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Inside the Packet: Why we told a client to say less in their emails

Abi Gatling 11 July 2026

A newsletter doesn’t need to say everything. One of our not-for-profit clients found that out the hard way: their click-through rate dropped from the top to the bottom of their emails. The more they packed in, the less anyone read or engaged.
So we turned it into a teaser instead. A taste of each update, then a link through to the full story on the website. Simpler inbox, more reason to click through and most importantly, more website traffic!

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Inside the Packet – Real beats polished

Abi Gatling 24 March 2026

Your next marketing move may already be sitting on your phone, or could be just 15 minutes away from being created.

In this article, we explore why real often works better than overly polished when it comes to marketing. From iPhone photos to client screenshots to low-fi video, sometimes the most effective content is the version that’s most authentic.

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Inside the Packet: Why we told a client to say less in their emails

A newsletter doesn't need to say everything. One of our not-for-profit clients found that out the hard way: their click-through rate dropped from the top to the bottom of their emails. The more they packed in, the less anyone read or engaged. So we turned it into a teaser instead. A taste of each update, then a link through to the full story on the website. Simpler inbox, more reason to click through and most importantly, more website traffic!
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Why niching is the key to better marketing for financial advisers

Why niching down, not broadening out, is the smartest marketing move financial advisers can make for clarity, messaging, and growth.
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What’s your “oh cr@#” moment?

Sometimes the best marketing isn't about selling – it's about solving a problem exactly when someone needs help. Discover how to find your own "free bag" moment.
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That branded text message you send your clients? It’s about to need a permission slip

New ACMA rules mean unregistered SMS sender IDs get labelled "Unverified" from 1 July 2026. Here's who's affected and how to register before the deadline.
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Marketing isn’t just for getting more clients

Think you don't need marketing because you've got enough clients? Here's why consistent marketing does far more than fill your pipeline.
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The real reason face-to-face networking actually works

Face-to-face networking works best when your online presence has done the groundwork first. Here's how the two work together to turn warm leads into booked clients.
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Why your marketing feels chaotic (and what to do about it)

Abi Gatling of Crisp Communications joined the Broker Tools podcast to talk marketing strategy, brand clarity, and how to build a system that actually works for your business.
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Client Question – “How can I get my team to help with our marketing?”

Getting your whole team involved in your marketing isn’t as hard as it sounds, and the payoff goes well beyond just having more content. This article gives you 5 reasons why it’s worth doing, and 5 practical ways to make it actually happen.
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Your next marketing move may already be sitting on your phone, or could be just 15 minutes away from being created. In this article, we explore why real often works better than overly polished when it comes to marketing. From iPhone photos to client screenshots to low-fi video, sometimes the most effective content is the version that’s most authentic.
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Ever switched off halfway through a sales pitch? Here’s what that moment can teach us about better marketing.
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