Jen Derrick

Why use plain English in marketing comms?

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

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

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 […]

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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?

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

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

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

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 […]

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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 […]

Working in comms and setting up as freelance

It was recently International Women’s Day, so I thought I’d take some time to discuss my freelance journey and reflect on what I’ve learnt so far as a self-employed female working in the communications industry, and maybe even inspire some women looking to start out on the same path. Let me start though by disclosing […]

It was recently International Women’s Day, so I thought I’d take some time to discuss my freelance journey and reflect on what I’ve learnt so far as a self-employed female working in the communications industry, and maybe even inspire some women looking to start out on the same path. Let me start though by disclosing […]

The shift in strategic communications post-pandemic

It’s safe to say the pandemic has brought a considerable amount of uncertainty to the communications world, but it’s also forced us marketing professionals to adapt and reshape how we engage with consumers. We explore the shift in strategic communications during the pandemic, and how we can use these learnings to inform our marketing strategies […]

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It’s safe to say the pandemic has brought a considerable amount of uncertainty to the communications world, but it’s also forced us marketing professionals to adapt and reshape how we engage with consumers. We explore the shift in strategic communications during the pandemic, and how we can use these learnings to inform our marketing strategies […]

International Day of Happiness – Happiness at work

Saturday 20th March was International Day of Happiness, a day devoted to inspiring people to find meaningful ways to care about ourselves and one another, as well as promoting world happiness as a primary personal objective. Happiness should not be limited to a single day; instead, we should all aim to have a happy day […]

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Saturday 20th March was International Day of Happiness, a day devoted to inspiring people to find meaningful ways to care about ourselves and one another, as well as promoting world happiness as a primary personal objective. Happiness should not be limited to a single day; instead, we should all aim to have a happy day […]