Martyn Snibson Communications Contributor Guidelines
Eager to share your innovative marketing ideas, insights, or experiences with Martyn Snibson Communications? You’ve found the perfect platform to make an impact!
We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, real-world marketing stories/ case studies, and actionable advice from marketers, students, business owners, and communication professionals who share our mission of learning by doing and learning together.
Before submitting, please read these guidelines carefully.
Guest Post Publication & Selection Process
We receive a significant volume of guest post submissions, and our editorial schedule can fill up several weeks in advance. To keep Martyn Snibson Communications content relevant and practical, we only publish the most useful and engaging articles for our audience.
If your submission aligns with our themes and standards, our team will be in touch within two to three weeks. If not, we may not be able to provide individual feedback.
If you don’t hear from us, it’s likely:
- Your application is incomplete.
- Your article does not conform to our guidelines (please review meticulously line by line).
- Your chosen topic or angle lacks sufficient depth.
- We have previously addressed this idea.
- Your selected topic is not appropriate for our audience.
Digital Marketing Topics We Cover
Martyn Snibson Communications focuses on accessible marketing education — practical, hands-on knowledge that helps readers build skills and confidence in:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Strategy
- Branding & Storytelling
- Public Relations & Media Outreach (Including Digital PR)
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Content Marketing
- Small Business Marketing
- Marketing Tools, Resources & Trends
We also welcome and appreciate submissions that explore the human side of marketing, creativity, community, learning, and personal growth in the industry.
We publish a mix of contributor-driven content, including:
- How-to articles – Step-by-step guides or actionable strategies that help readers improve their marketing skills.
- Opinion & thought-leadership pieces – Insights or perspectives that challenge norms and spark discussion.
- Case studies & real-world stories – Lessons learned from campaigns, projects, or business experiences.
- Student submissions – Thoughtful takes from emerging marketers and communications students who want to build their portfolio.
We do not publish sales-driven content, product pitches, or press releases.
How To Make Your Guest Post/ Editorial Stand Out
- Be specific. Write with clarity and purpose. Explain how something works, not just that it does.
- Offer takeaways. Give readers clear, practical actions or lessons.
- Use your own voice. We value personality and authenticity. Write like a person, not a press release or A.I. jargon.
- Stay objective. Focus on the insight, not self-promotion.
- Well-written. Ensure your article is well-written and doesn’t contain grammatical or spelling errors.
- Keep it tight. 400–800 words is ideal; 1,000 max.
- Use simple language. Marketing is for everyone; clarity wins over complexity.
Use Of Artificial Intelligence
All submissions and content provided to [Your Company Name] must be the result of original human effort. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated content generators (including but not limited to ChatGPT, Jasper, Bard, Claude, or similar platforms) to create, rewrite, or substantially edit submitted work is strictly prohibited unless explicitly approved in writing by our editorial team.
By submitting content, you confirm that:
- The work is your own and not produced by an AI model.
- Any AI tools used for research, ideation, or minor editing have been disclosed to us.
- You retain full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of your submission.
Failure to comply with this policy may result in rejection of the content, removal of published materials, or suspension from future contributions.
Please Include The Following With Your Article
- A short author bio (25–50 words). Tell readers who you are and what you do.
- At least 1-2 images within the post (don’t use clip-arts, high-quality imagery from stock image sites, or images that you didn’t create) (max 5)
- A high-quality headshot (landscape preferred) or logo (square preferred). Colour, natural lighting, and minimal filters are best (optional).
- Relevant links (if applicable) in plain text, please don’t send PDFs.
- Your LinkedIn or website link (optional).
All submissions must be original, not previously published online or in print.
How To Submit An Article To Martyn Snibson Communications
Email your pitch or completed article to: hello@martynsnibson.com
Subject line: Editorial Submission – [Your Article Title]
Attach your article as a Word Document or Google Docs (no PDFs or pasted text, please).
Note: Please make sure your permission settings on Google Docs enable the article to be read!
If you’re unsure whether your idea fits, you can send a short pitch (around 100 words) outlining your proposed topic and main angle before writing the full piece.
If you want more clarification on these guidelines or to submit a guest post or editorial, contact Martyn Snibson at hello@martynsnibson.com
