Insights

We like to think we have our fingers on the pulse of what’s happening. We try to be ahead of the curve so our clients can be, too.
With that in mind, here are some of our hopefully thought-provoking industry insights, blogs, and white papers. Enjoy!

Big fish, little fish, cardboard box – the secret meaning behind shapes and characters.

Why the shapes you throw down on the dancefloor might have a hidden design and internal communications meaning. Who knew? Well, our Head of Animation Bradley does!

Turn AI anxiety into action.

Only 13% of UK employees feel excited about AI. Most are worried. In fact, 66% believe it will increase unemployment. That’s surely a sign for us to act.

A blog about ‘Smart Brevity’ you say? This won’t take long then.

In a world of boxer shorts, be brief! Keep your copy and content tight and concise, not baggy and airy! It’s all about Smart Brevity these days. Grabbing attention because you’ve only got 26 seconds to make an impact. Discover more in our smart and brief Smart Brevity blog.

B2B 10 – we’ve been booting boredom out the barn door for a decade!

Barn to Boardroom has been booting boredom up the bum for a whole decade now, and like the best friendships, it just seems to get better with age. As it was a special anniversary this year, we decided to do something a little different… B2B10 – Leaders Unplugged!

Why comms audits are sexy (bear with us on this one)

Internal comms audits: not just useful, but dare we say… sexy? They help you cut the clutter, understand your people, and build strategies that actually land. Insight, impact, and happier humans – what’s not to love?

Building better comms with LEGO

Fun and creativity have always been central to IC as a function. So it’s only natural that LEGO could click right into place as a powerful tool.

AI: the colleague that won’t steal your mug

AI chatbots offer a human-like technology that can help you out with many tasks. But what you might not realise is interacting with them is, well, surprisingly human…

The wizards are in for a staff meeting. Let’s hope it’s worthwhile!

So, imagine Gandalf, Merlin and Dumbledore walk into your office. What on earth are they doing there. Have they not heard of Teams… ?

Emails… it’s time for a revolution!

Emails. Urggh, dontcha just love ‘em? My particular favourite was the Sunday 9.35pm one from the boss. You know, the one setting out an entirely different approach to the event you had organised for the next day. The problem is, thanks to email, you’re never really off-duty. Hands up, who’s checked their work emails while…

We always like to give something back! Our free-to-download Kick Arse podcasts help to boot boring up the bum by offering insight and advice from experts across the internal comms and employer brand spectrum. Who says you don’t get anything good for free these days?

Learn more