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Marketing Unfiltered
Real marketing challenges and insights that actually make an impact. Published bi-weekly.


Why Nobody Is Buying From You On LinkedIn Yet (And Why That Is Completely Normal)
You have been posting on LinkedIn for three months. You are putting out content, showing up consistently, sharing your expertise. And yet the enquiries are not exactly flooding in. Here is the thing nobody tells you at the start: that is completely normal. And it does not mean it is not working. How Does LinkedIn Marketing Actually Work? LinkedIn is not a shop window. It is not a place where you post something and people immediately think I need that and pick up the phone. It
Jul 153 min read


Why Kimpton Los Monteros is a Must-Know Marbella Hotel for PAs and EAs
If you're a PA or EA looking for a luxury hotel in Marbella for a CEO stay, corporate conference or team away weekend on the Costa del Sol, Kimpton Los Monteros is one that genuinely deserves your attention. I recently had the pleasure of spending four nights here, and it's one of those stays that raises the bar for what a hotel experience can be. Just a seven-minute walk from the Marbella beachfront, Kimpton Los Monteros strikes that perfect balance between classic elegance
Jul 155 min read


Why Puente Romano Marbella Should Be on Every PA and EA's Radar
If you're a PA or EA searching for a luxury hotel in the South of Spain for a CEO stay, corporate conference or team away weekend, Puente Romano Marbella should be at the very top of your list. Sitting right on the beachfront, on Marbella's prestigious Golden Mile, Puente Romano Marbella feels like its own self-contained village, a sprawling Andalusian-style resort where bougainvillea-lined paths wind between restaurants, pools and beautifully appointed spaces. Arriving here,
Jul 155 min read


My Top 5 LinkedIn Tips for Building a Personal Brand That Actually Converts
If you have read my blog on why LinkedIn takes time to work, you already know that patience is part of the strategy. But patience without the right approach will not get you anywhere. Here are the five things I tell every client who wants to build a LinkedIn presence that genuinely converts. 1. Your First Line Is Everything LinkedIn cuts off your post after two lines before showing a "see more" button. That means the first line of every post you write is the most important on
Jul 154 min read


I Left TV Production With No Plan. Here Is What I Learned.
For six years, television was my world. Casting Assistant Producer on Too Hot to Handle, First Dates, Storage Hunters. Fast-paced, creative, unpredictable work that I genuinely loved. And then I knew it was time to leave. Not because anything went wrong. Not because of one defining moment. But for a combination of reasons that had been building quietly for a while. Not every show was the same. Some were genuinely brilliant to work on , creative, well-intentioned, and somethin
Jul 155 min read


Your Email List Is Sitting There. Are You Actually Using It?
You have a list of people who liked you enough to hand over their email address. People who attended your event, downloaded your resource, bought from you, or simply said yes when you asked. And what are you doing with them? For most businesses, the honest answer is: not much. The email list gets built, added to, and then largely ignored. Maybe you send something when you have news. Maybe you send something at Christmas. But consistent, intentional email marketing? That is wh
Jul 153 min read


Why Your CRM Is Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool (And How to Actually Use It)
Have you ever lost a candidate or client because something never made it into your CRM? You're not alone. For many recruitment businesses, the CRM is treated as an admin task rather than the revenue engine it actually is.
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Why Hot Leads Go Cold in Recruitment (And How to Fix It Fast)
Someone opened your email three times. They clicked a link. Visited your website. And then nothing happened. Here's why hot leads go cold and what to do about it.
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Why Your Recruitment Agency Is Losing Top Billers Before You Even Speak to Them
The Recruiter Who Never Applied Last month, a talented recruiter told me about a role they had seen at an agency they loved the look of. High commission. Great base salary. Exciting benefits. Clear progression. A sector they were genuinely passionate about. But when they looked closer: A careers page last updated in 2020 No team photos, just stock images Generic LinkedIn posts once a week with no depth Glassdoor reviews that raised a few eyebrows Their exact words? "If that's
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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