#DSMMCM1415 – HOW TO GET HIRED BY A DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY

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Holla recently headed over to PushOn in Manchester for a tour of the office (FYI it’s very cool – modern, open plan, backs onto the canal) before grabbing a couple of drinks in the chill out area with Jonny Pennington [Marketing Team Leader] to chat about the kind of experience and qualities they look for when hiring new team members.

Spoiler: passion and awareness are the two key words here!

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#DSMMCM1415 – HAPPY HOLI FROM SNAPCHAT

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Today at #DSMMCM1415 it’s all about colour.

Thousands of people in India and other countries across the world will celebrate the arrival of spring with the Hindu Holi Festival on March 6. Holi is celebrated all over the world. I attended last year in London with fellow Holla! Member Georgina, but the festival actually originated in India.

And this year, Snapchat have gotten in on the action.

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#DSMMCM1415 – “DADDY” BOWL

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#DSMMCM1415 does the Superbowl.

This year’s clash between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks drew a record smashing 114.5 million views, topping last year’s 112.2 million audience, making it the most watched show in US history.

No doubt music to the ears of advertisers who paid out $4.5 million for their 30 second spots – and Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook COO and all round bad-ass) noted a pattern amongst this years efforts: brands have started looking to appeal to men as fathers.

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#DSMMCM1415 – HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM HOLLA! DIGITAL

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#DSMMCM1415 has welcomed a new year, with a whole load more digital insights for you to indulge in on the cards over the next few months.

Now 2015 is finally here, millions of people are announcing their resolutions. Own up, were you a ‘New Year, New Me’ culprit? Amongst those laying down what they are going to try and achieve this year was founder of social media platform Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg.

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