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Brussels Bubble: This blog post is a decoy!
This blog post is a decoy, but not in the way you think. It’s not clickbait. It’s a reflection on how attention works in the Brussels Bubble and why surprise, ambiguity and curiosity are underrated.
Frederique Depraetere
Sep 3, 20254 min read


Digital advocacy trends shaping Brussels in 2025: How influencers, lobbyists, NGOs, and institutions drive impact in the digital age
How influencers, lobbyists, NGOs, and institutions drive impact in the digital age
Frederique Depraetere
Aug 6, 20256 min read


Cracking the code: Why some great startups fail and good stories win
The reality is sobering: 90% of startups fail and nearly two-thirds don’t survive past 10 years - they are missing a key element! MARKETING!
Frederique Depraetere
Jun 20, 20254 min read


Are SEO and traditional content generation dead? The rise of Artificial Intelligence optimization
For the past two decades, digital marketing has largely revolved around one rule: if it doesn’t rank on Google, it doesn’t exist. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) became gospel with keywords, backlinks, meta tags and content calendars ruled the marketing universe.
But something is shifting. Quietly at first, now rapidly: users are skipping search engines altogether. Instead of Googling, people are asking ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and other AI assistants for direct answers.
Frederique Depraetere
Jun 15, 20254 min read


Why a fractional CMO or CCO might be the best investment your company makes
In today’s fast-paced and resource-conscious business environment, many companies, especially SMEs, scale-ups or mission-driven organizations, are discovering the benefits of hiring fractional executives to lead key functions.
Frederique Depraetere
Jun 4, 20253 min read


Authenticity: The “new” face of corporate storytelling
Nearly every communications expert has been faced with the pressure to make press releases sound like they had been drafted by a team of lawyers, steered by management and polished to perfection by an agency. It's time to change!
Frederique Depraetere
May 30, 20254 min read


Growth marketing vs. brand building: It’s time to stop choosing
Why the smartest CMOs are investing in both brand and growth marketing and how to make them work together
Frederique Depraetere
May 27, 20254 min read


Will AI fundamentally transform Marketing & Communications? Here's my view.
AI is rapidly changing the way other industries operate and it is no different for marketing!
Frederique Depraetere
Nov 22, 20243 min read


Why a solid marketing strategy is key to achieving your business goals
A clear, effective marketing strategy is effectively your roadmap, guiding each decision and action towards achieving business objectives.
Frederique Depraetere
Nov 21, 20246 min read


How to develop a compelling and convincing 3 slide Board or C-Suite (marketing) presentation
Putting all your passion and information into only a few slides is tough! Discover insights here.
Frederique Depraetere
Nov 14, 20247 min read


I asked ChatGPT: Will AI take over from copywriters?
Will chatGPT take over the work done by copywriter today? And should we worry?
Frederique Depraetere
Jul 25, 20244 min read


Seven skills a good copywriter needs & how to brief them effectively
As a freelancer you tend to take on quite a few different tasks. It’s a variation that many like and, as a marketer, allows you to...
Frederique Depraetere
Jun 8, 20233 min read


Not using digital PR to boost your online impact? Here is why you should.
I consider myself to be pretty lucky when it comes to experience. I started my career as a Public Relations (PR) professional and after...
Frederique Depraetere
Jan 11, 20234 min read


22 digital marketing statistics that may surprise you
Marketing has changed significantly over the past ten years, I don't think there is anyone who will argue with that. The advent of...
Frederique Depraetere
Nov 12, 20224 min read


How to create a high impact press section on your website
Whether you are running a large or small business, getting attention from the media will have an impact on your results. But despite the...
Frederique Depraetere
Nov 8, 20226 min read


The art of storytelling in business - 7 important tips to success
The art of storytelling today is increasingly used in management and leadership presentations, customer meetings, for stakeholder engagement
Frederique Depraetere
Oct 4, 20225 min read


10 tips on how to get the very best out of creative people
The key challenge is on how you manage the fine line between keeping the creatives on track without hindering the out of the box thinking.
Frederique Depraetere
Oct 3, 20225 min read
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