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Practical marketing insights, guides and ready to use tools for future leaders to take action. All you need to know in Marketing, Brand and Digital trends


The marketing formula that actually brings in sales in 2026
Your customers is being exposed to 4,000 - 10,000 advertising touch points a day. And yet a single customer will only act on a fraction of those for a number of reasons. But there is a formula to be the chosen one. It's not serendipity or at least its very unlikely that a brand just catches the customer at the right place, right time by chance. A marketing formula that actually brings in sales in 2026? **drum roll* * The key formula is a well planned, tested and improved mark
Laura Toy
Jan 125 min read


Signs your marketing is working against you
The telltale signs your marketing could work harder for you. If you see this in your business, time to reset.
Laura Toy
Jan 54 min read


9 top marketing trends to look out for in 2026
Discover the top marketing trends that I’m seeing businesses and startups look to adopt and put budget behind in 2026.
Laura Toy
Dec 29, 20257 min read


Building your annual marketing plan for 2026: A comprehensive guide
If you’re at this stage, congratulations! 🎉 If you're confused about why I’m saying congratulations, you probably haven’t read part one . Please read that first to carry out your planning properly. What you have accomplished already has elevated your marketing efforts for next year. Now, it’s time to take that insight, the goals, and the audience(s) you’ve identified and build a strategy to achieve your objectives over the next 12 months. In this guide, I will take you throu
Laura Toy
Dec 22, 20257 min read


5 steps for planning marketing success in 2026
Laura Toy is a Freelance Marketing Consultant with over eight years experience across a variety of industries. If you’re ready to grow and explore your potential, contact laura@lauratoy.com for a direct quote for 1:1 consultancy support. Well hasn’t 2025 been a bit of fever dream?! If marketing hasn’t been on your radar lately, fear not. Between chasing opportunities, balancing plates to keep systems running. All while trying to keep up with getting your 7-9 hours sleep. It
Laura Toy
Dec 15, 20256 min read
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