Fran Taylor
@frantaylor.bsky.social
Marketing Consultant in cultural & charity sectors. Sharing stuff on #culture, #marketing & #trends.
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Fran Taylor
@frantaylor.bsky.social
· Dec 12
Hi! 👋 Just to introduce myself, I'm a UK-based freelance Marketing Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the cultural and charity sectors. I help brands like the V&A, Barbican, Mind and UCL reach new audiences and deliver amazing campaigns. Need help? Get in touch.
Seeing web traffic shift to AI is going to be a big challenge for museums and galleries. Check out @artsprofessional.co.uk article on AI mode and the future of search. #SEO #AI #Marketingtrends
AI Mode and the future of search: What it means for cultural organisations - Arts Professional
Google's AI-powered search is changing how people find information - and potentially reducing website traffic for arts and culture organisations. Substrakt's Katie Moffat shares what you need to know.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Seeing web traffic shift to AI is going to be a big challenge for museums and galleries. Check out @artsprofessional.co.uk article on AI mode and the future of search. #SEO #AI #Marketingtrends
Quick social media update! Instagram now lets creators link multiple reels in a series... #socialmedia #marketingtrends techcrunch.com/2025/08/21/i...
Instagram now lets creators link multiple reels in a series | TechCrunch
Now if a creator is telling a story in a series of videos and follow-ups, they can now link them all together so that viewers don't have to scroll or search for different parts.
techcrunch.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Quick social media update! Instagram now lets creators link multiple reels in a series... #socialmedia #marketingtrends techcrunch.com/2025/08/21/i...
Did you know that more than 30 million people across the UK now use TikTok? That's nearly half the country. #trends #marketing newsroom.tiktok.com/en-gb/tiktok...
TikTok expands investment and presence in the UK as number of regular users crosses 30 million - Newsroom | TikTok
More than 30 million people across the UK now use TikTok each month*, making the UK our largest user community in Europe TikTok continues to grow its investment in the UK, expanding our operations wit...
newsroom.tiktok.com
June 26, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Did you know that more than 30 million people across the UK now use TikTok? That's nearly half the country. #trends #marketing newsroom.tiktok.com/en-gb/tiktok...
A nice piece by @nicolabarratt4.bsky.social on the differences between boosted posts and ad campaigns on FB and Insta digitalculturenetwork.org.uk/knowledge/wh... #marketing
What’s the difference between boosted posts and ad campaigns on Facebook and Instagram?
A simple guide to helping you choose the best approach to promote your art or organisation on Meta platforms.
digitalculturenetwork.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A nice piece by @nicolabarratt4.bsky.social on the differences between boosted posts and ad campaigns on FB and Insta digitalculturenetwork.org.uk/knowledge/wh... #marketing
These guys still make the best content 😍
Vintage Japanese Kelloggs.
Frosties (1963), Fruit Pon (1965), Honey Pon (1967), Broncos (1975)
(the source was
frostiesandcoco.jp but now extinct)
Frosties (1963), Fruit Pon (1965), Honey Pon (1967), Broncos (1975)
(the source was
frostiesandcoco.jp but now extinct)
February 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
These guys still make the best content 😍
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🟦 a huge 65th birthday exhibition by Grayson Perry is coming to London v soon
so i’ve picked 4 of the best books to help you get up to speed on the great British artist 📚 ⤵️
www.maxwellmuseums.com/post/the-bes...
so i’ve picked 4 of the best books to help you get up to speed on the great British artist 📚 ⤵️
www.maxwellmuseums.com/post/the-bes...
The best Grayson Perry books: 4 fascinating reads for Perry fans
If you love Grayson Perry’s art, you’ll love his books too.
www.maxwellmuseums.com
January 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🟦 a huge 65th birthday exhibition by Grayson Perry is coming to London v soon
so i’ve picked 4 of the best books to help you get up to speed on the great British artist 📚 ⤵️
www.maxwellmuseums.com/post/the-bes...
so i’ve picked 4 of the best books to help you get up to speed on the great British artist 📚 ⤵️
www.maxwellmuseums.com/post/the-bes...
In case you missed it, British Museum have announced the designer for their new pavilion and forecourt. Expect "soft landscaping and plants, engaging installations." www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour... #museums #culture
British Museum selects designer to create welcome pavilion - Museums Association
New visitor entrance and forecourt to be completed by spring 2026
www.museumsassociation.org
January 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM
In case you missed it, British Museum have announced the designer for their new pavilion and forecourt. Expect "soft landscaping and plants, engaging installations." www.museumsassociation.org/museums-jour... #museums #culture
Want a glimpse of the future of visual media? Check out this report via @creativeboom.bsky.social www.creativeboom.com/features/5-k...
It's all about imperfection, rawness and emotional connection. #design #trends
It's all about imperfection, rawness and emotional connection. #design #trends
5 key themes from Stocksy's 2025 Visual Insights Report every creative should know
Want a glimpse of the future of visual media? The artist-owned cooperative's 2025 report is essential reading.
The creative industries seem to be changing faster than ever right now. So, if you'r...
www.creativeboom.com
December 19, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Want a glimpse of the future of visual media? Check out this report via @creativeboom.bsky.social www.creativeboom.com/features/5-k...
It's all about imperfection, rawness and emotional connection. #design #trends
It's all about imperfection, rawness and emotional connection. #design #trends
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🟦 NEWS 🚨 | the viral absolute unit meme from @themerl.bsky.social has been acquired for the national collection
it is the first born-digital object acquired by the National Science and Media Museum, and will go on display in January
it is the first born-digital object acquired by the National Science and Media Museum, and will go on display in January
December 19, 2024 at 11:07 AM
🟦 NEWS 🚨 | the viral absolute unit meme from @themerl.bsky.social has been acquired for the national collection
it is the first born-digital object acquired by the National Science and Media Museum, and will go on display in January
it is the first born-digital object acquired by the National Science and Media Museum, and will go on display in January
Today my daughter went on a school trip to the pantomime and spent 2 hours sitting in the foyer because it was too loud.
Go follow Autism in Museums! They’re doing great work to make culture more #accessible for all 💪🏼
Go follow Autism in Museums! They’re doing great work to make culture more #accessible for all 💪🏼
Hello! It is great to be on Bluesky... Follow us for autism museum events and access and inclusion in museums and culture!
December 17, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Today my daughter went on a school trip to the pantomime and spent 2 hours sitting in the foyer because it was too loud.
Go follow Autism in Museums! They’re doing great work to make culture more #accessible for all 💪🏼
Go follow Autism in Museums! They’re doing great work to make culture more #accessible for all 💪🏼
This year I've loved getting more involved in #mentoring! I volunteer with Unltd (a network of social & ethical businesses) and I also mentor some charity and arts professionals...
Big thanks to @artfund.bsky.social for pulling together this new Mentoring Toolkit www.artfund.org/professional...
Big thanks to @artfund.bsky.social for pulling together this new Mentoring Toolkit www.artfund.org/professional...
Going Places Mentoring Toolkit - Art Fund
This Mentoring Toolkit offers guidance and resources for establishing effective mentoring relationships in the museum and cultural sectors.
www.artfund.org
December 17, 2024 at 9:53 AM
This year I've loved getting more involved in #mentoring! I volunteer with Unltd (a network of social & ethical businesses) and I also mentor some charity and arts professionals...
Big thanks to @artfund.bsky.social for pulling together this new Mentoring Toolkit www.artfund.org/professional...
Big thanks to @artfund.bsky.social for pulling together this new Mentoring Toolkit www.artfund.org/professional...
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130 out of 150 spots filled in our Museums in the UK starter pack!
It’s wonderful to see how quickly this platform has taken off in GLAM over the last month or so. Hello to all our wonderful museum friends ❤️
It’s wonderful to see how quickly this platform has taken off in GLAM over the last month or so. Hello to all our wonderful museum friends ❤️
December 16, 2024 at 6:35 PM
130 out of 150 spots filled in our Museums in the UK starter pack!
It’s wonderful to see how quickly this platform has taken off in GLAM over the last month or so. Hello to all our wonderful museum friends ❤️
It’s wonderful to see how quickly this platform has taken off in GLAM over the last month or so. Hello to all our wonderful museum friends ❤️
Want to see a free #Hockney exhibition in #London this month? Living in Colour is open at the Halcyon (near Bond St) until 31 Dec.
We went on a Friday lunch and it was super quiet with a lovely curator on hand to talk you through the pieces. www.halcyongallery.com/exhibitions/...
We went on a Friday lunch and it was super quiet with a lovely curator on hand to talk you through the pieces. www.halcyongallery.com/exhibitions/...
December 13, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Want to see a free #Hockney exhibition in #London this month? Living in Colour is open at the Halcyon (near Bond St) until 31 Dec.
We went on a Friday lunch and it was super quiet with a lovely curator on hand to talk you through the pieces. www.halcyongallery.com/exhibitions/...
We went on a Friday lunch and it was super quiet with a lovely curator on hand to talk you through the pieces. www.halcyongallery.com/exhibitions/...
Not a big surprise, but UK #museum visitor figures are STILL down on pre-pandemic @artsprofessional.co.uk www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/summer-...
Summer visits to DCMS museums and galleries down year-on-year - Arts Professional
There were almost 12 million visits to museums and galleries sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) between July and September this year, according to the latest figures relea...
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Not a big surprise, but UK #museum visitor figures are STILL down on pre-pandemic @artsprofessional.co.uk www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/summer-...
Ok, so I'm kinda loving the randomness of Pinterest Predicts UK today for its #trends predictions... Castle core, Rebel floats and Fisherman Aesthetic anyone? uk.pinterest.com/pinterestpre...
December 13, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Ok, so I'm kinda loving the randomness of Pinterest Predicts UK today for its #trends predictions... Castle core, Rebel floats and Fisherman Aesthetic anyone? uk.pinterest.com/pinterestpre...
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“I'm a freelancer, get me out of here!”
Have no fear: just check out our new compilation of resources and tools for freelancers in museums, heritage and culture 🛠️
From fee calculators to finding work, we've gathered the best recommendations for freelancers, by freelancers: mus.ms/49gmWTX
Have no fear: just check out our new compilation of resources and tools for freelancers in museums, heritage and culture 🛠️
From fee calculators to finding work, we've gathered the best recommendations for freelancers, by freelancers: mus.ms/49gmWTX
December 3, 2024 at 2:23 PM
“I'm a freelancer, get me out of here!”
Have no fear: just check out our new compilation of resources and tools for freelancers in museums, heritage and culture 🛠️
From fee calculators to finding work, we've gathered the best recommendations for freelancers, by freelancers: mus.ms/49gmWTX
Have no fear: just check out our new compilation of resources and tools for freelancers in museums, heritage and culture 🛠️
From fee calculators to finding work, we've gathered the best recommendations for freelancers, by freelancers: mus.ms/49gmWTX
For all my fellow marketers looking after Membership schemes, here are some interesting stats from the Audience Agency! Some of the insights aren't too surprising, but it might give you some ideas for your digital ad targeting this Xmas...
evidence.audienceanswers.org/en/evidence/...
#Marketing
evidence.audienceanswers.org/en/evidence/...
#Marketing
December 12, 2024 at 12:47 PM
For all my fellow marketers looking after Membership schemes, here are some interesting stats from the Audience Agency! Some of the insights aren't too surprising, but it might give you some ideas for your digital ad targeting this Xmas...
evidence.audienceanswers.org/en/evidence/...
#Marketing
evidence.audienceanswers.org/en/evidence/...
#Marketing
Hi! 👋 Just to introduce myself, I'm a UK-based freelance Marketing Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the cultural and charity sectors. I help brands like the V&A, Barbican, Mind and UCL reach new audiences and deliver amazing campaigns. Need help? Get in touch.
December 12, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Hi! 👋 Just to introduce myself, I'm a UK-based freelance Marketing Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the cultural and charity sectors. I help brands like the V&A, Barbican, Mind and UCL reach new audiences and deliver amazing campaigns. Need help? Get in touch.