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Here’s the latest direct from Distract HQ.

Unpacking the Impact of TikTok Shop’s GMV Max: One Month Later

Written by Amanda Vestergaard, Social Media Executive. Is GMV Max worth it? What’s working, what isn’t, and how are we refining the strategy to get even better results?

Meet the Women Behind Distract: Creative, Dedicated and Inspirational

Written by Lauren Thorpe, PR and Content Executive. To celebrate International Women’s Day this year we’re celebrating the great work of the women of Distract…

A New Chapter: Our Move to a New Office

Written by Lauren Thorpe, PR Executive. The first two months of 2025 have been a busy and exciting time for Distract as we settled into our new location.

Innovations in B2B Digital Marketing: Exploring Effective Channels & Cutting-Edge Tactics

Written by Lauren Thorpe, PR Executive Take a look at our latest research piece exploring the innovations in B2B marketing.

Welcome Aboard! Meet Distract’s new Managing Director

Written by Lauren Thorpe, PR Executive.  Distract and ThoughtMix have kickstarted 2025 with an exciting addition to both agencies – Join us in welcoming Jonathan Cropley as our new Managing Director.

The Instagram Update… Let’s Talk About It

Written by Lauren Thorpe, PR Executive Meta has kicked off 2025 with the controversial role out of updates for the ever-popular Instagram. Our graphic design, photography and content team have put together a run down of the important changes that will affect businesses and how to adapt to this new update.

Christmas Spotlight on John Lewis: The Good, The Meh and The Silly Festive Ads

Written by Lauren Thorpe, PR Executive Christmas is a big time of the year, and it is no different in the world of marketing. Over the past decade Christmas advertising has increased in popularity, with many people discussing their favourites of the year; and no brand has become more iconic in this phenomenon than the John Lewis Christmas ad which has become a tradition of Christmas in its own right.  Here at Distract, we’ve looked back over the past 18 years of John Lewis Christmas advertising to discuss what we think they got right, what they got wrong, and why these adverts have become such a staple of the holiday season.

Thoughtmix Founder Acquires Distract

Peter Watson and Bradley McKenny, former Directors of Distract, have sold the digital marketing agency to Steve Bryant, founder and Managing Director of Umbrella Brands Group, behind affiliate marketing agency Thoughtmix.

Distract Draws Crowds at B2B Marketing Expo

Rounding off a busy year, Team Distract headed down to London to present at the B2B Marketing Expo, drawing huge crowds in the process.

Time To Celebrate as Distract Revels in Raft of Award Nominations

We’re no strangers to awards at Distract, but we’re celebrating this December as we’ve managed to pick up three nominations along with several of our clients being nominated for recognition at the CityX Lincolnshire Innovation and Technology Awards.

Distract directors named in Lincolnite’s 30 Under 30 again

It’s time to celebrate once again as Managing Director Peter Watson and Operations Director Bradley McKenny have been named as two of the Lincolnite’s prestigious 30 Under 30 list for the second time.

Distract Returns to the B2B Marketing Expo

Distract will once again be exhibiting at the B2B Marketing Expo, taking place at the ExCel, London on 16-17th November.

Hospice Income Generation Network

This week, Peter and Tom have taken part in a webinar to HIGN’s members about how their Hospices can generate more income through digital marketing.

Tim Lovejoy Podcast

Peter took part in Tim Lovejoy’s Lovejoy podcast about how digital marketing works: have a listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

Distract celebrates 5 years in business

Distract has now been trading for 5 years! We celebrated with a doughnut cake which was enjoyed socially distanced.

Distract have moved!

We have now completed our move from Think Tank to our new office address: 15 Witham Park House, Waterside South, Lincoln LN5 7JN.

Digital Entrepreneur Awards

We are delighted to be a finalist for the category “Best Use of Video”.

B2B Marketing Expo

We will be taking part in this years B2B Marketing Expo in London. Visit our stall for live presentations on hot digital marketing topics and speak with our expert team about your next campaign.

Lincolnshire Business Expo

We are delighted to be taking part in this year’s Lincolnshire Business Expo by CityX. Peter and Tom will both be hosting seminars on the day about improving your digital marketing and what to look out for in 2019.