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The creative's guide to making networking meaningful

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock If networking isn't working for you, it's time to change things up. We all know part of the answer is to get out there more and network. Even if you enjoy meeting new people and chatting about your creative work, networking can often feel inauthentic and superficial. But that's too reductive.

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Koto brings editorial finesse to Index Ventures’ new publishing brand

Creative Boom

Koto creative director Sam Howard believes this ethos "emphasizes the practical, direct nature of insights sourced directly from the experiences of individuals and companies within Index's network". Koto identified two primary challenges, one relating to design and the other to managing stakeholders.

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Illustrators North launches in Northern Ireland to bring together local artists

Creative Boom

One of the biggest challenges at the moment is that many agencies and publishers are unaware of the Northern Irish talent on their doorstep. Being open to introductions and aware of their members is one thing, as Illustrators North would love to help them build relationships with ad agencies, design agencies and publishers. "We

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Playtype resurrects Publish Gothic, a custom typeface for a Danish newspaper that survived just 41 days

Creative Boom

Even though it's been over 20 years since its launch, it continues to be the subject of many dinner party and creative networking discussion and is heralded as representing a groundbreaking vision of what newspapers could look like with a higher purpose: aesthetically, politically and journalistically.

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Accumulate launches first event to connect homeless people with creative industries

Creative Boom

It aims to help people experiencing homelessness network with people in the creative industry and provide them with opportunities and knowledge that they can use to progress their careers in the future. Meanwhile, a speed networking event will connect attendees with creative industry professionals. "The

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Unique and Modern Business Card Templates to Boost Your Branding

Graphic Design Junction

While the popularity of digital communication continues to rise, business cards remain a powerful tool for face-to-face networking and branding. Don’t stop there—explore our full collection and dive into our library of thousands of unique business card templates published over the years.

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A helpful guide to marketing for creative freelancers who want to quit Instagram

Creative Boom

We've had more than a decade of chasing 'likes' and trying to keep up with the changing social networks. Consider other social networks where engagement still rocks. Business meetups, creative talks, networking parties – add a few to your diary and get out and meet people. Do we really want to stay on the treadmill?

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