In July 2015, UNBXD was born, what a journey it has been.
In light of the occasion, we want to thank our staff both past and present, our partners and clients for standing by and supporting us.
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One of the many side-effects of the pandemic is social media usage.
A recent report published by the GlobalWebIndex found that two-thirds of consumers think they will continue to use social media the same way they have during the lockdown. The report found that 72% of social media users in the UK follow US Influencers and that they are spending more time on social media per day than before the lockdown.
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If you have been following us for a while, you would have probably seen some of the incredible work being done with our client XO LDN.
From the very beginning we have been working with them to create a brand identity, graphics, a bespoke e-commerce website, and digital marketing campaign; including social media management, email campaigns, influencers, photoshoots and more.
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If you are new around here, every month we have been spotlighting a member of our team! This month we are spending some time with our Boss, Founder & MD of UNBXD, William Niven!
We know many of you are probably very familiar with Will, he has been the face of UNBXD since it was established in 2015 but we wanted to take this opportunity to show more of his personal story.
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May is mental health awareness month, and right now I think we are all feeling the pressure.
For people like us, who work on social media all day, it can become mentally exhausting. It can sometimes feel daunting to use social platforms outside of work to stay up to date with digital trends, catch up with friends and have ‘fun’ online - the thing social media was supposed to be for. With the amount of information, news and Covid-19 related updates populating our feeds, it’s now more important than ever to find the time to turn off, spend time away from social media and find other things you enjoy.
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If you are anything like me, you have 100 reasons why now isn’t the time to work on your website - ‘I don’t have time’ and ‘It’s just going to take too long’.
Over the last 2 months we have all learnt a big lesson; the world depends on e-commerce. As we think about the end of the current situation and the long term effects this is going to have on consumers, your website is more important than ever. Many companies have been left behind because they didn’t have a strong online presence, just a physical one. Your website is now the face of your business, its the beating heart of your company that you must care for.
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You are probably thinking that now is the worst time to start a business, and in some respects that is right. However, many sectors have seen a huge boom that no one could have expected.
Consumer spending habits have drastically shifted overnight. Rather than spending money on meals out with friends or holidays, people are spending it in their homes, baking, working out and catching up with the ever expanding range of streaming services available.
Analysing over 400 clients, ‘Mention Me’ has broken down exactly where consumer spending has gone. In no particular order, here are the top 5 sectors with the most growth during the lockdown.
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It might feel like everyone and their pet now has a drop-ship store, and that’s probably true; the market is full of them
So why do so many people say it’s a bad idea to open one? 90% of drop-ship stores fail in their first month, over 92% fail in the first six months and around 5% make it to their first year. People think that it will be a quick and easy way to get a few extra pennies a the end of the month, but it's not. It requires the same hard work and dedication any other business would take. One person’s bad experience doesn’t mean that’s it's not worth doing.
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At UNBXD we truly believe it is our job to give back to the world more than what we take from it.
To celebrate Earth Day 2020, we have signed up to @offset earth to help us become carbon neutral. In just 1 month, we have already planted 110 trees in Madagascar, and our Carbon reduction is already at 5.83 tones.
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All around the world people are stuck at home, something this generation has never had to face before. A generation obsessed with sharing their lives online in the form of stories, posts, and blogs.
You would probably think that social media usage would be down with people having less to share however there has been a 25% engagement increase on Instagram and TikTok in the past month. Surprisingly, companies approaching social media influencers has risen by a staggering 72% since lockdown.
The lockdown has changed the way users, businesses and advertisers use social platforms. We have had to adapt fast to keep businesses we run social media for active and making money.
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When you begin to look at optimising your google business page, at first it can seem daunting and confusing. We are going to break it down from beginning to end in order to get you the results that you want.
So, first things first, what is Google Business?
Google Business is a free platform that displays business information on Google Search and Google Maps. Businesses can feed Google’s knowledge base useful information about your business that can help others understand your business online.
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We’re excited to announce one of our latest client signings, Oaktree Garden Centre & Nursery! They’re one of the largest independent garden centre’s in the UK, with over a million plants in stock at any one time.
Stretching for over 26 acres, and offering everything from delicate fuchsias to mature fig trees, Oaktree carries an impressive range. The vast majority of the stock is grown on site from seedlings - including trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and natural hedging. Japanese Acers and maples are also a particular speciality of theirs.
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We recently sat down for an insightful chat with our Creative Director, William Niven, to discuss the importance of branding in todays global market. Here's what he had to say:
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The World Cup is in full swing, with everyone talking about which team is going to bring the cup home. Worldwide events make fantastic opportunities for brands to create campaigns football related and gain company buzz. We’ve made a list of our 10 favourite campaigns so far, check them out and let us know which is your favourite!
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Established in 2017 by childhood friends, James Cromwell London provides their customers with a more tailored approach to men’s swim shorts. Having been built upon British heritage, all of their shorts feature a signature Union Jack lined waistband and matching wet bag in a variety of prints.
UNBXD will be responsible for all forms of content creation and strategic marketing campaigns to assist in driving traffic to their website and promoting their new SS18 range.
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MyFonts.com have just released what we've all been waiting for...
The new and improved WhatTheFont mobile app!
It is more than just a duplicate of the WhatTheFont that you use on desktop – it’s a completely redesigned and streamlined way to identify fonts. Simply take a photo and tap the font you want to identify – WhatTheFont will immediately show you the results.
Read MoreWe were proudly appointed by The West Hants Club to design and execute their recent Marketing Campaign. Within the Marketing campaign, our aim was to portray the concept of what can be achieved in West Hants’ gym can also be achieved in real life situations too. More so, we wanted the campaign to present the idea that West Hants can help you reach your goals and achieve the best results, which can help you become the best version of yourself.
Read MoreOur coastal hometown Bournemouth is being recognised for its full potential we know, from being a digital creative agency and living the experience of Bournemouth’s digital growth, it has. We are extremely proud to be a part of the growing digital community within Bournemouth and being surrounded by like-minded creative individuals with big ambitions.
Read MoreAccording to the media, print is a dying art form, unnecessary and obsolete since the rise of the internet. This article aims to celebrate the creatives of the world challenging this theory and succeeding in providing the public with tangible printy goodness. This is a list of UNBXD's Top 10 independent magazines that we believe you shouldn't be without.
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