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Inbox inspiration: The best newsletters to subscribe to right now

Crikey, there’s a lot out there, isn’t there?

Content, that is.

If you want to find out new stuff, unearth trends or dig out tips of the trade, then you aren’t short of options.

Blogs, vlogs, social, subscriptions – it can be hard to keep up or pick out the most useful morsels from the cavalcade of content.

Which is why we love an email newsletter. Inspiration, as hand-picked by you, delivered direct your inbox. Not a scroll or swipe in sight.

But even then, there is an overwhelming world of choice, so allow us to share our top 10 newsletters (in no particular order) that cover creativity, comms and any other cool stuff.

 

Creative Moment

Sharing the best creative campaigns and PR stunts from agencies and brands, big and small. A must for anyone seeking ideas for creative comms and campaigns.

 

Colossal

An international art and visual culture platform sharing beautiful design, craft and photography to immerse yourself in and inspire you.

 

Stephen Waddington

The weekly word on all things comms, an aggregated bible of only the most important industry news and opinion. If you’re in comms and not subscribed, you’re nowhere.

 

Make Work Better

Killer content on flexible working and other thought-provoking workplace wisdom. Unmissable for anyone working in internal comms, HR or if you just love a good read.

Human Library

Shines a spotlight on the power of storytelling and gives you the opportunity to learn about different people from around the world and their lived experiences. Compelling and essential.

 

Comms2point0

The gospel on the goss in the comms world, particularly for public sector practitioners. Trends, opinion pieces, latest jobs – your own comms career advisor in your inbox.

 

Scrapbook Chronicles

Uber-cool jeans makers Hiut Denim curate a collection of links to interesting creative stuff and make it simple to pick and choose what you want to explore more of.

 

Sonder and Tell

A welcome weekly wonder if words and copywriting are your thing. Handy advice and insight from some of the most wonderous wordsmiths around.

 

Brand New

Sharing the best in branding and identity work, covering redesigns and new designs of notable products, companies, services and organisations across all industries and locations. 

 

DO Lectures

An avid advocate of ideas and constant cajoler to maximise your potential through creative coaching and beautifully simple concepts.

 

Oh, and did we mention another hugely entertaining and informative monthly dose of creative thoughts and content? Purple bone with sign up now written in black

It’s by some people called Alive With Ideas and you can sign up to the Dog and Duck newsletter if you fancy it.

 

By James Morton for Alive!

“I feel like they own and care for the project as much as we do! I would not use anyone else for my creative work and think Alive is ahead of the game.”

Jo Hobbs | Communications Manager

“Alive wowed us during the pitch process and they didn’t stop wowing us throughout the whole project. Every person we worked with at Alive were so friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what they do. They have worked with us to really understand what we do and have created a new brand and website that really stands out from our competitors. Thank you!”

Louise Burnard, Head of Marketing and Communications UK — Be | Shaping the Future

“Alive worked seamlessly as an extension of our team, quickly understanding our business and customers. They’re reliable, patient and consistently follow through, embracing the revision process, which is invaluable for complex projects like a rebrand and website refresh.”

Emily Stoten | Marketing Director

“The whole project was amazing!…
As part of our team, Alive armed us with everything we needed. We didn’t have to do all the thinking and driving – Alive did this for us.”

Julie Taylor | Head of Group Communications

“Outstanding! Informative, developmentally appropriate, vitally fun and engaging. We really value Alive’s innovative approach.”

Kath Evans | Director of Children’s Nursing

“It was a pleasure working with Alive. They were responsive, collaborative, and delivered exactly what we needed. They worked closely to the brief, took on feedback thoughtfully, and brought the campaign to life in a way that was both clear and impactful. ”

Hannah Marshall | Communications Officer – Housing & Regeneration
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