5 Creative Opportunities you need to know about this week đ
+ Your favourite industry insights of what's in and what's out in the creative industry!
Hey, Creative!
There is one question I always get asked from the creatives that I mentor.
The answer could change everything for you. (But only if you act on it.)
When I graduated, I had almost zero industry contacts.
No one in my family had ever run a large company or worked for a big-name brand.
I was starting from ground zero.
Fast forward 3 years, and my business has been backed by Virgin Money, Big Change, Nuffield Health, Pizza Hut, and others.
Just this year alone, Iâve mentored over 15 creatives, and every single one of them asked me the same thing:
âHow do you find opportunities?â
The answer?
You donât wait for them. You go out and create them.
Sounds simple, right?
Itâs easy to believe success is about luck or that opportunities just fall into peopleâs laps.
But when you start seeking them, initiating conversations, and building connections with those doing interesting work,
Youâll notice the opportunities start finding you.
+ Iâve included 5 of the best creative opportunities out there right now at the end of this newsletter so make sure to check them out!
Creative News - Whatâs In & Whatâs Outđïž
Weâre mixing up our weekly news updates by spilling the tea on whatâs in and whatâs out this week. Sometimes brands miss the mark and weâre going to share our favourite and least favourite campaigns of the week.
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Whatâs In: Household brand Jaffa has unveiled a bold new identity,
Household brand Jaffa has unveiled a bold new identity, designed by Earthling Studio, as it embarks on a fresh chapter of growth and focuses on strengthening its digital presence.
Jaffa has been a staple in the citrus world for decades, but recently, theyâve expanded their offerings to include grapes, melons, and pineapples. The challenge? How to elevate the brandâs reputation for quality and natural goodness while honouring its rich heritage.
Initially, Jaffa sought a âclose evolutionâ of their existing brand. But, as Earthling Studioâs creative partner Stephen McDavid explains, deeper conversations revealed a desire for something biggerâsomething bold and transformational. With the studioâs recommendation for a revolution rather than a simple evolution, Jaffa embraced this vision wholeheartedly, setting the stage for their next era.
We love this contemporary, playful rebrand and how it has been translated across multiple applications. Read more here
Whatâs out: The outdated restriction around content creators & creative
Creatives and Creators contribute massive amounts of money to the economy every year, with the creative industries contributing ÂŁ126B every year. Yet, being a creator isnât easy.
Creators often have to jump through more hoops when applying for things like mortgages, loans and insurance. This limits their contributions to the economy that could benefit the whole UK.
Many people are campaigning for the new government to make changes to this to help creators thrive and have a positive impact. Read more here
Iâd love it if you could share this newsletter with your creative friends so they can get the inside scoop on the creative industries.
Creative Opportunities you need to know about! đ€©
We love scouring the internet to find exciting opportunities for you and this week we have 5 that you need to check out!
Manifest your business goals with Steven Bartlett & win ÂŁ10,000
Looking for a job in social strategy - check out this opportunity
Got an idea for a film project?FVU launched their new competition New Takes
Host a podcast and need help taking it to the next level? Check out this Amplify Accelerator
Let us know what industry you would like us to find opportunities for in the comments and weâll include them in future episodes!
See you next week!
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Emma
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