit of competitiveness thrown in... Thanks to Greg Davies & Alex Horne for hosting our Christmas party. Fab time had by all, especially Claire who took the title of Taskmaster Champion. 👏 🏆🏅

“Because it’s a small team, I knew it was crucial to take time to integrate and understand what my staff wanted.” In this episode of Made in Essex, Nicola Thorn, CEO of AND Technology Research Ltd., shares how stepping into a family-run business meant finding her footing and aligning her vision with her team’s ideas. Learn how Nicola’s collaborative approach to leadership has fuelled the company’s growth in the tech sector. 🎙️🎧 Listen to the full episode >> https://spoti.fi/49s5Faj #communications #marketingagency #marketing #business #podcast #b2b #growth #scaleups #startups #essexbusiness

2025 LinkedIn content trends🚀 📉 Text-only posts saw a 35% drop in reach and 22% drop in engagement in 2024—but they’re not dead! Here’s how to make them work in 2025... 👉 Keep it concise: 400-1,000 characters is the sweet spot. 👉 Structure matters: Stick to 12–20 lines for easy readability. 👉 Hook your audience: Start with a bold opening to draw readers in and prompt action. Done right, text-only posts can still pack a punch! Ready to try? Dive into the details in our latest blog >> https://bit.ly/49og1rH #communications #growth #b2b #business #linkedin #contentstrategy #essexbusiness #marketingagency #marketing #content #linkedintips #contentmarketing

🎉 Huge congratulations to TickAudit for winning the Digital Business of the Year Award at the Newham Chamber Awards! 🏆 Your innovation, commitment to growth, and impact in the digital space truly set you apart. We're proud to have been part of such a fantastic event with Marcomedia and to have seen first-hand the incredible talent within our community. Here's to your continued success! 🌟 #communications #marketingagency #marketing #business #growth #b2b #essexbusiness #awards #digitalmarketing #NBA24

In 2025, LinkedIn is all about captivating visuals and engagement-driven content!🚀 👉 Visuals steal the show: Infographics, flowcharts, and 3-5 images in a post resonate best. 👉 Text that works: Aim for posts between 900-1,500 characters to balance storytelling with visual appeal. 👉 Engagement is key: Invite conversations, tag selectively, and respond quickly to boost visibility. 👉 Video is vital: Short, vertical videos are leading the charge. Stay ahead of the curve - start experimenting with these trends today! Learn more in our latest blog >> https://bit.ly/49og1rH #communications #growth #b2b #business #linkedin #contentstrategy #essexbusiness #marketingagency #marketing #content #linkedintips #contentmarketing

“When I took over, I felt proud, but also slightly daunted. I didn’t quite know what I was doing in some senses.” In this episode of Made in Essex, Jill Willis speaks with Nicola Thorn, CEO of AND Technology Research Ltd., about stepping into the CEO seat at just 29. Nicola shares the challenges of leading a family business, finding her own vision, and leading the company to Ambitious Essex Tech Top 50 status. 🎙️🎧 Listen to the full episode >> https://spoti.fi/49s5Faj #communications #marketingagency #marketing #business #podcast #b2b #growth #scaleups #startups #essexbusiness

And that's a wrap... With Spotify Wrapped back for another year, we had to create our own version...check out our very true and totally not made up stats👇 #growth #essexbusiness #publicrelationsagency #marketingagency#marketing #business #contentmarketing #SpotifyWrapped

⏰ Just 24 hours to go until the Newham Chamber Of Commerce Business Awards! Our dancing shoes are polished, our excitement is through the roof, and we can't wait to join the celebration of Newham's most innovative businesses. Tomorrow night, we’ll be raising a glass alongside fellow sponsors Marcomedia to all the incredible finalists – it’s going to be a night to remember! See you there! 🏆✨ #communications #marketingagency #marketing #business #growth #b2b #essexbusiness #awards #digitalmarketing #NBA24