Mel Healy
Head of Content
Mel left university with a first-class degree in English Language and Linguistics and went straight into working in a busy police press office.
This involved liaising with local and national journalists daily on some pretty heavy topics. As first jobs go, this was like freefalling from a plane without a parachute, but it set her up for a successful career in marketing and PR. Shortly after starting with SYP she got her CIM diploma in marketing.
After more than ten years as a marketing manager working for organisations across various industries, she left employment behind and struck out on her own as a freelance writer.
When she saw a job advertised at Marketing Labs, Mel jumped at the chance to apply (despite not looking for a job at the time). As head of content, she is responsible for planning and writing SEO content and website copy for our clients.
Mel has two children and a very energetic dog, so she doesn’t have any spare time, but if she did, she’d spend it wandering around Europe’s art galleries. Instead, she has to make do with collecting and reading art books.
Team Blab #5: Mel Healy
In the fifth episode of our Team Blab series, Tom sits down with our Head of Content Mel Healy! We discover how Mel started her marketing career in the police force and how her passion for literature fuels the content she creates. On this Blab: Tom Haslam and Melissa Healy
Some interesting facts about Mel Healy
🎬 Favourite film
You’ve Got Mail
💬 Favourite quote
“Art is never finished, only abandoned” – Leonardo da Vinci.
📖 Last book read
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
🎹 Musical guilty pleasure
No guilty pleasures. All music is good.
Content by Mel Healy
How to create an effective social media strategy
by Mel Healy | 20 November 2023
Social media is a marketplace exploding with opportunities, but how do you harness this potential? Learn how to create an effective strategy.
Blab #11: Introduction to the Marketing Funnel
In this Marketing Blabs episode, the team chat with special guest Talisa Gill from 10x Marketing. We deep dive into unravelling the complexities of the marketing funnel – that quintessential pathway guiding potential customers from awareness to action and beyond. Whether you’re a marketing novice or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable…
How to measure the success of your content marketing
by Mel Healy | 27 October 2023
Measuring the success of your content marketing is far from straightforward, but it’s critical if you want to keep doing it. Find out how in this blog post
Short #13: Structuring Content
Are you a digital content writer? Then this is the Short for you! In this Marketing Blab Short, Mel shares her insights on structuring your content correctly for the appropriate digital platform. On this Blab: Tom Haslam and Mel Healy
Is social search overtaking Google?
by Mel Healy | 22 September 2023
Increasingly people are turning to social search over Google to answer their queries. Learn how to optimise your content for social media in this guide.
Blab #9: How Google Ranks Your Site
In this Marketing Blab episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of search engines and their inner workings. Unpack the immense power behind strategic keyword optimisation and discover why quality content isn't just about reader engagement. Whether you're new to digital marketing or a seasoned pro, this Blab offers invaluable insights to up your…
Team Blab #5: Mel Healy
In the fifth episode of our Team Blab series, Tom sits down with our Head of Content Mel Healy! We discover how Mel started her marketing career in the police force and how her passion for literature fuels the content she creates. On this Blab: Tom Haslam and Melissa Healy
What is digital PR, and how does it work?
by Mel Healy | 11 August 2023
Digital PR can earn you valuable backlinks, boost your brand awareness, and increase site traffic. Learn how this powerful promotional tactic works.
Short #8: Blog Not for Selling
In this short Marketing Blabs episode we chat with Mel Healy, our Head of Content, who shares the importance of not using your blog page as a selling platform. On this Blab: Tom Haslam and Mel Healy
Threads – a guide to Meta’s new micro-blogging platform
by Mel Healy | 19 July 2023
Threads is the new social media app everyone is talking about. Are you on board already? Find out everything you need to know in this five-minute guide.
How to come up with blog ideas (without relying on AI)
by Mel Healy | 1 June 2023
Feel like you’ve written everything there is to know about a topic? Need help finding inspiration? Learn how to come up with new blog ideas.
Blab #5: Website Fundamentals
Welcome to "Website Fundamentals," the blab where we cover the essential building blocks of creating a successful website. In this episode, we'll dive into the key principles and strategies that can help you design, develop, and maintain a website that engages your audience and meets your business goals. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just…
We’re all about doing our bit for the environment, which is why we are proud to be partnered with Ecologi.
By planting trees and supporting climate projects around the world, we are helping to fund solutions to the climate crisis.
We also aim to become a fully accredited carbon-neutral agency by the end of 2023.