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  • Steve Turner stands smiling in the middle of a residential street lined with British terraced houses, styled as a 1980s Green Cross Code Man-inspired cyber superhero. He wears a white costume with green sleeves featuring a large green 'X' symbol across the chest, and holds a vintage brick mobile phone. The image has a warm, nostalgic 1980s colour grade with parked cars visible along both sides of the street, evoking the era when the Green Cross Code Man appeared on British television teaching road safety.

    What the Green Cross Code Man taught us about making cyber security human

    Steve Turner ◦ October 13, 2025

    Stop, look, listen before you click. Steve argues cyber security needs a human-centred national campaign, making online safety as memorable as the Green Cross Code Man’s road safety lessons.

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  • A B2B lesson in rocket science

    markmaking* ◦ October 6, 2025

    “I worry that B2B marketing is a glorified extension of the sales team. That’s not where the value is.” Rory …
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    • B2B
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  • Graphic image depicting the three awards wins from the British Bank Awards for Marketing Partner of the Year, 2020, 2021 and 2025

    Winning the British Bank Awards, again – and why it matters

    Alastair Williams ◦ September 9, 2025

    Celebrating our 30th anniversary with a third British Bank Awards win feels like more than recognition. It’s proof that consistency, creativity and genuine partnership aren’t just buzzwords – they’re what keep us thriving in financial services.

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  • Decomplexify B2B with simplicity

    markmaking* ◦ August 11, 2025

    Less really is more “The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” Hans …
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    • B2B
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  • Seeing is perceiving in B2B

    markmaking* ◦ June 16, 2025

    How is perception perceived? Perception is a powerful force. It’s not just about what your brand does but how it’s …
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  • Unlock your B2B brand with key messaging

    markmaking* ◦ April 21, 2025

    “Do not try to do everything. Do one thing well.” Steve Jobs One plus one equals millions The founder (ahem, …
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  • Imagination is a B2Beautiful thing

    markmaking* ◦ February 25, 2025

    “To raise new possibilities requires creative imagination.” Albert Einstein Try to recall the last time you saw something imaginative and …
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  • Red and white split background with text. Left side: "The A to Z of B2B brand building" in white on red. Right side: "D* is for Data" in red on white.

    Putting data to work in B2B

    markmaking* ◦ January 23, 2025

    Data. It’s the new oil, but is it the be-all and end-all? For a long time now data has been …
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  • Man with short hair in white shirt. Text: "B2B brand campaigns." Background is red with a partial stone wall visible.

    mm* hosts a webinar on brand building with B2B campaigns

    Mike Watson ◦ January 9, 2025

    Like it or not, it’s hard to ignore the fact that we live in a world of instant gratification. Quick …
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  • B2B and generosity

    markmaking* ◦ January 2, 2025

    It’s big. And it’s clever In the busy world of B2B marketing, it’s easy to get laser focused on the …
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  • Four cartoon people holding large icons. A woman holds a smiley face, a man holds a thumbs-up, another man holds a speech bubble with ellipsis, and a woman holds a heart. All are dressed in business attire.

    Is a good employer brand the missing corner of your branding jigsaw?

    markmaking* ◦ December 4, 2024

    Is your employer brand the missing puzzle piece? Aligning your values with employee experience can boost loyalty, reduce turnover, and strengthen your brand inside and out. Let’s explore why it’s essential for success

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  • Hand holding smartphone with toggle switches. Visible text: "Rebrand," "Today," "Tomorrow," "Next week," "Next month," "Next year." "Next year" toggle is green, others are red.

    Is your rebrand stuck in ‘next year’ mode? Five reasons to act now

    Alastair Williams ◦ December 4, 2024

    Delaying a rebrand might feel like the easiest choice when faced with competing priorities, but it’s a costly one. From lost revenue and weakened competitive positioning to eroded brand equity and employee disengagement, the risks stack up fast. Here’s why acting now on your rebrand is crucial for long-term success.

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    • B2B marketing
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