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When you think about what makes a community, it isn’t just the local post office and annual village fete that brings people together. For decades, the local newspaper has been a valued institution in Britain, giving communities a voice and raising issues confined to small groups of people. But it doesn’t take much to see […]

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You may have seen that we’re hoping to expand the team here at Skout and we’re on the lookout for an account executive and an account director. We’re currently a team of eight, but thanks to our continued growth and exciting new client wins, we need more hands on deck and we’re excited at the […]

As I write this blog sat at my desk in Skout HQ, I’m wearing a purple roll-neck jumper, jeans and a nice comfy pair of trainers. Let’s imagine what this would have looked like 30 years ago; not only would my desk be without a PC, but my office attire wouldn’t be anything less formal […]

If you’ve been on social media, watched anything on Netflix or saw the Brit Awards you may have heard of the Fyre Festival. This hotly anticipated music festival promised celebrities, personal chefs and amazing accommodation all on an idyllic island in the Bahamas. While the tickets cost up to an eye watering £75,000 the event […]

If someone had told you a month ago that a new sausage roll would soon trigger a social media uproar, you probably wouldn’t have believed them. When Greggs announced its new vegan sausage roll, many showed their disapproval, and the social media team behind the bakery chain wasn’t shy to respond. When one Twitter follower […]

Updated: October 2026 Back in 2019, Lake Superior State University included “thought leader” on its annual list of words and phrases it thought should be banished due to overuse. At the time, it was easy to understand why. Every executive seemed to be a thought leader, every opinion post was labelled thought leadership, and the […]

Alex gives his take on recent attempts to save the high street. A new report has been published that shows just how hard the government is fighting to save the British high street. The High Street Report includes recommendations from a panel of high street experts which will hopefully end the days of vacant shops […]

We’re starting to feel festive here at Skout HQ! The decorations are up, we’ve got Mince Pies and our lunch breaks are currently taken up on the hunt for Macclesfield’s finest Christmas sandwich. It’s also been a year of learning. Every client, campaign and sector has given us the opportunity to deepen our understanding of […]