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How to promote and build your creative business without using social media

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We examine why creatives are leaving social media, why it's increasingly useless for self-promotion, and some IRL alternatives to get your business up and running again. Digital burnout Recently, we took a deep dive into the question Is social media for self-promotion over? Here are a few suggestions.

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

Spread from the latest Type 01 magazine. Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. When was the last time you read a printed magazine? For most of us, even some of us who work in the media, the answer is probably: "I can't remember."

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Crying in The Club: Eva Malley on why her viral zine was a social media sensation

Creative Boom

We caught up with her to learn why it was a hit with readers and the role social media still has to play in getting noticed. This familiar feeling is expertly captured in Crying in The Club , an A5 zine and university project made by Eva Malley which recently went viral on social media. Everyone's been there.

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Dong Qiu's magical illustrations summon the East-meets-West spirit of Shanghai

Creative Boom

© Dong Qiu The Chinese artist's distinctive style blends Asian tradition with modern sensibilities, attracting global clients and resonating with audiences worldwide. I would occasionally submit satisfactory works to magazines." The originality of the work is very important to me," she says.

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The Website-Related Skills Your Clients Really Need to Know

SpeckyBoy

And one area that requires a lot of attention is making things easier for clients to manage. So, no matter how many customizations we’ve done, clients are still going to need to do some things for themselves. With that in mind, here are five such web-related skills that clients will need to get the most out of their website.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents. In our carefully curated list, we share a bunch of agents who've demonstrated exceptional dedication to their artists over the years and a profound understanding of their clients, too.

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Create Content That Targets Your Existing Design Clients

SpeckyBoy

When it comes to marketing your freelance web design business, it’s easy to spend the bulk of your energy on attracting new clients. There is great value in keeping existing clients in the loop. Writing for your existing design clients isn’t quite the same as trying to reach prospective ones. Write from Experience.

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