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

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

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Insight

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Threads, Bluesky & beyond: Should your business join new social platforms?

How to migrate from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4

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How to migrate from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4

A masked woman, her face partially hidden, gazes thoughtfully into the distance, surrounded by a soft, blurred backdrop.

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Fake news, real risks. AI, misinformation and the need for authenticity

Two side-by-side Monzo bank advertisements displayed in a subway escalator area. The left ad features legs stuck in ice blocks with the word 'money,' while the right shows legs in fluffy slippers on a red carpet with the word 'Monzo'.

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Barques’ 2024 marketing moments of the year

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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Oct

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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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Jun

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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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Nov

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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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Sep

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Is the art of impact marketing making a comeback?‍

The Ultimate Guide to Threads

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Aug

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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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Aug

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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

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