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Every month, SPACEMAN releases a small blog which focuses on specific problems and issues within hospitality and offers pub and bar operators FREE resource of top tips and advice which we've picked up over the years...
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What’s Going On with the UK LHF Ad Ban?
From October 2025, strict new rules will limit how brands advertise foods high in fat, sugar or salt online. Our latest blog breaks down what’s changing, what you can still do, and why audio might be your secret weapon. If you're unsure how it affects your brand, join the expert-led event in Leeds this July to get clear, practical guidance.
Jun 302 min read
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Is this really the perfect pub?
Samuel Smith’s pubs ban phones, music, and tech to create a digital detox. But when The Abbey in Derby was shut after someone posted a photo, it sparked debate. Is this protecting tradition or controlling communities? Pubs should be warm, welcoming spaces — not ruled by rigid policies. When one photo can close a pub, are we preserving heritage or pushing people away?
May 223 min read
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The Top 15 April Fools' Day Pranks of 2025
April 1st brought the chaos in all the best ways this year. From steak-scented candles to zodiac-based hiring decisions, brands went...
Apr 33 min read
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Top 10 Superbowl LIX Adverts Revealed
From star-studded cameos to tear-jerking moments and viral hilarity, 2025’s Super Bowl ads delivered big. We’ve ranked the top 10....
Feb 112 min read
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Back pack diaries: Popping my Buratta
After nearly nine years of constant industry recommendations, prolonged media & influencer hype and empty promises of visiting (from me),...
Feb 73 min read
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The Top 10 Mince Pies in the UK this Christmas (Taste-Tested!)
Christmas isn’t complete without indulging in the season’s most iconic treat: mince pies! And this December, to help fuel my 300km in 24...
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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The Renaissance of the Irish Pub
In recent years, there has been a marked resurgence in the popularity of Irish pubs and Guinness as a drink across the UK. Once regarded...
Oct 31, 20247 min read
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Four Big Local Marketing Lessons
Marketing Rocket Fuel: Hospitality Secrets Every Business Should Steal Inspired by the insights which Alan Armstrong of Spaceman...
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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Freshers' Essentials: Top Tips for a Stellar Student welcome campaign
Spaceman Marketing and Native team up to share some top tips on how to activate the best Student welcome campaign you can this September.
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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