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A logo is more than just a graphic that you put on your signs and advertising materials, it is the foundation of your brand. The majority of the world’s most famous logos are simple concepts that use common colors. Think Coke, ABC, McDonald’s, and the Nike “swoosh”. Who can forget Oscar Mayer for their clever uses of their logo in all of their marketing? I can’t think of anyone else on the planet who could pull off driving around a weiner mobile.
Why are logo designs so important for an organization or company’s image? Because they often make a first impression. A good logo won’t make your organization better, but it can help you stand out in a highly competitive market. Find out how you can have a logo that will have the most impact for your business.
Smart companies know a brand must evolve over time to stay relevant. Some of the top reasons for a rebrand are:
*Respositioning the company or one of its products(Target did a great job at this.)
*Move the brand upmarket(Looks like Ford is trying to do this. I’ll reserve judgement on whether it is successful or not.)
*Communicate a new message or fundamental change(Starbucks is not just coffee, as evidenced in their rebranding.)
Finally, a trend that actually pays benefits. Businesses know they have to follow market trends to remain relevant, and we have watched the “green” trend grow and evolve over the past 20 or so years. Here are a few benefits you can enjoy when you “go green” in your practices:
The four P’s- product, price, place, and promotion- should work together in your marketing mix. Often, decisions on one element will influence the others. Selecting an effective mix for your business will take time and effort, but these will pay off as you find and delight your customers, creating a profitable business along the way. Once you have the right marketing mix- the right product at the right price, offered at the right place and promoted in the right way- you must stay on top of changes and trends in the market. Change up your mix as necessary to stay in front of your customers.
When networking…
Do you spend most or all of the time doing the talking?
Are you waiting for the other person to stop talking so you can share your next thought, essentially not really hearing what others are sharing?
Do you focus on telling others about your product or services, and you share little or nothing about the value you can add to their business or lives?
Most consumers still consider e-mail to be their primary form of communication, so it is worth it to spend marketing dollars in this medium. A huge benefit of e-mail marketing is that is is very low-cost.
Here are some tips for effective e-mail marketing:
Businesses build websites for many reasons. They can be an online storefront, a brand-builder, or a customer service and retention tool. When trying to develop your website as a customer service and retention tool, there are some rules of thumb you may want to follow.
What is a brand, really? I have heard many answers to this question, and I have narrowed down what I believe a brand is to the following:
-The unique impression you leave on your customers
-The look of your company
-The special ways you deliver your products or services
-Your attitude and the way you advertise yourself
And most importantly…
Our last blog covered some of the benefits of nurturing your brand. This installment will go into more detail about the top benefits of having a strong brand, then how a brand audit helps you develop a marketing strategy that will build on your strengths and address your weaknesses.
Our team was getting prepared to attend an event right here in Anderson, Indiana. We were looking for something bold to say during our 60 second pitch, something that would grab the attention of a room full of women.
Think about all of the different ways that your brand interacts with and makes an impression on your customers, your employees, and all of your critical partners and stakeholders that help to bring your brand to life. Your brand might touch these consumers on a daily basis.
With each interaction you are given the opportunity to give your customer a great experience — building stronger brand equity, or give them a poor experience —damaging your brand in that customer’s eye.
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation, and we’ll help you uncover creative ideas to stay in front of your customers and ways to welcome them back once this time of economic uncertainty has passed.
Learn how to effectively use social media to build your brand and cultivate a loyal fan base.
This consultation includes the following components:
Interview: Element212 will review:
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Learn how to optimize your website and improve your website’s ranking in search engines such as Google.
This consultation includes the following components:
Approach: Element212 will provide:
Recommendations: You will receive:
Duration: 7-9 Weeks
We’ll take an in-depth look at your brand, communications & buyer’s journey to devise a comprehensive marketing strategy that works.
This consultation includes the following components:
Interview: One-on-one interviews with team members & customers or clients to uncover:
Survey: Online customer & team surveys
Analysis: Current marketing audit
Report & Recommendations: In-depth overview of your customer’s and team member’s brand perceptions along with a comprehensive marketing strategy and a Gantt timeline for the following:
Duration: 14 days
Ready to step up your marketing? We’ll identify opportunities and develop a plan that capitalizes on those findings.
This consultation includes the following components:
Interview: Half-day team interview to uncover:
Survey: Online customer & team surveys
Analysis: Current marketing audit
Report & Recommendations: Data gathered to bridge the gap between customer & company perspectives with insights to shorten the sales cycle. This report includes marketing strategy recommendations and a Gantt timeline for the following: Website Social media Print marketing Digital advertising Public Relations
Duration: 5 days
We’ll take a look at your brand and identify opportunities for the advancement of your marketing efforts.
This consultation includes the following components:
Interview: Half-day team interview
Survey: Online customer & team surveys
Analysis: Current marketing strategy
Report & Recommendations:
High-level overview of your customers’ & team members’ brand perceptions along with marketing strategy recommendations and a Gantt timeline.
Duration: 3 days
We’ll help identify your customers’ buyer’s journey and how you can influence their purchasing decisions.
This consultation includes the following components:
Interview: Up to 10 customer interviews
Survey: Online quantitative customer survey
Analysis: Secret Shopping (when applicable)
Report & Recommendations: Insights into the decision-making process your customers go through when researching, considering, and ultimately deciding where they make their purchase. This report also includes marketing recommendations along with a Gannt timeline.
Duration: 7 days
Let’s take a look at your team’s internal and external communication processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
This consultation includes the following components:
Interview: Half-day team interview
Survey: Online anonymous team survey
Analysis: Secret shopping (when applicable)
Report & Recommendations: Insights report showing gaps and opportunities for internal communications & processes and marketing recommendations with a Gantt timeline.
