The reading bit
The Beige blog.
Stuff we wrote to boost our SEO, GEO, and ego.
Well it worked, didn't it? You're here. Might as well have a skim while you are.
Contents
- 01. Challenger brands
How to become a challenger brand
A practical, non-boring guide for challenger brands, startups and scale-ups that want sharper storytelling and brand campaigns people actually talk about.
Read this - 02. Newsjacking
What brands get wrong about newsjacking
Newsjacking can earn attention, but only with timing, relevance and a proper idea. Here is what usually goes wrong.
Read this - 03. Earned-first creative
What is earned-first creative?
Earned-first creative starts with one brutal question: would anyone care if you did not pay them to see it?
Read this - 04. Agency selection
How to choose an agency partner
Looking for a creative PR agency, earned media agency or brand campaign partner? Choose one that can create ideas people actually talk about.
Read this - 05. Founder-led agencies
Why founder-led can beat big agencies
Big agencies can be great. But founder-led creative consultancy can offer faster, sharper, more senior thinking with fewer layers.
Read this - 06. Freelance CD vs agency
When to hire a freelance CD vs an agency
Both can be useful. Both can be expensive. Both can also be completely wrong, depending on the problem you are trying to solve.
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