Category: Branding

13 Aug 2018

How to Do Social Media the Right Way

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 […]

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07 Aug 2018

Why is Building Relationships Important?

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 […]

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25 Jul 2018

Why is Social Responsibility Important?

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, […]

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30 May 2018

Brand Promise

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 […]

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24 Apr 2018

Brand Voice

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 […]

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24 Apr 2018

Brand Difference

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, […]

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11 Apr 2018

Brand Perception

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 […]

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02 Apr 2018

Brand Strategy: Why is it important?

In the upcoming weeks, Encite International, will be posting content in a series on branding. As stated in a previous blog post, many companies reach out to local marketing agencies to assist them with their brand needs. But why? How important is brand strategy for company? Brand strategy is the guiding light behind a company, […]

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19 Feb 2018

Influencer Marketing

2017 was proven to be wildly successful in the new trend of Influencer Marketing. Influencer marketing involves marketing products, services, and brands with people who have an ability to sway customers to buy. This ability to influence can be derived from a number of reasons: popularity, reputation, or even the expertise of the individual. Fortunately […]

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