Who Determines Your Brand? Your Customers!

Brand image matters. It’s how consumers see your brand, whether it’s positive or negative, and whether it’s a brand they want to be associated with. What’s your brand image? Hip? Edgy? Socially conscious? Are you the “go-to” destination for people who love adventure?...

Specialty Techniques When You Need to Be “Extra”

Sometimes you want a little extra in your direct marketing projects. What you are doing may be great, but there are times when you need a little something more. When that happens, you can look to specialty techniques and processes. Here are five design techniques for...

Why QR Codes Matter Now More Than Ever

From contactless payments to logins at the doctor’s office, pandemic-related precautions are fueling a surge in QR Codes. This is great news for businesses. As your customers and prospects become more accustomed to using QR Codes during the pandemic, this opens the...

Marketing Is Hard: Is the Extra Effort Worth It?

Let’s face it. Marketing isn’t easy. There are so many things to think about — creative, offer, list, personalization, and more. Are those extra hours of investment worth it? To find the answer, let’s look at the results of a classic study from The Rochester Institute...

Need a Logo Refresh? Design for Today, Not Yesterday

When you see the logo of well-known brands like Starbucks, Target, and UPS, you instantly recognize the company and what that company is all about. That’s the power of a great logo. But no matter how well designed, logos need an update now and then. Color trends...