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Since December 2023, UK employment rates have been sitting at about 75%, having almost returned to pre-pandemic levels of 76%. Despite this, we are seeing a reduction in permanent hires and increasing dependence on temporary workers due to continuing economic uncertainty. -
Creativity isn’t just the end of the process. It’s there, all through the formation of an idea, an idea that will ultimately respond to a behaviour or even change it. Read our latest blog to see why we're putting creativity first.
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This year, our Group Account Director, Helen, utilised her annual training budget in an innovative way – by becoming our first certified Mental Health First Aider through the comprehensive two-day course offered by WorkSafe.
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I’m sat in a 100-year-old cinema in Austin, Texas, about to watch the premiere of John Wick 4, and Keanu Reeves – yes, really – brushes past my seat. Later that night I’ll be in a small venue to watch New Order blow the roof off. Later that week I’ll attend talks by Robert Downey, Jr and William Shatner. I’ll enjoy free Guinness at the Irish Music Embassy on St Patrick’s Day. I’ll walk 200,000 steps, see countless talks and attend 27 gigs in 11 days. So, how did this happen?
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What does the future look like for Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn and, even X? RBH’s top 5 social media trends and predictions for 2024.
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At the Cannes Lions in June, artificial intelligence – or cognitive technology or generative technology, depending on who was speaking – was, unsurprisingly, the trending topic. Accenture Song CEO David Droga addressed attendees on the subject.
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Press releases, blogs and even articles are what we've all seen advanced AIs such as ChatGPT and Bard reproduce. So far, we've witnessed AIs produce art, music, and design in the same processes.
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It’s important that we have a broad understanding of the available AI platforms out there so that we can make the most of what they have to offer.
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Following a successful year working with Suzuki to deliver its new brand positioning across its 150-strong dealer network, the Meriden-based creative agency has now been officially retained so it can continue to evolve its dealer marketing service delivery.
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At RBH, we’re always looking to adopt new tools and innovations early for the benefit our clients, and AI is no exception. The difference from previous technological advancements is in its availability. No longer do you need specialist equipment or knowledge to access it.
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My children returned to school last week, brimming with the experiences, tales and learnings the long summer weeks have delivered but also genuinely full of beans for the knowledge and opportunity ahead in the academic year. And with the influx of new faces RBH has had over the last couple of months, it got me thinking again about the talent our agency is made up from and the varied backgrounds, experiences and life lessons that are the make-up of our teams.
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Meriden-based creative communications agency, Rees Bradley Hepburn (RBH), has been appointed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to deliver its latest consumer campaign.
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It’s National Radio Day! And we thought we'd be remiss if we didn't share our favourite radio ads of all time! From witty narratives that spark uncontrollable belly laughs to stories that leave you feeling a world of emotions – join us in reliving the magic that has left an unforgettable mark on the airwaves.
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The right work-life balance is different for everyone. It could be finding the time to be active, be social, to partake in your favourite hobbies, to get on top of chores around the house, or to spend quality time with family and friends.
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We were proud to once again sponsor the annual Birmingham Design Festival, and even prouder to take part in it by hosting portfolio surgery sessions.
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We were proud to once again sponsor the annual Birmingham Design Festival, and even prouder to take part in it by hosting portfolio surgery sessions.
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As another year has passed in our journey around the sun, it was time for Google to present their live marketing round-up for 2023! This year, our performance executive, Lauren, went to get the low down for the year ahead.
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The sunnier months are fast approaching, which means one thing – festival season! Yes, Leeds Festival, Glastonbury, but also design festivals, specifically BDF, Birmingham's very own festival of creativity... Oh yeah, that’s right! The big Birmingham Design Festival is back.
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The UK loves electric cars. The evidence is infallible. YouGov polls show that 70% of us think they’re a great idea, and 60% of us say we’re likely to buy one.
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Whether you’re about to pull the trigger on app-controlled cigars or buy an NFT of your favourite coffee shop’s Biscotti; we’re here to guide you through the modern manners of luxury.
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Agency life perfected the art of “everything is just wonderful” way before Instagram got there. We’re the best at loudly broadcasting our wins and never mentioning our losses or failures.
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The idea of a metaverse as a virtual platform using avatars is nothing new. Using this definition, metaverses in the form of MMOs such as World of Warcraft, Second Life, and even Club Penguin have existed long before Zuckerberg’s vision.
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It had taken a walk to get to the Design Festival, past old Birmingham staples like the warped wall of the Bullring, the schoolchild-filled Think Tank and endless HS2 construction sites sprouting from Moor Street station. If you traced the panels of these temporary construction yards, you made it to BCU, home of this year’s Birmingham Design Festival.
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There are some big changes you need to know about when it comes to marketing on Google this quarter.
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West Midlands-based, RBH, has been appointed by Develop Training as its retained PR agency.
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Marketing today faces an unprecedented challenge. How to market to more generations than ever before? Older generations are living longer, and younger ones have more spending power earlier on. Each generation comes with a unique set of expectations from brands.
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West Midlands-based RBH, has been appointed by commercial airline, Flybe Ltd as its retained creative communications and PR agency.
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2020 was a hard year for everyone, but for me, it was the worst year of my life, as I lost my wonderful dad.
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RBH has been apointed as the Northampton retail destination’s retained PR, social and digital agency and is tasked with managing and delivering content for its social platforms and website, as well as handling its PR and media relations to further raise its profile.
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We will be welcoming some new faces to RBH in the next few weeks. For two of them, this hasn’t been your run-of-the-mill recruitment process as we’re working with Aspire4U and doing it through the government’s new Kickstart Scheme, which is designed to provide funding to create six-month placements for out-of-work 16-24-year-olds who are at risk of long-term unemployment.
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Creative communications agency, RBH, has been appointed by Redditch Business Improvement District (BID) as its retained communications agency.
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Last week, after much anticipation, Apple finally made live App Tracking Transparency (ATT) updates in iOS 14.5 that force mobile apps to ask users’ permission in order to gather data. But nearly 12 months after Apple put advertisers on notice, what are the real impacts of iOS 14.5? Are Apple’s Privacy Updates the end of personalised advertising?
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The same Dare to Care ethos on which we founded RBH continues to permeate everything we do. Which has come in really handy in helping us through 2020, and everything that has thrown at us.
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RBH wins impressive industry accolade in the Roses Creative Awards for online video, Breaking Point.
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We’re thrilled to announce that RBH has accumulated six nominations in the illustrious Roses Creative Awards, held annually by The Drum.
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We are thrilled to announce that RBH has been ranked as the top independent agency in the West Midlands in the Drum’s Annual Independent Agencies Census.
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RBH launches ‘Breaking Point’ video campaign with Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
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On Tuesday 24 September, RBH will be raising money for Young People First, a Warwickshire-based charity that aims to catch vulnerable young people before they fall.
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We are delighted to announce we have won ‘Advertising Agency of the Year’ in the Corporate Livewire 2019 Prestige Awards.