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Marketing trends, news, and thoughts from the bench

Stay up to date on the latest marketing trends with the bench. Our global platform connects freelance talent with top agencies, brands, and enterprises. Get insights and news from our talent pool, all experts in their own fields.

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News and thoughts from the bench

the bench is a global platform connecting freelance talent with top agencies, brands, and enterprises. Stay up to date with the latest marketing trends and insights, and hear from our talent pool, all experts in their own fields.

Freelancer Do's & Don'ts


Freelancer Do’s & Don’ts



August 22, 2023

the bench is proud to work with talented freelancers from around the world. This has allowed us to compare a lot of work and have great conversations…

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Forbes Business Feature


Forbes Business Feature: A Few Pioneering Women Every Advertising Industry Pro Should Know



March 8, 2023

How well do you know the names of women who pursued careers in advertising and media despite the odds stacked against them and the norms of their time…

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Advanced Event Techniques: Budgeting


Advanced Event Techniques: Budgeting



January 24, 2023

Whitney is an event operations professional with over a decade of experience working with private companies (sports leagues, experiential…

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Project Spotlight: LA Rams x Nike West


Project Spotlight: LA Rams x Nike West



December 13, 2022

Nike West built a strong relationship with the LA Rams during the 2018-2019 season. The relationship led to several events that the bench produced…

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Solutions for All Industries


Solutions for All Industries



December 6, 2022

Utilizing the bench platform means a number of things for your enterprise. Your company can create a proprietary stable of on-demand staff…

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Freelancer Resource Guide


Freelancer Resource Guide



December 2, 2022

Taking the leap to freelancing can be a scary one, which is why we’ve put together a list of our top resources to help our freelance talent be the most successful…

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How to Evolve Your Agency for a Healthier Financial Future


How to Evolve Your Agency for a Healthier Financial Future



November 11, 2022

Agency life has shifted dramatically in the last 2 years since the pandemic. Did it take your company by surprise? Even 2 years into changes like remote working…

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Fostering Creativity While Working Remote V2


Fostering Creativity While Working Remote V2



November 11, 2022

With scientists and public-health experts telling us that we should only return to the office in waves, we know the workplace won’t start to look like…

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Calculating Your Freelancer Rate


Calculating Your Freelancer Rate



September 27, 2022

The objective here is to calculate how to keep your current lifestyle while working as a freelancer. To compare apples to apples, create a spreadsheet…

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