Journal
Authored opinions, cultural reviews and industry insights from our team, peers and clients.
Cog is no longer a B Corp
Three years since becoming a B Corp, we’ve decided not to re-certify. Here's why...
Search Engines and SEO for AI Generative Search
Cog’s insights into AI generative search – includes an analytics report you can start using straight away.
Baroquebusters at the Southbank Centre
Baroquebusters at the Southbank Centre
Our (current) AI usage policy
When is it appropriate to use Generative AI and Large Language Models? What are the ethical dimensions and how can...
Cultural highlights of 2024
Michael gives a month by month overview of his favourite cultural events of 2024…
Should we feed the machine? – thoughts on the Museums Computer Group conference
Alex shares his thoughts and perspectives on the annual MCG conference.
Geumhyung Jeong’s Under Construction
November's Cog Night took us to a live performance of Geumhyung Jeong's Under Construction at the ICA. Here are Lily's...
Optimising your website for humans
Alex and Nazma attended the AMA's Digital Marketing Day 2024, this is a blog version of the talk Alex gave...
99 + 1 illustrations
We're about to commission our 100th Cultural Calendar illustration. If you're a brilliant illustrator, get in touch.
BFI Film Shorts
October's Cog Night was remote and virtual. We watched a handful of wonderful shorts, freely available on BFI Player.
The Real Ones at Bush Theatre
For September’s Cog Night, the team were at Bush Theatre for The Real Ones. Nazma gives her review.
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The Manikins – a work in progress [with spoilers]
Michael has been to see/experience/be part of The Manikins, a show from Deadweight theatre company, devised for a single audience...
Google Tag Manager basics, top tips and common mistakes
Digital Strategist Nazma Noor explains the basics of Google Tag Manager including some top-tips and common mistakes we've seen across...
The Years at Almeida Theatre
Our August Cog Night took us to Almeida Theatre to see a new adaptation of "collective memoir" The Years by...
Richard III at Shakespeare’s Globe
Our July Cog Night should have been a glorious evening but all was not as it seemed as Nick explains…
Representing the Global Majority Affinity Group at the 2024 AMA Conference
Nazma spoke at this year’s AMA Conference on behalf of the Global Majority Affinity Group. Nazma share's her thoughts from...
Bat Night Market at Science Gallery London (LIFT)
Alex gives his take on our June Cog Night, a LIFT event, taking us on a time travelling culinary journey...
A Song of Songs at Park Theatre
For our May Cog Night, the team travelled to Finsbury Park, to the wonderful Park Theatre, to see A Song...
Boys on the Verge of Tears at Soho Theatre
Peeling back layers of masculine vulnerability, The Cog Team visited regular haunt Soho Theatre to see a new play for...
Figs in Wigs: Big Finish
March's Cog Night took us to Battersea Arts Centre to see Figs in Wigs perform Big Finish. Lily gives us...