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Is now a good time to develop a new food brand?

23.03.11

Ignore the economic doom-mongers, 2011 is in fact shaping-up to be a great year for New Product Development. And guess what? Effective branding is key to your success in a crowded marketplace…

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Beat the buyers: golden rules for food label success

06.09.10

Supermarket buyers are a notoriously difficult breed to impress, but you can give yourself a fighting chance of winning them over with our three-step guide to effective label design.

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Packaging pitfalls – future-proof your food labelling

04.10.10

New legislation is currently being drafted that will force scores of existing food labels to be extensively redesigned. If you’re rolling-out a product launch in the coming months, you can avoid costly revisions now by planning ahead…

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Is organic set to make a comeback?

19.05.10

Following a decline in demand in recent years, the Soil Association forecasts a return to growth over the next 12 months. So what are the implications for organic brands now that the recession is officially over?

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Top 10 budget busters

19.05.10

With the credit crunch biting hard, every man and his dog is advising businesses on how much to spend on marketing. Not to be outdone, we’ve put together some crunch-busting tips for you. Remember, clients want to buy from successful – not struggling – businesses. So, publicise good news and keep ...

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Getting the green light

13.03.10

Going green isn't easy. Find out about the environmental issues facing today's responsible designers and marketers.

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Words of wisdom

21.02.10

Writing. Its something we all learn at school. Graphic design? Now, thats different. While some have a flair for aesthetics, colour and layout, most of us are more than happy to leave the arty stuff to the experts.

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Checking the fine print

18.01.10

Clients often ask us why agencies send them printer proofs to sign, even though they’ve approved the PDFs. Sometimes, it feels like another laborious part of the process. But it’s an essential one.

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Show your true colours

20.12.09

We love colour. But choosing the right ones isn’t always easy. Because corporate colours don’t just need to look good on office hallways. They need to work on vans, brochure, uniforms, signage, stationery, websites, documents, phones, presentations, cakes and, well, you get the picture. In this ...

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Briefing your agency

15.12.09

Putting together a creative brief can seem daunting. With a deadline to meet or a new idea to launch, it may feel like a bit of a chore. We think great briefs not only inspire but help get you exactly the response you want. So here’s 10 top tips to help you get the best from your agency.

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Fever pitch

21.11.09

It’s a heavily debated topic but we still can’t help but feel strongly about free pitching. It devalues what we do and erodes our integrity. Is it really the best way to get great creative? And will you get a true indication of what it's like to work with the preferred agency on a daily basis?

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