Digital Dean

In my spare time I like to explore the shifts shaping the future of work, media and digital culture. From career tips to creative trends, I share insights to help you stay informed, adaptable and ahead of the curve. If you're curious and want to futureproof your skills and thinking subscribe to stay in the loop. In my day job, I rep the best creative talent around for one of the UK’s leading digital creative services talent agencies. The views expressed here are solely my own.

Friday, 3 October 2025

Freelancer Check-In: AI, Availability & Market Signals

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Just had a thoughtful exchange with one of the brilliant freelancers in my network, and it echoed something I’ve been hearing a lot lately: ...
Sunday, 17 August 2025

AI Isn’t a Bubble. It’s a Board Reset.

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The power shift is already happening and most people are still asking the wrong question. “AI is a bubble.” That’s what people say when th...
Thursday, 31 July 2025

This 10-Minute Hack Finally Fixed My Messy Desktop

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A Simple Trick to Boost Your Desktop Workflow (And Sanity) If like me, you spend most of your week juggling CVs, job briefs, folios, client...
Thursday, 24 July 2025

The Human Skills That Still Matter in an AI World (And Why They Might Matter More Than Ever)

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You’ve heard it everywhere: 'AI is coming for your job'. The truth? It is already here and mass displacement is happening not seen...
Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Social Media Tools

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Below is a list of tools that I use to help with my day job - you might find some handy. Most of these have free plans, with a few premium...
Monday, 7 July 2025

I Hate AI-Generated Emails (Here’s the Dead Giveaway)

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These days I can spot an AI-generated email a mile off, and I don't like it. Kind of makes me want to tune out and hit delete. Same way ...
Monday, 9 June 2025

These links may help you

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While we can’t always offer personalised input, we believe in supporting talent: Below are free, trusted resources you might find helpful i...
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Digital Deano
20 years navigating digital talent booms, crashes & reinventions. I’ve seen careers transform. This blog cuts through AI-generated noise and "overnight guru" hype with rare human insight forged in trenches. We’re in unprecedented times: Digital trends correcting aggressively Roles blending into unrealistic hybrids Careers upended by algorithms, rebuilt through expertise Here, you’ll get: �� Unfiltered freelance market analysis ��️ AI-disruption survival strategies �� Recruitment truths (real expertise vs. trends) ⚙️ Frameworks to negotiate roles & protect value No algorithms. No fluff. Just hard-won perspective from resilient thrivers. Whether you’re: ➤ A freelancer facing rate compression ➤ A perm employee seeking stability ➤ A business navigating client chaos This is your campfire. Join our community to: ✨ Decode volatility ✨ Celebrate depth over hype ✨ Rebuild careers on human connection Your experience matters. Share it.
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