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Publicity & promotion

Below you will find a range of resources and guides to help you effectively promote your creative group, attract new members and share your activities to a wider audience. Don't forget you can get your group in the spotlight through our Epic Awards, Voluntary Arts Festival or the #loveto campaign.

Find more Briefings and resources: All | Getting Started | Get Funded | Planning Events | Best Practice | Roles & Responsibilities


Get Creative Festival toolkit

Get Creative Festival toolkit

Everything you need to know to get involved and get planning an event for the Get Creative Festival in May 2020 Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Community Media

Community Media

A guide exploring Community Media as a platform for local creative groups and activities Read more

Published: 21st August, 2018

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

Author: Vicki Arogundade

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Digital Skills

Digital Skills

Take a look at the digital platforms that can help your group organise and promote your creative activities! Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2017

Updated: 22nd October, 2018

Author: Cassandra Barron

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Using photography

Using photography

Practical advice on taking, sharing and finding great photos to help your voluntary arts group Read more

Published: 14th February, 2017

Updated: 22nd June, 2017

Author: Cassandra Barron

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Guide to Good Design

Guide to Good Design

Find out the essential principles of designing good promotional materials Read more

Published: 18th January, 2017

Updated: 26th July, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Getting started marketing

Getting started marketing

Tips on developing sharp, succinct, successful marketing campaigns online and offline Read more

Published: 16th January, 2017

Updated: 20th December, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Making the most of your local broadcasters

Making the most of your local broadcasters

This toolkit will help you bring your stories to your local broadcaster in a compelling way Read more

Published: 16th January, 2017

Updated: 9th February, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Publicity Explained

Publicity Explained

Our Briefing gives you a simple guide to planning effective publicity for your organisation or event Read more

Published: 13th January, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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How to write a press release

How to write a press release

Tips to help you structure your press release effectively Read more

Published: 13th January, 2017

Updated: 23rd March, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Creating engaging content for social media

Creating engaging content for social media

Tips to make sure you're engaging with your potential audience online Read more

Published: 22nd December, 2016

Updated: 16th April, 2020

Author: Damien McGlynn

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How to enter the Epic Awards

How to enter the Epic Awards

Advice on entering your creative group for the Epic Awards, and why you should! Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2016

Updated: 9th October, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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SEO: Getting your website noticed

SEO: Getting your website noticed

Setting up your website for search engines Read more

Published: 18th November, 2016

Updated: 13th January, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Writing for the web

Writing for the web

A simple ten point guide to writing for the web Read more

Published: 18th November, 2016

Updated: 9th October, 2017

Author: Damien McGlynn

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Creating a YouTube Presence

Creating a YouTube Presence

Step by step guidance on how to create your own YouTube channel. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2016

Updated: 9th February, 2017

Author: Cassandra Barron

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