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All of our news, insights and inspirations in one place.
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Breathing Creativity back into your Life (and Organisations)
When was the last time you felt truly creative? Don’t worry if you can’t remember – you wouldn’t be the only one. 75% of us feel we’re not living up to our creative potential. Explores how to breathe that creativity back into your lives (and work!) in this post.
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Creative Opportunities: Predictions and Insights for 2025
Discover the top creative sector trends and predictions for 2025, from AI innovation to community-driven opportunities.
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Championing the Underrepresented: An Interview With Matt Freidson
At Zealous, we get to meet lots of amazing people and connect with incredible organisations. One of those is Creative Future.
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7 Top Submission Platforms for Virtual Event Management
Managing virtual event submissions can be overwhelming without the right tools. This article introduces 7 tools that simplify submissions, judging, and voting to help you focus on creating meaningful events.
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The 5 Metrics To Drive Growth for your Awards & Competitions
Running a successful competition means knowing what’s working – and what isn’t. Learn the 5 key metrics that will help you understand your candidates’ journey and grow your program effectively.
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Reframing Open Calls: How To Create Non-Competitive Spaces
In this article, we’ll explore how shifting perspectives on creative competitions could make them friendlier, fairer, and more inclusive spaces.
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Your Open Call is Over—Now the Real Engagement Begins
Hosting an open call is truly an enriching experience. It allows for you to discover new talent and support them, create connections, and foster creativity. However, once the opportunity is over, the real challenge—and the true potential for impact—emerges. This can allow for the nourishment on meaningful relationships and the growth of your community.
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Turning Disappointment into Opportunity: Crafting Your Commiserations Email
As uncomfortable as it can be, sending out commiserations emails are part and parcel of running an opportunity.
