Nancy Eljudge

Write. Read. Drink tea. Repeat. I also like to stuff my face, I believe the technical term is 'foodie'. 80s enthusiast. Amateur wine connoisseur. Tarantino can do no wrong.

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Instagram reels TikTok users in with new feature

Instagram reels TikTok users in with new feature

I recently downloaded TikTok and within minutes I realised that as a 32-year-old, I clearly was not the app’s intended audience. It felt chaotic, and not entirely dissimilar to the horror one experiences when entering a TK Maxx and tries to locate a particular clothing item in their size. 😬

There’s no order or structure to it, you open the app and are immediately inundated with video content…

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Wellness in the workplace starts with the three C's

Wellness in the workplace starts with the three C’s

Whether you are trying to establish a culture of wellness in the workplace or simply create a healthy work environment, overlooking the importance of having the right team in place is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. As management, you need to make sure that everyone is working in harmony, and I believe the key to getting this right lies in implementing the ‘three C’s’: communication,…

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Sustainability shouldn't be a side dish

Sustainability shouldn’t be a side dish

Sustainability is ‘in’ right now. Whether it’s KFC and their vegan chicken burger, Burger King’s controversial advert promoting their move away from the use of artificial preservatives, or McDonald’s phasing out plastic straws, it’s all about showcasing your brand purpose. But companies need to go beyond trying to connect with consumers on an emotional level by aligning themselves with a…

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Getting the most out of client relationships by giving the most

Getting the most out of client relationships by giving the most

All any of us really want is acknowledgement. We want to know that our ideas are heard, our contributions are valued and our successes are celebrated.

I’ve worked in client-facing roles for the last few years now and something I’ve learnt is that clients are no different to the rest of us. Whether it’s a confirmation of receipt, a holding-email, or a thank you message to your prospective client…

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Getting the most of client relationships by giving the most

Getting the most of client relationships by giving the most

All any of us really want is acknowledgement. We want to know that our ideas are heard, our contributions are valued and our successes are celebrated.

I’ve worked in client-facing roles for the last few years now and something I’ve learnt is that clients are no different to the rest of us. Whether it’s a confirmation of receipt, a holding-email, or a thank you message to your prospective…

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Easy as 1, 2, 3… 5, 9, 2, 26 and 15

Easy as 1, 2, 3… 5, 9, 2, 26 and 15

I have made peace with the fact that I will never find comfort in chaos.

This week it seemed as though all the pieces fell into place as I came to a sudden realisation. The reason that I’ve always felt affinity with Monica from Friends, or Amy Santiago from Brooklyn Nine Nine, or even Claire Dunphy from Modern Family is my somewhat neurotic need for order. 

Hi, my name’s Nancy and I am…

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Boomers stay away: TikTok’s young audience is fundamental to its success

TikTok is the talk of the town at the moment within the social media sphere, but will it go the same way as Snapchat and lose some of its relevance within popular culture? It’s primary user base seems to be young teenagers, hoping their video will cause the next viral dance craze or challenge, or that they’ll be immortalised forever as a popular meme. Particularly as becoming a meme may now also…

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I didn't think imposter syndrome would affect me... until I became a director

I didn't think imposter syndrome would affect me… until I became a director

I remember the first time I heard the phrase ‘imposter syndrome’ I thought it was yet another thing we millennials were unnecessarily moaning about. Suddenly, there seemed to be an abundance of articles about feeling insecure at work and I thought, ‘God no wonder people think we’re too sensitive, surely just get on with the job and be grateful you even have one!’ 

Then I got promoted. To…

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Social Media slack - and why it doesn't deserve it

Social Media slack – and why it doesn’t deserve it

It’s #MentalHealthDay2018. How do I know this? It’s trending on Twitter, as is #MentalHealthAwarenessDay, and #WorldMentalHealthDay. Mental health, or rather speaking about the topic, has become more prevalent in recent times – and rightly so. People, companies, brands all seem to be doing (or at least attempting to do) their part to help de-stigmatize the issue, and social media – websites and…

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Other

What is your ethnic background?

White British

White Irish

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

Asian British

Black African

Black Caribbean

Asian British

Mixed White and Black Caribbean

Mixed White and Black African

Mixed White and Asian

Chinese

Other

This list is from the Office of National Statistics website. It’s the same list I come across every time I fill in any sort of governmental or public sector…

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Bad Language

A few weeks ago I came across an interesting article about how Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively talk to their daughters. In the September 2017 issue of Glamour, Lively said; “[In the past], we’ve joked that my daughter is bossy, but my husband said, ‘I don’t ever want to use that word again. You’ve never heard a man called bossy.’””

This made me think not only about how language can be gendered,…

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Digital Do's and Dont's

Digital Do’s and Dont’s

I’ve worked in the media/marketing industry for almost 8 years now and over those eight years I’m sure many of you will have noticed the shift to digital. It is almost impossible to have a business these days without having some sort of digital presence. And yet so many do! It is somewhat mind boggling. Perhaps what is is even more perplexing is the lack of knowledge of the digital landscape…

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#mondaymotivation is my new #addidas running shoes ☺️💪🏽🏃🏽‍♀️they purrtty right? 😁

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Almost bought this baseball cap earlier... and then remembered I'm not a 14yr old 🤣🐭

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Pretty gorgeous views in #Richmond this evening... (at Richmond Thames Riverfront)

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When baba matches his shirt to your nails 😂💅🏽 "are we taking a selfie?" Haha yes baba we are indeed 🤣

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New #mani 💅🏽😝 I am so bad at boomerangs 😂