The multiplier agency
KISS writes...Over the last few years our capabilities and the way we impact audiences has radically shifted.
Making connections – the secret to networking
Experts like Harvard Business Review confirm that people who network more often land opportunities: interesting projects, better jobs, new clients.
The SEO diaries: part 1 – mastering the dark art of SEO
Over two-thirds (68%) of online journeys begin on a search engine, and of all the clicks generated through search engines on desktop devices, 45.1% are organic, underscoring the preference users have for organic search results over alternative sources like paid advertisements.
Rowing and work – more to it than meets the eye
I love rowing. I surprise myself every time I say that as I came late to team sports. My school focused on academic results and had some pretty outdated ideas about girls and sport, so it wasn’t until I moved to Cambridge that I learned to row, and then joined a regular crew. I lean on it in tough times, and it’s taught me more than I can say.
Click start your marketing in 2024
With our screens already showing adverts that fill us with the joys of Christmas (well done Morrisons & Boots, better luck next year M&S), and mince pies already elbowing their way onto the shelves of our supermarkets, it's time to start shifting our focus to 2024’s marketing challenges.
MarTech: how to think about it, how to make it pay its way
Marketing technology – we all know we need to build our stack, but we’ve also all heard the stories of systems going unused and money wasted. It’s also a rapidly evolving space with hundreds of products to choose from. So, here’s how I advise clients to think about it at the moment.
Mastering inbound marketing – wrangling data for your strategy’s success
Capturing potential leads through timely, engaging content is an increasingly high-ROI marketing investment – but to make sure you implement inbound marketing effectively, you need top data wranglers, or you risk wasting your efforts.
The no-cookies diet, and how to survive it
Inbound marketing is an ever-shifting space, and right now is no exception. As Google finally makes moves around removing third-party cookies, the way to survive and thrive is to deliver great content within a solid strategy.
Builders – the uber Project Managers
Most people have a favourite tale about ‘that building project’ that went wrong that they’ll crack out at every dinner party. Builders in general seem to have a reputation for being unreliable, running way over budget or disappearing completely – but we’ve got the builders in right now in the Pitt building and it’s going well. And that's because of the excellent project management.
Inbound marketing – it’s all about attitude, experience and content
Read our MD, Sarah's thoughts on how to make inbound marketing work for you.
Visiting friends and looking beyond horizons
"Two weeks full of interesting discussions, exciting insight and learning from each other" - Some reflections from Hanna Schadt on her exchange at KISS
Edutech - the education saviour?
Our Account Director, Emma discusses how successful class engagement and successful marketing both rely on a solid understanding of your audience.
When creative work doesn’t make the cut
Our Senior Creative, Max, discusses ‘that’ sinking feeling, and how to get over it!
Finding your North Star to uncover your brand purpose and unlock success
Do you know what your North Star is?
CSR and values – how to move beyond the box-ticking
Did you know that 77% of consumers are more likely to choose companies that are committed to making the world a better place, and 93% of employees believe companies must lead with purpose?
You have three seconds to get my attention…
Over the last couple of months, Cambridge Tech Week and London Tech Week were reminders of how amazing the UK tech scene is, proving we’re punching hugely above our weight on the world stage. Even in our hometown of Cambridge, we’ve got tech from graphene to quantum computing solutions and today’s innovators stand on the shoulders of giants like ARM to do us proud. But there were also lessons at…
What’s the future of farming? And are we ready?
Cereals has for many years been the flagship event for the UK arable industry. We love to attend to support clients and keep in tune with what those in the know think, feel and plan to do in the world of arable.
We love old tech and design classics but there’s at least one exception: your Content Management System
We all have our favourite old technology that we can’t bear to part with.
Generative AI, the Metaverse and purpose-driven innovation
London Tech Week has always been a breeding ground for ideas, innovation and inspiration, and this year's event was no exception. It provided an opportunity to gather valuable insights from industry experts, connect with like-minded professionals and inspire proactive change.
Cambridge – insights from the city that’s the future of tech
Cambridge was recently named the number one university in the world for producing successful tech founders ahead of the likes of Harvard and MIT – with over 500 alumni founders raising more than $10 million in funding. With this heritage it’s no surprise that the inaugural Cambridge Tech Week that took place in May was a resounding success.
Let’s talk mental health!
Elise, our Head of People says - I try to drink at least a litre of water a day. I run (semi!) regularly, I balance my salads with my chocolate, and I’ve even got into the habit of the odd ‘dry’ month here and there. Nothing strange about any of that (you’re likely thinking!), after all I’m proactively looking after my physical health - a very sensible thing for a 45-year-old mother of two young…
Introducing KISS Charity 2023 - FoodCycle
Every Saturday at 12:30pm, just around the corner from KISS HQ, the FoodCycle Cambridge kitchen produces delicious hot meals - lovingly made from surplus ingredients sourced from local businesses.
Sarah's PROI insights
In these days of channel explosion, the mass of data generated can easily seem meaningless or overwhelming.
The social media revolution - ten years on
In 2012 we posted a blog discussing social media which, over a decade ago, all still felt relatively new, and businesses weren’t sure whether or not to ‘participate