Email newsletters have been around for a long time. It’s easy to overlook them when your audience may be bombarded with a plethora of communications. A newsletter is an extension of your marketing brand. It’s a gentle reminder of your goods and services, field of expertise and exciting news about the strides that your company…
Over the last couple of years and throughout the global pandemic, professional connecting and networking has changed drastically. LinkedIn has been working hard to keep up with the trends and demands of this ever-evolving landscape. Here are a few of the new features and options that your brand should be paying attention to this year.…
Performing a media audit is a lot like going for an annual check-up with your doctor. You’re pretty sure that you’re healthy, but having an expert verify things can help catch major issues before they get bad or give you peace of mind if the check-up confirms that everything is alright. That’s why doing a…
Did you know that your employees can be your biggest brand asset? Happy employees talk positively about the work they are doing and about job opportunities at their place of employment. Research conducted by LinkedIn shows, on average, “your employees have a network that is 10 times larger than your company’s follower base.” As a…
Starting a business can be overwhelming and exciting all at the same time. One of the most important things on your never-ending to-do list is establishing your logo and brand. Choosing the right logo for your company is fundamental. It’s important to get it right the first time; rebranding is time-consuming and costly. Here are…
There are many definitions for public relations (PR) floating around, the Public Relations Society of America defines it as, “a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.” Think of it as earning people’s attention and trust and maintaining your brand’s reputation with the public. It is reputation management, and…
Every idea or communication starts out as a thought—a message that needs to be communicated to an end user or reader. As designers, it is our job to engage our audience through clear, enticing visual communication. When designing, it is imperative to decide what is the most important message or point you want to relay.…
Almost all of my clients are talented writers, and they’re all overflowing with ideas. The common thread amongst business owners who hire writers like me is that they feel overwhelmed by the task and don’t have time. A lot of writing effectively and efficiently is simply practice, but I also have some tricks to share…
The last fifteen years have seen a complete revolution in terms of imagery. What once was a highly respected niche job of the community, that was as much science as it was art, has turned into an every person, daily activity that we don’t even think about most of the time. Something mildly interesting appears…
Logos and visual identity systems generate brand recognition while reinforcing the character. A brand tagline can also be used to communicate the brand’s value proposition or its attributes and benefits. But with these elements fully-deployed, what if your audience still does not fully understand the basic business services of the brand? I recently worked with…