Managing the exceptional in the day-to-day

Increasingly, marketing leaders are being called on to juggle complex change programmes with the ever-growing pressures of the day job.  Here, Jos Cleare, who led UK marketing and communications for a leading global consultancy, looks at how to balance these competing task masters.

Why executive social media is too important to be left to the professionals

Leaders’ own LinkedIn profiles are more powerful marketing channels than their owners may believe, argues 1440’s Ellen Bencard. Making them work better needs a deft hand and the right approach.

The power of a table-thumping public-interest campaign

The best campaigns don’t just make a media splash. They help shape people’s futures. 1440’s Guy Corbet outlines one of our most significant ones, working with small business platform Xero. It’s recently been shortlisted for several industry awards.

How killer questions can lead to big changes

Annabel Dunstan MPRCA, Founder and CEO of Question & Retain, explores how the most powerful strategies come from asking the right questions.

In a competitive market, brands need to go beyond surface-level strategies to succeed. We’ve developed a distinctive approach to insights research built around asking “killer questions”—those that reveal deep truths and unlock actionable insights. By focusing on employees, clients, and external stakeholders, brands can drive growth, build stronger relationships, and create lasting change.