The best founders build community, not just customers
When you’re running a business, especially in sectors like outdoor lifestyle or marine, you know it takes more than a solid product to stand out. The best founders go beyond sales - they build communities.
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What founders get wrong about PR – and what to focus on instead
PR can feel like smoke and mirrors when you’re a founder juggling a million priorities. You want results. You want visibility. You want growth. And fast.
But too often, we see founders jump into PR with the wrong expectations and end up frustrated, burned, or both.Here’s what many founders get wrong about PR and what’s actually worth focusing on if you want it to work.
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What the media really want from you: pulling back the curtain of mystery
In an era where every brand is a publisher and every press release is competing with a flood of digital noise, landing meaningful media coverage has never been harder - or more valuable.
Yet many businesses still approach journalists, editors and influencers with outdated tactics or a one-size-fits-all pitch that goes nowhere.
So, what do media professionals really want from you? And more importantly, why does it matter for your business?
Why your outdoor brand isn’t getting noticed – and what to do about it
You’ve put your heart into building an outdoor brand that stands for something - connection, adventure, sustainability, freedom. So why does it feel like you’re shouting into the void?
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2025 trends for the ski sector
We’re just back from the SIGB Ski Test in La Clusaz, France, and we’re pleased to report the snow is looking good, the industry is positive and the kit, is even better! We all know it’s been a tough year, not just for the ski sector, so it was good to see the optimism for what’s to come! Surrounded by the biggest brands in the industry, coupled with the leading UK journalists and buyers, the SIGB Ski Test was the perfect opportunity to discuss what’s coming up, on and off the piste!
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The best Christmas AD campaigns of 2024
The festive season is here! Christmas is all about togetherness, tradition, and, of course, some of the most anticipated advertising campaigns of the year. Every Christmas, brands pull out all the stops to create emotionally engaging, visually stunning and often heartwarming campaigns to capture the hearts (and wallets) of the British public.
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