In a strange way, the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning to bring people together with a stronger sense of community than I’ve ever known in my lifetime.

As we approach an impending lockdown to minimise the spread of coronavirus, we’re more in need of distraction and entertainment than ever. Here are 17 of the most absorbing long-form journalism articles to take your mind off things:

Happy new year! I hope 2020 brings you clear words, new followers, more web traffic and some lovely new clients! Here’s a run-down of Venti’s year in numbers, if you’d like to see.

Firstly, I’d like to wish you all a merry and peaceful Christmas, and a healthy and happy new year. Thank you for supporting Venti throughout 2019 – it’s very much appreciated! I also wanted to share a few last-minute gifting tips for those who are in panic-buying mode!

The humble blog; often overlooked as an old-school marketing tactic, it’s still one of the most important tools you can use to help customers get to know your business – and, of course, to generate leads. If you need a little more inspiration to get started, read on.

Here on the blog, I’ve been sharing tips on everything from protecting your reputation to the benefits of great web copy and everything in between. This month, I’ve decided to be a wee bit different.

Love it or hate it, peer-led reviews still carry a lot of influence when it comes to informing consumer choice. Whether you run a cleaning company, a restaurant, a legal practice, a creative agency or an opticians, people will always make their voice heard if they’ve got a gripe.

Advertising and PR can both play an important role in marketing your products and services. But while both practices are geared towards the same thing – reaching your target audience – there are some crucial differences to understand between the two.