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Industry Insights

Rumour has it we’re going back to analogue

Will “human-made” be the new label consumers crave?

21 hrs ago • NXT LVL

Has International Women’s Day turned into performative BS?

Impact driver vs. corporate theatre

Feb 11 • NXT LVL

Non-negotiables for building a unicorn from a founding member of Beauty Pie

Reflections and advice from our latest contributor, Brontë Paterson.

Feb 4 • NXT LVL

Why female athletes are the new culture carriers

Alllll the insights from our NXT LEAGUE event last week.

Jan 28 • NXT LVL

Ask an expert

34:25

Long-form content's revival era (with Joe Tattersall, The Content Group/ex-Sidemen)

NXT LVL Live | Friday interviews

Jan 30 • NXT LVL

Heritage brands vs start-ups - how your approach to comms needs to adapt

10 questions with Emma Milsom, Director of MilComms.

Dec 18, 2025 • NXT LVL

Advice from the founders before you

Whether you're even thinking about going alone, or are already on the journey, this one's for you.

Nov 17, 2025 • NXT LVL

10 Questions with Dom Baker

From designer to director; brand campaigns to behaviour change.

Oct 10, 2025 • NXT LVL

Events

Why female athletes are the new culture carriers

Alllll the insights from our NXT LEAGUE event last week.

Jan 28 • NXT LVL

The gap no one’s talking about

Charlton FC is championing investment in women’s sport like nobody else

Jan 23 • NXT LVL

Our 2026 events calendar

Get in on the action 💥

Jan 12 • NXT LVL

The Agency Accelerator debrief

What 25 founders learnt at our first Agency Accelerator workshop.

Dec 1, 2025 • NXT LVL

NXT LVL debate

Do you need to love your job?

Sedge Beswick and Lauren Spearman go head to head in our latest debate: do you need to love your job?

Feb 12 • NXT LVL

Is AI your best team member?

Feb 5 • NXT LVL

Does every founder need a personal brand?

Sedge and Lauren are back in the ring 🥊

Jan 29 • NXT LVL

Is there a place for organic social during Cyber Week?

Sedge vs. Lauren - a NXT LVL contributor debate.

Nov 21, 2025 • NXT LVL

Should you have the 'Open To Work' frame on your LinkedIn profile?

Sedge vs. Lauren - a NXT LVL contributor debate.

Oct 3, 2025 • NXT LVL

Upskilling

The Agency Accelerator debrief

What 25 founders learnt at our first Agency Accelerator workshop.

Dec 1, 2025 • NXT LVL

Engaging your audience during presentations

Argyle socks aren't the problem.

Oct 20, 2025 • NXT LVL

SEO, AEO, GEO: The engine optimisations you need to know

Your first lesson of the new school year.

Sep 4, 2025 • NXT LVL

What’s your working style?

Choose your fighter: Logical, Detailed, Supportive, or Idea-orientated.

Aug 21, 2025 • NXT LVL

How To

5 tips for first-time managers

Upgrade your leadership game - without losing your personality.

Oct 15, 2025 • NXT LVL

How To: Understand your direct reports' communication styles

Because knowing they're quicker to reply on Slack than email isn't enough.

Oct 15, 2025 • NXT LVL

How To: Craft a strong portfolio

Advice from Creative Strategist and NXT LVL contributor, Matt.

Oct 7, 2025 • NXT LVL

How to pitch yourself for mentorship

Asking for help doesn’t make you unqualified - it makes you intentional.

Aug 25, 2025 • NXT LVL

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