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Craig Boyle

Craig Boyle

Craig is the Creative Director of Content By The Sea, a content marketing and copywriting business headquartered in the North East of England. With almost a decade of experience writing for digital audiences, Craig has gained expertise in a wide variety of sector-based topics, ranging from accountancy, investing and finance to manufacturing, property and construction.

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  • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Journalism from Northumbria University
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