Marketing and communications professionals came together at the event we hosted recently with marketing agency Junction at Soho Farmhouse. Personalisation was one of the industry trends that dominated discussions as we explored how to close the gap between sales and marketing activity. CubanEight MD, Sian Gaskell reminded us in her opening remarks what a tumultuous […]
As well as being one of the major industry events across the globe, Mobile World Congress (MWC) is a key event for many of our clients. The trends that emerge from the event frequently dictate how innovation is going to manifest over the rest of the year and beyond. As we look back on the […]
With GDPR set to have a major impact on communications over the coming months, it’s difficult not to agree with Rana Foroohar’s description of data as “the new oil” of 2018, “the most valuable commodity of the digital age”. Her thoughts on changing regulations in the tech sector, the impact of millennials dominating our workplaces […]
Anyone familiar with Absolutely Fabulous will be aware of the running joke that many public relations events are held in a bar and full of fluff – but last night’s PUBlic Relations Oxford event, which I attended, was a great example of how a set of fantastic guest speakers and a willing exchange of […]
Still reeling a bit from last night, but so pleased to share our second award win in as many months – CubanEight was named Best PR Agency at the UK Agency Awards. These national awards celebrate exceptional agencies across the country. The judges’ comments included how they rated us extremely highly for the work that […]
Recently, the team embraced the great British Summer and went on a great walk into the deepest Cotswolds for our CubanEight Summer Saunter. The Weather Gods were kind and we had a beautiful morning for our circular walk, starting and ending in Milton-Under-Wychwood. We managed to create a number of great photo opportunities (as you […]
It’s safe to say that we are all pretty happy here at CubanEight right now. Following on from our PRCA Dare Award win at the beginning of the month (we won Small Consultancy of the Year for the Midlands) we have now been shortlisted for two more industry accolades! Last week saw CubanEight shortlisted in […]
Halfway through 2017, London’s FinTech Week, marked a seminal point in what has been a buoyant year for the industry. The FinTech industry is one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors, already adding more than £6.6 billion to the national economy and attracting more than £500 million of investment. The event is designed as a […]
Last night, myself, Siobhan and Jonathan went to Edgbaston Cricket Ground for the PRCA Dare Awards, Midlands, as CubanEight was shortlisted for the Small Consultancy of the Year Award – I am pleased and proud to say that we won! The PRCA Dare Awards recognise and celebrate the best communications work, individuals and teams across […]
For a lot of our clients in the marketing tech space, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into effect in May 2018, is a real priority right now; the implications for them and the industry promise to be significant and far-reaching. This wide-ranging regulation will seek to improve and simplify data protection for […]
It’s the end of my first month here at CubanEight, and what with immersing myself in the worlds of video marketing personalisation, intelligent software and sustainable alternatives to global energy consumption, the time has really flown by. I joined the team from a London PR agency and film industry background. Having relocated to Bicester in […]
Yesterday was the hottest day in 40 years but that didn’t stop over 600 people coming together for this year’s Venturefest Oxford. It was a great day – with a real focus on innovation, showcasing emerging talent within the business community as well as providing advice from business experts – everything from growing a team, […]