May 2012
7 posts
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A weekly #CreativeBoomer campaign is launched
Today we are launching a brand new weekly campaign to support creative freelancers, graduates or small businesses throughout the UK.
Exclusively on Twitter, the #CreativeBoomer weekly contest gives you the chance to nominate yourself or a friend to win extra publicity and support from Creative Boom.
Each Monday, we will put a call out, asking for your nominations by simply completing the...
April 2012
4 posts
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The new Creative Boom...
It’s been just over a week since we launched the latest version of Creative Boom and we’ve been overwhelmed by the response. Running for nearly three years, we’ve always aimed to support, celebrate and inspire the creative industries and we hope this new offering is doing that even more.
So what does the new, completely bespoke Creative Boom offer? Well, you can now sign up and...
March 2012
9 posts
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”
– Steve Jobs
“Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.”
– CoCo Chanel
February 2012
13 posts
“Failures are made only by those who fail to dare, not by those who dare to fail.”
– Lester B. Pearson
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Creative Boom isn't just about me anymore
As some of you know, I’m Katy Cowan and I’m the person who started Creative Boom back in July 2009. It’s something I’ve always managed in my spare time, while hubby Tom does all the coding on the actual site.
Our ‘little side project’ has grown and grown over the past few years - something we just didn’t expect. Despite its increasing demands on our spare...
“For all of its faults, it gives most hardworking people a chance to improve...”
– Bill O’ Reilly
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A new Creative Boom launching soon
Can you believe it’s been exactly 12 months since the last time Tom and I worked on Creative Boom!? Believe me, we can’t either!
In fact, this time last year, we launched a brand new web design and lots of new features to keep on supporting the creative industries.
Since then, it’s been an amazing year as we became part of The Guardian Culture Professionals Network and got...
January 2012
13 posts
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Creative Boom Social - location needed!
It’s been a long time since I arranged any socials via Creative Boom but I’d love to organise one on my own doorstep. That is - North Staffordshire and South Cheshire, although anyone is welcome if they’re happy to travel.
I’m thinking Thursday 2 February at 6pm and perhaps the first Thursday of every month after that, at the same venue.
Does anyone have any ideas for a...
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“Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.”
– Hausa Proverb
“Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised.”
– Denis Waitley
December 2011
10 posts
“Do something. Either lead; follow or get out of the way.”
– Ted Turner