A misconception among many businesses is that you should only invest in marketing when your business isn’t doing well. When in fact, a marketing plan should be in place before you open your doors. If you wait until your business is in hard times before you think about investing in marketing,[…]

We have seen a lot of marketing and advertising trends come and go over the years, and they have taken on every shape, size, and form imaginable. Remember when banner ads, automated direct messages on Twitter, QR codes on marketing collateral,[…]

My Chief Marketing Officer is a Brand Strategy Firm and Creative Marketing Agency, so we work on a lot of branding and marketing initiatives. One thing that we’ve noticed over and over is that there is a lot of confusion about the difference between branding and marketing.[…]

Our client, Gemnique, came to us last year looking to rebrand the company. The unique gem wholesaler had been selling their products on Amazon, but they wanted to make their brand compelling enough to sell directly to the consumer through their own website.[…]

Last year, we participated in the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) trade show at McCormick Place in Chicago. This is a huge trade show, attracting nearly 40,000 people every year. In fact, it filled two floors in the gigantic McCormick Place,[…]

“Customer service” used to be something that only happened between you and your customers. But now, with social media, the whole world can see how you respond to customer feedback – making your reactions a form of marketing.

I’ve spoken about this topic at multiple workshops,[…]

My Chief Marketing Officer recently moved into a strategic new location at Rockville Metro Plaza in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Because so much creative design went into the construction, environmental design, and interior elements of our workspace, Marstudio’s Corporate Film &[…]

Sometimes companies rebrand themselves with a lot of hoopla and fanfare – as Yahoo did, and the end result was a huge disappointment. So there is merit in doing a rebrand quietly, and that is what UBER opted for.[…]

In the crowded landscape of brands vying for consumer attention, standing out requires more than just flashy visuals or catchy slogans—it requires character. Building a brand with character goes beyond surface-level aesthetics; it’s about creating a brand identity that resonates with consumers on a deeper level and leaves a lasting impression.[…]