Stay Hungry - Marketing Podcast

Codebreak co-founder, Joel, is joined by three special guests from ChadStone Accountancy & Tax. Rob, Alex and Dave are all about breaking outside the norm of an Accountancy practice. A trait we admire a great deal at Codebreak, so, who better to talk to about disruptive marketing! Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ Facebook: https://...

How often do you receive a company newsletter? Can you see why one would be a great marketing tool for your business? Maybe you think people won’t be interested in your business? Well, we can honestly say, in the nicest way possible, you're wrong. People love to see people! So, if you offer a little insight into your team and yourself, along with helpful tips, your newsletter is sure to be a...

Facebook's latest gadget, Portal, is switching the video call game up! They are making it smarter and so much more natural to make video calls. Codebreak co-founder, Joel and digital marketing geek, Fergus give you the low down on the new device and whether or not they'll be purchasing one! Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ Fa...

LinkedIn is seen as the professional social network. It's a bit different to Facebook, Twitter and the others, but, it's certainly not one to forget! It's definitely not all about recruitment and job offers as some people think. It's a great platform for making connections, showcasing your brand and showing your expertise. So, are you making the most of it? Social media star, B...

Andy's back, and he's delving straight into the world of Facebook Ads with Digital Marketing Exec, Fergus. Facebook Ads are constantly updating, whether it's the advertising guidelines, advert design or even the newsfeed algorithm, you need to keep yourself up to speed on this changing landscape. Now, after a recent update, you have just three lines to hook your audience in on mobil...

The difference an emoji can make to a sentence is quite surprising. Imagine a sentence ending with a full stop, then imagine the same sentence with a smiley face at the end - incredible stuff. But knowing whether to use them for your business can be a tough call. Depending on your industry, they might be perfect, but it might not work for your target audience.  Becca, Emily, Fergus and Jenny give...

It seems like a pretty obvious subject, but we’re big fans of a podcast. They’re great for humanising your brand and getting your expertise across in a casual way. They are also easy to do!   Becca, Jenny, Emily, and Fergus talk about podcasts… after an in-depth chat about their ironing habits...  Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ Faceb...

Is video marketing something you'd like to do for your business? Take it from Jenny, Becca and Fergus, it's really not as hard as you think! Video is the hottest social media trend, that businesses should really be getting on board with. If you don't know where to start, have a listen to some of our top tips for making your videos look professional.  Links: Website: https://www.code...

First things first, does your company have brand values? If not, why not? Brand values shouldn't just be something you write on the wall for people to see, it should be the way your company works. Codebreak co-founder, Joel, has a chat with social media star, Becca, about the Codebreak values and what they mean to us. Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagra...

There are over 247 billion emails sent everyday, so you need to make yours stand out! We talk a lot about social, but we love email marketing. Social media star, Becca and operations manager, Jenny, want to help you work on your email campaigns. Not only are they great for keeping in touch with your customers, but that regular reminder can put you at the front of your reader's mind. If email...

No, we're not trying to be creepy, we mean on your social media channels. Are they follow-worthy? Our social stars, Jenny and Becca chat with office wonder woman, Emily about what kind of things your followers like to see. Are you posting good content? How often are you posting? Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ Facebook: https://f...

Have you heard of the paperclip test? Before starting this podcast, think about ten things you can do with a paperclip, apart from clipping paper together. Now, how do you get into your creative mindset? Does it come quite naturally, or does it take doing another task for an idea to pop up? Codebreak co-founder, Joel, digital geek, Fergus and social media star, Becca discuss how we get creative. S...

Brands all over are fighting with one another to stand out. It's a competitive world, so brands are thinking outside of the box with their latest marketing campaigns and strategies. Office wonder woman, Emily and social media star, Becca discuss their absolute favourites. Featuring Coca-Cola, LinkedIn and Domino's Pizza, Shrewsbury!  Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram:...

Search Engine Optimisation is a biggie when it comes to digital marketing. As co-founder, Joel says "SEO was considered some sort of witchcraft" but it's really not. He's joined by Digital Marketing Geek, Fergus, and they give you their easy SEO wins! With just a few simple practices, you can rank above your competitors and become a search engine's best friend... Links: We...

Here at Codebreak, we love our blogs! They're not just great for getting your expertise across in a professional way, they offer so much more. And the best thing is, they don't even have to take up too much of your time! Listen to our regular bloggers, Becca, Jen and Fergus rave about their love for blogging - and take away some top tips!  Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Inst...

One billion people are using Instagram every month. Which, when you think about it, is a huge potential audience for your content! If your plan is to get your business in front of as many people as possible, you might need a hand. Our Social Media superstars, Becca and Jenny run through a few of their best tips for Instagram success! Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram: https://w...

You may have heard the news about Pret a Manger purchasing Eat. Office wonder-woman Emily, is a huge fan of Pret so she's backing this new business venture. But with this, Pret are moving further into the vegetarian market. Digital Marketing Geek, Fergus is a big fan of his red meat, but is partial to a veggie meal. Is Pret a Manger changing too much, or is about time they got more involved w...

Our Co-founder, Joel and Digital Exec, Fergus talk web design. Style, substance, usability. Does your website portray your business effectively? Does it communicate your values? Does it work hard for your organisation? Listen in for some top web design insights. Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakc...

Have you ever woke up to see a different Facebook style? Or noticed that Instagram has played around with their newsfeed? We certainly have! Social Media is constantly changing, even just the little things. Hear from Social Media exec, Becca and Instagram Queen, Emily about all the recent updates and why it's important to keep on top of the changing social landscape.  Links: Website: https://...

Facebook has had a facelift. But, not everyone has it just yet. Sit tight though, you might be next! In the meantime, you can hear about the highlights from digital marketing geek, Fergus and our superstar operations manager, Jenny.  Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakcrew/ Joel's Instagram: h...

Don't forget about print! There are so many options with print. Co-founder and all around print lover, Joel has a chat with Social Media star, Becca about why print is now more important than ever. First impressions count and inventive uses of print are a great way to get your business noticed. Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ Fac...

We think it's about time Codebreak co-founders, Andy and Joel were in the hot seat! Office Wonderwoman, Emily, asks the burning questions that really dig deep into what Codebreak is about. The merge of previous businesses, Squeak and Key 3 Media seemed like common sense after many years of working alongside each other. Ultimately, it's all about helping people and having fun! Links: Webs...

PR Stunts. Are they good or are they bad? Have you considered one for your business? PR Stunts can be good fun. Take KFC's Virtual Influencer posting all over Instagram - that worked a treat! Social media star, Becca and our outstanding operations manager, Jenny, give you an insight into some of their favourite stunts.  Becca's being the NowTV 10ft Jeff Goldblum statue in London. She say...

Have you been keeping up to date with your Instagram TV watching? No? Well, you're not the only one! Instagram are doing a big push on their Instagram TV section and publishing sneak peaks of the current trends on timelines. Social Media Star, Becca and Instagram Queen, Emily get together to exchange views on whether IGTV is here to stay or if it's going to fall behind.  Watch this space...

Co-founder, Andy and Digital Marketing Geek, Fergus pick apart the foodie market and discuss the hype that surrounds Beyond Meat - a plant based meat maker that can be found on supermarket shelves and is hitting the ground running! Is this the future of food?  Links: Website: https://www.codebreak.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codebreakcrew/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/codebreakcre...