Read, Learn and Grow
We share the latest news, industry insights and more from the team as well as news and views on all things ecommerce & digital marketing.
September 5, 2022
Whilst Shopify is known as a simple ecommerce solution for those looking for an ‘out of the box’ online store, Shopify Plus appeals to enterprise-level businesses due to being highly customisable in terms of aesthetic, functionality, payments and more. But can you fully customise Shopify? Shopify Plus makes it possible to customise all of the […]
August 31, 2022
You may have seen that we recently advertised a vacancy for a Junior Content Executive to join our team. After reviewing an incredibly high volume of CVs, the process really got us thinking about what makes a good CV to gain an entry-level position in a digital marketing role. Digital marketing is a continuously evolving […]
August 16, 2022
Ecommerce, Strategy & Consultancy
What is D2C ecommerce? No, that’s not a typo. We’re all familiar with the terms B2C and B2B by now, but you may be less familiar with the concept of D2C business. Whilst D2C brands have always existed, this type of selling method seems to have exploded in popularity as of late. More and more […]
August 15, 2022
Ecommerce, Strategy & Consultancy
For decades luxury brands have relied on the in-store experience – launch events, runway shows, personal shopping assistants and decadent interior styling have all played a part in the luxury retail strategy. And for a long time, that was enough. But what about now? Increased demand for online shopping and reliance on social media as […]
July 20, 2022
A 4 day working week is just one of the reasons why employees at Venture Stream believe we are a great place to work Newcastle Upon Tyne, 20th July 2022: The 2022 UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women list was launched this morning by Great Place to Work® UK, recognising Venture Stream among 263 ranked organisations, […]
July 19, 2022
In recent years, many businesses have been confronted with the challenge of overcoming their ‘less-than-eco-friendly’ ways. While the obvious, and perhaps easiest changes begin with switching up product packaging and shipping partners, the changes that deliver the highest impact may come down to the nitty-gritty of your business strategies, marketing efforts and software partners. What […]
May 27, 2022
Venture Stream is thrilled to announce a £750,000 investment partnership with Creative UK, with Creative UK’s landmark Creative Growth Finance fund, and the North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme, delivered in partnership with the North of Tyne Combined Authority. Since our inception in 2014, we’ve recorded uninterrupted growth across our turnover, client base […]
February 12, 2022
Our team have spoken! Venture Stream is ranked #7 among the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing (2022) by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. To determine the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing list, Great Place to Work’s culture experts analysed thousands of employee surveys, assessing people’s holistic experiences of wellbeing at […]
February 8, 2022
Lights, camera, action – we’re set to make our TV debut on BBC’s The One Show! We announced in September that we were going to begin trialling a four day work week for three months, and we’re super excited to say that the result of that trial will be revealed exclusively on The One Show. […]
February 7, 2022
About Us, PPC, Strategy & Consultancy
We’re incredibly proud to announce that we’ve been awarded Premier Partner status by Google for 2022. The Premier Partner status is reserved solely for the best agencies who work with Google’s suite of advertising tools and recognises the top 3% of performers in each country. This year, the requirements for attaining Premier Partner status grew […]
December 9, 2021
Ecommerce, Marketing, Strategy & Consultancy
Whilst acquiring new customers and getting your brand’s name out there is very important, many businesses get so wrapped up in how many new customers they’ve landed, that they fail to pay attention to their existing ones. Maintaining a balance between new customer acquisition and customer retention is key, as loyal customers who come back […]
November 19, 2021
Could digital clothing be the next big fashion trend? Nike seems to think so. At the beginning of the month, it was reported that sportswear giant Nike had filed a trademark application for its signature “tick” logo and “just do it” slogan in “downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear, bags… […]