Now that the dust has settled on a rather rainy Coronation Bank Hols, it’s time to take a closer look at the highs, lows, wins and fails of the weekend, and ask ourselves – what can we, the great unwashed, really learn from Chaz’s big day? Heavy lies the crown – that fits Perhaps one […]
When we dig beneath the surface and stop applauding streamlined efficiencies, what can AI actually deliver when it comes to quality creative assets?
We’re celebrating 18 things that make PD coming of age truly special…
Think of this as your little black book of everything you’ll need to back up every marketing decision you make this year.
Another day, yet another metamorphic update for marketers to get their heads around.
Here's how you can survive Valentine’s Day, especially if you’re stuck in an office with some over-zealous desk decorators…
The truth is that AI has landed. And it’s probably here to stay. Forever. But should we fear it?
Here’s how to navigate those big-New-Year’s-Resolution-hitters with a little bit of pizzazz.
As the big day approaches, it does mean one thing we’re VERY glad to see. The return of the Christmas Ads!
Helpful as always, we’ve put together a few tips to build you an online community of happy, loyal customers.
Kick back and enjoy our selection of spook-tactular ad campaigns that really did kill it.
How do you know when it’s time to down tools, pick up the phone and get the ball rolling with a brand revival?
Like so many others, we never imagined a world that didn’t have the constant, reassuring presence of the Queen in it...
Your website should always be working hard for you. Converting visitors into paying customers, even while you eat, sleep, rave and repeat.
To try and make the most of the summer months at Pistachio, we've introduced Summer Fridays...
It brings us unbridled joy to introduce new Customer Success Manager, Lee!
We’re taking a quick look back at what’s been happening so far this year, and what it’s taught us…
Animation is a versatile medium that can offer a much lower cost option to traditional advertising avenues...
Who would have thought it? Ten years of the enigmatic Mr Christopher Gillen.
You might have seen that currently, we’re growing our team...
We’ve come up with a short-sharp list of the 5 biggest challenges when it comes to SEO...
It’s especially important that we make March a month to remember by helping to raise awareness for Brain Tumour research.
There are many different ways to communicate with co-workers. But, which channel is best for which type of message?
For the day of love itself this year, we’re looking at all the ways marketers can learn a trick or two from lil’ old Cupid.
How can you make sure you’re using your content to get ahead, stay relevant and generate sales?
Here's our five-step guide to making sure you start January off the right way...
Are you ready for a little festive fun? Silly question, of course you are!
For many brands, Xmas can be one of the most stressful times of the year...
The battle for king of the Christmas adverts has already begun. And guess what? We LOVE it.
It’s not often we take the time to shout about a specific project, but this one has really got us excited...
To help boost your mood on this rather fresh start to the month here’s a list of reasons as to why we love October...
Yep, we’ve really done it, we’ve hit the almighty milestone of 8,000 projects for our clients, and we really couldn’t be more chuffed with ourselves.
To make sure your ad gets the reach and engagement it deserves, you need to make sure you abide by the 20% FB ad rule.
Just how important is it to make sure staff are taking the downtime they need to produce truly great work?
Thanks to covid, many companies are now geared toward a long-term shift in flexible, hybrid working.
A one-size-fits-all email strategy is most probably not helping your business – it may even be hurting it.
Focusing on a Friday is darn hard. We know it, you know it, the dog knows it...
This month we’re delighted to welcome Stacey to the Pistachio team!
We’re going for the treble with a checklist of everything you need to make your blog pack a punch...
Five metrics you should be tracking in Google Analytics to accurately measure success….
To help give you some clarity on SM marketing, here are our 5 top tips...
What can we learn from the 'big six' about how NOT to launch a brand?
The imagery you use is about so much more than just making something look good.
Email is once again fast emerging as the marketing tool that can’t be beaten...
Not sure whether animation is right for your business? Check out our five top reasons as to why we think it is.
This pandemic has shown that empathy marketing is now more important than ever when it comes to how a brand is perceived
Recently, Pistachio Director Marie was asked by Notts College to participate in an interview for their careers hub
You better read up on our comprehensive list of wfh etiquette do's and don’ts…
Keep it up, keep moving forward, keep on going. It sounds exhausting but what else is there to do?
Yes it’s here, the moment you’ve all (probably not) been waiting for, the Valentine’s Day blog 2021.
Pandemic burnout is affecting more people than you think...
We thought it was high time that we picked out some of Pistachio’s latest client projects to show off
In the current climate, ensuring the mental wellbeing of our workplace is now more pertinent than ever...
5 reasons why you should always employ the services of a professional designer to help create your logo…
Well, this year hasn’t begun the way we all hoped it would...
If you need a little helping hand on how to survive this festive season, then read on our official guide to Xmas 2020…
We’re reflecting on brands who have really nailed their lockdown marketing this year...
For many SMB's, digitisation can seem like an expensive and arduous task , but it needn't be...
Here's what we learnt from lockdown 1 that we're applying to lockdown 2...
It seems like we’ve been here before doesn’t it? Or maybe it’s because we never really left.
...to Halloween 2020. Has anyone thought about how the monsters are going to cope?
Facebook at least is a great a place to advertise your business and interact with prospective – and current – customers.
With current restrictions still in place, it’s no surprise that many people are feeling like social connections are steadily drifting away...
This week we celebrate 8 whole years of having our lovely designer Emmy working with us
We once again find ourselves having to re-evaluate the simple structures of our day-to-day lives for the good of mankind.
When it comes to a brand’s written communication there’s something that often gets overlooked – consistency.
To mark this marginally momentous occasion, I’ve noted down the key things I’ve learnt from my third year at Pistachio
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it…every week actually… but you just cannot put a price on some good branding.
We’ve come up with some top-tips on how to say no without causing a scene – anti-maskers take note.
Admit it, it’s finally happened. Zoom fatigue has finally, and firmly, gotten to us all.
Businesses often overlook the importance of having a strategic Communications plan in place.
Great design can do A LOT to help improve your marketing efforts. Here's our faves this month.
Does anyone remember how Australia was on fire for literally an entire month?
We’ve come up with a list of all of the best ways to genuinely say Thank You ?.
Change is inevitable during a global pandemic, but will the impact stay constant?
What are the official etiquette rules on a work Zoom call in the middle of lockdown?
We have lots to help you get a grips with ensuring that your mind is as healthy and robust as it should be
We’ve listed some of our key abbreviations and their, not at all made up, meanings
Here's how businesses can better communicate, captivate and engage during Covid-19.
We’re giving you our insights into how you can adapt and utilise digital channels
In order for businesses to survive over the next few months, they must adapt...
Your customers, staff, partners and suppliers, need to be kept in the loop about Covid-19, but in the right way.
The government advises that the UK should now be working from home...
What is position zero? Well silly, it’s only the most coveted position on Google of course
The message is simple, be kinder than necessary because everyone is fighting some kind of battle that we know nothing about.
Life, as they say, is sent to try us, and in 2010 we received some news that would change my life forever.
Here's your step-by-step guide on how to #ShareTheLove this Valentine’s Day...
Luckily for you, we’ve picked our top 10 design best practices for 2020…
So, this year are Causing a Stir with our Christmas Hot Chocolate Stirrers...
Well, just like that, our favourite brands are at it again...
Today marks just one month until the big day itself.
If you have been watching closely you’ll know that we’ve been posting lots of ink drawings...
It’s impossible to escape the vibrant orange and black that is plastered everywhere...
One of the first things you often get asked is ‘who are you and what do you do?’
Let’s face it, communicating via email is the default position for most of us on a day-to-day basis.
We can’t quite believe it, but it has been 7 whole years since the delectable Emmy joined us!
A lot of my day is juggling all of the creative work that comes into Pistachio design studio...
We’ve sought out 13 facts about Friday 13th, just for you…
I have compiled a list of 24 things that I love about working at Pistachio...
It is super important that the environment in which we work is one that encourages and inspires creativity
There are endless stories that can help to broaden your understanding of the world...
We are all, as agency owners, in search of the golden opportunity.
But it is just too hot, isn’t it??
Here are my top 5 tips for managing summer holiday leave...
Hands up if you love a to-do list? Because we do!
The design process of developing concepts is non-linear.
I’m Jessica, the newest Junior Creative & Digital Designer!
Emoji’s might seem like a new phenomenon, but it’s not true.
Confidence is important, especially at work.
CX and customer service, are they one and the same?
We're growing and we’re looking for a Junior Designer...
We’d like to wish Chris a very happy 7 year work anniversary!
We’ve discovered that there is a lot that GoT can teach us about employee engagement
Are we fuelling our bodies with the right food?
Patience in pursuit of greatness...
Who is the happiest on this strange little planet, and why?
Has it really been six long years of Mr Eastwood?
It's our Birthday! This week marks our 14th Birthday!!
What can we do to keep our spirits up?
So, what exactly is voice technology?
I'm Meghan, the Junior Creative & Digital Designer
Here's an insight into my journey so far...
This year I’ve been told to be nice...
Networking, it’s THE buzzword for literally anyone...
We’re looking at some initial assets that every brand should have
Move forward & build your brand the right way.
Happy NY! We’re sliding into 2019 with a PMA...
The team to share their top-tips...
Have something to shout about?
It’s Christmas! Ok, it’s only the 6th...
It can be frustrating when the work keeps piling up...
We take a look back at how adverts have evolved
Christmas adverts are coming thick and fast through our TV's...
Come on, admit it – who trades in memes?
We’ve dug out some facts about the origins of Halloween …
Is the fight really between inner-peace and progression?
Tensions can get very strained when the Font Wars begin
Mental Health is still very much a taboo subject...
Here's to 6 years of the delectable Eman Malash...
It's become quite clear that summer is over...
How do we really design with purpose?
We've all seen the 'back to school' posts...
Well, doesn’t time fly by when you’re having fun…
A quick snooze can also boost your alertness...
There are more of them out there than you think...
No one likes dealing with tension in the office...
I have spent today mindlessly reaching for the snack pile
Friday is the least productive day of the week...
So, it looks like it is one of those Monday’s folks...
Today we wish a fond farewell to a wonderful Account Manager
Social media activity definitely influences SEO success...
One viral post can turn you into an internet celebrity...
This is laced with isms about winning, goals and...Colombians
As the World Cup reaches fever pitch, here are a few office goals...
Making a mistake doesn’t immediately qualify you as a failure
6 signs your website site is becoming an OAP...
Clever marketers today know that prospects want to be entertained...
The Great Pistachio Bake Off takes off...
What can we do to better support workplace wellbeing?
Happy Six year anniversary Chris! Thank you for all of your hard work!
Going back to work after a bank holiday isn't awesome.
We thought we’d share a recent re-brand project with you…
There's no getting around it, the weather affects our mood...
The right creative can help to make a real impact on worthy causes...
Did you know that chocolate can actually make you smarter?
The way we communicate internally has had to evolve...
The secret to a successful creative process is collaboration.
What does a rebranding mean? It’s a term that can confuse...
Happy Five year anniversary Rich! Thank you for all of your hard work!
Who loves Monday? Anyone? We know, it’s a tough day...
What does it mean to be a woman in 2018?
We’ve picked our selection of the most irritating business jargon
Green is good in an environmental sense...
One film that's sure to have caught your attention this month is...
In life, I’ve learned that some wins are actually losses
In the mood for a take-down of this trash day?
Here’s my not-so-comprehensive-guide to surviving V-Day…
Help the single members of your team this Valentine's...
‘Please! Not another Valentine’s reminder!’ No need to panic….
New year resolutions – where are they now?
Brainstorming – it’s something that many of us spend our time on...
‘This is urgent, I need a quick turnaround!’ - sound familiar?
We have some exciting news for you…we’re moving!
Perhaps not who you expected to hear from this week?
I’ve had to draw up the three golden rules of Hydration Club...
Happy NY! We are ready to take on 2018 at break-neck speed, are you?
What did you ask for this Christmas...?
Here’s my guide to surviving Christmas, DAD style…
Here are 10 ways to avoid a Christmas party fail...
Everyone has that one friend who has extreme resolutions...
Join us in having a little festive fun this Christmas…
Good afternoon fellow survivors! If you’re reading this...
It’s that time of year again – yes, Christmas is nearly here!!
The General Data Protection Regulation is coming...
Public speaking – it’s possibly one of the top fears for many at work
Holidays are coming….this post isn’t about Coca-Cola….
It’s taken me a while to write this blog, I’ve been meaning to do it...
Presenting Pistachio Design's debut halloween horror...
Halloween is booming in the UK - so why doesn’t Nottingham like it?
Ok so it’s been a slow news day but we couldn’t help but notice...
Why is teamwork important? Well, let me tell you…
I have a secret…I can’t make coffee. There I’ve said it.
We are privileged today to be celebrating 5 years of Emmy Malash!
Slack Happy! How the Pistachio’s utilise the tool and keep everyone in the fun-loop.
Summer is fading fast, but why be SAD? Let’s face it – summer is over. I’m sorry to be the bringer of...
I have a tendency to talk a lot. Not out loud, might I add, but usually via various mediums...
What are we going to do now Game of Thrones season seven is over?...
From creative arts to creative agency life and the bits in between...
With Summer just around the corner, the hordes of determined six-pack aspirers...
'Digital for the sake of digital' appears to have, finally, come to an end...
When we came up with the plan to start Pistachio it was an abstract idea. I have never ...
With dentists calling for an end to “cake culture” at work, you might resign yourself to...
Sociometric badges: Augmented Human Beings or Big Brother Society?...
Pistachio is good at what it does. Nearly 12 years of consistent, organic growth...
There is always a lot of talk around “Blue Monday” after the joyous festivities of...
Using Mindfulness to effectively empathise with each project. As a designer in a busy...
The Apprentice has returned to our screens for the twelfth series with 18 candidates...
At Pistachio, we are an equal opportunities employer and when the chance came along...
I hear about ageism in the workplace and it’s often discussed on news programmes...
In the last couple of years, Black Friday has come to the UK. It has turned the day...
Hi, I’m Rudelf, but you can call me Rudy. I’m a happy chappy, who’s never moody...
I recently wrote about influencing morale in the workplace and the lengths I go to create an...
Calligraphy is the art of using ink and a brush or pen to express the very souls of words.
Morale in the workplace is the feeling that employees experience when they walk through...
The advert that everyone waits all year in anticipation is finally here. The John Lewis ad has become...
The gloves are well and truly off! Will brand Hillary win the presidential race or will it be...
The new Design Museum opens this month, and you can get your hands on an original Paul Rand...
Halloween has become bigger in the UK over the years and it made me wonder how it started...
From new logos for Kodak and Qantas to a refreshed graphic system for Carluccio’s...
From a first trial of the Microsoft HoloLens headset, to a new logo for YO! Sushi...
I haven’t seen one, but I have heard all about the new “craze” of Killer Clowns confronting people...
More than ever now, people just don’t speak to each other. With the plethora of technologies and communication tools available...
KFC has decided to drop the f-bomb in a provocative new advertising campaign. Holding no bars, they go straight in...
From a NatWest rebrand to Google’s first smartphone, take a look at the 5 most important things that happened in design...