Creating powerful communications

Brand strategy Brand design Web design Design for print

We work collaboratively with our clients to design and develop creative communications strategies and products that speak directly to their audience.

Explore Creative

Web Development SEO Email marketing

We combine creative communications with the latest technology to foster meaningful relationships between our clients and their customers.

Explore Digital

PR Social media management Email marketing Creative copywriting

We deliver powerful and creative communications that enable our clients to engage with their core audience and create growth.

Explore Communications

Brand strategy Discovery Insight and research

Discovery is our thirst for knowledge. Before we design, write or create anything we need to understand you, your sector, audiences, competitors and your purpose.

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Insight

An abstract 3D digital artwork featuring a pink calendar icon with white squares for dates, suspended above a curled ribbon-like structure resembling a scroll. The background consists of geometric shapes in bold pink, yellow, and purple, with small fluffy clouds scattered throughout, giving the image a dreamy and modern aesthetic.

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Awareness days and content ideas for 2025

A trio of Spotify Wrapped 2024 cards, featuring vibrant, colourful designs.

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How Spotify uses AI to deliver personalisation

Bright and colourful geometric background featuring bold shapes in purple, pink, yellow, green, and blue, with a large white hashtag symbol in the centre.

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#RIPHashtags? Why social media is moving beyond the symbol

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Helping Health Care Without Harm Europe deliver exceptional online conferences

At Barques, we proudly support a range of incredible charities across Birmingham that make a difference in the community.

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Smart Works, Snowballs and St Paul’s Church - how Barques supports Birmingham’s charities

The risks of relying on AI for content creation and why authenticity matters

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The risks of relying on AI for content creation and why authenticity matters

Celebrating 21 years of the BRENDAs

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Celebrating 21 years of the BRENDAs

How Spotify crafts a personalised experience through the harmony of data

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How Spotify crafts a personalised experience through the harmony of data

Is the art of impact marketing making a comeback?‍

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Is the art of impact marketing making a comeback?‍

The Ultimate Guide to Threads

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What is Threads and why should your business be on it?

Navigating the latest changes on Twitter/X

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Navigating the latest changes on Twitter/X

How emojis are shaping the way we communicate. A range of emojis on a gradient pink/purple background.

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How emojis are shaping the way we communicate

Hands on a laptop keyboard.

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5 steps for optimising your blog and news article writing using AI tools

New beginnings: why your next move should be Barques

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New beginnings: why your next move should be Barques

Google search trends 2023

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Google Search Trends in 2023 so far

It's time to review your passwords for World Password Day

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It's time to review your passwords for World Password Day

Birmingham Bull Ring at sunrise

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Take a walk on the Brum side

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