Brew Thoughts
How to prepare for Google’s June 2021 update
In June we’re expecting a major update to Google’s search algorithm, so this post discusses whats changing, and what you can do to ensure you don’t lose out.
When you can’t get a cloning machine, use a Decision Sprint… and win back weeks of time
Before you sink time, sprint out your options It really feels like time is the most precious commodity for a growing business. As someone who runs a fast growing team within a business in hypergrowth, I am constantly aware that there are opportunities that we’re missing out on. Be they new clients or innovative ideas, […]
Align Great Minds and Reap the Rewards
Marketing isn’t easy. Not because it’s difficult to come up with effective strategies and ideas, the tricky bit is filtering the options of what you could do from what you should do. What really doesn’t help is that everyone is an ‘expert’ – from the Chairman to your Mum… Everyone has their own ideas. And […]
Empowering your introverts
Whether you’re a Teams or Zoom aficionado, we’ve all had no choice but to indulge in the filters and functions of telecommunications. Now, I will be the first to admit that at the beginning of 2020, I happily welcomed the indefinite working from home lifestyle. Bring on the all-day pyjamas and Antiques Roadshow background noise. […]
Reading: “Blood, Sweat, and Pixels”
Ian talks about the book “Blood, Sweat, and Pixels” that examines the human stories behind video game development.
Product Management: Don’t freestyle – 6 techniques to help you innovate.
Product managers and entrepreneurs are always trying to find new ways to delight customers and, in turn, encourage them to open their wallets. It seems simple: 1. A great new idea arises. 2. That idea gets turned into a product. 3. ??? 4. Profit If only things were this easy. Unfortunately, the innovation process is […]
Solving the Logo Soup problem
Companies love to show off all the great clients they have by putting all their logos in a big graphic.We call this a logo soup Logo soups are those walls of logos that companies use to show off their fanciest clients. Logo soups are the ultimate “show, don’t tell” way to communicate legitimacy and maturity, […]
How to review creative design work
Reviewing creative design work can be challenging, so in this blog we provide some guidance as to how to tackle it to get the best results.