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2020 has beckoned the new normal into our lives and the sometimes hard to get to grips with the conduct of socially distancing. Whilst it’s been a vital and necessary measure for us it has hugely changed our everyday life and habits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Temporarily, we lost the ability to catch up at the pub, grab lunch or a coffee at a local cafe, pop to each other’s houses and meet up almost anywhere. Posing the all-new conundrum of how to keep in touch. Many of us have taken to regular Zoom sessions and calls to get face to face time with family and friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A quiz here, some virtual dining sessions and just general chats have provided us with the opportunity to keep the conversation going. Thank you modern technology!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In difficult times, creativity and clever thinking can help bring a sense of comfort, excitement and new ways to engage with people. At Brilliant, we’re experts in all things social and our client’s channels have been busier than ever in the first half of 2020.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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With a team of dedicated experts creating and delivering digital campaigns, we’re also thinking cleverly about how our clients can reach new customers in innovative ways.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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From creating events that consumers can attend from home, brand experience and taster packs, direct mail, POS for venues and stores, in and out of home campaigns and merchandise, we’re working on all-new ways to talk to consumers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you’re worried about missing an opportunity to reach out and keep in contact with existing and potential new customers, letting them know how to get their hands on your product or reassuring them you’ll be back soon is a great starting point.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you want to find out more about how we can help you and your brand make it Brilliant, don’t hesitate to say hello.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Phone<\/strong>: +44 (0)113 242 8299\u00a0
Email<\/strong>:\u00a0hello@brilliantagency.co.uk<\/a>
Address<\/strong>: Mabgate Business Centre, 99 Mabgate, Leeds LS9 7DR<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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