DBA Member Forum | June Summary
At our latest DBA Member Forum, we explored navigating uncertainty and making confident decisions in a shifting economic and political landscape.
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At our latest DBA Member Forum, we explored navigating uncertainty and making confident decisions in a shifting economic and political landscape.
What is the EU AI Act?
The transparency rules of the EU AI Act will come into effect in August 2026. HK Law's Alexandra Clapp explains the AI Act, the transparency obligations and what these mean for your business.
Agency marketing is changing: here’s what’s working
Don’t let your marketing sit on the ‘too difficult’ pile – the nature of ‘sustainable marketing’ has shifted in recent years and this is good news for design agencies.
In Focus: Staff cost to fee income ratio
DBA Expert Mike Almandras explores a key metric you should be looking at to set your design business up to be profitable.
New Designers 2026
The UK's largest graduate design event is back this summer and you can secure a free trade ticket for the event today.
DBA Member Forum | May Summary
At our May Member Forum, we were joined by Diageo's Jeremy Lindley, Phoenix Studio's Jonny Westcar, Gunpowder Consulting's Lucy Mann, and Else's Warren Hutchinson, as we explored how AI is reshaping DBA Member businesses.
Why design businesses can no longer afford to run their channels in isolation
In today’s market, creative and design-led businesses face an increasingly complex challenge: how to stand out, stay relevant, and grow in an environment where attention is scarce and competition is relentless. TDC PR's Tim Duncan outlines a holistic approach to standing out.
Podge Beach Club Summer Party
Podge & the DBA are joining forces this Summer to bring you an evening of conversation, creativity and cocktails on Tuesday 9 June, 5.30pm til late, at the Podge Beach Club Summer Party at Century Club in Soho, London.
Key take-aways from the 2026 ‘What Clients’ Think report
The DBA's Adam Fennelow highlights three ways to use findings from the 'What Clients Think' report to strengthen your client relationships.
When being responsive isn’t enough
The latest ‘What Clients Think’ report reveals that 64% of clients are asking agencies to be ‘more assertive’ or tougher with them. But what does that actually mean in practice?