At the beginning of 2024, there were more than 5 billion estimated social media users worldwide, with an average person using 6.7 different social networks per month. Whether your audience is made up of YouTube streamers, Pinterest curators, or X ranters, the vast network of social platforms offers unique and invaluable opportunities to connect with […]
A brand strategy communicates your mission, explains your vision, and clues your target audience into why they should care. That’s some pretty heavy lifting. Let’s dive into some critical components of a successful brand strategy and how each contributes to longevity and success. Understanding Your Target Audience The best way to get the information that […]
Video content is huge right now, and for good reason. According to HubSpot research, 62% of consumers have watched video content to learn about a brand or product in their research phase of the buying cycle. Why is that? It’s pretty simple, actually. Videos are visually captivating in a way that static ads can struggle […]
Throughout the last decade, the umbrella of messaging channels we call social media has developed at warp speed. In Facebook’s early days, nobody would have guessed that the time-waster of a website would become such an integral part of the way we do business in the modern world. With descendants like Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn […]
We’ve all heard the phrase “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” While this idea might be underselling how important it is to be well-versed on what exactly your company offers and what helps you stand out from the competition, it accurately describes just how important having a strong professional network can […]
You’ve got a solid product, a loyal customer base, and a great sense of brand identity. So what’s missing? One of the most overlooked aspects of a successful business plan is corporate social responsibility. Giving back to the community can not only positively impact society, but improve the public image of your company, […]
We all can think of brands who have a promise to their customers… stumped? Let’s define what a brand promises is, why it’s important and then talk about a few of the iconic brand promises. Brand promise is similar to brand values and purpose – it is the connection between their perception of what your […]
As we continue on this brand strategy series, our next topic is brand voice. All brands have a voice… even if you may not be aware of it. No, it doesn’t mean a sound effect, a song, or anything that necessarily has to do with audio. It’s all about the tone of your brand communications […]
Brand positioning, much like brand perception, is referring to where your brand appears in the mind of a customer. This as well, should be included in your brand strategy. Differentiation or positioning, is attempting to create a niche for your brand that separates the company from the competitors in the market. In today’s business world, […]
Brand perception is all based off of your customers attitude toward your brand. Perception is the perceived value of your brand and you want this to be positive! Haven’t you heard the saying: the company is only as good as the customers perceive it to be?! Don’t lose sight of our previous post on Brand […]