How to Thrive in 2026: The Website Toolkit Every Business Needs
Running a business in 2026 can be a lot, we know that. But it’s even harder when people can’t find you online. We know it can be expensive upfront to get it right, and cash flow needs to be handled carefully. You need to get the best bang for your buck. When your customers search […]
When a Freelancer Is Not Enough and an Agency Is Too Much
Most growing businesses do not start looking for a new marketing partner because they want more ideas. They do it because what they have no longer works. They might be relying on a freelancer who is stretched too thin. They might be working with an agency that feels distant, complex or hard to adapt. Or […]
Two National Award Wins For activ Marketing
We are absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with you. activ Marketing has been recognised with two major national awards at the 2025 Disruptive Franchise Awards. We were named Trailblazer of the Year and Franchise Industry Champion. On top of that, our CEO, Katie Bullon, was shortlisted for Franchisor of the Year and our […]
Why In-Person Networking is Gold for a Marketing Agency
A successful marketing agency isn’t just about delivering great campaigns, it’s also about staying connected to people, ideas, and opportunities. That’s why in-person networking is so valuable. Last week at Ideas Fest, our CEO Katie Bullon took to the stage, sharing her perspective with an audience of business leaders and innovators.
What UK Small Businesses Should Expect from a Marketing Agency Partnership
Working with a social media marketing agency for small business UK can feel like a big step, especially when budgets are tight and competition is fierce. Many small business owners are wary of agencies that promise the world but fail to deliver results. That’s why understanding what to realistically expect from a marketing partnership is […]
How SEO Services Can Help Small Businesses Grow on a Budget
Search engine optimisation (SEO) services for small business are one of the most effective ways to grow online – especially when working with limited marketing budgets. Unlike paid advertising, which stops the moment your spend does, SEO builds long-term visibility that attracts customers consistently. In this blog, we’ll explore how small businesses can benefit from […]
Cardiff Welcomes New Kind of Networking with activ Connections – Launched by World Record Superstar Lloyd Martin
We kicked off something refreshingly different in the heart of the city: activ Connections – a new kind of networking event that swaps suits for trainers and small talk for real conversation. As a British Franchise Association-accredited marketing franchise, we brought together professionals from marketing, charity, accountancy, and events for a relaxed group run through […]
James Beeson joins activ Marketing as our first-ever Customer Success Manager!
Meet James Beeson: activ’s First-Ever Customer Success Manager We’re thrilled to share some exciting news at activ Marketing! James Beeson has joined our team as our very first Customer Success Manager, marking an important milestone in our ongoing mission to provide exceptional support and results to clients across the UK and beyond. Based at our […]
Activ’s CEO, Finalist for Creative Entrepreneur of the Year Award
We are delighted to announce that Katie Bullon, our inspiring CEO at activ Marketing, was recognised as a finalist for the prestigious Creative Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA). The awards ceremony, held at the iconic Grosvenor House in London on 18th November 2024, showcased Katie’s innovative leadership and her transformative vision for […]
activ Marketing Launches The Huggard Charity Website on World Homeless Day
At activ Marketing, making a difference and being kind is genuinely very important to us! Today, we’re thrilled to further announce our partnership with The Huggard as our Charity of the Year for 2024. This partnership holds special significance as we’ve just moved into our new offices in the heart of Cardiff on Womanby Street, […]