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Copywriting 101
By Harriette Hobbs, Client Director, Stratton Craig
Whether you are putting your argument across in a report, selling products on your website or writing an email to a client, copywriting will help you to be clear, concise and engaging, and these persuasive tips from DBA Supporter Stratton Craig are a great place to start.
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Writing press releases
By Josh Brooks, Brand Director, Packaging News
The DBA's media partner Packaging News, explains how you can increase the chances of your press releases getting coverage.
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Why the ‘free pitch’ serves no-one well
By Tom Foulkes, Marketing Director, Carter Jonas
A cast iron case against unpaid creative work, written by client Tom Foulkes and outlining why the free pitch is as bad for clients as it is agencies.
New business & client relations
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Growing upstream business
By Tim Hill, Business Development Specialist
Business development specialist Tim Hill explains how to put your business in the frame to win in-depth strategic work.
New business & client relations
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Making your website work harder for new business
By Jonathan Kirk, Founder, Up to the Light Ltd.
DBA Expert Jonathan Kirk on how to leverage more new business mileage out of your website.
New business & client relations
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Managing your clients and projects
By Jan Casey, Independent Consultant
Jan Casey taps into her wealth of agency and client side experience and offers this best practice guide to managing clients and projects.
New business & client relations
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Free pitch response letter
By Design Business Association
Free pitching is a reality of the creative industries. But as a process for a client to find the best agency for their needs it is fundamentally flawed. For agencies to remain healthy and profitable, and for clients to find a partner who understands their needs, a new way is required. This template will help explain your position on free pitching to a potential client.
Financial, New business & client relations
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Responding to PQQs
By Simon May, Principal, August
Pre-Qualification Questionnaires are becoming more and more of a common feature of procurement. These top tips by Simon May, will help you get a feel for your approach to completing a document.
New business & client relations
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New business approaches
By Allison McSparron-Edwards, Managing Director, Consultrix
Allison McSparron-Edwards, Managing Director at Consultrix, makes her recommendations for winning more work.
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More buck for your bang
By Simon May, Principal, August
Simon May takes effectiveness thinking one step further to help you financially capitalise on the value you bring to clients.
New business & client relations