WHAT ARE #HASHTAGS

Over the past year we have seen a huge growth in SME activity through Social Media and the use of Hashtags, unfortunately not all positive either.. A hashtag is a word or a phrase prefixed with the symbol # – This is a form of meta-tag (the way Google and other search facilities read information)…

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COST OF SNOW TO UK BUSINESSES

Everyone loves seeing the landscape covered in beautiful white snowflakes dont they? The fluffy white stuff brings back child-hood memories of days off school sledging (for those old enough to remember that) and warming up with a cup of hot chocolate inside afterwards. Thats great when you are young with no commitments, but what about when…

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WELCOME TO 2013

As 2012 closes and 2013 opens new doors, we are another year older and business is booming so which we thank our fabulous, loyal clients who have been a pleasure to work with and continue to be so heading into the future.Our future is certainly ‘bright’Because we specialise in providing outsourced services (i.e. us working for our…

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TWITTER DISPLAY POLICY

As specialists in Social Media we ensure we are always aware of the latest regulations and policies throughout platforms on display criteria. Unfortunately not all companies offering services operate under the same ethos or credible sources as we do at Brighter Directions. Because more and more small businesses are using platforms like Twitter to promote their business,…

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BODYFORM REACTS TO FACEBOOK COMPLAINT

As a full marketing agency, we know how important it is to keep our eyes on the ball when it comes to managing negative comments through online marketing campaigns but nothing could have prepared us for the latest media outburst that was Bodyform’s response to a Facebook complaint… We’re all familiar with the marketing TV…

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