Thrive Insights
April 2026
Welcome to the November issue of Thrive Insights.
It is hard to believe we are nearly halfway through the final quarter of 2025. As many of us ‘scramble’ to spend the last of this year’s budget and get our ducks in a row for 2026, we felt it was a good time to share our latest newsletter.
This newsletter is your space for fresh thinking, practical tools and behind-the-scenes updates from the Thrive team. Whether you’re building your brand, growing your audience or simply looking for inspiration, we’re here to help you THRIVE, with clarity, creativity and impact. Enjoy!
Jennifer, CEO, Thrive Marketing
Strategic Insights
You Don’t Have a Branding Problem. You Have an Identity Problem.
If your organisation feels stuck, with inconsistent messaging, lukewarm engagement, or a brand that doesn’t quite land, the instinct is often to “fix the branding” by refreshing your logo, updating your strap-line, or redesigning your website.
But more often than not, the issue runs deeper.
Spotlight
The Return of Long-Form Content - Why Depth Is Winning Again
For years, marketers were told that shorter was always better. Attention spans were shrinking, platforms were speeding up, and the race to produce quick, snackable content felt endless. Yet the tide has turned. Long‑form content, including articles, newsletters, podcasts, and extended‑length videos, is enjoying a powerful resurgence.
A Story We Shared
My Entrepreneurial Journey: Building Thrive Marketing
Thanks to DCU Business School for featuring this article in their recent Alumni newsletter…
We recently caught up with Jennifer Brennan, CEO and Founder of Thrive Marketing, to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey so far, and how she went about building Thrive Marketing.
“My entrepreneurial journey didn’t begin with a single defining moment. It grew from a lifelong belief (since I was a little girl) that I would one day work for myself, a belief shaped by family influences, lived experience and an early understanding of what hard work can make possible.”
Spotlight
Some More Exciting News…From New Partnerships to New Team Members to New Projects…
It’s been a busy and rewarding few months for the Thrive Marketing team, with new partnerships, new projects and some brilliant new faces joining us.
We’re proud to share that…
We’re now a Supplier Member of Charities Institute Ireland - Read More
We’ve welcomed Mairéad Callanan to the team. - Read More
