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The Return of Give and Take: Rebuilding Community Beyond Self-Promotion
Public Relations Katy Cowan Public Relations Katy Cowan

The Return of Give and Take: Rebuilding Community Beyond Self-Promotion

“What’s in it for me?” Sure, it'll get you so far. But eventually, people catch on. They realise you only care about one thing—and it’s not them. Running something like Creative Boom gives you a front-row seat to how people show up online. Some are generous, open, and collaborative. Others? Take, take, take. It’s disappointing, but I understand. They want promotion. They want progress. They’re chasing success…

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Can M&S Survive the Storm—and Come Back Even Stronger?
Public Relations Katy Cowan Public Relations Katy Cowan

Can M&S Survive the Storm—and Come Back Even Stronger?

For years, Marks & Spencer felt like a relic—reliably British, undeniably beige. But lately, my friends and I can’t stop saying it: M&S are absolutely smashing it. So when the recent cyberattack brought down their website, halted online orders, and left their app unusable for over a week (and counting), it didn’t just feel like a technical hiccup; it felt like a threat to something far more meaningful: the unlikely renaissance of one of the UK’s most iconic high street brands…

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The Man Who Killed Social Media Declares It Dead
Social Media Katy Cowan Social Media Katy Cowan

The Man Who Killed Social Media Declares It Dead

Mark Zuckerberg says social media is over. Oh, the irony. In a recent interview highlighted by The New Yorker, the CEO of Meta shared that platforms like Facebook and Instagram aren’t really social anymore — they’ve become entertainment channels. Apparently, it’s all about creators, not friends. Recommendations, not relationships. Content, not conversation. Erm. I’ve got news for you, love: it’s your fault…

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Getting Older Isn’t What You Think
Art & Culture Katy Cowan Art & Culture Katy Cowan

Getting Older Isn’t What You Think

Getting old creeps up on you. It’s not sudden. There’s no dramatic moment where you wake up and realise you’re “not getting any younger”. No — it’s more like a slow progression. One day, you’re out at a bar, dancing with friends, living your best life, and the next, you’re peeking over your sunglasses in horror at someone calling 36 “old”…

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