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Working on famous brands is great. But working with awesome people is better still. We’re lucky to do both. Day in, day out. And we’re mighty proud of the finished results.

Holly Smith

New Performance Marketing Manager

8848 has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new Performance Marketing Manager. Holly Smith joins us after relocating ...
Influence your industry through trade media

Influence your industry through trade media

Some say that trade media is harder than consumer PR – but we believe there’s no better way to influence ...
8848’s creative team designed Becketts’ stand, literature and merchandise for Bookers Catering Show

Delicious new branding work on display for Becketts Foods

Last week saw our delicious new branding work was on display for Becketts Foods. Becketts was one of 300 suppliers ...
8848 filming service - seen here for a client filming on a beach in the UK

Why video should be part of your marketing strategy

Video should be part of your marketing strategy and if you need to know why, read on. Film is a ...
Our dedicated team increases sales, nurtures client relationships and provides valuable customer care for clients across the UK.

Increasing sales with a specialist contact centre

Increasing sales is a given for any business. 8848 is one of very few full-service agencies with its own inhouse ...
Johnstone's Paint Trophy

Brilliant PR pictures

In PR, there’s nothing better than brilliant pictures. At 8848 we work with some amazing professionals who capture the moment ...
September 2023 - what’s new from Instagram?

September 2023 – what’s new from Instagram?

So what's new from Instagram in September 2023? Instagram is continually changing and updating. In this article, we look at ...
Putting Goodyear Farm Tires in the frame

Putting Goodyear Farm Tires in the frame

This week 8848 has been out on the farm for Goodyear Farm Tires, putting the brand in the frame for ...
How to achieve PR success using data and statistics

How to achieve PR success using data and statistics

I recently took part in a CIPR training session on how to achieve PR success using data and statistics. The ...
GDPR - what is it and what are the rules?

GDPR – what is it and what are the rules?

Here’s an update on GDPR - what is it and what are the rules? While many of my followers are ...
8848 creates new brand identity of Metelec

New brand identity for UK’s leading copper specialist

The UK’s leading copper specialist, Metelec, has introduced a new brand identity as it looks to move from stockholder to ...
Increased automation as Dotdigital acquires Fresh Relevance

Increased automation as Dotdigital acquires Fresh Relevance

8848 will now be able to offer increased automation as Dotdigital acquires Fresh Relevance. Dotdigital Partner 8848 has been a ...
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