– Insights

News & views

Whether it’s a new issue that our clients are wrestling with, an example of clever design, or a recurring marketing theme, this is where we share our thoughts, observations and news on what’s happening – in our world, your world and the world in general.

DesignMarketingNews
July 31, 2019

The power of print: how we helped Southend Care make an impact

Southend Care wanted to create and publish a dedicated impact report. Being a young company, it hadn’t produced one before – so the team turned to Garda for help.
MarketingNews
May 16, 2019

100 years young – Garda helps Sorrell spread the word about its centenary

As the company’s centenary approached, Steve Knock – Partner of Sorrell – decided he needed some help to get the news out into the community.
MarketingViews
January 16, 2019

Is it time to give your company’s marketing an MOT?

It’s time to get back behind the wheel of your marketing. Talk to Garda today to learn how our approach to advertising and PR can grow your business.
Marketing
January 10, 2019

Make your sales figures dance!

Take the Stage founder Amy is jumping for joy after Garda helped the company double the number of children it helps from 300 to 600 – in a single year!
Marketing
December 20, 2018

Ready to ramp up your marketing?

Our team of experts are ready on hand with a range of ways to take your marketing to the next level. You just have to get in touch to get started.
DesignMarketingNews
November 6, 2018

Advertising and PR services from Garda

Garda’s team write editorial features and advertising content that really tell the story of your brand. We add value to your business by copywriting, finding images, and creating artwork. What's…
DesignMarketingNews
November 6, 2018

Build your brand right from the start with Garda

Want to build your business on strong foundations? Garda loves to work with start-up businesses to get branding, websites and image right from the start. That’s why we were excited…
DesignMarketingViews
August 23, 2018

Is your marketing joined up?

The number of potential marketing strategy methods for your business seems endless, each one a golden opportunity to develop great relationships with your customers. However, without a joined-up approach, you…
DesignMarketing
June 19, 2018

Four steps to a great website

However you feel about the digital revolution, one thing’s for sure: every business needs a website. Not only do customers expect you to have an online presence, your website is…
DesignMarketingViews
May 22, 2018

Got the marketing ideas but not the skills to deliver?

Like a car without any petrol or bacon butty without any sauce, even the smallest marketing idea isn’t going to get anywhere without the skills to set it in motion.…
DesignMarketingNews
May 9, 2018

Garda strikes gold at the Essex Digital Awards

On the 3rd May we attended the much anticipated, Essex Digital Awards at Hylands House, Chelmsford.
News
May 3, 2018

A passion for print

Print. We encounter it everyday, but it’s easy to overlook the complexities involved in producing first class quality items. When the guys at DB approached us for a new website,…
DesignMarketingViews
April 18, 2018

Reset your marketing mind set and find your spark again

Time for honesty now. When was the last time you felt excited about your company’s marketing? When did a new strategy leave you motivated, enthusiastic and energised? How long since…
DesignMarketing
March 8, 2018

Five ways to stop your marketing from running out of steam

We’ve all been there. We’ve jumped aboard the train of that new marketing idea, whooping and cheering as we pull out of the station. The first leg of the journey…
DesignMarketing
February 6, 2018

Is marketing your business a headache?

Is marketing your business a headache? Imagine the scenario. You get to your desk and check your diary to see what the day has in store for you. Then you…
DesignMarketing
January 10, 2018

Do you practise ‘as and when’ marketing?

How do you go about your marketing? Do you have a dedicated marketing strategy, planned and executed across the year? Or do you practise ‘as and when’ marketing – implementing…
DesignMarketing
October 17, 2017

The benefits of consistent marketing

Consistency is Key Consistent marketing is rather like painting the Forth Bridge, isn’t it? Just when you think you’re done, there’s more to do! The thing is, just like those…
DesignMarketing
August 2, 2017

5 reasons you need Garda as your marketing partner…

There’s never enough time in the day is there? Which is why we don’t want to take too much of yours. We want just 90 seconds to potentially transform your…

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