Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to use the professional network to boost your freelance career? Social media isn't what it used to be, especially for creative freelancers wishing to grow their careers. As a result, many creatives are turning to LinkedIn instead as a platform for networking, self-promotion and professional growth.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Conversely, in an industry where collaboration and networking are crucial, being likeable and supportive can significantly boost your success. Be sociable on social media We'll start with a topic that's pretty thorny right now. So, what's the secret to making the best of social media? But it doesn't have to be like this.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. You also have to be able to sell yourself, keep up to date with social media, maintain your own website, be your own IT, be your own HR department, network like crazy, and somehow find time to eat and sleep. Do high-end clients care about your Instagram?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

So the first thing you need to do is get out there and chat with people, whether friends, family, colleagues or clients. As does PR consultant Sophie Rhone , who sets out to "find new clients, self-promote or follow up with previous clients, check in with any new results, organic pick up and ignite a fresh conversation with them."

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 1, 2023

Is it time to free yourself from social media? Image licensed via Adobe Stock Social media has been going through something of a revival of late, but not all of us are happy with the change. Here's our guide to deleting your social media accounts in 2023. These networks are complicated and expensive to run, after all.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We explain how to shift your work and clients in a new direction and give yourself the dream life and career you always hoped for. What a pivot looks like For instance, fun fact: Instagram originally began as a niche social network for lovers of craft beer. Or, you carry on working with clients but just get different ones.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2024

Avoid the comparison trap In the age of social media and constant connectivity, it's easy to compare your journey to others'. Expand your network and seek industry knowledge Networking is crucial in the creative industries, and it's never too early to start building your professional connections.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

On the other hand, freelancing also brings new responsibilities: the responsibility to find clients, manage your workload, and, crucially, actually get paid on time. Clients buy into people as well as skills." So why should a client opt for you, specifically? Clients are drawn to freelancers who offer something different.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 11, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Creatives share their top tips for building a personal brand, allowing you to unleash your unique creative vision, connect with your tribe, and attract your dream clients. This attracted clients and proved the value I bring, building my brand as an illustrator." So, how do you go about doing this?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Others, meanwhile, would love to shout about what they've created, but their clients frustratingly forbid it. Their bold and fearless approach has earned them collaborations with clients across a variety of industries, from tech to hospitality. Studio DBD 13.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Clients are deciding to invest in their brands and go bespoke with stand-out bottle structures; designs that allow a brand to be more individual and iconic.". So, many of our clients are deciding that if they have to wait, they may as well go bespoke.". Custom-made bottles. Heights by Pentagram, 2022 Pentawards shortlist.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2024

The need to be different With AI tools now able to accomplish many tasks that once required whole departments, designers have to rethink what they offer to clients, believes Max. And that, ultimately, means developing a deep understanding of your client. "At Now we're using AI and can get a visual within half a day."

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It's since grown into a full studio working from concept to shoot and completion, representing a stable of seven animation directors and boasting a client list ranging from Burberry to Hot Chip, Drumsheds, and Fontaines DC to Deliveroo, Lidl, and the BBC. MA students, in particular in animation, are often seeking assistance," says Kidd.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 6, 2024

Just when you thought social media couldn't be more fractured, there's a new game in town. At its core, Cara is a crowdfunded social media and portfolio platform designed explicitly for artists and creatives. For me to use it, it has to have 'normal' people on it too because other creatives aren't my clients." What is Cara?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Market saturation and fierce competition This autumn, one of the biggest concerns among creatives is the increasingly saturated market and the resulting intense competition for jobs and clients. The main thing we'd say to that is that there are plenty of clients out there who are also finding it difficult to hire good people!

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Creative Boom

JULY 14, 2024

Technological advancements, shifting work paradigms and evolving client expectations are reshaping the landscape at a breakneck pace. Creatives who can develop and maintain a distinct personal style will be better positioned to stand out and attract clients. Always keep networking. Both online and offline," she urges. "If

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For instance, in the good times, when three clients offer you work all at once, you'll happily turn two down, knowing that more will surely come along later. Then there's the problem of shrinking client budgets. For freelancers, it's particularly useful in accurately tracking billable hours and generating client reports.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Before long, her work was getting noticed, thanks partly to social media. "I But they did help me lose the fear of failure and of showing up on social media. I was surprised by how important networking and public relations are," she says. "No This sort of passion is hard to contain, though.

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Creative Boom

JULY 23, 2023

Credt: Khunatorn - stock.adobe.com Aside from keeping clients happy, chasing invoices, and finding new business, creatives have yet another social media platform to worry about. The grand launch of a new social media channel always elicits feelings of excitement. Image licensed via Adobe Stock. But is Threads worth the effort?

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Just Creative

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

If you have ever been involved in social media marketing, you know that one of its biggest challenges is the amount of time that it takes. If this sounds familiar, it’s time for you to look at social media automation. But what exactly is social media automation? What is Social Media Automation?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 31, 2024

Or you start missing deadlines, stressing out yourself and your client, and doing huge damage to your reputation. In contrast, being a creative professional, such as a designer, illustrator, or commercial photographer, means doing what the client wants by following the brief. Likes don't pay the bills; clients do.

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Designer Daily

MAY 3, 2023

Put your design ideas into action and keep designing, even if you aren’t working on a client project. Network With Other Designers Networking is essential for any creative professional. Take part in online forums and social media groups, attend conferences and join local design groups to meet other designers.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

"One of my biggest confidence boosts is presenting work to clients," says Rebecca Hull. Being prepared for anything doesn't just mean knowing the subject matter for clients or meetings. Consider deleting or stepping back from social media. Finally, reach out to others and find a friendly support network. Peace of mind.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Couple that with the typical British fear of being seen to "show off", and the feeling that everyone on social media is doing better than you (even though they aren't), and even talented, experienced professionals can end up lacking confidence. Expanded my network. My clients trust me because I trust myself."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It's why I sometimes have a weird relationship with social media because I see people who call themselves entrepreneurial gurus talking about "financial freedom", and I cringe because that's not reality. I began working with local artists and built a network, making friends with photographers and videographers. It felt like we had to.

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Creative Boom

JULY 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking we need to be everywhere all at once, constantly updating every social media platform out there or checking emails every two seconds. You want to be attracting new clients and maintaining existing ones. Perhaps your social media strategy.

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Creative Boom

JULY 25, 2023

Clients he's worked with so far include TikTok, Acer, and Porsche. Who knows what brand, client, or project I'll be teamed up with next. It's a wild ride, but sometimes it's nice to take on side projects where you have the freedom to be your own client, It's like being your own boss. Networking is crucial.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

In practice, a graphic designer typically works with various media, including both print and digital, to create designs that meet the needs of their clients or employers. The challenge is finding a client who'll pay you. You'll also talk directly to clients and be responsible for managing timelines and budgets.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

The course also elaborates on how to understand clients and sketch logo ideas by hand. Sagi Haviv is a graphic designer and has designed logos for notable clients such as the US Open Tennis Championships, Harvard University Press, Conservation International, among others. View Course. With more than 6,000 students.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 6, 2024

New tech, changing consumer behaviours, and the rising demand for immersive, engaging content are reshaping how brands communicate, how consumers interact with media, and how stories are told across various platforms. When executed effectively, a customer or client can immediately recognise a brand simply by hearing its sonic elements.

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Designer Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This portfolio should include wide-ranging examples of your work so that you can pitch to prospective clients and get work. You should grow your professional network to find new opportunities, contact companies directly, and use freelance job boards. When starting out, this portfolio can consist of your own personal projects.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy. A Social Media Marketing Strategy combines several marketing disciplines, including social media, email, search engine optimisation (SEO), website design, and content marketing. Social media is a relationship business. What is social media marketing?

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Designer Daily

JULY 10, 2024

With a commitment to developing the future, WindowsWear provides inspiration for digital marketing campaigns across email and social media so that competitors can stay on top of each other and win the most honorable awards. With his expertise, he has provided high-quality solutions to numerous clients and streamlined the design process.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 22, 2023

It originally grew out of the world's first news agency, created in 1835, and most recently was integrated into media, entertainment, and communications conglomerate Vivendi in 2017. All this is divided into three main operational divisions: Havas Creative Network, Havas Media Network and Havas Health & You.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Check their social media profiles, post style, audience demographic and anything else you can get your hands on to find the style of content that will draw attention; and what will be ignored. Post it on your social media pages, tag them and send them a copy for good measure. return in media value. Next, do your research.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Ed describes him as a great mentor, giving him valuable insights into the world of brand strategy while he also pursued side hustles in photography, social media and consulting. Plus, there's a belief that we want to create work that's less for White Cube [a global network of contemporary art galleries] and more for Tesco.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This is another consideration at the heart of Landor's rebrand as it moves to reposition itself in the long term in a media landscape that is constantly shifting and evolving. Besides being fluid, both literally and metaphorically, water is also ever-present. Our design and expression capabilities are now unparalleled.

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