December 2024

Here we are again, almost at the end of the year. Our thoughts inevitably turn to what we’ve achieved...or not! If life has thrown you some curve balls during 2024, try not to be too hard on yourself. In some respects, nothing changes, we just have to deal with a different set of challenges.

November 2024

I once knew a person with Grapheme-Colour Synaesthesia - i.e. they associated certain words with particular colours. I often think that November's colour palette would be earthy tones like burnt orange, deep red, and gold to evoke the feeling of autumn and fireside embers, coupled with late-night Christmas shopping!Have you ever wondered why certain designs evoke specific emotions? It's all about branding. Just as a synesthete might associate words with colours, we associate brands with feelings.

October 2024

As we say farewell to the remaining swallows and welcome the sound of incoming geese, this time of year, with its lower light levels, unpredictable weather and less colour in the landscape can leave many people feeling tired and downbeat. The Scene and Herd team members have some suggestions to take care of yourselves:

September 2024

Today marks 100 days until Christmas. We mention this, not to alarm or annoy you but to gently remind you that time passes whether you're ready for it or not.Earl Nightingale, author of The Strangest Secret - thought by some to be the greatest motivational book of all time - is a bit of a favourite in Scene & Herd HQ. Like us, he believed that, whether you believe you can, or believe you can't, you're right!

August 2024

How has your summer been? Busy? We know that running a rural business is a lot like operating a combine - more complicated than most people realise and with several moving parts! We understand. You’re busy, you wear many hats (don't get me started on beanies!), and marketing might be on the back burner. But just as tractors need fuel, crops need rain, and livestock need fed, your business needs promotion to grow. Let us help you steer your business forward.

June 2024

We hope this finds you well and enjoying whatever weather you need right now!Not only is June unpredictable on the weather front, but it is also a great time to reconnect with customers, and let them know what you've been up to and that you haven't forgotten about them.

May 2024

Running a rural business has unique challenges. Growth Hour is your fast-track solution to get expert PR and marketing guidance, without the long-term commitment. Need a sounding board? Have a burning marketing question? Stuck on a new project? Our 60-minute Zoom call can help!

April 2024

Just like nature awakens in spring, it's the perfect time to revisit any plans that might have been on hold. Perhaps you've been considering a brand refresh, a new website, or launching a podcast. Here at Scene & Herd, we love helping rural businesses thrive and were delighted to partner with RHASS to work with them on their series of activities celebrating their founding charity's 240th anniversary.

March 2024

Have you got any extra marketing budget that you maybe found down the back of the sofa but need to spend before the year-end?! If so, may we be so bold as to suggest you consider sponsoring the OnFARM podcast? Here’s why it makes sense….

February 2024

...and just like that, we're almost halfway through the shortest month! It's been an exceptionally busy one for the Scene & Herd team with the launch of OnRECORD, a personal recording service, aimed at capturing rural voices for posterity. OnRECORD helps rural families, communities and organisations to preserve unique voices, stories and memories for the future with professionally captured and expertly edited audio recordings of guided conversations.

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