Marketing Blabs

Welcome back to the Marketing Blabs podcast! In this episode, we're talking customer reviews. Online reviews can be one of the strongest trust signals a business can have, but they can also be manipulated. Today, we'll cover what dodgy review tactics look like, why they're a problem, and how to earn reviews the right way. On this Blab: Caz Grant (Host), Tom Haslam, Mel Healy and Josh S...

In this episode, we dive into a topic that every business owner, founder and marketer should be thinking about right now: How do you actually increase your visibility online with personal branding? With algorithms changing, competition growing, and attention spans shrinking, it’s not enough to just “post more”. Visibility today means strategy. On this Blab: Tom Haslam (Host), Matt Janaway, Caz Gra...

We're tackling a question that every marketer or business owner may face at some point: Meta vs Google Ads - where should you start? With so many options for digital advertising, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. In this episode, we help you navigate the pros and cons and decide which channel is right for your next campaign. On this Blab: Tom Haslam (Host), Braden Godley, Kyle Walton and Caz...

Welcome back to the Marketing Blabs podcast! We're kicking off 2026 with a bang, tackling a topic that's been everywhere recently: GEO (or Generative Engine Optimising). Some are calling it the future of search. Others are calling it SEO with a shiny new label. So, is GEO really something new, or simply SEO evolving in response to AI-driven search? Find out in this episode! On this Blab: T...

In this episode, we learn a bit more about Marketing Labs' Junior SEO Assistant, Jenny Hall. We learn all about Jenny's life outside of ML, from her journey into the industry to her love for learning and new hobbies. Even sharing some words of wisdom for people looking to get into the industry. You don't want to miss this one! On this blab: Tom Haslam (Host) and Jenny Hall

On this team blab, we learn all about Marketing Labs' Junior Web Developer, Ben Stubbins. From his first job to his plans for the future, we learn all about Ben's hobbies and interests in both his personal and professional life. On this blab: Tom Haslam (Host) and Ben Stubbins

On this team blab, we learn more about Marketing Labs' Paid Media Lead, Braden Godley. We delve into Braden's journey into a career in marketing, his biggest passions, and so much more! You don't want to miss this one! On this blab: Tom Haslam (Host) and Braden Godley

On this team blab, we learn more about Marketing Labs' Client Success Specialist, Caz Grant. From memories of her time serving in RAF to her health and fitness journey, we learn about Caz and how she got into the industry. You don't want to miss this one!

In a world dominated by mobile phones, it's no secret that many users look through websites on these devices over a desktop. With this shift in user behaviour, it's become essential for businesses to adapt their web design to cater to mobile users first, which can also significantly impact your search engine rankings. We cover all this and more in this week's episode; you don't wan...

In this short, we sit down with our social and content executive, Kyle, to discuss the different updates Instagram made on the back of the US TikTok ban. We share our insights on what these changes mean for Instagram's future now that TikTok has been restored, as well as our personal opinions on the changes. On this Blab: Tom Haslam (Host) and Kyle Walton

In this episode, we explore the world of Digital PR, its benefits, and how businesses can harness its power to elevate their online reputation. Digital PR is becoming increasingly crucial for business to get their message across and build their online presence. On this Blab: Tom Haslam (Host), Mel Healy and Kyle Walton

On this team blab, we learn more about Marketing Labs' Social and Content Executive, Kyle Walton. We discuss how Kyle got his start within the industry, his pet peeves, and some of the interesting nicknames he has already received from the team! Kyle also shares his advice for anyone looking to find their start in the industry and the lessons he has learnt along the way. On this blab: Tom Haslam (...

In this short, we sit down with Social and Content Executive Kyle to discuss Meta's newest controversy, removing third-party fact-checking across their platforms. We delve into the pros and cons of this new decision and share our opinions on how it can affect our industry. You don't want to miss this one! On this Blab: Tom Haslam (Host) and Kyle Walton

Welcome back! We're kicking off the new year with a fresh perspective, and what better to do that than by stripping it back to basics and exploring where to start with digital marketing in 2025? In this new season, we are committed to bringing you even more insightful conversations about real-life marketing campaigns, Q&As, actionable tips, and expert advice to help you navigate the ever-c...

2024 has been a great year for us, but it's drawing to a close, and we're wrapping things up with our season finale. Rather than looking back, we're choosing to look forward, so let's delve into our predictions for next year! On this Blab: Mel Healy (Host), Tom Haslam, Tilly Hayes, Matt Janaway and Kyle Walton

Did you know that there is a 20% drop in conversion rates with every 1 second delay in page load time? In this episode, we discuss the common of slow website load speeds and how to optimise your website for lightening fast performance. On this Blab: Tilly Hayes (Host), Matt Janaway, Tom Haslam and Josh Stapleton

With the rise of video over previous years, following along and participating in video trends can transform your brands reputation, and even push you towards new audience. In this short, Tom discusses the importance of user generated content within ads, and how this can build trust within your viewers. On this short: Tilly Hayes (Host) and Tom Haslam

In this episode, we discuss the importance of utilising video for you brand. We cover the different way in which you can implement video into marketing efforts. You don't want to miss this one! On this Blab: Tilly Hayes (Host), Tom Haslam, Nick Janaway and Matt Janaway

In this weeks short, we sit down with SEO Exec Tilly to discuss all things Ahrefs. She breaks down each feature, explaining how they work, what they do and exactly what the information gained can be used for. On this short: Tom Haslam (Host) and Tilly Hayes

In this short, we discuss the importance of having a responsive website. No matter who your audience is, your website has to be compatible with both desktop and mobile devices. If not, you could be missing an audience that you may not even know exist! On this short: Tilly Hayes (Host) and Tom Haslam

Paid social media has become an essential component of any digital marketing strategy, but have you really considered your approach? In this episode, we uncover the world of paid socials, discussing the benefits, best practices and so much more! You don't want to miss this one! On this Blab: Tilly Hayes (Host), Matt Janaway, Charlotte Kinsella and Tom Haslam

In this short, we sit down with CEO Matt Janaway to discuss how you should be optimising your images for faster page load speeds. We cover best practices, as well as explaining how the speed of your website can be affected by image size. On this short: Tom Haslam (Host) and Matt Janaway

In this short, we discuss the importance of a clean and simple user interface design and the different principles that you should follow when designing your UI. On this short: Tilly Hayes (Host) and Tom Haslam

In this Blab, we discuss the importance of optimising your website. A slow or clunky website can be a major turnoff for potential customers, but with the right techniques, you can turn your site into a conversion machine. Join us in discussing strategies and techniques that will get your website firing on all cylinders. On this blab: Tom Haslam (Host), Nick Janaway, Matt Janaway and Josh Stapleton...

In this week's short, we sit down with Tom to discuss the importance of simplicity in eCommerce web design. We cover the significance of a seamless process and how high-quality imagery is essential for selling your product. You don't want to miss this one! On this short: Tilly Hayes (Host) and Tom Haslam