Back in time: Dave the Goliath

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Few could have predicted the run-away success of Dave, a small digital channel that transformed into an iconic brand. Go back in time and read more about our 2008 Grand Prix winner - a brand that's going fom strength to strength.

Back in time: M&S café – looking through the glass

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As a mark of M&S’s confidence in its in-store café offering, the light, airy café space designed with a premium feel, was placed prominently – front and centre – in the flagship store. A few years back, things could have been very different, find out why.

Top ten tips on writing effectiveness case studies

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Taken from our experience of successful DBA Design Effectiveness Awards entries, here's a top ten list of things you may want to consider when putting together a compelling case study.

Sean Carney Chief Design Officer for Royal Philips

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Whether it’s their cutting edge lighting or covetable electric toothbrushes, Philips leads the way in effective and beautiful design...

How well do you know your design agency?

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Can your business ever truly be a success if you don’t understand your own personal needs and desires in relation to it? How, as a business owner, can you make work work for you on a personal level? The DBA's Services Director, Adam Fennelow, caught up with Jack O'Hern from Wright Vigar to find out.

Flubbing that big expensive hire

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Half of the hires you make need to take your agency further from their very first day. But you can go too far with that concept - hiring far out ahead of your supply lines.

Making the right call: How to make full use of a valuable member benefit

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How many times have you called the DBA’s legal helpline in the last year? Once? Twice? Not at all? Find out how other DBA members are using the service and why you should be too.

On average, clients receive 14 new business approaches every day

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Even if you ignite their interest, there’s a potential hurdle to overcome in persuading them to commission you. Are you missing a trick?

Government looks to expand creative agency supplier base with input from the DBA and its members

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Government looks to expand creative agency supplier base with input from the DBA and its members.

What Clients Think 2016

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The DBA are pleased to support the new What Clients Think 2016 report by Up to the Light. Based on 435 client interviews, these figures reveal a fascinating snapshot of the client viewpoint and provide important pointers for agencies on how they can strengthen their client relationships.