Amy Jeffs

Celebrating World Book Day 2026

| 5 March 2026

As professional communicators, the Hey Me team are passionate about the world of storytelling. There is no better way to showcase this love than on World Book Day 2026.   Raising the literacy reading alarm   For many of us, our love of reading begins in childhood. However, as reported by the National Literacy Trust last year, the percentage of children and young people who said […]

As professional communicators, the Hey Me team are passionate about the world of storytelling. There is no better way to showcase this love than on World Book Day 2026.   Raising the literacy reading alarm   For many of us, our love of reading begins in childhood. However, as reported by the National Literacy Trust last year, the percentage of children and young people who said […]

Seasonality in Communications and Rail – In Conversation With Ben White, Founder of Rivelin Rail

| 25 November 2025

A lot of communications and marketing activity is down to timing – when is the best time to run a campaign, host an event, launch that research or share a new product update. For most industries there are hotspots throughout the year when everything seems to be happening all at once, but there are also […]

A lot of communications and marketing activity is down to timing – when is the best time to run a campaign, host an event, launch that research or share a new product update. For most industries there are hotspots throughout the year when everything seems to be happening all at once, but there are also […]

What is strategic messaging?

| 14 October 2025

Strategic messaging is at the very foundation of the services we offer at Hey Me, and the workshops we run are part of every client’s journey.   What is communications messaging or strategic messaging?   Messaging is the vehicle to tell your business or brand story. It is a series of statements and descriptions that tells your […]

Strategic messaging is at the very foundation of the services we offer at Hey Me, and the workshops we run are part of every client’s journey.   What is communications messaging or strategic messaging?   Messaging is the vehicle to tell your business or brand story. It is a series of statements and descriptions that tells your […]

Why use plain English in marketing comms?

| 3 August 2023

We share some of the strategies we use to help you write in clear plain English, in a way that resonates with your target audiences.

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We share some of the strategies we use to help you write in clear plain English, in a way that resonates with your target audiences.

How to deliver a communications audit that works

| 9 June 2023

What is a communications audit? How can it help your business? Find out how to deliver a communications audit that works in our all-encompassing guide.

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What is a communications audit? How can it help your business? Find out how to deliver a communications audit that works in our all-encompassing guide.

Yorkshire Day – the Hey Me team’s favourite haunts

| 1 August 2021

Today is Yorkshire Day! A day dedicated to celebrating all things Yorkshire. With Hey Me’s head office based in God’s Own Country, we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate Yorkshire Day and all the many delights the region has to offer. So, to mark the occasion, we asked the team for their favourite things to do […]

A photo of Stonegate in York showing people wondering about the shops.

Today is Yorkshire Day! A day dedicated to celebrating all things Yorkshire. With Hey Me’s head office based in God’s Own Country, we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate Yorkshire Day and all the many delights the region has to offer. So, to mark the occasion, we asked the team for their favourite things to do […]

Remote working: Getting back to the office or not?

| 9 July 2021

Getting back to the office or not? That is a question hanging over many employees’ heads right now. The pandemic has triggered a historic shift in ways of working, with permanent 9-5 desk-based jobs becoming a thing of the past and remote working becoming the norm for many offices up and down the country – […]

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Getting back to the office or not? That is a question hanging over many employees’ heads right now. The pandemic has triggered a historic shift in ways of working, with permanent 9-5 desk-based jobs becoming a thing of the past and remote working becoming the norm for many offices up and down the country – […]

World Environment Day – Easy Sustainability tips

| 5 June 2021

It’s World Environment Day – a day to raise awareness around environmental issues and to encourage people from around the world to take action in protecting our planet. The theme for this year is “ecosystem restoration”. It’s also World Oceans Day on the 8th June, a day dedicated to raising public awareness about the effects […]

It’s World Environment Day – a day to raise awareness around environmental issues and to encourage people from around the world to take action in protecting our planet. The theme for this year is “ecosystem restoration”. It’s also World Oceans Day on the 8th June, a day dedicated to raising public awareness about the effects […]

Tourism Week: Celebrating hidden gems across the UK

| 22 May 2021

With Covid impacting international travels certainly for this year, 2021 presents no better opportunity for us to explore the hidden gems that the UK has to offer. Tourism Week 2021, organised by VisitBritain, has been created to celebrate the best that our island has to offer. From fascinating wildlife to beautiful beaches, there really is no better place to be […]

With Covid impacting international travels certainly for this year, 2021 presents no better opportunity for us to explore the hidden gems that the UK has to offer. Tourism Week 2021, organised by VisitBritain, has been created to celebrate the best that our island has to offer. From fascinating wildlife to beautiful beaches, there really is no better place to be […]

Mental health – Our tips to connect with nature

| 14 May 2021

Research has shown that nature is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. During the pandemic, in particular, nature and going on walks outside was a saving grace for many of us. Seen as the team at Hey Me love nothing more than to revel in the great outdoors, we have put together our top […]

An empty path with forest and green patches either side of it.

Research has shown that nature is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. During the pandemic, in particular, nature and going on walks outside was a saving grace for many of us. Seen as the team at Hey Me love nothing more than to revel in the great outdoors, we have put together our top […]