Promotional giveaways are a shortcut to getting your products into consumer hands (and homes). 81 percent of consumers hold onto promotional products longer than a year, and eight in 10 people give a freebie to someone else, even if they…
Visuals are the main ingredient of a strong social media campaign, and Instagram is proof. As of September 2017, 800 million monthly visitors use Instagram to view and share photos, twice the amount in 2015. Online audiences are used to…
Mascots aren’t meant to hide out under the bleachers, and neither should your logo. A logo is your brand emblem, and it should have a prominent spot on all your business communications. The more you use your logo, the more…
Creating an image of success and authority for your business is a smart way to win more customers. People are comfortable doing business with companies they trust to meet their expectations. If your business looks profitable, customers believe you can…
Logos need a strong visual identity that connects people to your brand. That’s why it’s tempting to look for a magic formula for choosing the right logo colors. Research suggests color can boost brand recognition by as much as 80…
No one can blame you for getting behind on Valentine’s Day promotions. Most people are still clearing away Christmas decorations and comparing New Year’s resolutions when February rolls around. The next thing you know, everyone is scrambling for ways to…
Branding experts say a logo design needs to be unique but timeless, memorable but simple. So how do you create a logo for an event that’s already occurred nearly 20 times? Every four years, designers from host countries around the…
The beginning of a new year is a time to audit your small business efforts and regroup. So, you didn’t get that blog started like you planned? Now’s the time to follow through on resolutions to grow your small business.…
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When you design a business card, don’t forget it has a job to do. A business card has to make you look good enough that strangers are convinced you can help them. People have a lot on their minds during…