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Knowing how to use TikTok does not make you a marketer. Katie Bullon explores why young people need structure, training and support to build sustainable marketing businesses.

A Generation Has Been Taught That Knowing TikTok Means Knowing Business. It Doesn’t.

There is a growing problem in the marketing industry, and I think we need to talk about it more honestly. We have created a world where young people are surrounded by marketing every day. They understand social media platforms, trends, short-form video, personal branding and online visibility in a way that many businesses are still […]

The Freelance Flaw: Why Pumping Out More Marketing Hours is a Trapped Growth Model (And How To Fix It)

Most freelance marketers hit a revenue ceiling within three years — and it's not a skills problem, it's a model problem. Here's how to escape the time-for-money trap and build a marketing practice that scales.
Katie Bullon - CEO activ Marketing Franchise

From Burnout to Top 10 Percent – Brand You Magazine Feature

Here is my latest feature in Brand You Magazine, where I talk openly about the reality of burnout, motherhood, and the turning point that changed everything. This two page feature explores why the traditional freelance path so often lets mums in marketing down and how I set out to build something better through the activ franchise. […]

The Time Ceiling For Solo Marketers: How Freelancers Can Break the Income Limit

There is a phrase I use a lot with freelancers and social media managers – the time ceiling. It is that invisible point where your income stops growing, not because you are out of talent or ambition, but because you are out of hours. Every freelancer hits it eventually. You start by saying yes to […]

Feast or Famine Cycle for Social Media Managers

The Harsh Truth About Being a Freelance Social Media Manager: Feast or Famine Is Not Freedom

I have seen so many social media managers on TikTok recently sharing how tough Q4 is shaping up to be. It really doesn't need to be this way, here's why!
Katie Bullon, Disruptive Franchise Awards Winner 2025

Marketing Takes Centre Stage in Franchsing

If you ask most people what comes to mind when they think of franchising, they’ll probably say fast food chains or gyms. Very few would think of marketing.
Katie Bullon Judge Global Women in Marketing Awards

Proud to Be Judging the 2025 Global Women in Marketing Awards

I'm delighted to share that I’ve joined the judging panel for the 2025 Global Women in Marketing Awards!
Katie Bullon

Elite Franchise Interview – The Franchise Fix For Marketers

recently had the chance to share my journey from solo marketer to CEO of a BFA-accredited marketing franchise with Elite Franchise Magazine.
Katie Bullon Shortlisted for Creative Entrepreneur of the Year

Shortlisted Again! A Big Moment for Me and activ

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I’ve been shortlisted, again! for Creative Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2025 Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
International Franchise Show

3 Things You Need to Know When Visiting a Franchise Show

I’ve just returned from the International Franchise Show 2025 at ExCeL London, where I had the pleasure of representing activ Marketing!