Ben Askins

The B2B Marketing UK Agencies Benchmarking Report 2024 is out! We’ve been ranked 25th in the top UK B2B marketing agencies list, up from 29th in 2023, plus sit in the top 10 for PR specialists and demand generation specialists, and top 15 for brand specialists. The report ranks agencies on each unique specialism, so it’s great to see ourselves sitting amongst such good company. Also in the report, you can hear from our CEO, Ben Fox, on pages 34 - 35 discussing B2B brands’ quest for the holy trinity in agency partnerships, and get to know us a bit better in our agency profile on pages 59 - 60. Download the report here: https://ow.ly/OnWV50SpYQW #UKABMR #B2BAgencies #B2BReport

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At Blue Array, we know how crucial SEO is for young businesses serious about scaling organic traffic and building a strong digital presence. That’s why we’ve designed Blue Array Ignite, our SEO accelerator programme specifically tailored for startups and scale-ups. This 12-month partnership offers expert SEO support with pricing built for early-stage businesses. ⚡️ Are you eligible? - You’ve completed an external funding round - Your business is under 5 years old - You currently employ less than 50 people - You have an ‘implementer’ within your business If this sounds like you, let’s supercharge your growth and take your SEO strategy to the next level. 🌱 Ignite your startup today 👇 https://lnkd.in/edt-MZg2 #SEO #Startups #ScaleUps #BlueArrayIgnite #OrganicGrowth

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Have you got questions about ‘Shopify Tax’ and the impending additional cost? There are 3 levels of the new Shopify Tax system. Manual Tax (free), Basic Tax (free), Shopify Tax (% Fee but Capped) If you’re only selling to the UK/EU market, as it stands at the moment the Basic tax is very much inline with your current experience with the tax set up on shopify. You can create manual tax overrides but you handle the registrations, and taxes are based of off that. Need to know more.....Don’t worry, we’ve pulled together a high level overview of it for you. #ShopifyExperts #TaxChanges #SupportingEachOther

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We’ll cut to the chase. With Cognition Accelerate, you’ll get a tailored marketing plan that actually works. No more buzzword bingo. No more wasting budgets . Find out about our growth-focused packages, specifically designed to help SMEs finally achieve their commercial goals 💸 https://lnkd.in/ets8a2XC #CognitionAccelerate #MarketingStrategy #SME #SmallBusiness #MarketingAgency

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Guess what? Our second episode of the Cost of Living Video Podcast series is almost here!   Join our brilliant trends experts, Kate Skivington and Karla Rendle, as they dive into one of the five key trends we've identified. With valuable insights from our Boxclever team and real-life brand examples, these episodes are essential viewing!   🔥 Episode 2 Release: July 23rd - Evolving Influencers 🔥   In this episode, Emma Kirk and Hannah Chevrier explore the "Evolving Influencers" trend, highlighting how consumers are seeking more relatable content and becoming more selective about the influencers they follow. Here’s a little teaser to whet your appetite!   Did you miss the first episode, Trusted Transactions? Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/ebkjBGUU   Stay tuned for more exciting episodes in the coming weeks! Which trend are you most excited to learn about?   #costofliving #podcast #boxclever #evolving #influencers #trend

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Power Up Your Startup with a Professional Website from Softip UK! Struggling to get your startup off the ground without a website? Don't worry, Softip UK is here to help! We offer affordable and user-friendly website development services specifically designed for startups like yours. Here's what we can do for you: Create a stunning and professional website that reflects your brand identity. Develop user-friendly features to convert visitors into customers. Optimize your website for search engines (SEO) to increase visibility. Provide ongoing support to ensure your website stays up-to-date. Why Choose Softip UK? Affordable Pricing: We understand the financial constraints of startups, that's why we offer competitive pricing plans. Fast Turnaround: Get your website up and running quickly so you can focus on growing your business. Easy to Use: Our website development platform is simple and intuitive, even if you have no coding experience. Expert Support: Our team of experienced developers is here to help you every step of the way. ‍ Ready to take your startup to the next level? Click the link in the comments to learn more about our website development services and get a free quote! ➡️ https://softip.uk #startup #websitedevelopment #affordablewebsites #SEO #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #growth #SoftipUK

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🎶🎵 The Responsive Revolution: Why Your Website Needs to Adapt (and How We Can Help) . In the UK, where mobile phone use continues to soar, ensuring your website offers a seamless experience across all devices is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. This is where responsive web design comes in. Keep reading here https://bit.ly/3VpzfYB . Questions? Get in touch https://bit.ly/3CMwjKG . #responsive #webdesign #website #design #web #webdevelopment #wordpress #webdesigner #websitedesign #seo #conversions #k #digitalmarketing #extensions #warhammer #marketing #sales #conversion #optimise #optimisation #mobileapps #webdesign #business #digitalmarketing #mobileapplication #mobile #software #ecommerce #userinterface #zenibytecreative

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🌍 Ever wonder about the environmental impact of your website? 🌍 This #EarthDay we're exploring ways to make websites more sustainable, find our top tips for simple, yet effective changes here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eci5Dp9t #WebDevelopment #CarbonFootprint #CSR #TopTips #WebsiteTips #BCorp #WebDesign #DigitalAgency

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July saw a variety of Series A investments make the pages on Deal Lite’s UK Tech News and all fascinating companies…. Praetura Ventures has invested in Lunio - a growing ad tech business aiming to tackle invalid and fraudulent traffic, and prevent advertisers losing millions in ad spend on fake clicks - joining existing investors Smedvig Ventures and Fuel Ventures 🚀 Good luck 🌈 Neil Andrew in targeting new sectors and achieving your global growth plans 🍀 Byway the travel tech startup and B Corporation championing flight-free travel, has raised £5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. The round was led by Heartcore Capital with participation from Eka Ventures and re-investing Byway angels. The funds will be used to accelerate the development of Byway’s unique journey-planning technology, JourneyAI, and to fuel its expansion into new regions. Super news 🙌 Leading Human Risk Management Platform, CultureAI announced it closed a £7.7 million Series A funding round. The funding was jointly led by Mercia Ventures and Smedvig Ventures, with existing investors Passion Capital and Senovo also continuing their support. Founder James Moore will significantly invest in the evolution of the product, expand his team across all departments and plans to increase the company’s market profile and presence in the US 🚀 AI due diligence provider, Xapien, announced the completion of its £8 million Series A funding round led by YFM Equity Partners, bringing total funding to £14 million. Xapien will use the new capital to continue to redefine how businesses understand their third parties, enabling organisations of any size to carry out comprehensive due diligence in minutes, not days. We love your ethos Chris Green 👍 Passionfruit, a platform that empowers businesses to grow via collaboration with independent workers, has raised £7m in a Series A funding round to further its mission to make the full potential of the modern workforce more accessible to brands around the world. The round was led by Seaya with participation from existing Seed round investors firstminute capital, Playfair Capital, Cornerstone VC and Portfolio Ventures . Excellent work Issah A., Raffi Salama 🎉 4D Biomaterials – a UK company whose innovative biomaterial has potential to be used for a wide range of 3D printed implants and surgical devices – has raised £3.4m. The funding round was led by Oshen Holdings and backed by DSW Ventures, SFC Capital, Boundary Capital Partners LLP and private investors including several leading scientists and surgeons. It will enable the company to complete pre-clinical testing of its first product range and seek FDA clearance for entry into the US market – wishing you and your team all the best Phil Smith 🥂 #VC #Capital #Funding #SeriesA #UKStartUp

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How to Build Trust and Close More Sales | SEO-optimised strategies Click here to watch the full Episode: https://buff.ly/4aC4rZ4 Learn more about the Bearded Sales Guy and how to Walk Digital Corridors - A Better Future For Sales, subscribe to my newsletter here: https://buff.ly/4aFFoFL #WalkingDigitalCorridors #SocialSelling #MentalHealthMatters #PersonalBrand #SocialNetworking #SalesTransformation #PersonalChange #DigitalSelling

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Ready to revolutionise your fundraising? Elevate your supporter engagement with Apteco and Sequoia to discover how you can transform your fundraising strategies. Read more in our blog as we explore: 🔸 Personalised supporter journeys 🔸 Trigger-based communications 🔸 Multi-channel campaign management 🔸 Near real-time data insights 🔸 New Apteco integrated email solution With Sequoia's expertise, unlock Apteco's full potential, through: 🔸 Expert data analysis 🔸 Journey creation and management 🔸 Customised implementation 🔸 Ongoing mentoring, support & training Contact us for a demo and read more here https://lnkd.in/gyrF2P5H #SupporterEngagement #DataDriven #Fundraising #Apteco #Sequoia #MarketingAutomation #EmailMarketing

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Struggling with GDPR compliance in your direct mail campaigns? 🤔 You're not alone. While digital marketing compliance is clear-cut, direct mail remains a grey area for many. Dive into our latest blog: How to Navigate GDPR Compliance and Data Privacy in Direct Mail Marketing: A Guide for UK Marketing Heads Gain insights into: ✅ The Privacy Benefits of Direct Mail ✅ Key Concepts for GDPR Compliance ✅ Practical Steps to Ensure Compliance Stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your marketing efforts. Head to our website to read and master GDPR for direct mail ↗️ #GDPR #DirectMarketing #DataPrivacy #Charity #NonProfit

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At LIBRA 4 humans, we don’t believe in "one-size-fits-all" solutions (that only works for socks! 🧦😉). Our approach has always been about listening to our clients —yes, you— and creating tailor-made SEO-friendly solutions designed to meet your business’s unique needs. 📈 What’s new with our website? It now truly reflects how we work: we don’t just sell a service, we offer tailor-made solutions. Whether you’re launching a start-up 🚀 or looking to take your SMB to the next level, we combine Branding, Web Design, and Strategic SEO to help you stand out in a noisy digital world. 🎯 The key? Every strategy is customized, based on listening first and then delivering SEO-optimized solutions so your brand is visible and connects with the right audience from the very beginning. 🌐 We invite you to explore our new website 👉 libra4humans.com Who knows? You might just find exactly what your business needs to shine even brighter! 💡💻 P.S.: If you’ve worked with us before, you know exactly what we’re talking about 😉. If not, now’s the perfect time to get to know us and start creating something amazing together. 🚀

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Well done to Userled on its £4 million pre-seed round led by LocalGlobe to transform personalised marketing campaigns with the power of generative AI 🎉 Usually, it can take weeks to create and launch tailored, branded marketing campaigns across multiple platforms. But Userled now makes it possible to do this in only seconds thanks to its no-code interface, powered by AI Userled makes personalised marketing easy, accessible and efficient and has already won customers including Wayflyer and Deel Read more here in Tech.eu by Cate Lawrence #startups #venturecapital

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