DBA appoints new Board Director at AGM
The DBA welcomed Phoenix Studios’ Managing Partner and Founder, Jonny Westcar to the Board of Directors at its AGM.
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The DBA welcomed Phoenix Studios’ Managing Partner and Founder, Jonny Westcar to the Board of Directors at its AGM.
Why AI won’t replace the need for great accountants in creative agencies
AI is changing what accountants do but, in creative businesses, the human accountant is becoming more valuable, not less.
DBA Roundup
A roundup of industry expertise, exclusive resources, business support and tools for your design business.
DBA Member Forum | How ambition shapes our lives
In August we were joined by Hugo Brooks, author of Ambition: Redefining Success for a Restless Age.
Make the most of the summer slow-down and build year-round marketing momentum
Agency marketing shouldn't be switched on and off. Make the most of the summer slow-down with these tips to build year-round marketing momentum.
Lobbying for a fairer, more effective system
One of the most significant commercial pressures industrial design consultancies face in the UK is losing work to publicly funded organisations offering heavily subsidised design and product development services. The DBA is lobbying for a fairer, more effective system.
The Global Talent Visa for Design
Talented and promising individuals can now apply for the Global Talent Visa in Design, and the DBA will assess applications on behalf of the Arts Council.
Promoting the UK-India opportunity to the UK design sector
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) comes into effect on 15 July and the DBA has been asked by the Department for Business and Trade to advise on the opportunity it creates for UK design companies.
DBA Member Forum | A downward trend in junior hiring
In July we took a balanced look at what might be responsible for the downward trend in junior hiring in recent years.
Beyond the echo chamber: How creative agencies get into the business media
How can your agency claim its place in the business media? Competition is fierce and journalists receive hundreds of pitches every day. To stand out, you need to master these three key areas.