activ Marketing team at Ideas Fest 2024

Why Ideas Fest Might Be the Best Thing You Do for Your Business This Year

I wasn’t sure I could afford the time out of the office this week. Deadlines, meetings, the usual juggle. But I took the plunge and went to Ideas Fest: Encore in London—aka Glastonbury for Business—and wow… what a day!
Katie Bullon - Judge Startup Awards UK

Exciting News – I’m a Judge for the UK StartUp Awards 2025!

I’m thrilled to share that I will be joining the judging panel for the UK StartUp Awards 2025! I can't wait to celebrate the bold, brilliant, and innovative start-ups making a real difference across the UK.
Katie Bullon on her ADHD Diagnosis at 39 years old

How My ADHD Diagnosis at 39 Shaped My Business

Looking back, it all makes sense now, but for years, I just thought I was wired differently—never realising that ADHD was the reason behind it all.

Marketing Consultancy for Small Businesses and Freelancers

Struggling to attract the right customers? As a small business marketing consultant, I help business owners and freelancers create marketing strategies that generate leads, boost brand awareness, and drive revenue.
Lou and Katie at the Basingstoke Marketing Strategy Retreat

5 Powerful Insights From Our Marketing Strategy Retreat

This week, I had the pleasure of attending the first activ Marketing Strategy Retreat, hosted by our fantastic franchise partner, Lou Eddy, in Basingstoke. Find out my 5 biggest takeaways!
Katie Bullon

Social Media Managers, What Would You Do if TikTok Disappeared?

Ok, TikTok probably isn’t going anywhere soon (or is it?). But seriously, have you thought about what would happen to your business if platforms like TikTok or Instagram disappeared overnight?

The Messy Reality of Entrepreneurship: 5 Hard Lessons I Learned Along the Way

When I first became self-employed in 2014, I had no idea what I was walking into. Eleven years later, here are my 5 lessons you can learn from!
activ Marketing Online Marketing Agency Franchise by Katie Bullon

Revolutionising How UK Marketing Consultants Scale: Join me!

We are transforming the landscape for marketing consultants across the UK with the launch of our revolutionary online franchise model! Welcome OMAF!

Why My Marketing Agency Ditched Hybrid Work: Real Talk from a Leading UK Marketing Entrepreneur

As discussions continue across the UK about whether businesses should embrace remote working or return to the office, I thought it was time to share my experience as a marketing agency CEO.

Cowboy Hats and Marketing Magic at FSB Conference

I had such a fantastic time at the FSB South Wales Small Business Conference this week. I want to thank you the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) for inviting me to be a part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations. What an incredible milestone, right? The whole event was just so well-organised, and I felt truly […]