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Brand building vs sales activation: the small business view

Brand building vs sales activation explained for UK small firms: what each does, which media suit it and how to split a modest advertising budget.

09 Oct 20266 min read

Advertising myths that cost small businesses money

Nine advertising myths about social media and traditional media that cost UK small businesses money, with what the evidence says and what to do instead.

09 Oct 20266 min read

Social media vs print advertising: which earns its place?

Social media vs print advertising for UK small businesses: cost, readership, tracking and shelf life compared, and when a printed advert is still worth it.

09 Oct 20267 min read

Social media vs radio advertising for local businesses

Social media vs radio advertising for UK local businesses: audience, cost, production, repetition and tracking compared, and when local radio is worth it.

09 Oct 20266 min read

Social media vs TV advertising: can a small firm afford TV?

Social media vs TV advertising for UK small firms: what regional and addressable TV cost, how video on social media compares and when TV makes sense.

09 Oct 20266 min read

Leaflets vs social media ads: which wins local customers?

Leaflets vs social media ads for UK local businesses: cost per household, targeting by postcode, shelf life and tracking, with a simple test to run both.

09 Oct 20266 min read

Direct mail vs social media: reaching customers by name

Direct mail vs social media for UK small businesses: cost per item, data rules under UK GDPR, response and when an addressed letter beats a targeted ad.

09 Oct 20266 min read

Billboards vs social media ads: is outdoor worth it?

Billboards vs social media ads for UK small firms: outdoor formats, indicative costs, planning rules and when a poster site beats a targeted social advert.

09 Oct 20266 min read

Trade magazine advertising vs LinkedIn for B2B firms

Trade magazine advertising vs LinkedIn for UK B2B firms: readership, cost, credibility and lead tracking compared, and how to use one to feed the other.

09 Oct 20266 min read

Directory listings vs social media: where buyers look now

Directory listings vs social media for UK small firms: free and paid directories, lead platforms and reviews compared with social for local enquiries.

09 Oct 20266 min read

Trade shows vs social media: where B2B leads come from

Trade shows vs social media for UK B2B firms: the full cost of a stand, lead quality, follow-up and how to use social media before and after the show.

09 Oct 20266 min read

Local sponsorship vs social media: goodwill or growth?

Local sponsorship vs social media for UK small firms: what sponsoring a club or event really buys, what it costs and how to turn goodwill into enquiries.

09 Oct 20266 min read

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