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AA/WARC forecasts double-digit momentum carrying the UK advertising market past a landmark £50bn figure in 2026.

The latest IPA Bellwether shows UK marketing spend still rising in Q2 2026, even as marketers turn more cautious about the year ahead.

Instagram's latest shopping features are transforming Reels into a powerful sales channel. Discover how UK brands can leverage product tagging, in-app checkout, and algorithm changes to turn engagement into measurable revenue.

Artificial Intelligence dominated the agenda at London Tech Week 2026, with the UK securing over £6 billion in AI investment commitments.

⏱️ 1-Minute Summary Online retail now accounts for 27.5% of total retail sales in Great Britain (ONS, January 2026). While significant, it remains below the frequently quoted "over 30%".

1-Minute Summary: As UK retailers face increasing competition and changing consumer expectations, understanding shopper behaviour has never been more important.

Merx Marketing produced and delivered 33 premium roller banners for South & City College Birmingham's 2025 enrolment — on a custom size and a two-week turnaround.

A double win for the Midlands marketing scene: Daniel Nikolla has been named Future Face of Sales, Marketing & Communications by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and recognised as Young Professional of the Year at the East Midlands Chamber's Generation Next Awards.