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Louise Ottewell

Blurred Lines

By Louise Ottewell / November 4, 2021

When it comes to social media, it is generally accepted that there will be some degree of filtering or editing applied to the majority of photos you scroll past on any given day. For some, it’s barely perceptible but on others, the faces of people […]

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Juan Ruiz Joins Forte Marketing as Director

By Louise Ottewell / July 28, 2021

Forte Marketing is pleased to announce the appointment of Juan Ruiz as a Director and Web Developer of the business. Founded by Darren Baines and Louise Ottewell, the company is now in its fifth year of operation and is well established as a high-quality, full-service […]

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Conversational Marketing

By Louise Ottewell / March 10, 2021

Our voice is one of the most powerful tools we have to express ourselves. From heartfelt wedding speeches, rousing political addresses and university lectures, to award ceremony speeches and even in song, we can communicate effectively without necessarily speaking the same language. At the other […]

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Avoid Writing the Wrongs

By Louise Ottewell / February 4, 2021

We are all familiar with the saying ‘less is more’ but, there are times when this unwritten rule does not apply. Before you even put down a word, it’s important to consider both your audience, and the medium. To assist, we have compiled some tips […]

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Christmas – the Claus for Celebration

By Louise Ottewell / December 2, 2020

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s how quickly things can change. One minute we’re going about our business as usual and the next, the planet is turned on its head. Whilst the impacts of Covid-19 have been sadly devastating to billions, it is also […]

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COVID-19 Messaging During Recovery

By Louise Ottewell / July 3, 2020

As the country and indeed the rest of the world, has become better educated about the importance of minimising the risk of spreading COVID-19, how do businesses strike the balance between communicating too much vs. not enough information? Too much of anything will result in […]

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Preparing your marketing content calendar for 2020

By Louise Ottewell / January 10, 2020

Starting the new year with a clear, considered communications plan is one of the most effective steps you can take to ensure your marketing works harder for your business. By aligning your strategy with a plan, you will have a proactive rather than reactive blueprint […]

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Christmas is coming!

By Louise Ottewell / October 10, 2019

As ever, the year seems to have flown by with the customary gasps of disapproval at the likes of Myer for showcasing their festive displays in September, being voiced regularly by the masses. Whilst this may seem a tad early, it is a savvy move […]

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Sell the benefit, not the comparison

By Louise Ottewell / May 2, 2019

All too often, businesses compare their product or service with their competitors in marketing campaigns which might on the face of it seem logical, but often means they miss out on communicating the value of their offer directly to their customers. When businesses use statements […]

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You’ve got the leads, so now what?

By Louise Ottewell / February 22, 2019

You’ve done everything right – your brand is killing it, your digital presence is well balanced, your products and services meet the needs of your customers and your website and brochures are well written, contain beautiful imagery and are up to date. You sit back […]

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