Storytelling, at its core, is one of the most natural ways we communicate. It allows us to share our own experiences with the rest of the world and build relationships between those who share commonalities. Storytelling has a natural emotional appeal. This is advantageous for marketers who want to maintain and grow consumer retention. It provides customers with substance to
When we think of marketing, we may neglect the powerful role design plays. Marketing design, also referred to as visual branding, is a necessary layer to any marketing campaign. It pulls in consumers’ attention, creates an identity for the organization, and overall increases brand awareness. Let’s dive into what marketing design is and what makes effective marketing design. What is
Branding is a big concept that you approach from multiple angles. Your advertising, promotional materials, design/logo, customer service, and reputation all work together to create your brand. With this in mind, when starting to consider your overall brand, we’ve found that it can be helpful to break it down into four categories: Brand Strategy Your brand strategy concerns exactly what
2020 has been a challenging and unusual year. It’s been the year of layoffs, budget cuts, closed doors … and pivots. Businesses scrambled to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, marketing departments dealt with slashed budgets (even though there’s proof that cutting marketing during a recession is a very bad idea), and brand strategies were bumped to second place in favor of