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Instagram’s Square Format Under Fire

Instagram's iconic square format is under fire as the platform experiments with a new vertical cropping feature. While this change ...

OpenAI and Condé Nast Partnership

A new partnership between OpenAI and Condé Nast is set to supercharge AI-powered search. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has ...

Brat summer is over, it’s time to be very demure, very mindful

It's official - brat summer is over and it's time to be very demure, very mindful. Our MD, James Garrison, ...

LinkedIn – Where Reality Goes to Die?

James Garrison, MD at 8848 Agency, looks at the changing face of LinkedIn and ponders whether it's where reality goes ...

The Steven Bartlett Ruling and Clear Labelling

The recent Steven Bartlett ruling on nutrition product ads serves as a stark reminder of the importance of clear and ...

Ray of Light for UK Construction Industry?

There’s a ray of light for the UK construction industry post-election, with activity levels hitting a two-year high. According to ...

The 1500m Lesson: It’s Not Always a Two-Horse Race

The men's Olympic 1500m final was a lesson for life - it's not always a two-horse race. James Garrison looks ...

Google’s Search Dominance Under Fire

Google's search dominance is under fire following a landmark ruling by a US judge. Our Managing Director, James Garrison looks ...

Should Nations Pay Athletes for Medals?

As the gold rush increases pace in Paris, should nations pay athletes for medals? With the news that several countries ...

New creative designer for 8848

Midlands-based marketing agency, 8848, has expanded its creative capabilities with the appointment of new designer Sophie Casewell. Joining the 8848 ...

8848 launches 34th store for Leyland

8848 launches 34th store for Leyland: Summer fun was the order of the day as 8848 led the launch of ...

Hacked by a Fashion Influencer on LinkedIn

After being hacked by a fashion influencer on LinkedIn (we swear this is not made up), Charlotte Bennett has some ...
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