Up In The Sky

All the creative tips in the world won’t mean anything if your brain isn’t in the right frame to receive them - and that’s why this tip is the most underrated one yet!

Creative people love to cheat sleep. Watching TV shows, executing PP (👀) or just staying up late on Instagram.

But sleep is way more than just recharging at the end of the day. Sleep is what can take the quality of your ideas from mediocre to amazing!

this week delivers some sleep-based insight on why you should be napping your way to success - save it and read it asap!

Flight School is back! ✈️ 🏫 💃

This year, we all share the same goal to create more awesome work that satisfies your clients objectives and makes you money! But to get started, you need the most important thing to be prepped and ready to rock - your mind!

Think of yourself as a computer and learning something new as updating your software. If you want to compete at the highest level, you need to be getting new information and acting on it.

2024 is brimming with opportunities- let’s go get it!

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Nothing to see here, just a picture of absolutely ✨gorgeous✨people 💅

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The annual agency retreat always kicks off with a strategy session that details where we are and where we need to be.

It’s where our best ideas for the next year usually come from - and the last big brainstorm of the year! 💪🏽😁

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#2024

Master the dark art of copywriting in 5 slides. Bend the words to your will and make your customers fall over themselves to buy your products.

It’s copywriting tips. Contributed to by every writer in the house!

Save the post and use it as a guide - it makes learning that much easier!

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Your friends tell you your ideas are cool.

Your boss loves your approach. Your concepts are wildly unique - daring even.

But you can never seem to get clients to buy in!

If you’re tired of leaving your best ideas on the top shelf, today’s post is for you. Slide left to see what could be stopping potential clients from saying I do!

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If you get less than 3 right you can’t listen to our music again.

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Everyone always thinks being able to speak properly is the better skill - till you realise with listening can do for you! 😎

Active listening can be tough - your mind drifts, you disagree with what’s being said and you JUST have to get a word in! Today we’re showing you how to listen effectively - in 4 easy steps.

Take it from us - we’ve had meetings with potential new clients where we won the business by saying next to nothing.
No pitch. No presentation. Just paying attention and asking questions.

Save today’s post and be sure to send it to a friend or two who could use the help! 🫡🫡🫡

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Today’s quick tip has been the easiest, most fun tool for o use to create content in minutes - and it’s FREE!

Tag all your designer buddies, Content Managers and Small Business owners. This post will make creating your messaging a breeze.

As always, you’re welcome. 😌💅🏾

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Up in The Sky Shines on the Global Stage with Gold and Bronze Awards at the 2023 Summit Creative Award

Up in the Sky Limited has achieved international acclaim by securing a prestigious Gold and Bronze Awards at the 2023 Summit Creative Award competition. This remarkable recognition underscores Up in the Sky's exceptional creative talent, surpassing more than 3900 entries from 28 countries.

The outstanding creative design work for Arla Foods Dano – ‘Finish It’- won Gold while its short film ‘Finding Diana’ for Paradigm Initiative won Bronze, both in the Public Service categories.

"At Up in the Sky, we have always strived for global excellence in every project we undertake. Winning the Gold and Bronze Awards in the same category at the Summit Creative Award is a testament to our commitment to creativity and innovation, which knows no borders." – Oje Ojeaga , CEO Up in the Sky
The Summit Creative Award is a global platform celebrating the creative achievements of small and medium-sized advertising agencies with annual billings under $40 million. Now in its 29th year, this award is synonymous with the pinnacle of creative excellence.
This year's panel of international judges, representing more than a dozen countries across five continents, meticulously evaluated entries in 16 major categories. Their blind judging process aimed to recognize inventive concepts, compelling executions, impactful user experiences, and effective communication. Winners emerged in diverse categories spanning print, broadcast, online advertising, and social media.
"Winning a Gold Award at the Summit Creative Award is a remarkable achievement that resonates globally. It signifies a level of excellence that transcends borders and cultures, and we are proud to honor Up in the Sky for their outstanding creativity." - Jocelyn Luciano, Managing Director, Summit Awards
This year's dynamic creative competition showcased participation from 28 countries, including Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Denmark, France, Ireland, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Mexico, Nigeria, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Türkiye, United Kingdom,
and United States.
About Summit Awards: Founded in 1994, the Summit Awards organization annually hosts the
Summit Creative Award, the Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award, and the Summit Emerging Media Award. For more information about the organization, its competitions, and the distinguished firms it celebrates

Website: www.summitawards.com
Gallery: https://summit.awardsplatform.com/gallery

Yoooooo welcome back, family! How are we doing with this new month? Sending you all positive vibeóur this week and don’t forget to tell your HR people you care about them.

Nobody ever shows HR love.

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In 2023, Cannes Lions will celebrate 70 years of defining the global benchmark for creative excellence – and we’re delighted to announce our CEO has been appointed as a Shortlisting Juror for the Radio & Audio Lions.

It's an honour to be given the opportunity to assess groundbreaking creativity that will go on to set the standard for the next 70 years to come.

Don't miss your moment to have your work recognised on the global stage and make history – explore the full list of Jurors here: https://www.canneslions.com/awards/jury

If Ideas are the heroes coming in to save the day then these 5 things are the villains determined to stop them. 😎

today focuses on the enemies of creativity - the things you overlook that may be keeping you from that award-winning-planner-splitting creative idea.

Take a look, take notes and learn how to ideate more efficiently from this post!

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The first international win of the year for Finding Diana comes from The Berlin Short Film Festival for Best Human Rights Film!

A big shout out to the amazing Client, Director, Cast and Crew who put everything into making a thriller that was a cut above

This weekend, remember that while your opinion matters, it’s only your vote that counts.

Put that PVC to use.

The art of saying nothing while saying a lot is a unique one. You’ve marvelled when your bosses did it; now come learn this mysterious art for yourself.

You’re welcome.

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This year no go end ni 😩😩😩

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We dare you to read all the slides without saying a response out loud. 😏

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The more you think about it, the more true it is 😄

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There are few things as rewarding as having someone comment on your post with those magical 4 words:

“I can SO relate.” 😎

today is short and snackable with the R word, the simple ingredient to sneak into every creative idea to make your audience like it before they even know they like it! 😉

Don’t forget to save this tip for your ideation sessions!

Don’t lie. Liars go to hot places. 😈

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Throwback to the Flight School Masterclass rehearsals with asking for the MILLIONTH TIME if he will be allowed to swear on the livestream.

is looking increasingly worried. 😂

Sign ups close tomorrow! Get it, link in bio!

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The most annoying people in an office now have a solution.

Swipe through. 😈

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Think about the last post you shared.

Maybe it was a meme. Or a cool design. Or maybe it was even a hilarious carousel you shared to your stories because you *needed* everyone on your timeline to see it!

Shares are the new currency in content creation for all businesses and brands out there. And today, we break down WHY that is in this focused .

And if you’ve ever wondered how to do what we do, the 9th slide was made just for you. 😉

Also what kind of person would you be if you didn’t share this with your friends?
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Nothing to see here, just two copywriters arguing on the perfect headline. 🌚✨

We are at least one of these people. 🌚✨

Our prayer entering this new month. 🤲🏾

Lagos isn’t a place for crazy people.
It’s a place for ✨special✨ people.

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The toughest part of being a creator isn’t always coming up with an idea!

On today’s , swipe through to see one thing we struggle with from time to time then head to our stories to share what YOU struggle with as a creative or content creator!

Have you bookmarked this post yet? Do it now! 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

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