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Business Identity

Are You Ready for a Brand Change?

Do you want to improve your company’s branding, but you’re unsure of where to start?  Maybe you know your brand could be improved, but you just can’t put your finger on the problem.  Maybe you like your brand, but your brand is getting mixed reviews from your ideal target lately so you’re concerned about its [...]

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A GREAT Creative Team = Better Branding & Better Business

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Last week on The Branding Spot, we talked about four must-have components for business success: a clearly identified target market, passion for your work, a reliable support system, and a continuous emphasis on networking.
And what’s the FIFTH key component for business success?
A Reliable, Qualified & Talented Creative Team!
Never overlook or undervalue real creativity.  After you [...]

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Don’t be BLAH! Give Memorable Branded Gifts

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Everyone knows you can put your logo on a pen or a cup, but we all know that’s pretty darn BLAH!  This year, instead of handing out something barely worthy of a trade show freebie, why not find unique, memorable gifts for your clients, cohorts and prospective customers?
I’m talking gifts that speak to their industry, [...]

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3 Big Business Branding Questions – Answered!

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Seeing as I’m in Dallas this week talking to wedding professionals at the Association of Wedding Professionals, I decided to poll a bunch of wedding industry professionals on a topic I’m hugely passionate about – that’s right, great branding!  As with any field, wedding professionals have specific branding concerns that directly relate to their industry.
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Value Your Brand: Professional Photography

Last week, I had the very rewarding experience of speaking at the Speak Like A Pro Workshop in beautiful downtown Charleston.  My session was called Secrets to Branding Yourself as an Expert Speaker.
Giving out goodies at speaking engagements is a fun bonus, so I handed out my Branding Checklist (for your Next Event) free to everyone [...]

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Routine Maintenance—For Your Brand!

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It is already the end of July and you know what that means…most of us only have three more months of productiveness before the new year is upon us.  I know, it is sad but it is the truth.  Like a lot of things in life, as your company matures, it needs regular check ups [...]

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Mascots: Making a Comeback

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Lately I’ve noticed that many long-absent company mascots seem to be returning to the marketing scene.  Could it be because the oldest mascots often produce a warm, nostalgic effect on customers and potential customers? Could it be because today’s computer graphic technology makes mascots appear more natural and more warm and smiley than ever?  Perhaps [...]

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Brand Like a Pirate!

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Ahoy me Hearties!
Since the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie just came out this past weekend, I have to admit, the branding professional in me couldn’t resist analyzing how pirate flags and tactics (in literature, lore and life) actually equate to excellent branding and marketing skills that companies should employ today.  And let me tell [...]

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Prince: The Brand

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Last week, Prince came to my hometown.  Even though I grew up with Prince on my radio in the 80s, I wouldn’t really call myself a huge fan, just a fan.  My husband, on the other hand, is a HUGE fan, so I surprised him with tickets.
What a lot of people don’t realize is that [...]

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How to Get Your Logo Right

A couple weeks ago, I wrote up a post entitled What’s Your Logo Really Saying?, in which I discussed the importance of analyzing your logo to be sure it appeals to your target market.  Due to the post’s popularity, this week I’d like to expand on the topic of logos and what really makes a [...]

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