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A brand positioning lesson: Why it matters to listen to your employees
When we asked employees at Slick Tech Manufacturing* to tell us how they thought their customers would describe them, “clueless, incompetent, and mistrusted” were not the words we were expecting to hear. One salesperson even told us he had proudly worked there for many years, but now was embarrassed [...]
Brand positioning first. Marketing tactics second.
Unless you work for Trader Joes or Tesla—both known for their ability to thrive with minimal marketing efforts—you’ll probably need to dip your toe into the shark-infested waters of marketing eventually. Just kidding. It’s not that bad. But it’s not a leisurely swim either. Most marketing today happens on that [...]
Internal Voices: The Key To Mastering Your Real Brand Story
The stories you tell about your organization can either guide you like a beacon or mislead you like a mirage. And right now, amidst one of the most significant global upheavals of our time—with the pandemic, geopolitical shifts, and societal reckonings—the fabric of some brand stories is wearing thin. If [...]
Hey manufacturers—you need a strong brand too!
So, you signed up for that tradeshow and you’re ready to make a big splash. Awesome. When you get there, take a walk around the floor and look at all the different ways companies are representing themselves through branding. Don’t just look at logos. Notice their brand colors, the images [...]
Yes, you should be on social media, but first…
“Should we be on social media?” is a question we’re often asked by clients who are considering dipping their toes into a new channel. “Is it worth it?” they wonder. Like most questions in life, our answer is “yes, but…”. Content marketing—and through it, social media—is a fundamental brand-building [...]
Nonprofits: Here’s how to get the most from your marketing
Nonprofit marketers are constantly challenged by the less-than-adequate budgets they’re typically given to work with. Some argue that cause-focused companies would do better if they spent more on marketing.1 I fully agree but arguing that point is for another day. For now, let’s focus on how you as a NP [...]
Avoid this mistake when launching your brand refresh
Picture this: Your company introduced some new products thanks to your brilliant R&D team. Or you’ve acquired a new business that fits with your long-term growth goals. Or your brand looks like it was last updated in 2004. Whatever the reason, your leadership team has finally given you the green [...]
Corel becomes Alludo
When I was young and still learning about how a computer could be a creative outlet for design and illustration, I remember using CorelDRAW. It was one of the few pieces of software my dad was willing to shell out the cash for (most likely from the bargain bin at [...]
6 tips for naming (or renaming) your product or company
(May also be helpful when choosing a baby name) Creating something new by carving away at infinite possibilities in your own unique way can be fun—especially for a creative type like me. And when that creation is something as important as a company or product name it can be that [...]
Branding and intelligent creative
Top-Secret Branding Work One of our favorite nonprofits recently changed their name and became an extension of a larger organization. We can’t tell you who that organization is yet, but let’s just say you’ve definitely heard of them. They are doing wonderful things to promote physical and mental wellness through [...]
