Are you losing customers? The importance of building brand loyalty cannot be overstated, especially for small to medium-sized service-based businesses and personal brands. It is essential to cultivate a bond of allegiance with your brand in order to not only draw new clients but also retain existing ones in today’s highly competitive market. […]
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, the dangers of blending in and not standing out in a crowded market can lead to your brand being overshadowed by competitors. To thrive and succeed, it is crucial for small to medium-sized service-based business owners and personal brands such as coaches, authors, speakers, and consultants to differentiate themselves from the competition. […]
Is your website design embarrassing you? Here’s how to fix it. In today’s digital age, having a professional and visually appealing online presence is crucial for any small to medium-sized service-based business owner or personal brand. Your website serves as the foundation of good branding, ensuring that visitors have a positive user experience. […]
Realizing the value of having a potent brand identity for your venture, Elly and Nora Creative, a Phoenix branding agency, recognizes its significance. To remain competitive, it is imperative to make a lasting impression on your target audience. In this blog post, we will explore five key areas that are crucial for any small to medium-sized service-based business or personal brands looking to elevate their branding game. […]
Building a brand is not for the faint-hearted. It takes courage, creativity, and persistence to create something that stands out in a crowded marketplace. But why is it an act of bravery, and why should you embrace it? […]
When you think of a brand, what comes to mind? Perhaps a logo, a tagline, or a specific product. But a brand is much more than that. A brand is how your business looks, sounds, and feels to your customers. It’s the sum of all the impressions, emotions, and experiences that people have with your business. […]
Branding is not just a buzzword or a trendy marketing tactic. It’s an essential part of any business that wants to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. A strong brand can differentiate you from your competitors, build trust and loyalty with your customers, and increase your revenue and profits. But why is branding urgent? Why can’t you wait to build a strong brand? Here are a few reasons. […]
A brand is more than just a logo or a slogan. It’s the sum total of your business’s identity, values, personality, and reputation. It’s the way people perceive you and the emotional connection they have with your business. It’s what sets you apart from your competitors and makes you memorable. But why does a quality brand mean more money for your business? […]
Branding is an investment in your business. However, an intentional and strategic brand will produce an incredible ROI that far exceeds what you’d be able to earn without it. It becomes the foundation for every business decision and can mean the difference from hard-hitting conversions in your business to a lull that leaves you blending into a sea of sameness with everyone else in your industry. […]
As an entrepreneur with a small team, building a strong brand is key to success in a highly competitive service-based industry. But how do you structure your brand architecture to effectively communicate your company’s values, mission, and services? We’re breaking down what you need to know about brand architecture and sub-branding to make informed decisions that will help grow your business. […]
When we talk about personal branding, we need to remember that it directly impacts the way our business is seen by the rest of the world. Businesses are no longer unapproachable entities that sit away from the market. People want transparency and real connections. That’s why branding plays a pivotal role in giving businesses a unique […]
Everyone knows that making a good first impression is a contributing factor to having a strong, successful relationship. So how can you make sure your brand is having that positive impact on your customer or prospect relationships? By being intentional in your efforts right from the start. Building your brand from scratch can be […]
We live in a time when it’s extremely difficult for brands to stand out from their competition even though they have access to their audiences in an instant. It’s because almost every brand now knows the value of digital marketing. Marketers continue to search for more effective and innovative ways to attract their target audience. […]
Brand consistency is important as you don’t want to foster confusion and appear unprofessional to your target audience. However, maintaining a consistent brand message is not as easy as one would think, especially if you’re using different marketing channels. But just because it can be challenging doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Establish Brand Guidelines Every brand […]
Okay, we’ll admit it. Looks matter. Not the way people look, you’re all beautiful in your own way and you don’t need to change a thing. But when it comes to your brand, let’s be honest people are judging books by their covers. In this case, the book is your brand. […]
Congratulations! You’ve just landed the leading role… in your brand. As the founder/CEO/creator/influencer, you are the star of your show. Whether you’re an extrovert or not, you’ll be in the spotlight. Even if you’re not showing your face often, your ideas, your interests, and your shortcomings will be. One of our favorite tools for […]
People go bonkers during Black Friday. Like… severely bonkers. And whether you participate or not, whether you’re all about the online or you wait in long lines with a belly full of pumpkin pie, we bet you wish you could generate the kind of mania that occurs around Black Friday for your business. Not […]
Branding your business is essential for your long-term success. It lets your customers know you better and helps the world see what you stand for. Through your branding, you can lead your customers toward making the right decision and avail of your products and services. Proper branding builds trust between you and your customers, especially […]
It’s getting pretty hard to avoid Instagram Stories. If you’ve been resisting, hoping that filling your feed is enough, then it’s time to strap in. Over 500 million people are sharing to their Instagram Stories every day. Some are all out abandoning their feed for this fast-moving, snapshot of life. But it’s a little less […]
A well-planned branding strategy can make a tremendous impact on your business’ success. Because of the growing competition in all industries today, it’s important that your corporation is able to connect to customers and stay away from the “big bad corporate” image. If you want to succeed in corporate branding, set aside the traditional approach […]
We know email isn’t “sexy” sexy. It’s reliable, consistent, a little older, but there is a refinement to it that, when packaged properly, can be (dare we say it?) exciting. It’s officially the time of year of email BOMBARDMENT. Everyone is having a Black Friday sale, Holiday Gift Guides are being delivered by the dozen. […]
So many things bring life and sustain the operations of a business, but the most crucial factor is the customers. They share the content, purchase the goods, and recommend it to people when they have a good experience. A brand’s top priority should be making customers happy. One way of gauging this is through brand […]
Every business needs a strong identity to be able to thrive in its lifetime; that’s why branding remains the heart of the professional venture. Whether it’s to represent a Fortune 500 company or maintain a credible reputation as a budding entrepreneur, branding breathes life into every business and defines your core vision. We want to […]
Having a clear message that’s easy to understand and remember is vital when building your brand. On the other hand, when your messaging is inconsistent, it can undermine your entire brand. Brand consistency will help you establish credibility and identity. It is essentially a promise of what you as a brand will bring to the […]
We know that not all businesses are created equal. Some sell products, and others offer services—some even do both. Other businesses provide their talents, share knowledge and skills. But even though each one is different, they share a similar goal: to grow their audience or clients and provide more of what they have to […]
When it comes to branding, one of the main things people focus on is brand recognition. This is true because it dictates the reputation and image that your organization or brand has. However, one aspect of branding that some businesses tend to forget about is brand recall. While it is true that recognition ensures that […]
Are you running a personal brand primarily associated with you as an individual? If so, it is essential that you invest in good branding and social media marketing like any other business would. Creating a personal brand is a significant asset that allows you to create a more personal connection with the public. You can […]
Every business knows that content is king—you won’t be able to reach your target audience, have brand awareness, or generate profit without crafting excellent content and sharing it through digital channels. However, online content means that not everything you post will be read or get noticed. With the number of businesses trying to catch the […]
A strong brand is required to expand your business beyond the products or services you sell. With that said, visual corporate branding aids in the spread of the brand throughout the world. Indeed, they come hand in hand. However, not everybody is skilled enough to navigate the world of branding and marketing. While some may […]
If you are currently working on the development of your brand identity, one good practice is to keep all of your brand elements in one place. This ensures that all your employees or freelance contractors who need access to the documents can find them easily, and they’ll know how best to represent your brand. This […]
Similar to other practices, branding also revolves around core values. However, unlike others, the values dictate the success of a branding campaign. For example, branding through social media marketing may or may not fail due to inaccurate usage. But what are the core values of branding that make it effective? Read on… 1. Voice The […]
Have you been getting that itch? Like maybe it’s time to level up, but you’re not exactly sure. Not sure if you have the time. Not sure if you have the bandwidth. Not sure if you even have the desire. Growth is scary. And, it’s not always 100% necessary. Let’s unpack the feelings and practicalities […]
Building a company’s branding is crucial to its success. You must focus on creating a differentiating brand. When you do, you are able to figure out a way to make your company stand out in the market. It is crucial to break the clutter, and that is the reason you need to look at these […]
When it comes to establishing your brand in the digital space, social media naturally lends itself to network-building and expansion. People already use these platforms in this way, and there are 4.62 billion social media users today—with that number steadily growing. With the right practices, social media makes for truly effective content marketing for small […]
Personal branding is a key factor in becoming a leader in your industry. It allows your audience to see your vision and get to know you. When you reveal the face behind your professional brand and share your ideas and values as the leader that you are, you can establish trust and inspire engagement […]
In times like these, one of the best ways to get out of our heads and into some grace is through gratitude. If you are operating a business, you have customers who have given you their time and their money. During this time of year, ESPECIALLY in 2020, spreading a little joy will not only […]
2022 is full of hope and new beginnings. There are plenty of things to be excited about, particularly for those that are looking to build a brand. Over the years, there have been a lot of changes to the marketing landscape that have affected businesses worldwide. And although these changes have presented new challenges, they […]
The textbook definition of marketing is “the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.” Most people associate marketing with the arts, but the reality is marketing involves quite a bit of scientific aspects. In recent times, brands have been able to use video experiments to get much […]
Everyone has heard the phrase “blogging is dead” somewhere. It’s a common trope of the “marketing tips” community to call something dead when it’s a few years old. Facebook is dead. Twitter is dead. Myspace is dead. Okay, that last one might be true. But the real truth is, as long as something is still […]
As a business owner, you might be excited to present your products to your target market through a grand launch. You were able to polish all the technicalities and are expecting to acquire a huge following and sales; however, things aren’t that simple. You also have to consider the branding of your business, more specifically, […]
If you are a business owner or a marketer, familiarizing yourself with the customer journey will mean that you’ll be nurturing the customer experience and the looking at their interactions with your brand. When customers have a positive experience it boosts brand awareness, credibility, and loyalty. In this post, we’re looking at the basic guidelines […]
Year one of building your brand is scary. No matter how prepared you are, no matter how much research you do, it’s nerve-wracking to put yourself (and your product) out there for public consumption. It can invoke nerves, spawn criticism, and even create a little crisis of faith if things don’t go as you expect. […]
Many brands strive to boost their double-tapped hearts as proof of their engaging social presence, but marketing without a heart won’t cut it anymore in a hyper-digitized world that demands intimacy. Gone are the days of Mad Men where advertisements look glitzy and glamorous—in a time when people have grown desensitized to media, the market […]
It isn’t uncommon for new business owners to start piecing together their brand by creating content, graphics, and other marketing material prior to establishing a clear-cut brand strategy. Unfortunately, this is incredibly inefficient and only results in resources wasted. Any digital marketing company can tell you that a strong brand strategy has to come before […]
Sometimes making resolutions feel exhilarating. Sometimes they feel exhausting. If this year you just aren’t feeling it when it comes to January 1st promises and 2021 daydreams, here are a few things you can do for your business that aren’t resolutions but can contribute to the overall success of your business. Look Back The New […]